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Foundational Poses

Almost every yoga practice is built from the same small set of shapes, and once they feel familiar everything else gets easier. These guides walk you through the foundational poses one at a time — mountain, downward dog, child's pose, cat-cow, cobra, the warriors, bridge, and more — with clear, from-scratch instructions for getting in and out safely. For each one you'll learn what it should and shouldn't feel like, the common misalignments to avoid, and the simple modifications and props that make a hard pose accessible on day one.

Foundational Poses

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Foundational Poses

How to Do Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana) for Beginners

Learn how to do bridge pose step by step. Build strength in your glutes and spine while opening the chest in this gentle, beginner-friendly backbend.

July 3, 2026
Foundational Poses

How to Do Warrior I and Warrior II (Step by Step)

Clear, beginner-friendly instructions for Warrior I and Warrior II yoga poses, with alignment tips, common mistakes, and safe modifications.

June 29, 2026
Foundational Poses

12 Foundational Yoga Poses Every Beginner Should Learn

Learn 12 essential yoga poses for beginners with step-by-step cues, common mistakes to avoid, and tips for building a safe, steady practice.

June 24, 2026
Foundational Poses

How to Do Cobra Pose Safely (Bhujangasana)

Step-by-step guidance on cobra pose for beginners: hand placement, spinal lift, common mistakes, and safe modifications to protect your lower back.

June 24, 2026
Foundational Poses

How to Do Tree Pose (Vrksasana) Without Wobbling

Learn how to build a stable Tree Pose with foot placement tips, wall support, and the mindset shift that makes balance easier for beginners.

June 19, 2026
Foundational Poses

How to Do Cat-Cow for a Healthy, Mobile Spine

Learn how to do Cat-Cow step by step, with breath cues, beginner mistakes to avoid, and easy modifications for a healthier, more mobile spine.

June 17, 2026
Foundational Poses

How to Do Child's Pose (Balasana) for Rest and Reset

Learn how to do Child's Pose step by step, plus easy modifications, benefits, and when to use this resting pose to calm down and reset.

June 13, 2026
Foundational Poses

How to Do Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Learn how to do downward dog step by step, with beginner-friendly cues, modifications, and fixes for the most common mistakes.

June 9, 2026
Foundational Poses

How to Do Mountain Pose (Tadasana) Correctly

Learn how to do Mountain Pose (Tadasana) step by step, with beginner cues, benefits, and common mistakes to fix your standing posture.

June 5, 2026

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