Power Poses: 50 empowering bodywork cards

by Chloe Gray, Kadna Anda (Illustrator)

Overview

Discover 50 dynamic (inner) power poses to boost self-confidence, self-love, and overall wellbeing. Embrace the connection between mind, body, and spirit by practising just one pose, or craft your own personalized exercise routine by combining poses together for a truly holistic experience.

With healing and uplifting poses perfect for everyday occasions, discover poses such as:

• Self-hug pose to reconnect with the self after a hectic day
• Tree pose to ground and rejuvenate
• Lightning Bolt poseto ignite creative sparks
• Goddess pose to feel bold and fearless
• Star pose to shine brightly when it matters most

Whether you need all your courage before an important event, are seeking creative inspiration, or are simply in need of some relaxation and rejuvenation, find a power pose that fits the occasion.

Step into your power with every card shuffle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781836003687
Publisher:	Leaping Hare Press
Publication date:	04/15/2025
Series:	Wellness Practice Cards
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	114
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Chloe Gray is a journalist and fitness trainer. She writes about women’s health, fitness and equality and is passionate about demystifying exercise and wellbeing while moving away from aesthetic-based movement in favour of empowering and health-focused messaging.

She writes for Stylist, Red, Women’s Health, inews, Marie Claire, Glamour, Good Housekeeping and more. She also teaches strength and movement classes, both in studios and virtually. 

Instagram:
@graychlo

Website:
chloe-gray.com 

Kadna Anda is a graphic designer and illustrator based in London, UK.

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Table of Contents

Pride Pose
When to perform: Before attempting to achieve a big goal, and afterwards to celebrate your achievement

Upward Salute
When to perform: As a daily morning gratitude

Shake
When to perform: When nerves or stress hit

The Serena
When to perform: When you need to feel powerful and focused

Inner Strength Stance
When to perform: Ahead of physically and mentally challenging days 

The Self-Hold
When to perform: Before or after stress-inducing events

Child’s Pose
When to perform: When you’re anxious or too in your head

Standing Thinker Pose
When to perform: When feeling pessimistic or imposter syndrome

Lightning Bolt Pose
When to perform: When in need of a creative spark

Ma Bu
When to perform: When feeling out of control

Inner Teacher
When to perform: Before spiritual practices and when you need clarity

Dynamic Forward Fold
When to perform: When you need a perspective shift

Star Pose
When to perform: Before stepping into the spotlight  

Prayer Pose With Visualization
When to perform: When you lack self-belief

Energizing Breath
When to perform: Before you need to perform at your best

Wonder Woman
When to perform: To keep confidence in conversations

Empowered Pose
When to perform: To come out on top during negotiations

Confidence Pose
When to perform: When you want to exude cool confidence in tense situations

Mountain Pose
When to perform: When you need to ground and calm yourself 

CEO Pose
When to perform: When you need to take charge 

The Steeple
When to perform: When you need to soothe nervous energy 

Supported Pose
When to perform: When you need to calm your nerves 

Queen Pose
When to perform: When you need to offer friendly guidance to yourself or others

Presence Pose
When to perform: When you need to limit distractions

Engaged Listening Pose
When to perform: When deeply connecting

Perch Pose
When to perform: When you want to be a leader

Wholeness Pose
When to perform: When you want to lighten the mood 

Creative Pose
When to perform: When you want to boost creativity and release creative block 

Box Breath
When to perform: When dealing with anxiety

Gratitude Pose
When to perform: When having difficult conversations 

Warrior I
When to perform: To celebrate or encourage a new beginning

Warrior II
When to perform: When you need to find gentle strength and stability

Warrior III
When to perform: When you need to find your focus

Triangle Pose
When to perform: When you need an energy boost

Goddess Pose
When to perform: When you want to feel bold and fearless

Cow Face Pose
When to perform: After a day sitting or when you’re feeling stuck

Tree Pose
When to perform: When you’re feeling off balance 

Open Palm Meditation
When to perform: In the lead up to personal challenges 

Clasped Hand Forward Fold
When to perform: In the evening to get rid of the stress of the day

Wild Thing
When to perform: Before or after serious moments

Self-Hug
When to perform: When negative self-talk hits 

Digestion Pose
When to perform: In the morning to start the day positively 

Resetting Breath
When to perform: To destress before bed 

Yogi Squat 
When to perform: In the morning for digestion and lightness 

Half Pigeon Pose
When to perform: At the end of the day to release pent up stress

Crow Pose
When to perform: In the morning for a powerful day

Legs Up The Wall Pose
When to perform: After busy, stressful days

Camel Pose
When to perform: When feeling sluggish and fatigued

Lion’s Breath
When to perform: Before big conversations to discover your voice

Corpse Pose
When to perform: At the end of the day to de-stress before sleep