The Art of Perfection: 10 Eye-Catching Yoga Poses That Will Inspire You (3 of 6)

4. One-Legged Forearm Wheel

This is another technique that is extremely difficult because there are so many different parts of the body that need to be trained. Doing the wheel — which involves an intense backbend — takes a lot of practice and effort in itself. But adding the forearm aspect requires you to fully develop your triceps and shoulders. And, of course, lifting that one leg up can only be accomplished with a solid core and great leg strength. As with many others on this list, correct breathing is a must.

5. Eight-Angle Pose

It goes without saying that you need to have perfect balance and impressive upper body strength in order to do most yoga poses. But the real reason why this technique is so difficult is that it really tests you mentally. You need to develop confidence and trust in yourself, especially as you learn to move your hips back. Don’t forget to have fun with this and experiment a little as you train your body to get it right.