{"id":1129912,"date":"2025-12-18T09:32:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T06:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1129912"},"modified":"2025-12-18T09:32:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T06:32:29","slug":"31-advanced-yoga-poses-to-level-up-your-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1129912","title":{"rendered":"31 Advanced Yoga Poses to Level Up Your Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">31 Advanced Yoga Poses to Level Up Your Practice<\/h1>\n<p id=\"article-subheading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-subheading mntl-text-block\">Do more to strengthen your body with these difficult yoga poses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Lindsey Metrus is the VP of commerce at Byrdie and has been with the brand since 2015. Her work also appears in BuzzFeed, InStyle, and Yahoo.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Lindsey Metrus<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Lindsey Metrus\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lindsey-72cd15639bab4fcdacdd43c14c780b70-1.webp\" title=\"lindsey-72cd15639bab4fcdacdd43c14c780b70-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/lindsey-72cd15639bab4fcdacdd43c14c780b70-1.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Lindsey Metrus\" title=\"lindsey-72cd15639bab4fcdacdd43c14c780b70-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nLindsey Metrus\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--linkedin\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nLindsey Metrus is the VP of commerce at Byrdie and has been with the brand since 2015. Her work also appears in BuzzFeed, InStyle, and Yahoo.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Updated on January 05, 2023 01:30PM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--beauty_wellness_reviewer\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"&lt;p&gt;Briana Bain, DPT, PT, is a physical therapist based in Virginia Beach. She works as a Physical Therapist at Adler Therapy Group and a BodyPump Instructor at OneLife Fitness&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Briana Bain<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Briana Bain\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/briana-73b9f569f1b642e88523cfa12c20c5b0-2.webp\" title=\"briana-73b9f569f1b642e88523cfa12c20c5b0-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/briana-73b9f569f1b642e88523cfa12c20c5b0-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Briana Bain\" title=\"briana-73b9f569f1b642e88523cfa12c20c5b0-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Reviewed by<\/span><br \/>\nBriana Bain\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\n<p>Briana Bain, DPT, PT, is a physical therapist based in Virginia Beach. She works as a Physical Therapist at Adler Therapy Group and a BodyPump Instructor at OneLife Fitness<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nAbout Byrdie&#8217;s Beauty &amp; Wellness Board\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-postscript\">Physical Therapist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/yogapose-4a62b2a4d57e4f61a4885003b2e0c47b.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"1155\" alt=\"Person doing yoga pose with arms on the ground and knees resting on upper arms\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"yogapose-4a62b2a4d57e4f61a4885003b2e0c47b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/yogapose-4a62b2a4d57e4f61a4885003b2e0c47b.webp\" width=\"1155\" height=\"1155\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Person doing yoga pose with arms on the ground and knees resting on upper arms\" title=\"yogapose-4a62b2a4d57e4f61a4885003b2e0c47b\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Stocksy<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Yoga shouldn&#8217;t be classified as an &#8220;easy&#8221; form of exercise. The muscle engagement, focus, control, balance, and breathwork required to operate in tandem can certainly feel just as challenging as a set of burpees. Any rumors of the practice solely being a form of stretching and meditation are false\u2014yes, these elements are involved (and widely beneficial), but one can gain marked muscle tone and endurance from consistent yoga movement. One study found that participants who completed 24 cycles of sun salutations, six days a week, for 24 weeks, saw a significant increase in upper body strength, endurance, and, for the female participants, a decrease in body fat percentage.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you&#8217;re a regular yogi or someone just beginning their practice, you may be interested in eventually kicking things up a notch to push yourself even further physically and mentally. Advanced yoga poses can help to work larger muscle groups and strengthen your body even more than a standard Chaturanga. Below, Liza Colpa, yoga instructor with YogaToday, a subscription-based virtual fitness platform that offers thousands of on-demand yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes, has shared a series of moves and detailed instructions for each that will work your body and mind at an even greater rate than you&#8217;re used to (and who knows, perhaps soon you&#8217;ll be snagging a front-row mat in class).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Chin Stand <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Chin Stand\" role title=\"poster\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Stretches and strengthens the wrists, biceps, and upper arms; opens up the chest and throat area.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From the plank pose, slowly lower your chest and chin down to the yoga mat. Using your core, hug the inner thighs\u00a0in towards each other, lift one leg and then the other to rest on your hands and chin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Strengthens back and abdominal muscles.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Begin by laying flat on your stomach. Bend knees in to grab hold of your ankles. Push the back of the feet into your hands to pull up the legs and lift your chest. Hold position.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Compass Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-1.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Compass Pose\" role title=\"poster-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Opens up the hamstrings, chest, and glute muscles.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a seated position, see if you can get your right leg over the right shoulder. From there, place your right hand down to ground you, and take a hold of the right foot with the left hand. Hug the inner thighs\u00a0in towards\u00a0each other, broaden through the chest, and press the right foot into the left hand to extend the right leg straight behind you. Repeat on the other side.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Boat Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Helps with focus; strengthens core.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Begin in Staff Pose and place your hands next to your hips. Lift through your sternum and lean back slightly without having your back touch the floor. Balance on your sit bones and tailbone. Slowly start to straighten legs if you can, with toes slightly above eye level. While there, straighten your back and draw arms forward with palms facing inwards. Hold position.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Crow Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-2.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Crow Pose\" role title=\"poster-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Opens the hips; strengthens the core, arms, and wrists.