Typically practiced toward the middle or end of a session. These focus on hip release, hamstring lengthening, and spinal unwinding. This is where the nervous system begins to shift from "doing" to "being."

So unroll your mat. Not to become perfect. Just to become present. Namaste.

The "scary" ones. By turning your world upside down, you change your perspective. Inversions improve circulation, build upper body strength, and cultivate courage. (Note: Always learn these with a qualified teacher.) A Beginner’s Mindset If you are new to asana, forget the Instagram photos. A "good" yoga pose is not the deepest expression, but the honest one. Can you breathe smoothly in the shape? Can you feel sensation without sharp pain? That is the pose.