Easy Pose
Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose (or Sukhasana) can be quite challenging.
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Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Easy Pose (or Sukhasana) can be quite challenging.
Don't let the name fool you. If you're used to sitting in chairs, Sukhasana can be quite challenging.
But don’t call it lazy yoga.
If you've ever silently cursed as your teacher started to cue Eagle Pose, you're not alone. Here's how to make it a lot more tolerable—and doable.
You’re not the only one to quietly curse when the teacher cues this pose. Here’s how to strengthen your body so you no longer dread Navasana. We swear.
Here are some inspired ideas to help you adapt your yoga practice if your Stanabhara (Sanskrit for breast weight) requires adjustments.
If you have MS, try these five yoga poses and variations to improve balance, walking and coordination, according to a new study.
Not many yogis call Utkatasana their fave, but putting in the work on the regular will reap real results.
When you feel strong from within, it changes everything.
You love your family dearly. But they can have a way of making you feel like you're 10 again. Yoga can help.
Grab some pillows and try these pre-slumber asanas between the sheets.
Tired of Boat Pose? You need to try Lolasana.
No matter where you are in your practice, these fundamental postures provide you with everything you need.
Using a seat as a prop or for support makes practice accessible for bodies at any age.
It can be easy to overlook the many benefits (and challenges) of twists. This sequence reminds you.
There's a science and an art to preparing your students' bodies for Pigeon Pose. Here's how.
Garudasana is never easy. But with these instructions, prep poses, and variations, you will find it easier.
Wrists aching? Feeling like you're about to collapse? Here's everything you need to know to fix that.
Forearm Plank replaces sit-ups as their go-to exercise for building strong abs.
There's more to it than just appearances.
There are two types of people in the world. These variations on the hip opener are for those of us who find the classic Pigeon Pose a little—or a lot—too intense.
If you’ve moved on to “advanced” yoga poses, don’t forget the ones that got you there. Keeping strong foundational poses in your repertoire helps you strengthen your asana practice.
These asanas offer an opportunity to practice bringing satya—truthfulness—to your yoga and your life.
Because sometimes settling down takes more than a dark room and chamomile tea.
They look so very simple, but these asanas challenge your body and your mind.
These poses give you all the strength and stretch of standing poses with the support of your chair.
These simple sides require barely any effort yet that won't be apparent to anyone at your table.
Honor your unique shape with these variations designed to keep you comfortable.
Feeling stuck in a sequencing rut? These unexpected yet graceful transitions will change that.
Perhaps the solution to sustained attention is to stop trying so hard. Science supports this approach.
What if, before you attempt a challenging balance pose, you could practice the exact same shape but on your back?
Building strength isn't as hard as you think. It just takes practice—and these beginner-friendly poses and instructions for how to take them further.
We know you love your hip openers. But it's easy to overdo a good thing. Here's how to find that elusive balance of stretching and strengthening.
Camilla Marcus, founder of west~bourne, shares her pro tips and tricks for making eco-friendly actions part of your everyday life.
"Everything I have Googled assumes one can already balance," writes one of our readers. Here's our advice for when balance doesn't come naturally.
Weight-bearing poses can wreak havoc on your wrists. Try these alternatives for the same benefits without the strain.
A little stretching can go a long way.
When cramps have got you down, movement may be the last thing you want—but sometimes it's just what you need.
Because there's more to life than hip openers.
Step away from the computer.
Our spines do so much. Here's how to keep yours healthy.
Technology can (quite literally) cause a pain in your neck. Luckily, your practice can help you find relief.
How to avoid falling into autopilot while practicing this basic—but beneficial—stretch.
Bitilasana is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine before a more vigorous practice.
In need of some rest and recovery? This sequence can help you release tension and find space in your body (and mind).
Poor posture? This one's for you.
It might look straightforward, but there's more to Dandasana than meets the eye.
Here's how to get the most out of your own restorative practices.
Parsvottanasana encourages balance, body awareness, and inspires confidence.
Trina Altman shares how she uses simple, playful exercises to break down complicated asanas into manageable components.
The prop you never even knew you needed can transform how you (and your students) find alignment.
Yes, it is possible to get rid of that (super) annoying bloating.
You're going to want to bookmark this.
One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.
Extended Triangle Pose is a quintessential standing pose that stretches and strengthens the whole body.
If you're notoriously bad at relaxing, these calming poses will help you release *everything.*
Start aiming for par with these poses.
Suddenly, your practice just became a lot stronger (literally).
Want to get into yoga, but don’t know where to start? These foundational poses will set the stage for your evolving practice.
Ever feel as airy and unstable as leaves swirling in the wind? That's your vata dosha out of balance. This slow yoga practice will help settle your energy and bring you back to calm.
Revolved Head-to-Knee Pose, or Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana, offers a deep, vivid stretch to the side body paired with loving and heart-opening movement.
We've seen an explosion of memes about Child's Pose over the last year and a half. Coincidence? We think not.
As a counterpose to Utthita Trikonasana and preparation for seated forward bends and twists, this pose is key to a skilled practice.
All the poses, transitions, and anatomy know-how you need for your most successful attempt yet—whether you're taking class or teaching it.
This 15-minute flow will help you feel more stable, grounded, and ready to take on the world.
Has fear been holding you back? Your yoga practice can help summon the discernment and courage you need to no longer run from what scares you.
This watery full moon on September 20 is all about releasing your past and flowing into the self you have always wanted to be.
Never thought you’d ever be able to hit these peak poses? Sarah Ezrin shows you how.
These are the poses all yogis should be practicing regularly—regardless of experience.
Yes, you can float forward from the back of your mat to the front. All it takes is some props and practice.
Overdid it? When you can’t get up from your couch without groaning, these simple stretches will bring relief.
When it comes to yoga for runners, the right poses can prep you for a great run and help you feel aces after.
Slouch much? You're not alone. We've got your back (literally) with yoga poses that make good posture positively easy.
A simple sequence of stretches that all but ensure a proper night's rest.
Is your lower back out of whack? Yoga can help you find relief.
Barely able to come into Butterfly? These stretches will help you find relief.
Neck and shoulder pain can make daily activities a literal pain. Enter these poses that stretch, strengthen, and provide sweet relief.
Feeling tired yet still wired at the end of the day? Settle into this gentle yoga sequence so you can get a good night's sleep.