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From Garland pose or a yoga squat, walk the big toes together and see if you can rest your knees high on your triceps. Begin to rock back and forth on the wrists, and when you feel stable, leaning forward, use your core strength to hug the inner thighs up and in towards each other. Engage your core and lift the toes up and in towards the glute muscles.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose) <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Improves posture; stretches body.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Begin in Staff Pose then cross your right leg over your left while stacking knees and bringing the right heel to the outside of the left hip. Then, bend your left knee and bring it to the outside of your right hip. Stick your right arm out as you inhale, with palms facing backwards and thumbs pointed down. During your exhale, bend the elbow and bring the arm behind your back with the palm facing out. Your elbow should point towards your sacrum and your right fingers should point towards the base of your neck. Then, stick your left arm out to the side and lift up to the ceiling. Bend your left elbow and bring the arm to the back of the neck, while keeping the right arm in position. Reach so both hands are close to touching and clasp hands if you can. Repeat on opposite side.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Astavakrasana (Eight-Angle Pose) <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-3.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Eight Angle Pose\" role title=\"poster-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Total body engagement.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This pose strengthens and lengthens all parts of the body from head to toe, especially the inner thighs, back, arms, and wrists. From sitting, see if you can wrap the right leg over the right shoulder. Then send your left leg in front of your right hand. Hook the ankles, lean forward to lift the hips, and squeeze the inner thighs in towards one another. Repeat on the other side.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose) <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Improves balance; strengthens core muscles.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in Extended Triangle with your left foot forward. Bring your right hand to your hip and turn your head to face the floor. Bend front leg and shift your weight to the ball of your front foot. Reach your hand forward or place it on the mat and lift your back leg so it is parallel to the floor. Reach your top hand towards the ceiling. Steady your balance by focusing your gaze and keep a slight bend in your front leg. Repeat on opposite side.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_9-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">09<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Flying Crow <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-4.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Flying Crow\" role title=\"poster-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Strengthens the upper body, arms, wrists, and shoulders.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> With the knees together and pointing to the right side, see if you can rest the right hip on your right elbow, and your right knee on the left elbow. Lean forward, engage the core, and feel the toes lift off the ground. From there, see if you can split the legs apart, reaching the left leg up and back.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_10-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">10<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tittibhasana <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Helps build strength in upper arms.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in a standing forward fold with knees slightly bent. Pull your right hand through legs to clasp your right calf, placing the right shoulder behind the right knee. Then, place your right hand on the floor behind your heel with fingers facing forward. Repeat on your left side. Slightly lean chest forward and slowly lower your legs onto the back of the upper arms. Lift feet off the mat and straighten legs.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_11-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">11<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Forearm Stand <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-5.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Forearm Stand\" role title=\"poster-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Strengthens arms, core, shoulder, and back; increases circulation.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_41-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From Dolphin Pose, walk feet to the heart. Send your gaze between the wrist, and lift one leg and hop to lift the other. Once you are stable and the legs are overhead, engage your core, press the forearms into the ground, bend the knees, and begin to send your gaze forward and up, opening the chest as the feet come towards the head.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_12-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">12<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tolasana (Scale Pose) <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Improves balance skills; strengthens abs.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Begin in Lotus Pose with legs crossed. Place the palms of your hands next to your hips, with fingers spread wide. Inhale and press hands deeply into the floor while lifting your torso and legs off the ground. Tighten your core and squeeze your thighs to help maintain the position. Exhale and lower to the floor.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_13-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">13<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_13-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Headstand <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-6.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Headstand\" role title=\"poster-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Alleviates stress, calms the mind, helps with memory, stimulates the lymphatic system, strengthens\u00a0the core and back.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Making a basket with the hands, keeping the elbows shoulder-distance apart, place the crown of the head down onto the mat. Press the forearms into the ground, and then lift\u00a0your knees and walk the feet towards the face. Begin to lift one foot, then the other. Once knees are tucked and feet are off the ground, send knees over hips, then ankle over knees until the legs are straight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_14-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">14<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_14-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Eagle Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Improves balance and focus.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Begin in mountain pose with feet slightly apart. Place hands on hips and press your pelvis down. Bend both knees and lift your right foot while wrapping your left leg over the right thigh. Curl your right foot behind the left calf. While remaining there, lift both arms out in front of you and wrap your left arm over the right, crossing the left elbow over the right upper arm. Slide the right hand toward your face, cross the forearms, and press palms together, raising your elbows to shoulder height. Hold and repeat on opposite side.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_15-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">15<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_15-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lizard Variation <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-7.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Lizard Variation\" role title=\"poster-7\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Stretches the hip flexors, quadriceps, and hamstrings.