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Here’s The 1 Yoga Pose That’s Perfect For Your Zodiac Sign

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by Andrea Hannah
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If you love astrology and yoga, you’ll be happy to discover there’s actually a connection between each asana, or pose, and the 12 zodiac signs. In fact, depending on your sign, one yoga pose in particular may be your go-to.

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Both astrology and yoga have a strong connection to nature. Many yoga poses reflect trees, mountains, birds, and animals. Similarly, all zodiac signs belong to the air, fire, earth, or water element.

Here’s how to uncover your zodiac sign’s pose so you can best relax your mind, strengthen your muscles, and restore cosmic balance.

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Aries

There’s no better pose for the first sign of the zodiac than warrior II. This pioneering, foward-thinking sign is always willing to head into battle, and a warrior sequence will fire them up.

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Taurus

Earthy Taurus loves to connect with nature, and standing in tree pose can help them ground their energy. Bonus points for actually getting outside and practicing on the grass in bare feet.

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Gemini

The sign of the Twins is ruled by the flexible air element. Eagle pose taps into your fluid and flexible nature while also increasing balance and honoring one of the most majestic birds in the sky.

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Cancer

Gentle Cancer loves to curl up at home, and child’s pose is the perfect way to relax and reconnect with your roots. It’s a little bit like giving yourself a hug, which is right up sensitive Cancer’s alley.

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Leo

As the regal leader of the zodiac, it only makes sense that Leo is represented by Sphinx pose. This pose also opens the chest center so that fiery Leo can speak and act from their heart.

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Virgo

Fair and even-keeled Virgo rules our digestive system, and plow pose is a great way to stimulate your core and stomach. Virgo season also marks the the start of the harvest in the Northern Hemisphere, and what better way to honor the season than with a good plow pose?

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Libra

Harmony-loving and balanced Libra is represented by half-moon, a pose that requires great posture and balance to pull off. Plus, with long lines and and a delicate balance between flexibility and strength, this yoga pose shows off all of Libra’s best qualities.

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Scorpio

Intense and mysterious Scorpio loves a challenge, and locust pose definitely provides one. Scorpio also rules our pelvic floor and hips, and locust pose helps to stretch out this area of the body which often holds tension.

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Sagittarius

Reverse warrior is an excellent pose for adventurous Sagittarius. You can explore and deepen your flexibility within the pose, and it activates the glutes and thighs, which are ruled by on-the-go Sag.

Capricorn

There’s no one more ambitious than Capricorn, so it only makes sense that mountain pose, which builds a solid foundation, represents this zodiac sign. This pose improves your posture, helps improve alignment, and strengthens your legs, which is exactly what Capricorn needs to climb to the top.

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Aquarius

As the innovator of the zodiac, quirky Aquarius sees things from a totally different perspective. Try out wheel pose to shift your point of view and challenge your muscles from a new angle.

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Pisces

The symbol for Pisces are two fish, making fish pose exactly what this empathetic and intuitive zodiac sign needs for balance. This pose also helps to open their neck and throat so they can freely express their true wisdom.

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