The Spirit Is Willing But The Body Is Balking
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Faith in the Movies
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Idol Teachings
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You Can Go Om Again
Check out Jennifer Barrett's author page.
Good and Bad Judgments: Remove the Ego to Create a Better Life
Use wisdom in your judgements and move from judging to discerning for a life of freedom, peace, and joy
Three’s a Charm: Understand the Balance of the 3 Gunas
Yogis are awfully fond of numbered lists and three's a charm when it comes to understanding the gunas and how to balance them.
Lose Yourself In Serenity At Purple Valley Yoga Centre
Discover how to get reconnect with your inner light at the Purple Valley Yoga Centre.
Expand Mind + Body: Extended Triangle Pose
Embrace the stability and expansion of Triangle Pose to ground your body and steady your mind.
The Truth About the PVC in Your Yoga Mat
Your yoga mat could be polluting the earth. Be kinder to the environment by switching to PVC-free.
Q&A: How Can I Keep My Neck Safe in Headstand?
Tony Sanchez offers advice for approaching headstand cautiously to avoid injury.
Q&A: Am I Ready for More Advanced Yoga Poses?
Tony Sanchez gives advice on how to assess your own readiness for more advanced yoga poses in your practice.
Stand Tall: Jason Crandell’s Tips for Mastering Standing Poses
Veteran yogi and yoga teacher, Jason Crandell, gives insight on how to better achieve standing poses in your practice.
How Yoga Works Your Core
Almost all yoga moves benefit from and help towards strengthening your core.
The Yoga Teacher’s Employment Contract, Part 2
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Debunking the Tucked Pelvis
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Bringing Balance Home
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One-on-One Time
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What Do I Wear For A Yoga Class?
What do I wear for a yoga class? It's a common concern for beginner yogis to wonder what to wear so they're comfortable.
Determination vs. Intention
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Two Layers of Stretch
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Natasha Rizopoulos: Helping Beginners Master Their Practice
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The Yoga TeacherÂ’s Employment Contract, Part 1
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Using the Five Elements to Purify Our Being
How to use nature's five basic elements to find balance and harmony in the body.
Develop a Home Practice When Money is Tight
If you can't afford to take a class, what is the best path to take in beginning a practice at home?
What Beginners Need to Know to Start an Inversion Practice
Want to start an inversion practice? Here's what you need to know about the when and why.
Hamstring Stretches for Bikers
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Office Tightness: How to Alleviate Pain in Savasana
How to alleviate pain in Savasana if long days at your desk and computer cause you to tighten up.
The Key to Progress: Consistent Practice
How often you should be doing yoga as a beginner? Learn how a consistent practice at home can help you make progress.
Ask the Expert: What is proper yoga breathing?
Natasha Rizopoulos explains where and how you can start with pranayama, yoga breathing.
Tips for Camel Pose + Relieving Pain in the Upper Back
Natasha Rizopoulos shares her tips for camel pose—to improve the pose and relieve pain in the upper back.
Yoga in the Silver Years
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Ethics, Adjustments, and Cathartic Release
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Karma: Facing our Destiny with Free Will
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Healthy Joint Stress: Through the Hands of a Yogi
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Yoga and Samkhya: Purifying the Elements of the Human Being
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Child’s Play: Kickstart Your Imagination By Teaching Yoga To Kids
Teaching yoga to kids can be difficult - but if you can restart your imagination, you'll learn as much from them as they learn from you.
Keeping the Joints Happy
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Insurance and Dually Trained Yoga Teachers
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The Fairest of the Fare
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Model of Health
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Dance for Joy
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Dig this Dog
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Shooting the Moon
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Wring Out the Toxins
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Meditation for Everybody: 7 Styles to Try
If you've considered taking up meditation but don't know where to begin, start here to find the technique that's right for you.
Breathwork Practices for Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
You already possess one of the most effective ways to soothe stress overload.
The Party That Wasn’t
Check out Mariel Hemingway's author page.
Resolve to Evolve: Set Your Annual Yogic Intention
Give your New Year's resolutions a yogic twist. Set an intention and infuse the new year with positive change.
Home Ecology
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Find Serenity in Savasana
Reward yourself every day by taking a 15-minute break for real relaxation.
3 Adventure Travel Destinations for Yogis
These three outdoor adventure travel destinations in the United States are perfect for the next time you get the travel bug.
Set Your Vacation State of Mind
Whether your idea of a stress-relieving vacation is being pampered at a spa or combining yoga with mountain climbing, your body needs it.
Sound Slumber
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Create A Yoga Staycation To Prove Om Is Where the Heart Is
Urban yogis recreate a soul–rejuvenating country retreat to remind you that om is where the heart is.
Yoga for Emotional Trauma
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Exercise and Sacrifice
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Teaching Context
Check out Swami Shankardev Saraswati PhD's author page.
How Integrative Medicine May Affect Yoga Teaching and Business
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Karma Yoga: Do Yoga, Do Good
The practice of serving others isn't just the right thing to do; it's also a path to self-realization.
Lay That Burden Down
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Power Yoga for Happiness with Eoin Finn
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Illuminating the Core: Yoga with Amanda Smith
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The Master’s Voice: Audio Recordings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya
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The Fire of Yoga: A Documentary Film by David Conway, narrated by Ali MacGraw
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Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum: Guest House
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Lanterna: Highways
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Jai Uttal and Ben Leinbach: Music for Yoga and Other Joys
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Ashtanga Yoga: The Primary Series with Mark Darby and Nicole Bordeleau
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Come to Your Senses
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Asana Column: Urdhva Kukkutasana (Upward Cock Pose)
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Balancing Effort and Surrender
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Q&A: Which Poses Are Best for Insomnia?
Find poses that help with insomnia to get a restful night's sleep.
Spinal Trap
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A Family Affair
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The Importance of Shoulderstand and Headstand
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The Ethics and Liabilities of Touch
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Yoga: The Path to Universal Being
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Rework the Taoist Idea of Yin and Yang for the 3 Tissues of Your Body
Differentiate these tissues by understanding the Taoist yin and yang so you can help your students open their bodies appropriately.
How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training Program
So you've decided you want to be a teacher. With so many excellent choices, how can you be sure you're picking the right one for you?
Inspired Minds: Mind Your Meditation
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