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Spotlight on Sivananda Yoga

At its core, Sivananda Yoga is geared toward helping students answer the age-old question, "Who am I?" This yoga practice is ... (continued)

Savasana Solution

During Savasana, I often feel pain on the left side of my neck, from the base of the skull into the shoulder. I wonder if it's related to my computer job—I tend to lean on my left arm while working with the mouse in my right hand. What can I do for this?

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Home Practice 101

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Tackling Transition

In your Yoga Step-by-Step series, Upward-Facing Dog is done with the toes extended and the feet pressing into the floor. I have a difficult time making a smooth transition from Up Dog to Downward-Facing Dog when I place my feet in this position. It is easier if I keep my feet flexed and my toes on the floor during Up Dog. Do you have any suggestions for making the "rolling over the toes" transition a smooth one? —Susan

Morning Routine

It is impossible for me to schedule in much yoga in the morning. What are a few poses that I can practice in a short time each morning and that can help energize my body and mind for the day? —Edna

Chaturanga from Top to Toe

Even though I've been practicing diligently, I just can't seem to get the hang of rolling over my toes in Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbed Staff Pose). Any tips?

Yoga Before or After Weight Loss?

I am 48 years old, 80 pounds overweight, and new to this whole thing. I always wanted to begin yoga, but friends say I should forget it until I lose weight. Is this true? —Rita

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From basic questions about pose alignment to deeper questions about philosophy or history, there are many things about yoga that can seem confusing and mysterious to beginning yoga students. In this channel, experts answer some of the most common questions beginners have about the practice of yoga.

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