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Core Strength for Smooth Transitions

After several months of practice, I still use baby steps when I bring each foot out of Down Dog into forward bend in Sun Salute A. What specific muscles could I work on to make this movement more fluid and controlled?
—Rachel from Boise

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The Meaning of "Namaste"

What does "Namaste" mean? My yoga teacher says it every week after our practice and I've always wanted to know.

Finding a Comfortable Seated Cross-Legged Position

What areas do I need to work on to be able to sit in simple cross-legged position while maintaining an erect spine?

Camel Conundrum

Why is it that I sometimes feel light-headed when doing or coming out of the Camel pose? I can do other backbends without this problem, and in fact I feel wonderful afterward.
—Jen from Palo Alto, California

Padmasana Preparation

What preparation asanas do you recommend before attempting Padmasana (Lotus Pose)? I already can do Ardha Padmasana (Half Lotus Pose).
—Ramesh

Finding the Best Time to Practice

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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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