Prepare for inversions by strengthening your arms and core in Dolphin Pose.

Read: Basics: Up in Arms (Yoga Journal – February 2009)

Build a Bridge and enjoy the many opening and strengthening benefits this pose offers (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana | Bridge Pose).

Read: Basics: Bridge Party (Yoga Journal – December 2008)

Enjoy the benefits of forward bending and backbending in this standing pose (Parsvottanasana | Intense Side Stretch)

Read: Basics: Double the Fun (Yoga Journal – September 2008).

Stabilize your lower back in Up Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) to create an even arc along your whole spine.

Read: Basics: Open Your Heart (Yoga Journal – October 2008)

Keep your spine long as you fold into this calming forward bend (Upavistha Konasana | Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend).

Read: Basics: Extend and Bend (Yoga Journal – September 2008)

Set up a stable foundation to get the most from this standing twist (Parivrtta Trikonasana | Revolved Triangle Pose).

Read: Basics: Unwind your Spine (Yoga Journal – August 2008)

Learn proper alignment in Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) and enjoy a safe and sweet hip opener.

Read: Basics: Pigeon Pose (Yoga Journal – June 2008)

Learn to hover with grace in this character-building pose (Chaturanga Dandasana | Four-Limbed Staff Pose).

Read: Basics: The Low Down (Yoga Journal – May 2008)

Take a new approach to Bakasana (Crane Pose) and get yourself airborne with ease.

Read: Home Practice: Take Flight (Yoga Journal – April 2007)