How better to celebrate the transition from 2009 to 2010 but with Raquel Zimmermann heading for a modified Side Plank for the Fall/Winter 2009/2010 of Animale, shot by Henrique Gendre.
Another cover with a cross-legged model, what gives? Laetitia Casta gets ready to go Full Lotus, it seems, for the cover of December/January Vogue Paris, realized by Carine Roitfeld and photographed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott.
This model leans into a Triangle Pose wearing pieces from the Spring Collection of Rad Hourani shot by Eric Sposito featured in 160g Magazine's Erotic Issue.
Zuzana Gregorova twists herself into somewhat of a Windshield Wiper Pose for the editorial Material Girl for December's Wallpaper* Magazine, styled by Arabella Mills and shot by Johan Sandberg.
If only that girl would get off of him with that pen, then Parker Hurley could get into a modified Plank Pose. Shoot by Tony Duran for Swiss Made Magazine.
Dree Hemingway could very well be adjusting herself into Marichyasana A in Trafalgar Square, if she extended her left leg down and bound her arms. This shot was taken by Angelo Pennetta for the January 2010 issue of Vogue Nippon.
Brandon Wilson gives Juliet Wesley an unconventional modification for her Windshield Wiper Pose as part of The Foster Twins editorial for last month's MILK X magazine shot by Baldovino Barani.
Juliet Wesley does her best to assume Bridge Pose while chained to a tree as part of The Foster Twins editorial for last month's MILK X magazine shot by Baldovino Barani.
While Viktor sits pretty, the other half of dynamic design duo, Rolf, of Viktor and Rolf heads for a Head Stands, already in mid air and his hands in position (although technically he should already have his head between his hands!). Shot by Blommers and Schumm for the Fall/Winter issue of GQ Style Italy.
If only that front leg weren't extended, Roberto Bolle would be in the perfect Pigeon Pose. The Italian ballet dancer (a principal for American Ballet Theatre) collaborated with photographer Bruce Weber over three years to produce the forthcoming book Roberto Bolle: An Athlete in Tights. The book features writing from Bolle, as well as texts by Elsa Morante and illustrations by Paul Cadmus and Jeremiah Goodman. The hardcover book comes with 192 pages and will be released on December 20, 2009. Now in pre-order on Amazon.
Taking opposite elbows, all Helena Christensen has to do is fold at the waist for Rag Doll, that is if she has the mobility to do so. Part of "Flesh and Blood" issue of i-D magazine, shot by Kayt Jones.
Eva Herzigova bares it all and assumes something of an Eagle Pose for modesty's sake. Part of "Flesh and Blood" issue of i-D magazine, shot by Kayt Jones.
With the holidays just around the corner, advertising has upped the ante to get into our hearts and wallets. I had to do a double take watching the GAP Holiday Cheer commercial. Partnered Utkatasana!
On the floor, there are dancers doing Dancer Pose!
There in the front! Wheels on the side (rather good ones, even in heels) and a tripod headstand in the middle!
Marvel at the yoga of Holiday Cheer! Happy Holidays.
I certainly hope this model for the Tribal editorial of D Mode magazine isn't headed towards Tree Pose... Look at that HEEL! Styling by Laurean Ossorio, Make Up by Bryan Zaragoza, Hair by Brian Buenaventura, Props by Hemingway African Gallery and Photography by Herring & Herring.
This model for the Tribal editorial of D Mode magazine extends to a vicious and styled Lion's Breath. Styling by Laurean Ossorio, Make Up by Bryan Zaragoza, Hair by Brian Buenaventura, Props by Hemingway African Gallery and Photography by Herring & Herring.
Anne Meister gets herself into Bow Pose for the editorial "Slave Me?" for Qvest Magazine, styled by Mody al Khufash and shot by German fashion photographer Frauke Fischer
While not the full expression of the pose, Justin from Adam Models expresses a Lotus Pose for the colourful editorial for Guapo Magazine. Makeup by Aya Komatsu, styling by Veronica Renato and photography by Andrea Medici.
Exterface shoots London based artist and performer Arian Levanael in Eagle Arms for his "Illuminati" shoot. Source: YVY Mag Karl Lagerfeld once again shoots Baptiste Giabiconi in Eagle Legs for VMAN #16 in the editorial "Gentlemen of Leisure" Source: Maison Chaplin
A page from issue number 11 of the New Zealand fashion magazine BLACK shows a model stitched into bringing his arms behind his back, perhaps headed to a forward bend?
Styled and shot by Trussardi 1911 creative director, Milan Vukmirovic, Simone Bredariol rather apathetically sets up for a headstand in VMAN Magazine #16. If only it wasn't for that gorgeously styled hair, Simone would be able to bend over and spring up into Sirsasana A.
Chanel Iman languidly begins to take Gomukhasana by putting one arm behind her head and reaching both hands toward each other. Getting yogic for Deutsch magazine, Chanel Iman (what a name!) was shot by David Roemer of Atelier Management.
While Lady Gaga cooks fashionably in the oven, Lily Cole takes a high lunge while Andrew Garfield looks on in the December Arts Issue issue of US Vogue. Annie Liebovitz shoots the the editorial “Little Girl & Boy Lost” inspired by Richard Jones’ production of the 1893 Engelbert Humperdinck opera, Hansel and Gretel, opening in mid-December at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Creative Direction from Grace Coddington.
Photographer Daniel Sannwald shoots Cole Mohr just shy of Camel Pose in a desolate landscape. Originally shot for German magazine Liebling, the magazine never hit newsstands... but the images trickled out into cyberspace.
Belgium-based German photographer Daniel Sannwald captures a pose inspired by British artist Sir John Everett Millais's Ophelia (1852), the photographer's version is a stunning river-immersed Savasana and also a bit more dreamy and less morbid than the original (since Ophelia committed suicide in this way).
Using a car for support, Linda Evangelista takes a brazen chicken-surrounded Boat Pose as part of W Magazine's Art Issue, curated by Creative Director Dennis Freedman, conceived by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and shot by Pierpaolo Ferrari.
Linda Evangelista gets on All Fours as she crawls through a wall as part of W Magazine's Art Issue, curated by Creative Director Dennis Freedman, conceived by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and shot by Pierpaolo Ferrari.
I'm not really sure what's happening here but if you notice the yogini on the left, she is definitely in some serious Chaturanga Dandasana. This image is part of W Magazine's Art Issue, curated by Creative Director Dennis Freedman, conceived by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and shot by Pierpaolo Ferrari.
Coco Capdepon seems poised for Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana in Que Duong's Poppin Mary editorial shot in New Orleans with help from designer Veronica Shofield and make-up artist Kisha Williams.
If Lisa Cady just forgot about posing for Rafe's Fall/Winter 2009/10 campaign and put all her weight into her feet and lifted up she'd be set for Awkward Chair pose. Delirious and vibrant shot captured by Micaela Rossato.
Written by a man with an eye for fashion and a passion for yoga, this blog showcases images from recent fashion spreads that happen to capture yoga poses.