Tune In To Inner Stillness: Mantra Meditation
Practice mantra meditation to tune in to the stillness that resides within you.
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Way of the Warrior
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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—then master the full expression of the pose.
Yoga for Neck Pain: Try These Simple Poses
Try these simple poses to lessen neck pain and feel at ease.
The Longest Goodbye
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How to Cope With Grief During the Holiday Season
Holidays are loaded with emotional issues at the best of times. When you're dealing with the deep wound of grief, they can be almost unbearable.
The Philosophical Basis of Yoga Therapy
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A Matter of Praise
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Dealing with Disruption
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Helping Overweight Students
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The Need for Personal Practice
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Unable to Demonstrate?
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Backbends and Headaches
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Building Ankle Strength
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Are You Ready To Succeed?
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Mixing the Personal and Professional
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Introducing Modifications
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Pregnancy Poses
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So You Want to Be a Yoga Therapist?
How much training do you need? It depends on the scope of the problems you treat and your prior experience.
Stages of Learning
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Multiple Choice
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Meet Your Match
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Q&A With Yogi Baron Baptiste
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Help for the Knee
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Fresh Ideas
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Stress Buster
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Give Your Back a Treat with This Series of Twists
Loosen your spinal muscles and tame your tension with these 5 twisting yoga poses.
Q&A: Why Can’t My Strong Student Do Inversions?
"I have a student who, no matter how many preparations we have done, falls apart in inversions. What can I do?"
Yoga for Mental Illness
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Basic Anatomy for Yoga Teachers: Flexion vs. Extension
Not an anatomy geek? Learn why it's worth your time as a yoga teacher to study anatomy, especially the actions of flexion and extension.
Q&A: Can I Get Over a Fear of Public Speaking?
Expert Aadil Palkhivala offers step-by-step advice for working through your fear of public speaking.
Q&A: How Do I Prep for Lotus?
Nathasha Rizopoulos answers how to prep for Padmasana.
Q&A: Tips on Transition From Up Dog to Down Dog?
Learn how to transition from Urdhva Mukha Svanasana to Adho Mukha Svanasana.
Q&A: What Are the Best Poses to Do in the AM?
Use a morning yoga routine to feel awake and energized.
Q&A: How Can I Deepen My Students’ Savasana?
"I've been teaching yoga for quite a while, but feel I'd like to take my students to a deeper level."
Q&A: What Are the Alignment Priorities in Warrior I?
Natasha Rizopoulos gives tips for successful doing Virabhadrasana I, Warrior I Pose.
Q&A: Is Mouth Breathing OK in Yoga?
Standard breathing is through the nose during yoga practice. Why?
Buddy Up to Yoga
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Q&A: Breakfast Before an AM Practice?
"I prefer doing yoga early in the morning. Should I eat first, or not?"
Ask the Teacher: Can Yoga Improve My Focus?
Salamba Sarvangasana's alignment is delicate, complex—and upside down. Practicing it is an exercise in maintaining your attention.
In the Raw
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Q&A: How Can I Fall Asleep Faster?
Scott Blossom offers advice from ayurveda to help you get to sleep.
Breaking In: Why Can’t I Get A Teaching Job At A Studio?
Maty Ezarty breaks in on how to get a studio job after certification. Read on for crucial tips to jumpstart your career.
An Introduction to Yoga Therapy
Yoga therapy utilizes poses, breathing techniques, and meditation to benefit and improve overall health.
Avoiding Knee Pain
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Teaching an Injured Student
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Teaching Motivation
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Ulterior Motives?
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Dump the Slump: Yoga Lessons For Better Posture
Good posture is possible even without your mom nagging you. One key is stretching and strengthening the muscles around your shoulder blades.
Finding Balance
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Savvy Sequencing
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Reading the Room
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Staying Fresh
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Teach Mastery, Not Membership
Check out Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, Ph.D., L.P.P.C.'s author page.
Rethinking Shoulderstand Scholarship
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Sock Police?
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What the Future Holds
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Financial Factors to Consider Before You Become a Yoga Teacher
Plus advice on how to supplement your income.
Yoga for Water
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Share the Greatest Gift of Yoga with Meditation and Children
Present your knowledge of yoga in a fun and creative way through meditation and children.
Uncontrollable Muscle Shaking
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Yoga for Fuller Bodies
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Learning Curve
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You Have to Be Nice to Your Hamstrings to Lengthen Them
Flexible, strong hamstrings are key to any yoga practice. But they're often stubbornly tight. These five hamstring stretches gently lengthen and strengthen them.
Assessing Range of Motion in Downward Dog
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Light on Iyengar
In Light on Life, B.K.S. Iyengar reveals the "heart of yoga" that he personally discovered through more than 70 years of disciplined, daily practice.
Q&A: Can I Combine Yoga with Resistance Training?
Can I combine yoga with a resistance training routine without overtaxing my muscles' ability to recover?
Omtown Heroes
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5-Step Meditation to Quiet Your Racing Thoughts
No matter what you’re feeling, this powerful practice can allow you to meet yourself exactly where you are.
Ride the Waves of Discomfort When Dealing with Stress
Confronting a stressful situation is hard, but if you go with the flow when dealing with stress, it may become easier.
Q&A: How Can I Rehab a Sprained Knee?
"I practice yoga regularly at home. I sprained my knee in an accident recently, and I'd like to know how to rehabilitate it."
Cross-Heart Kirtan Kriya
Check out Gurmukh Khalsa's author page.
Q&A: Do I Need to Make Changes for Prenatal Teaching?
Gurmukh answers how pregnant yoga teachers can modify their methods.
Why You Shouldn’t Downdog With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Welcoming Pregnant Newcomers
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Q&A: How Do I Balance Motherhood and Teaching?
Gurmukh offers advice for balancing parenthood with teaching yoga.
Q&A: Which Yoga Poses Boost Fertility?
Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa offers advice on how a woman can increase chances for conception with her practice.