13 Halloween-Inspired Yoga Poses to Get You In a Spooky Mood
Creepy, crawly, and straight-up scary — these 13 Halloween-inspired yoga poses will help you embrace the spooky spirit of the season. Weave them into your Halloween yoga sequence or practice them with your kids as a fun post-candy activity to work out that sugar rush.
2. Werewolf Pose
It’s basically Down Dog...with a scary twist. From Downward Dog, reach your right hand to the outside edge of your left leg or ankle. Open your chest to the left and peek through — extra points if you say “boo.”
3. Full Moon Pose
Round off your Half Moon Pose with this full moon variation. Come into Half Moon Pose on your mat, then bend your top leg drawing your heel to your glutes and grab hold of your top foot with your top arm. Feel the opening through your chest and shoulders.
4. Scarecrow Pose
Come to standing on your mat and hold your arms in front of your thighs, either making fists with your hands or holding dumbbells with an overhand grip. Bring your upper arms in front of your thighs and lift your upper arms up until they’re parallel with the floor. Rotate your arms to point your hands toward the sky, then return to the starting position. You can also try this exercise in a High Lunge.
5. Witch on a Broom Pose
If you’re practicing these poses with your kids (or if you’re a kid at heart), a broomstick is totally optional! Start standing with your feet together. Squeeze your inner thighs, reach your arms up, and bend your knees to a comfortable place. Keep lifting through your chest as you soar into the night.
6. Candy Corn Pose
This sweet pose is called “Candy Corn” due to the Triangle shape you’re creating with your body (See also: “Witch’s Hat” and “A-Frame Haunted House”). Facing the long edge of your mat, take a wide stance with your legs and align your front heel with your back arch. Reach your front arm to your front shin and stretch your top arm high. Softly bend your front knee, broaden your collarbones, and draw your ribs and navel in.
7. Zombie Pose
You’ll be dying to do this pose over and over again. Separate your feet about six inches apart and make sure your second toes are facing forward. Inhale to reach your fingers forward, and exhale to sit down in your chair. Press your heels down, lift your chest, and breathe.
8. Spider Pose
Crawl your way into this hip-opening pose, only two legs required. Take a wide stance on your mat and hinge forward at the hips to fold down, walking your fingertips forward. Turn your toes out and turn your heels in, then squat down into a modified Goddess Pose. Cross your arms out in front of you and lift your heels.
9.Crow Pose
Fly high into the night with this fun beginner’s arm balance. Come into Crow Pose, making sure you’re wrapping your triceps back, rooting into your fingertips, and keeping your inner thighs and legs engaged. You can even make it extra spooky with this Single-Leg Crow variation.
10. Mummy Pose
This binding balance stretch feels so good, it’s scary. Find Eagle Pose on your mat, but let your focus be on stillness. Lock your gaze on a particular spot and use your strength and balance to remain as still as you can.
11. Floating Ghost Pose
This toe stand balance is beyond boo-tiful. Come to a low squat with your feet close together. Pivot on your toes as you widen your knees out to each side. Let your hands come to rest at your knees.
12. Flying Owl Pose
Come into the Floating Ghost Pose above, then drop your left knee down to the mat as you brace your right arm against your inner right leg and reach your left arm up to the sky. Reverse your movements and “fly” to the opposite side.
13. Corpse Pose
This sequence-ending yoga pose is to die for. Take Savasana on the mat, making sure to relax your entire body with palms facing up and feet spread wide. Make it even cozier with a blanket, pillow, and your favorite socks.
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