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Hip-opening proof that there's never just one way to practice a pose.
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6 Common Misconceptions About Meditation (And Why They’re Just Not True)
It's not as complicated as you think.
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How to find stability and calm despite (gestures at everything).
Weekly Astrology Forecast, October 1-7: Experiencing Ease
The balancing gifts of Libra meet the rather heady approach of Mercury to bring relief and relaxation in many areas of your life.
37 Quotes About the Moon That May Change the Way You Experience Life
Prepare to feel all the feels.
A “Lazy” Yin Yoga Practice
Because sometimes you just don't have any intensity left to bring to your practice. And there's nothing wrong with that.
My Doctors Told Me Not to Practice Yoga During IVF. Here’s What I Wish I’d Known.
Had I been able to move my way through the emotional roller coaster, maybe I wouldn't have felt like I was going off the rails.
New Yoga Teachers, Are You Making These 7 Common Mistakes?
To err is human. To learn from your mistakes and adjust your teaching is divine.
What Is a Supermoon?
The relatively rare celestial occurrence brings a luminous quality to more than just the Moon's surface.
The Best Upper Body Stretches for Outdoor Athletes
If you tend to ignore your upper body when stretching, you'll feel the repercussions. Here's how to ease some of that tension.
How to Get Stronger by Doing “Nothing” for 5 Minutes a Day
When an experienced rock climber started to practice yoga's final resting pose as part of his training, everything changed.
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Skip the Gym. These Are the Best Yoga Poses for Strength
Suddenly, your practice just became a lot stronger (literally).
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The Absolute Best Yoga Poses to Practice After Sitting All Day
Step away from the computer.
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17 Cues for Downward-Facing Dog You’ve Probably Never Heard Before
Hands shoulder-distance apart? Check. Lengthen through your back? Done. Here are other prompts to help you heighten your—and your students'—experience in this foundational pose.
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What the Full Moon Means in Astrology
Why exactly does the full moon have such an impact on your emotions? We untangle fact from fiction.
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Get to Know the 8 Limbs of Yoga
Patanjali's eight-fold path offers guidelines for a meaningful and purposeful life. Get to know this prescription for moral and ethical conduct, and self-discipline.
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Side Plank Pose
When's the last time you reminded yourself that you can do difficult things?
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Build a Stronger Bow Pose With This Prop-Supported Sequence
Working toward the full expression of Dhanurasana? These five poses will help you appreciate where your body is now.
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