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Although the best way to teach the yamas is to live them, here are some practical ways to incorporate their lessons into an asana class.

By educating yourself on anatomy, you can protect your knees in yoga poses.

A business plan can help you determine your goals, select a suitable location, and anticipate the unforeseen.

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A teacher's guide to explaining and encouraging positive personal habits through the five niyamas.

Use this guide to the basic principles of yoga sequencing to learn how to plan your home practice with intelligence and skill.

New yoga teachers, this checklist is your friend. Find your yoga niche—by thinking beyond the studio—and begin planning to build your classes.

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Baxter Bell gives advice on how one can use yoga for weight loss.

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Yoga teacher Jaki Nett investigates restorative yoga for fertility. Learn which poses have the best possible benefits to aid fertility and conception.

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In this challenging version of a twist, your arms wrap around your legs so your hands can clasp behind the back, almost like a lasso or a snare.

Heron Pose is an intense hamstring stretch. You may need to give Krounchasana some time.

Recognize and explore your edge, the point you are not willing to go beyond, in order to move past it.

Dance with cosmic energy in this challenging yet graceful balancing pose that relies on equal parts effort and ease.

Mixing too many foods at one time can trigger poor digestion. Here's a practical guide to combining foods appropriately for better digestion.

Setting objectives is not the same as making goals. Confusing the two can lead to unnecessary suffering.

Awareness of the ida and pingala nadis can help balance your practice—and clear the way for spiritual growth.

Practice Ardha Matsyendrasana II as an opportunity to become the embodiment of peace and to make our practice a prayer for harmony in the world.

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That most familiar of asana sequences, Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is as rich in symbolic and mythic overtones as it is in physical benefits.

Richard Rosen explains how yoga philosophy helps us see who really we are and learn to embrace it.

Meditation and mindfulness don't have to only happen sitting down. Learn how to incorporate your mindfulness in motion and your entire practice.

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After making alignment adjustments in Warrior I, let go and feel the wholesome integration of your entire body.

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A growing number of Americans are getting injured doing yoga—an unfortunate trend touted in news stories. Often media reports express surprise that this ancient healing discipline can actually cause harm, especially since many people take up yoga specifically to heal injuries. Yet like any form of physical activity, hatha yoga practice carries risks—especially for people who push themselves or are pushed by teachers to "achieve" a particular pose, explains Leslie Kaminoff, a New York yoga therapist and bodyworker, who regularly treats yogis with both acute and chronic injuries linked to improper practice.

Athletes who work one set of muscles regularly may benefit from loosening up their hips with yoga.

Rather than straining to quiet the mind in meditation, simply relax into the quiet that contains the mind.

A few simple changes following the ancient principles of Vastu can bring beauty and balance to your kitchen.

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It’s time to show them some TLC.

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This forward fold restores a sense of balance by grounding the body so the mind can become tranquil.

Patanjali's basic advice in the Yoga Sutra may sound simple, but many find sitting in meditation painful and difficult. Here's how you can bring ease to your seated posture.

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A prescription of asanas to help balance the subtle energies of the chakra system.

The Yoga of Money: Yoga's ethical precepts teach us to tell the truth and do no harm, but few realize that these teachings can also help us to manage our money.

Use the ayurvedic dish, kitchari, to cleanse the body.

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Find the best prenatal yoga poses for all stages of your pregnancy.

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Iyengar Yoga instructor Lisa Walford makes suggestions for how you can make Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose) more comfortable.

Take a leap of faith into Hanumanasana or Monkey Pose, named for a figure in Hindu mythology who did just that. And when faith doesn't get you all the way there, practice will.

Iyengar Yoga instructor Lisa Walford offers advice for how beginning yoga students can get started.

Strengthening your side waist muscles may not eliminate your love handles, but it will unlock your pelvis and protect your lower back.

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Iyengar Yoga instructor Lisa Walford explains the strength, flexibility, and actions necessary for Pincha Mayurasana.

Lisa Walford offers guidance to prep and work toward full Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.

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If your yoga class doesn't feel quite right, it might not be a good match for your dosha. Learn how to identify yours and implement it into your routine.

While many medication treat the symptoms, vibrations created from chanting Om can help clear your sinusitis and ward off infections from its source.

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