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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The More Comfortable Alternative to Child’s Pose
Frazzled nerves? Let’s bring things down a notch.
Edible Blessings
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Find Peace and Adventure with a Yoga Retreat in Hawaii
Yoga Oasis is a solar-powered yoga sanctuary tucked into the Hawaiian rainforest and caters to yogis seeking peace and adventure.
Hatha with Heart
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Taoist Philosophy 101: The Meaning of Yin and Yang
Use this primer to a key concept in Taoist philosophy to grasp how yoga affects the crucial tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, and connective tissue.
Teaching the Essence of Yoga
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The Legal Implications of Health Advice, Part 2
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How to Teach a Multi-Level Class
Learn how to teach an effective multi-level class that benefits students of all experience levels.
Love, or Living Without Regret
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Lifting the Arms, Part 3: Lengthen Latissimus Dorsi for Higher Reach and Deeper Backbends
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The Debate: Teach With English or Sanskrit Pose Names?
It's a central debate in the West: should we use the Sanskrit names when we teach? You may be surprised to learn just how many reasons there are to do so.
Speaking Mindfully: The Legal Implications of Health Advice, Part I
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The Energetic Effects of Pranayama
Changing the sequencing of your class changes your students' energetic experience. Create different energetic effects in your students with the careful use of breath control.
How to Teach Peace
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Should Yoga Studios Ask Students to Sign a Liability Waiver?
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Lifting the Arms, Part 2: Rotate and Elevate the Shoulder Blades for Fuller, Safer Movement
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12 Poses to Bring Flexibility Home
It's easy to think we practice yoga just to be able to touch our toes. But Cyndi Lee reminds us that true flexibility means having an adaptable mind as well as a limber body.
The Dixie Hummingbirds: Diamond Jubilation.
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Various Artists: Chill: Brazil 2.
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Fat Free Yoga: Total Tune-up with Ravi Singh and Ana Brett.
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Hamsa Lila: Gathering One.
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Nixon Under the Bodhi Tree and Other Works of Buddhist Fiction edited by Kate Wheeler.
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Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Poses to Help Your Baby Sleep Longer, Digest Better, and Grow Stronger by Helen Garabedian.
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Yoga For Chickens: Relaxing Your Inner Chick by Lynn Brunelle.
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Enlightenment Blues: My Years with an American Guru by Andre van der Braak.
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Infinite Life: Seven Virtues for Living Well by Robert Thurman.
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Anatomy For Yoga with Paul Grilley.
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Cool Yoga Tricks by Miriam Austin.
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The Paradox of Choice: Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz
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The Long and Short of Legs
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4 Yoga Poses to Prep for Frog (Bhekasana)
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Yogic Eating: 5 Reasons to Practice Aparigraha at the Table
Yoga inspires us to eat healthy foods, but too much of even a good thing is bad for body and spirit. Here's why it's worthwhile to practice aparigraha (greedlessness) at the table.
Why to Choose Yoga Over Weights for Strong Legs
Step away from the squat machine and strengthen your entire leg on your mat.
6 Twisting Techniques to Get More Out of Each Turn
Use these simple, but important, twisting techniques that help elongate the spine and have a host of physical and emotional benefits.
Learn to Listen to Your Inner Voice
Through the practice of yoga, we can learn to hear and follow our inner guidance.
The Never-Ending Conversation: Big Mind Meditation
Quieting the mind doesn't have to mean shushing your many inner voices. By letting them have their say, you can discover the all-encompassing stillness of Big Mind.
Inspired Minds: Elizabeth Hardwick
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Practice This Reclining Twist When You Need a Pick-Me-Up
A pose to restore your energy.
Yoga Therapy: Need to Know
Learn when yoga therapy might be more appropriate than traditional yoga and how to get started.
Working with a Hamstring Injury? Use Yoga for Soreness + Pain Relief
Find out how to use yoga for soreness and different ways to modify your practice.
Strengthening the Arms in Urdhva Dhanurasana
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Good Grief
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Style Profile: Kripalu Yoga
Meet Kripalu Yoga. Learn about its lineage and how and where you can start your practice.
How to Make Backbends More Enjoyable
If you have yet to find joy in opening the front body with backbends, it's time to develop a different approach to your practice.
Round Out Your Practice With a Sensory Spirit Meditation
Follow this meditation-heavy practice to connect to the spirit within.
Ask Our Expert: Lisa Walford
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Ask Our Expert: John Schumacher
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Ask Our Expert: Richard Rosen
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Yoga to Improve Posture: Self-Assess Your Spine + Learn How to Protect It
Your mom was right: You'll look better and feel great if you stop slouching and stand up straight. Yoga can help you do just that—in a way that honors your spine's natural curves. Here's a guide to assessing and improving your posture.
Healing Relationships Through Compassion and Connection
Applying buddhist teachings to emotional healing with relationships, marriage, and lust.
The Yoga of Balance
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Ask Our Expert: Sarah Powers
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Ask Our Expert: Aadil Palkhivala
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Ask Our Expert: Judith Hanson Lasater
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Ask Our Expert: Jaki Nett
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Lifting the Arms: Cinch Down & Turn Out to Protect Your Rotator Cuff
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How to Open a Yoga Studio, Part 8: Are You the Right Fit?
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Ask Our Expert: Roger Cole
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Principles of Sequencing: Plan a Yoga Class to Energize or Relax
Changing the order in which you teach the same poses completely changes their effect on your students. Learn the principles of sequencing to target the energy of your class.
Ask Our Expert: Sudha Carolyn Lundeen
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