A challenging arm balance, this pose strengthens the wrists, arms, belly, and legs. It also stretches the backs of the legs and improves your sense of balance.

Vasisthasana is a powerful arm and wrist strengthener that is as joyful as it is beautiful. In the full expression of the pose, your bottom leg grounds into the floor, your top leg is raised until it is perpendicular to the floor, and your upper body extends and lifts into an offering of the heart.