5 Advanced Yoga Poses To Liven Up Your Practice

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Scorpion Pose

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It's a balance and backbend.

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Flying Pigeon Pose

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It's a mix of balancing on your arms and opening your hips.

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Firefly Pose

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This one needs strength, flexibility, and balance. You start in a squat, place your hands on the floor between your feet, and stretch your legs out to the sides.

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Eight-Angle Pose

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It's an arm balance and a twist.

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Wheel Pose

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This is a deep backbend that needs a flexible spine and shoulders.

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