The Resolution Season Is Not Over at Sacred Stretches!

🧘‍♀️ Why 2026 Is the Year of Crow, Shoulderstand, Plough, Wheel — and Maybe a Pinch of Headstand!

It’s that curious time of year again — when everyone is still technically allowed those fresh resolutions, and in a yoga class that means not just promising to meditate more, but actually picking the poses you want to master. Here at Sacred Stretches, we’ve decided that 2026 isn’t about “going easy” — it’s about stretching minds and bodies, and having a laugh while we do it.

🐦 1. Crow Pose — Our Class Resolution Champ

Topping the list for 2026’s Most Desired Asana in our classes? Crow Pose (Bakasana), that delightful arm balance that feels like flying before you even lift off. This move strengthens your arms, wrists, and core, and asks you to trust yourself every time you lean forward with a bit of wobble. And even if you don’t get it on the first try — years of yogis (on Reddit and beyond) will tell you joyfully everyone struggles with it at first before suddenly balancing for a few glorious seconds.

Why is Crow such a hit? Because it makes you feel like you can do anything — even if the pose feels awkward the entire way up!

🧘‍♂️ 2. My Personal Resolution for the class — Shoulder stand, Plough, and Wheel

Meanwhile, from the teacher’s mat to your screens, here are my personal 2026 asana resolutions:

Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana): Known as the “mother of all inversions,” this pose isn’t just graceful — it’s a powerful way to help calm the nervous system and support healthy circulation and glandular balance.

Plough Pose (Halasana): A beautiful follow-up to Shoulderstand, this forward fold stretches the spine and rejuvenates the abdominal organs — perfect for unwinding winter-held tension and preparing us for spring energy.

Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana): The ultimate heart opener! It’s a backbend that lifts your whole spirit, strengthens the back and shoulders, and reminds you that flexibility isn’t just physical — it’s mental too.

Let’s be real — mastering these three takes patience, consistency, and a little courage (and maybe a foam block or two). But that’s what makes them worth it.

🌟 3. For the Advanced Yogis — Pincha (Forearm Stand) and Upping the Headstand Game

While many of our class members are building confidence with crow, shoulderstand, and backbends, some advanced practitioners are setting their sights on Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand) and true Headstand mastery — the pose often called the “King of Asanas.” 

Headstand and forearm stand take strength, focus, and — most importantly — patience. They challenge not just your balance but your mindset — asking you to trust your body, breathe calm, and laugh at the times it falls over. But let’s be honest: that moment when you find your balance is priceless. 

💪 4. Resolution Reality Check — It’s Not About Perfection

Here’s the best part about yoga resolutions at Sacred Stretches: we don’t judge based on what pose you can do — we celebrate the ones you try. Crow might topple you once, twice, or ten times. Wheel may feel like a backbend-and-a-half. Shoulderstand might make you giggle in nervous excitement. All of that trying is the point.

Yoga isn’t a competition — it’s a journey of patience, presence, self-discovery, and yes, wobbling with a smile.

🧡 Final Namaste

So if you’re still mulling over your 2026 goals, here’s a resolution worth keeping:Pick a pose, show up for it, and enjoy every breath on the way.

Whether you’re a crow-aspiring beginner, a plough-perfecting intermediate, or an advanced invert-in-training, this year has room for all of us on the mat.

Namaste — and may your year be strong in body and gentle in spirit. 🌟