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Yoga Basics

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Spotlight on Ashtanga Yoga

Ashtanga is an intensely physical and athletic form of yoga. Ashtanga yogis practice a prescribed set of asanas, channel energy through ... (continued)

Get Down Dog

By Jason Crandell

Arms reaching, hips lifting, spine stretching: Downward Dog creates a symphony of sweet sensations all through your body.

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Basics Column Features

Bottoms Up

Firm your back body to lift into Purvottanasana.

Fish Tale

For seated twists like Ardha Matsyendrasana, learn to lengthen your spine before you twist.
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One-Legged Downward-Facing Dog

Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana = One Foot Downward Face Dog Posture
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Bridge Party

Build a Bridge and enjoy the many opening and strengthening benefits this pose offers.
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Open Your Heart

Stabilize your lower back in Up Dog to create an even arc along your whole spine.

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Yoga Basics columns focus on one particular yoga pose to give readers a deeper, more sophisticated understanding. The columns bring more awareness to and address common misunderstandings and challenges beginners sometimes face when practicing the pose using clear and accessible language.

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