3 Ways to Modify Paschimottanasana
Modify Paschimottanasana as necessary to find safe alignment in your body.
Modify Paschimottanasana as necessary to find safe alignment in your body.
Stretch the back of your entire body, open your hips, and create a state of inner calm.
Planning a retreat is a big undertaking—and this is especially true if your destination is abroad. These expert tips will help you avoid every common snafu.
In part 6 of this kriya yoga series, yoga teacher Laura Riley offers simple practices for surrendering to love—in order to feel everything else.
There’s no denying it: change is scary. In part 5 of this kriya yoga series, yoga teacher Laura Riley shares a 5-step process for using tapas to embrace the inevitable for internal growth.
With the legalization of marijuana, weed yoga classes are trending. But what does yoga’s sister science say: Could cannabis enhance your yoga practice?
From Puerto Vallarta to Jerusalem, our YJ Influencers are taking their yoga around the world this year—and you can join them!
Strengthen your abdominals as you move step by step into Ubhaya Padangusthasana.
This gentle way of accessing the six bandhas (energetic locks) during your practice will help you experience more freedom in your body and bliss in your life.
Start to understand, lengthen, and strengthen your teres major—a little-known muscle that can be the key to protecting your shoulders when you go upside down.
From immersion learning in Scotts Valley, California to a holistic getaway at Kripalu, these retreat centers will give you the healthy vacation you’ve been looking for.
We compiled a list of 9 drool-worthy yoga getaways that seem to offer it all. While out of most of our budgets, we can still dream, right? Here’s your personal invitation to get lost in fantasyland with these indulgent retreats from around the world.
They won’t tax your muscles or make you break a sweat.
You’ll notice a HUGE difference when you try Down Dog before and after this move.
Alan Finger reflects on his journey from young yogi to creator of ISHTA Yoga.
Find freedom by settling into a meditative state with this gentle asana practice.
Becoming a parent involves all kinds of big decisions and questions. Sometimes "I don't know" is the guiding answer.
With this sutra, Patanjali teaches that yoga practice is preventive medicine for our minds—a way to keep future pain and suffering from manifesting.
All you need is a sock and two tennis balls.
Remember when you distributed love notes to every single kid in the class on Valentine’s Day? Imagine how the world would be different if adults spread that kind of light.
You’ll feel the difference in your Down Dog, Sun Salutes, and other arms-overhead asana right away.
From the perfect yoga mat to immunity boosters, these must-haves will ensure you have the best time on your next retreat.
Photographer Andy Richter shines a light on how Bhakti yoga—the path of loving devotion—can inspire a sweet surrender that unlocks a world of meaning, faith, and serenity to those who practice it.
Rocked by #metoo stories of sexual misconduct in the yoga community and beyond, students, teachers, and organizations alike are speaking out—and figuring out where we go from here. Whether you’ve been personally affected or simply want to do what you can to help, here’s a place to start.
The teacher who found fame on Instagram shares how she's pivoted to use her platform to serve a deeper purpose.
When it comes to planning a yoga vacation, most of us think retreats in the tropics or taking the ultimate pilgrimage to India. Yet there are so many other destinations that can inspire a deeper understanding this ancient practice. Here, YJ contributors share their experiences in some far-off places that have transformed their practices and their lives.
Ariele Foster’s quick technique will loosen the invisible grip on your cervical spine.
Adults tend to think of Valentine’s Day as a time to revel in romantic love, but what if instead you used this day to simply celebrate another kind?
Whether you realize it or not, your gut could use a little help with its flow.
Learn simple practices, such as eating well, exercising, and self-massage to incorporate into your daily routine to boost your immune system.
“Practice and all is coming?” Maybe not Chaturanga, actually, says Yoga Deconstructed® creator Trina Altman. Here she explains how she finally built enough strength to do the pose both safely and pain-free.
Think a cool yoga getaway has to be out of your budget? Then you haven’t seen these retreats. We did the research and found a bunch of getaways that won’t break the bank.
Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner explains the importance of taking care of yourself when caring for a child with autism. Here, she gives you tools to aid you on your journey.
Loosen up tight spots and let go of pressure in your joints in this opening, freeing practice with Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner.
Foster your stamina as Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner takes you through a strength-building asana sequence.
Learn how to control your breath as Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner takes you through a breathing practice to calm stirring thoughts.
Dr. Marc Rosenbaum, founder and director of Education for Excellence, explains the importance of stable surroundings at home for both parents and kids with autism.
Dr. Marc Rosenbaum, founder and director of Education for Excellence, lays down the ground rules for an ideal living space.
Dr. Marc Rosenbaum, founder and director of Education for Excellence, teaches you how to focus on the present moment and avoid worrying about the future when facing problems in parent-child relationships.
