How to Do Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog

How to Do Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog

Three-legged downward facing dog, or tri pada adho mukha svanasana in Sanskrit, is an asymmetrical yoga pose designed to test your balance and transition your body from downward facing dog (adho mukha svanasana) to other yoga postures with ease. This pose is fantastic...
How to Do the Single-Leg Deadlift

How to Do the Single-Leg Deadlift

The best exercises check several boxes at once: They work a ton of muscle groups, improve balance, hone coordination, and promote athleticism. All of this is true of the single-leg deadlift, a classic multi-tasker that can challenge newbies and gym rats alike. “I love...
How to Do Pigeon Pose in Yoga (Kapotasana)

How to Do Pigeon Pose in Yoga (Kapotasana)

In nearly a decade of teaching yoga, I’ve yet to encounter a student who’s lukewarm on pigeon pose. Yoga students either love this hip opener or hate it. Pigeon pose, or kapotasana, feels amazing when you do it right — the front leg externally rotates to stretch the...