10 Advanced Yoga Poses to Elevate Your Practice Safely

Crow Pose (Bakasana): Balancing on hands with knees on elbows, this pose builds arm strength and balance, benefiting your core.

Headstand (Sirsasana): Inverting the body, it strengthens arms and shoulders while improving mental focus and stability.

Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana): Arching the back with hands and feet grounded, this pose opens the chest and strengthens the spine.

Lotus Pose (Padmasana): Cross-legged with feet on opposite thighs, it aids meditation and promotes hip flexibility.

Peacock Pose (Mayurasana): Balancing on forearms with straight legs, it enhances arm strength and core stability.

Scorpion Pose (Vrischikasana): Balancing on forearms with legs over the head, it improves flexibility and concentration.

Firefly Pose (Tittibhasana): Balancing on hands with extended legs, it strengthens the arms and wrists.

Eight-Angle Pose (Astavakrasana): Involving a twist of arms and legs, it enhances arm and core strength.

Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana): Balancing the body on hands, it strengthens the shoulders and improves balance.

Flying Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Galavasana): Balancing on one arm with a bent leg, it enhances arm strength and hip flexibility.

Caution: Always practice advanced yoga poses under expert guidance to avoid injury. Listen to your body, progress gradually, and prioritise safety.