Namaste! Welcome to my blog where I, a yoga enthusiast, will be sharing some of the advanced yoga poses that can help deepen your physical and mental practice. Practicing yoga on a regular basis can help you become more flexible, improve your balance, and reduce stress and anxiety. While some of these poses may seem daunting, with practice and patience, you can master them and take your practice to the next level. So, let’s get started! 🌟

Handstand 🤸‍♀️

The handstand is an advanced yoga pose that requires strength, balance, and flexibility. It can help strengthen your upper body, shoulders, and core while also improving your balance and focus. To practice the handstand, start by finding a wall and placing your hands shoulder-width apart on the ground. Kick up your legs and rest your feet against the wall. Slowly lift one foot off the wall, then the other, and balance on your hands.

Tip: Keep your core engaged and your gaze focused on the ground to help maintain your balance.

A person doing a handstand with their feet against a wall

Scorpion Pose 🦂

Scorpion pose is an advanced backbend that requires strength, flexibility, and balance. It can help open up your chest and shoulders and improve your spinal flexibility. Start by coming into a forearm stand, with your forearms on the ground and your legs lifted up. Slowly lower your feet towards your head, aiming to touch your toes to the top of your head. Use your core strength and engage your glutes to maintain your balance.

Tip: Focus on your breath and take it slow. Do not force yourself into the pose before your body is ready.

A person in scorpion pose, with their feet resting on top of their head

King Pigeon Pose 🐦

King pigeon pose is an advanced hip opener that can help release tension in your hips and glutes. It also helps improve your spinal flexibility and stretches your chest and shoulders. To come into the pose, start in downward-facing dog and lift one leg up behind you. Bend your knee and bring it towards your chest, then slide it forward towards your hands. Place your bent knee on the ground and extend your other leg behind you, resting on the top of your foot.

Tip: Use a block or blanket underneath your hip for support and to help ease into the pose.

A person in king pigeon pose, with one leg bent in front of them and the other leg extended behind them

Wheel Pose 🎡

Wheel pose is an advanced backbend that can help improve your spinal flexibility and strengthen your arms, shoulders, and back muscles. Start by lying on your back with your feet hip-width apart and your hands placed beside your shoulders. Slowly lift your hips up towards the ceiling, pressing into your hands and feet.

Tip: Engage your core muscles to help support your lower back and take it slow when coming out of the pose.

A person in wheel pose, with their arms and legs extended and their hips lifted towards the ceiling

Forearm Stand Pincha Mayurasana 🦚

Forearm stand is an advanced inversion that requires strength, balance, and flexibility. It can help improve your upper body strength and balance while also calming your mind and reducing stress. Start by coming into a dolphin pose, with your forearms on the ground and your hips lifted up. Slowly walk your feet towards your elbows, lifting one leg up at a time.

Tip: Keep your core engaged and your gaze focused on the ground in front of you to help maintain your balance.

A person in forearm stand pose, with their legs lifted up towards the ceiling while balancing on their forearms

Namaste. 🙏 With practice and patience, these advanced yoga poses can help deepen your physical and mental practice. Remember to listen to your body and take things at your own pace. Keep practicing and you will see progress over time. 🌻

A person sitting in lotus pose, with their eyes closed and hands in prayer position