Learn valuable communication tools from Dr. Marc Rosenbaum, founder and director of Education for Excellence, when talking to a child with autism.
Learn how a regular yoga practice can benefit people with autism—from grounding and balancing poses, to deep relaxation techniques. Join Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner, and yoga teacher Hannah Schuler in this 3-part video series to get started.
Create a deep sense of peace, and root down to connect with the earth in this yoga practice created by Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner and led by teacher Hannah Schuler.
Improve your stability, lengthen your muscles, and ground down in this yoga practice created by Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner and led by teacher Hannah Schuler.
Join yoga teacher Hannah Schuler in this gentle asana practice, created by Ashrams for Autism founder Sharon Manner, to wind down and let go of tension.
Join Sharon Manner, the founder and creator of Ashrams for Autism, for a guided Yoga Nidra practice.
Join Dr. Marc Rosenbaum, founder and director of Education for Excellence, in a five-minute guided meditation.
Join Sharon Manner, the founder and creator of Ashrams for Autism, in a five-minute guided meditation.
Even better news for tired yogis: It doesn’t require much effort.
Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a deep relaxation practice that helps relax the physical and emotional bodies so that healing can occur.
Try some of these sleep-friendly tips to promote a healthier sleep and good night's rest for you and your family.
There are certain practices that you can introduce into your home to make it a happy and safe place to live.
Learn how to practice simple changes to your diet and lifestyle to eliminate anxiety.
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If you experience wrist, shoulder, or back pain in Chaturanga, Yoga Deconstructed creator Trina Altman says you may need to cross-train. Here she shares a move she uses to strengthen her rotator cuff and deltoids.
Keeping up with a busy life usually means our health gets pushed aside. Here are a few ways to keep your healthy eating habits in check.
Do you have the upper body strength Chaturanga requires?
Yoga Deconstructed creator Trina Altman demonstrates how cross-training helped her build enough strength to do Chaturanga safely and pain-free.
Ever wonder what it takes to start your own yoga studio and make it successful? Follow along as we trail an enthusiastic pair of yogis through their business journey, with words of wisdom from top yoga mentors.
Do you feel stuck? In part 4 of this kriya yoga series, yoga teacher Laura Riley shares three stages of svadhyaya practice to help you live life as who you truly are.
Do you find it difficult to unwind and settle your mind? Incorporate these tactics into your everyday life to manage stress.
Rodney Yee decodes the common pranayama cue that can leave hardcore anatomists scratching their heads.
There’s a lot of talk of harmonizing your chakras, but what knocks them off-kilter in the first place? Yoga master Alan Finger says the answer is in the gunas.
Gift giving doesn't stop with the holidays. Here are a few-must haves for the new year.
This April, help the Seva Foundation raise awareness and funds to prevent blindness around the world by hosting or attending a yoga class near you.
From stepping out of your yoga comfort zone to discovering the best supplements for your diet, here are 4 ways to be your healthiest you.
Former US Navy SEAL Brandon Webb has achieved a lot in the last five years by anyone’s standards and he credits his practice with helping enhance his productivity.
Energy Medicine Yoga founder, Lauren Walker, bases her teachings on the power of self-love. And here, she opens up about a recent moment when she was reminded just why it’s so important.
Fascia is a buzzword in the yoga world right now. Here’s everything you need to know about this connective tissue—and how to use the knowledge to deepen your yoga practice.
Yoga master Alan Finger offers a simple explanation of the seven chakras, along with how one chakra actually regulates the rest.
Connect with your Muladhara and Svadhishthana Chakras (your root and sacral energy centers) to feel grounded and free to express yourself in your own unique way. In this short creative warm-up, Sofiah guides you out of your comfort zone, and playfully brings your imagination into the picture as you set your intentions for 2018.
In this guided Graceful Warrior Sequence, fire up your Manipura Chakra (solar plexus energy center) to ignite your authentic power for a balanced, healthy, happy 2018.
Strengthen your shoulders and back as you move step by step into Visvamitrasana.
Stretch your hamstrings and hip flexors in these prep poses for Visvamitrasana.
Modify Utthita Parsvakonasana as needed to find safe alignment in your body.
Strengthen your legs, knees, and ankles, stretch your hamstrings, and tone your abdominals.
Watch Kat Fowler tell us about her first yoga class and her challenges as a yoga teacher today. From gaining ‘spiritual strength’ to staying present in everyday life, Kat Fowler brings us on the journey to discovering her truth through yoga.
Taking us with her on a profoundly personal journey, Kathryn Budig reflects on everything that’s led her to now—the most authentic place she’s ever been.
Meditation Studio co-founder Patricia Karpas shares some of the best wisdom offered on her Untangle podcast.
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