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Step the right leg to the outside of your right hand. Heel-toe the right foot out to the side of the yoga mat, and begin to use the ball of your foot to\u00a0curl toes\u00a0under\u00a0and straighten your back left leg behind you as much as you can. Then, see if you can twist to the inside of your right leg and reach around and take hold of your left foot. Press the left foot into the hand, then draw the hand into the foot to find a deeper stretch. You can also try this on your forearms.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_16-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">16<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_16-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Plow Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_57-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Stretches the entire back of body, including the hamstrings, buttocks, glutes, shoulders, and neck.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_58-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in Corpse Pose, then bring knees toward chest. Straighten legs toward the ceiling and then, using the strength of your abs, lift hips off the floor and roll up until you are supported by your shoulders. Stack hips above shoulders. Slowly lower legs backward over your head until toes reach the ground behind you. Rest your toes on the ground, feet flexed. Release your hands and place arms onto the floor, palms down or hands clasped.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_17-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">17<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_17-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Mermaid Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-8.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Mermaid Pose\" role title=\"poster-8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Stretches the thighs, hips, quadriceps, chest, and glute muscles; opens the upper back.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a three-legged\u00a0dog, while your right leg is lifted, send your right knee behind your right wrist, and your right heel towards your left hip point. Then, walk your left foot behind you. From this Pigeon Posture, twist to the left and see if you can take hold of the top of your left foot. See if you can send the left foot into the crook of the elbow, then send your right hand back behind you to take a hold of your left hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_18-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">18<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_18-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Forearm Hollow Back Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Strengthens arms, back, and shoulders.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in\u00a0feathered peacock pose, then bend your knees coming into a pike shape. Point toes and press heels towards your buttocks. Drop your head, pushing down firmly through your forearm. Bring your head and chest through the arms. Reach your buttocks back and knees in the opposite direction, then extend one foot towards the ground while the other hovers above your hips.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_19-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">19<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_19-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Nataranjasana (Dancer Pose) <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-9.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Nataranjasana\" role title=\"poster-9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_68-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Stretches shoulders, core, chest, and quadriceps; strengthens core stability.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Transfer your weight into your right foot, and take a hold of the left foot with the left hand bending at the knee. Then, take hold of the inside of your left foot. Press the top of the foot into the hand. Lift your foot nice and high by pressing the foot back and up.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_20-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">20<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_20-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Hanumanasana (Full Front Split) <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Increases hip flexibility; stretches hamstrings, quads, and groin muscles.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From half monkey pose, shift your torso up and place your fingertips directly under your shoulders. Flex your front foot while engaging your quad. Begin to slide the back knee back and the front heel forward until your front sit bone makes contact with the ground. Make sure to square your hips as much as possible and pull your naval in.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_21-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">21<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_21-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side Crow <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-10.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Side Crow\" role title=\"poster-10\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Strengthens the\u00a0upper body, core, glute muscles; lengthens hamstrings.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_76-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> With the knees together and pointing to the right side, see if you can rest the right hip on the right elbow, and the left side of the leg on the left elbow. Lean forward, engage the core, and feel the toes lift off the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_22-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">22<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_22-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lotus Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Increases circulation.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in a cross-legged position sitting up straight. Grab your right ankle and rotate the foot to face up towards you. Place the ankle as high as you can on the left hip, feeling a full external rotation in the right hip and knee.\u00a0Then, grasp the left ankle and bring it over the right thigh to settle into the right hip. Let your knees sink towards the floor continuing to sit up straight.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_23-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">23<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_23-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Side Plank With Lifted Leg Variation <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-11.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Side Plank Variation\" role title=\"poster-11\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Opens up hamstrings.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From the side plank posture, lift the hips nice and high and send the right knee into the free top hand. See if you can wrap two fingers around the big toe. Then, extend the leg forward and up to stack over the top of the right hip.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_24-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">24<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_24-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-legged King Pigeon Pose) <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Stretches the thighs, inner hips, and buttocks.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in one-legged Pigeon Prep Pose, then make sure your hips are squared and squeeze your inner thighs. Open toward back leg and reach the hand on that side back grabbing your foot and pulling it in. Bring the same-side arm around to the outside back of leg to flip your grip. Grab hold of the pinky-toe-edge of your back-leg foot. Make sure your elbow is facing down, then turn toward the front of the mat. If you can, reach your other hand back so both hands are holding the foot. Lift your belly and chest and press your foot back to complete the pose.