Balance Yoga Pose Collection
“Often the hardest poses to do in yoga, we need to remind ourselves that balance poses are about “getting back on that horse”. Falling is inevitable. Their purpose is to teach us how to focus, persist and persevere with grace and humility. Balance poses challenge us to combine strength and relaxation, to balance the body and mind. The difference between balance poses and all other asanas is the amount of focus they require. They demand our full concentration, to balance our effort and awareness drawing us into the present moment. They develop our core strength and tone our legs and arms. They also improve our coordination, posture and confidence.”
~ Mr Yoga.
Arm to the Side Pose Dedicated to Sage Koundinya One-Legged Version 1
Parshva Hasta Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1
(PAHRSH-vuh HUH-stuh EY-kuh PUH-duh kown-din-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: bottom knee bent
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
Arm to the Side Pose Dedicated to Sage Koundinya One-Legged Version 1
Parshva Hasta Eka Pada Koundinyasana 1
(PAHRSH-vuh HUH-stuh EY-kuh PUH-duh kown-din-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: bottom knee bent
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Parshva Drishti (to the right), Parshva Drishti (to the left)
Pose Dedicated to Ashtavakra Prep.
Ashtavakrasana Prep.
(uh-shtuh-vuh-KRAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Eight Angle Pose Prep.
Modification: feet unhooked
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Pose Dedicated to Ashtavakra Prep.
Ashtavakrasana Prep.
(uh-shtuh-vuh-KRAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Eight Angle Pose Prep.
Modification: feet unhooked
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Pose Dedicated to Galava, One-Legged Modification
Eka Pada Galavasana
(EY-kuh PUH-duh gah-luh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Pose Dedicated to Galava, One-Legged Modification
Eka Pada Galavasana
(EY-kuh PUH-duh gah-luh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Pose Dedicated to Sage Vasishta
Vasishtasana
(vuh-sish-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Dolphin Side Plank Modification
Modification: forearm on the floor; top leg crossed over, heel lifted; top arm extended up to the sky
Pose Type: forearm balance, core
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
Pose Dedicated to Sage Vasishta
Vasishtasana
(vuh-sish-TAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Dolphin Side Plank Modification
Modification: forearm on the floor; top leg crossed over, heel lifted; top arm extended up to the sky
Pose Type: forearm balance, core
Drishti Point: Hastagrai or Hastagre (hands)
Pose Dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer
Kala Bhairavasana
(KAH-luh beye-ruh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: arm extended up
Pose Type: arm balance, core
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs), Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
Pose Dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer
Kala Bhairavasana
(KAH-luh beye-ruh-VAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: arm extended up
Pose Type: arm balance, core
Drishti Point: Angushtamadhye or Angushta Ma Dyai (thumbs), Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
Firefly Pose 1
Tittibhasana 1
(ti-ti-BAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Firefly Pose A (Tittibhasana A), Raised Tortoise Pose (Utthita Kurmasana)
Modification: arms straight, legs parallel to the floor
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Firefly Pose 1
Tittibhasana 1
(ti-ti-BAHS-uh-nuh)
Also Known As: Firefly Pose A (Tittibhasana A), Raised Tortoise Pose (Utthita Kurmasana)
Modification: arms straight, legs parallel to the floor
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Scales Pose
Tolasana
(to-LAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: fingertips pointing to the back, thumbs pointing to the front
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Scales Pose
Tolasana
(to-LAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: fingertips pointing to the back, thumbs pointing to the front
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Nasagrai or Nasagre (nose)
Uneven Two-Legged Pose Dedicated to Koundinya
Vishama Dwi Pada Koundinyasana
(VISH-uh-muh DWI-puh-duh kown-din-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: one forearm to the floor, knees bent
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
Uneven Two-Legged Pose Dedicated to Koundinya
Vishama Dwi Pada Koundinyasana
(VISH-uh-muh DWI-puh-duh kown-din-YAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: one forearm to the floor, knees bent
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend, twist
Drishti Point: Padayoragrai or Padayoragre (toes/feet)
One Foot Behind Head Crane Pose
Eka Pada Shirsha Bakasana
(EY-kuh PUH-duh SHEER-shuh buh-KAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: hips at shoulder height
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
One Foot Behind Head Crane Pose
Eka Pada Shirsha Bakasana
(EY-kuh PUH-duh SHEER-shuh buh-KAHS-uh-nuh)
Modification: hips at shoulder height
Pose Type: arm balance, forward bend
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
Lotus Pose in Peacock Pose
Padmasana in Mayurasana
(puhd-MAHS-uh-nuh in muh-yoor-AHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: arm balance
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
Lotus Pose in Peacock Pose
Padmasana in Mayurasana
(puhd-MAHS-uh-nuh in muh-yoor-AHS-uh-nuh)
Pose Type: arm balance
Drishti Point: Bhrumadhye or Ajna Chakra (third eye, between the eyebrows)
ABOUT MR. YOGA
New York Times best selling author & Guinness World Records title holder Daniel Lacerda (aka Mr. Yoga) is the worlds number one authority on yoga poses. This yoga pioneer has been featured in The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Men’s Health, and Self magazine to name a few.
Daniel’s students include TV celebrities and former Olympic athletes, along with everyday people. His personal goal is to get 1 billion people to practice yoga worldwide. Daniel continues to train others to become certified yoga teachers. All of the models selected to appear on this website are his students. The Mr. Yoga, Inc. office is located in Beverly Hills California.
ABOUT MR. YOGA
New York Times best selling author & Guinness World Records title holder Daniel Lacerda (aka Mr. Yoga) is the worlds number one authority on yoga poses. This yoga pioneer has been featured in The Washington Post, Vanity Fair, The Huffington Post, Dr. Oz The Good Life, Men’s Health, and Self magazine to name a few.
Daniel’s students include TV celebrities and former Olympic athletes, along with everyday people. His personal goal is to get 1 billion people to practice yoga worldwide. Daniel continues to train others to become certified yoga teachers. All of the models selected to appear on this website are his students. The Mr. Yoga, Inc. office is located in Beverly Hills California.