Channel Your Inner Ariel With Mermaid Pose—Here’s How to Add It to Your Yoga Practice

Mermaid pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in Sanskrit) is a graceful and challenging yoga posture that beautifully combines flexibility, strength, and balance. It’s a deep hip opener that also targets your spine, chest, and shoulders, making it an all-encompassing pose for building strength and flexibility.

But starting from the ground up is key in mermaid pose, according to Heather Stants, a yoga and movement teacher and the creator of Dance Flow Yoga. Like any advanced yoga pose, it requires a thoughtful approach and proper preparation.

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