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_25-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">25<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_25-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Standing Hand to Big Toe <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-12.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Standing Hand To Big Toe\" role title=\"poster-12\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Stabilizes the core and opens up hamstrings and hips.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Transfer the weight into the right foot. Lift the left foot off the ground and interlace fingers around the left knee. From here, see if you can wrap two fingers around the big toe and extend the left leg forward and out to the side. Hug the inner thighs in towards each other for stability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_26-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">26<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_26-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Scorpion Handstand <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Improves balance; builds core strength.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_93-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in a handstand with your legs together. Bend one of your legs while keeping the other straight. Drop your chest and lift head up to make a mini backbend while shifting the toe of the bent leg toward head. Bend the straight leg to bring the toes to touch.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_27-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">27<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_27-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_94-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Standing Forward Fold to Tripod Headstand Press <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_95-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-13.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Tripod Headstand\" role title=\"poster-13\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_96-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Stretches hamstrings and back; strengthens\u00a0arms, back, and core.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_97-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a wide-legged\u00a0forward fold, rest your head on the ground and place the hands to the side of your face. Make sure elbows are over the wrist and hugged in. From there, you can move both knees to the bent elbows, or use your core and inner thigh strength to reach the legs to the side and up into a straddle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_28-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">28<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_28-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_98-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Forearm Scorpion <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_99-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Improves balance; builds core strength.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_100-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start with your forearms planted on the ground and bring your legs up into a handstand. Follow the same method of the scorpion handstand and bend one of your legs while keeping the other straight. Drop your chest and lift head up to make a mini backbend while shifting the toe of the bent leg toward head. Bend the straight leg to bring the toes to touch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_29-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">29<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_29-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_101-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Wild Thing Into Bow Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_102-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-inlinevideo--autoplay-looped mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video u-no-article-width-restriction theme-1\" data-bgset>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"video-placeholder theme-1 lazyload universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/poster-14.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"How To Do Wild Thing Into Bow Pose\" role title=\"poster-14\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_103-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Opens up the chest, back, and hip flexors.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_104-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From a three-legged dog, flip your dog, and have your free right foot touch the ground. Pivot your foot to press all four corners down into the yoga mat. From here, send the hips up and reach the free right hand back. Keep lifting through the hips until you create enough space in your upper back to send the right hand down to the floor and flip the left fingertips to face towards your feet. From here, walk the feet closer to the hands, coming\u00a0into the full bow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_30-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">30<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_30-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_105-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Twisted Floor Bow Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_106-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits: <\/strong>Builds strength in back muscles.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_107-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in a Sphinx pose and extend your left arm forward. Walk right arm over to the left and come down onto your right shoulder. Use your left hand to pull your left foot in, grab your left toes with your right hand, and use your left hand to grab the inside of your right foot.\u00a0Kick back with your right foot and lift your right knee to lift yourself up. Push down on your right elbow and lift your chest up.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_31-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">31<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 31<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_31-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_108-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> One-Legged Crow Pose <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_109-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><strong>Benefits:<\/strong> Improves balance; strengthens wrists, shoulders and core.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_110-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Start in crow pose, point your toes, pull your heels in towards your buttocks engaging hamstrings. Pull stomach in and spread your shoulder blades wide\u2060\u2060. Pull right knee in toward your chest and begin to shift your weight forward as you extend and straighten your right leg at a diagonal angle up to the sky.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-outro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-outro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_111-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once you&#8217;ve mastered these poses, feel free to head over to YogaToday for their advanced series full-length classes.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Fitness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/advanced-yoga-poses-5200277<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>31 Advanced Yoga Poses to Level Up Your Practice Do more to strengthen your body with these difficult yoga poses. 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