Health & Wellness The Art of the Eight-Angle Pose: Mastering Astavakrasana Through Play and Discipline October 11, 2026 Lina Hope Published: October 11, 2026 Series: Yoga Journal Archives (Originally published: July–August 2000) In the landscape of modern yoga, few postures evoke as much intrigue—and initial intimidation—as Astavakrasana, or the Eight-Angle…