Balance Asanas

Tree pose — a foundational standing balance on one leg with the opposite foot placed on the inner thigh or calf.

Eagle pose — a balancing posture with arms and legs wrapped, challenging stability while opening the shoulders and hips.

Dancer pose — a standing backbend balance holding one foot behind while reaching forward with the opposite arm.

Half moon pose — a lateral standing balance with the torso and lifted leg forming a T, requiring strength and focus.

Extended hand-to-big-toe pose — a standing balance holding one extended leg with the hand, testing hamstring flexibility and stability.

Crane pose — an arm balance with knees resting on the upper arms and feet lifted, requiring core strength and courage.

Rooster pose — an arm balance threaded through crossed legs in Padmasana, demanding hip openness and arm strength.

Peacock pose — an arm balance balancing the body on the hands with elbows pressing into the abdomen, building wrist and core strength.

Toe-hold bow pose — a prone backbend balance holding the toes with the hands and lifting the thighs and chest.

Firefly pose — an arm balance with legs extended forward and torso between the arms, requiring hip flexibility and arm strength.

Side plank pose — a lateral arm balance on one hand with the body stacked in a straight line, building oblique and shoulder strength.

Flying pigeon pose — an arm balance with one leg bent forward and the other extended back, combining hip opening with upper body strength.