Embody Ahimsa By Combining Your Love For Yoga And The Environment
An inspired student used their love of yoga and the environment to connect with like-minded individuals and increase their positive energy.
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One Man’s Journey to Find His Guru
While searching for the perfect teacher, one student almost misses what's right in front of him.
Plan a Green Wedding: Tips to Make Your Big Day Eco-friendly
Your guide on how to create a green wedding, plus tips on how to make your day eco-friendly.
Getting Real
Check out Sally Lehrman's author page.
Doing Yoga Therapy Safely, Part I
Check out Timothy McCall MD's author page.
Yoga Alfresco
Check out Kristine Hansen's author page.
Teaching Yoga in the Workplace
Check out Jodi Mardesich's author page.
Intro to Yoga Philosophy: Sutra School 1.2
Check out Richard Rosen's author page.
Share Your Opinion: Inspiration
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Counteract Tech Hunch: Camel Pose
Open your chest and stretch your entire front body in Camel Pose to improve posture and lift your mood.
Quite Contrary
Check out Shoba Narayan's author page.
Warriors on Ice
Check out Karl Horeis's author page.
The Heart and Science of Yoga: A Blueprint for Peace, Happiness and Freedom from Fear
Check out Phil Catalfo's author page.
The Heart Sutra: The Womb of Buddhas
Check out Phil Catalfo's author page.
Cushion Comfort
Check out YJ Staff's author page.
Yoga with Thomas: A Vinyasa Practice with Thomas Michael Fortel
Check out Richard Rosen's author page.
3-Step Meditation to Find Your Career Calling
This meditation will help you visualize the ideal work situation so you can bring it to life.
Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley
Check out Richard Rosen's author page.
Origins of Yoga directed by Paula Fouce
Check out Richard Rosen's author page.
Don’t Know Much About History?
Check out Richard Rosen's author page.
Little Altars Everywhere
Check out Toni Klym McLellan's author page.
A More Balanced Union
Check out Mary Mihaly's author page.
Inner Body Flow with Angela Farmer
Check out Richard Rosen's author page.
Mantra for New Beginnings: Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha
Check out Thomas Ashley-Farrand's author page.
Class Beginnings and Endings
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Guiding Intimidated Students
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A Flowering Trend
Check out Kristine Hansen's author page.
Aging Yogis
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Sell Out Your Yoga Retreat
Pay attention to the business details when planning a yoga retreat.
Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy
Check out Timothy McCall MD's author page.
Planning a Yoga Event: 3 Yoga Retreat and Food Tips
Be prepared for anything when you venture on a yoga retreat. Here are 3 yoga retreat and food tips to help you prepare for your next event.
The Anti-Chaturanga Dandasana: Upward Plank Pose
Frequent Chaturangas can leave your students imbalanced. Here's how to use Purvottanasana to as an effective counterpose.
Safe Forward Bends
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Teaching Yoga Therapy
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Rear Window
Check out Julie Gudmestad's author page.
How Hot Is Too Hot?
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Asanas for Knee Replacements
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Teaching Students with Glaucoma
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Funding Teacher Training
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How to Deal With the Difficult People in Your Life
Check out Sally Kempton's author page.
Smooth Sailing
Check out Julie Gudmestad's author page.
Opening the Groin and Inner Thighs
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5 New Poses to Deeply Stretch Your Arms + Shoulders
Few yoga poses actually target arm flexibility. Enter these powerful, passive poses, designed to do just that.
A Core Strength Sequence to Get Through Difficult Yoga Poses
Core strength will help you get through those difficult poses. You'll feel easier in your poses and more capable in your life.
Q&A: Inhale or Exhale Into a Backbend?
Shouldn't we exhale when we rise up into backbends? Why do instructors teach us to inhale to come into these poses?
You Don’t Have to Play Martyr in Hero Pose
Virasana can be deceptively difficult for beginners. Learn how to modify it for your body.
Q&A: Are You Competing With Yourself?
During practice, I feel great, but later I often feel critical, impatient, and even angry. Any suggestions?
BKS Iyengar Reminds Us about the Importance of Soul Searching
At the 2005 YJ Estes Park Conference, Sri BKS Iyengar encouraged students to keep striving—but to also realize that what we're searching for is already inside us.
A Road Map to Acceptance
Check out Richard Miller's author page.
How to Practice Acceptance with Your Partner When Beliefs Differ
Practice acceptance of your partner, even if he/she doesn't share your spiritual beliefs.
The Scientific Basis of Yoga Therapy
Check out Timothy McCall MD's author page.
Basic Problems for Today’s Teachers
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Rushing to Padmasana
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Healing After Mastectomy
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Act Your Age
Check out Dorothy Foltz-Gray's author page.
Fear of Reinjury
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Poses for Stiff Students
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Share Your Opinion: Activism
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Teaching Chants: Incorporate Kirtan Into Your Classes
Getting comfortable using chanting and kirtan in your hatha yoga classes can take your teaching to new heights. Pick up the tools for incorporating chants into your classes in an authentic way.
Legislating Yoga
Check out Jaimal Yogis's author page.
Risky Business
Check out Andrea Kowalski's author page.
The Teacher’s Role in Savasana
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Beyond the Studio: Retreats Part I
Check out Jodi Mardesich's author page.
Why Do We Face East During Yoga and Meditation?
Aadil Palkhivala explains.
Keeping the Focus
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Peel It Off
Practicing yoga in a room full of naked strangers may sound unappealing—or even downright offensive. But like it or not, from New York City to Salt Lake City, from San Francisco to Atlanta, yogis are baring all on the mat, and business is booming. And the practice is gaining converts.
Hip Parade
Check out Andrea Ferretti's author page.
YJ Interview: A Darn Good Yarn
Check out Mary Bolster's author page.
Q&A: What Are the 8 Limbs of Yoga?
Dharma Mittra answers: What are the eight limbs of yoga and why do we need to know about them?
Share Your Opinion: Spring Rituals
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Q&A: How Can I Get Over Anger?
"Recently someone stole my yoga mat, and I got so frustrated and angry that I couldn't practice. How can I overcome it?"
Q&A: How Can I Tell If I’m Doing a Pose Right?
Dharma Mittra answers: Without a mirror, how can I tell if I'm doing a pose correctly?
Tune In To Inner Stillness: Mantra Meditation
Practice mantra meditation to tune in to the stillness that resides within you.
Way of the Warrior
Check out Julie Gudmestad's author page.
Q&A: Tips for Transitions from Headstand?
Dhamra Mittra offers tips for transitioning from Sirsasana into Chaturanga.
Yoga Sutra 1.1: The Power of Now
The first stanza of Patanjali's Yoga Sutra gives wisdom about yoga as a whole.
How to Do Downward-Facing Dog If You’re a Beginner
Work your way up to Downward-Facing Dog with these prep poses—and build your confidence in the pose.
Yoga for Neck Pain: Try These Simple Poses
Try these simple poses to lessen neck pain and feel at ease.
Dealing with Disruption
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