How to Do Camel Pose in Yoga (Ustrasana)

How to Do Camel Pose in Yoga (Ustrasana)

Camel pose (ustrasana, as it’s known in Sanskrit) seems simple: You kneel down, arch your back, and grab your heels. But this backbend and chest opener has so much more going on. Camel pose is accessible to yogis of all levels (barring any lower-back or neck issues),...
How to Get a Feel-Good Stretch from Puppy Pose

How to Get a Feel-Good Stretch from Puppy Pose

Puppy pose, often referred to as “melting heart pose,” is a cross between downward-facing dog and child’s pose. It is the perfect yoga backbend for beginners, as it is gentle on the shoulders and spine. Puppy pose encourages chest opening, which is a surefire way to...
4 Easy Inversions for Yoga Beginners

4 Easy Inversions for Yoga Beginners

If you’ve scrolled through Instagram recently, you’ve probably seen fitness influencers trying their hand at impressive yoga inversions like headstands and handstands. But the benefits of inversions aren’t limited to yogis who can balance perfectly still on their head...