Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Visual Description: Kneeling; forehead to ground; arms extended or relaxed; curled into a soft; fetal shape. Body Focus: Back; Hips. Visual Emotion: Vulnerability; Rest. Complexity: Simple (1) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Visual Description: Inverted V-shape; hands and feet grounded; hips high; creating a strong; angular form. Body Focus: Arms; Back. Visual Emotion: Effort; Grounding. Complexity: Moderate (2) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Kneeling Forward Bend (Balasana Variation)

Visual Description: Kneeling; torso folded over thighs; arms extended; creating a soft; curled shape. Body Focus: Back; Hips. Visual Emotion: Vulnerability; Rest. Complexity: Simple (1) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Kneeling Forward Fold (Sukhasana Uttanasana)

Visual Description: Kneeling; torso folded forward; arms relaxed; creating a soft; grounded curl. Body Focus: Back; Hips. Visual Emotion: Surrender; Rest. Complexity: Simple (1) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana)

Visual Description: Deep lunge; chest lifted; arms up or back; creating an open; reverent posture. Body Focus: Hips; Chest. Visual Emotion: Devotion; Opening. Complexity: Moderate (2) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Monkey Pose (Hanumanasana)

Visual Description: Full split; one leg forward; other back; torso upright; exuding grace and reach. Body Focus: Hips; Legs. Visual Emotion: Devotion; Stretch. Complexity: Complex (4) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Plow Pose (Halasana)

Visual Description: Inverted; legs over head touching floor; spine curved; creating a folded; introspective shape. Body Focus: Back; Neck. Visual Emotion: Introspection; Release. Complexity: Advanced (3) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana)

Visual Description: Lunge with one arm reaching back; other resting on leg; forming a flowing; open arc. Body Focus: Legs; Arms. Visual Emotion: Grace; Surrender. Complexity: Advanced (3) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Supported Plow (Salamba Halasana)

Visual Description: Inverted; legs over head with support; spine curved; forming a folded; serene shape. Body Focus: Back; Neck. Visual Emotion: Introspection; Calm. Complexity: Advanced (3) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy

Supported Plow Twist (Salamba Parivrtta Halasana)

Visual Description: Inverted; legs over head with support; torso twisted; forming a folded; spiraling shape. Body Focus: Back; Core. Visual Emotion: Introspection; Release. Complexity: Advanced (3) This article is a part of Asanas Codex by The AsanArchy