Secret Savasana
She shouldn't, she couldn't, there's too much to do ... but a quick Savasana turns out to be exactly what Erica Rodefer Winters needed.
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Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Tripod Headstand to Crane
Kathryn Budig demonstrates the steps to transition from Headstand to Crane Pose.
Stay Warm and Nourished
With a month of winter to go, Ayurvedic practitioner and chef Talya Lutzker offers advice for staying healthy the rest of this kapha season, with a delicious recipe for root veggie soup and soup "cookies"!
That Clown in the Back Row
Ever been in a class with someone trying too hard to be funny? It's easy to feel annoyed. But when it comes to yoga, Neal Pollack says, maybe we should all stop taking ourselves so seriously.
How to Build a Home Practice
Establish a regular personal practice, and yoga's benefits—including a steady mind and strong, flexible body—will come.
Clearing Clutter for a Simpler Life
For clarity of mind and heart, shine the light of awareness on your habits and clean up your life.
Student Sues Hilaria Baldwin for Injury
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Home Practice Transformation Tips
Without the benefit of studio classes for structure and guidance, Erica Rodefer Winters set out to remake her home practice. Here she shares some tips that is keeping her yoga fresh.
Yoga Sequence for Change: 5 Steps to Parivrtta Paschimottanasana
Darren Rhodes' sequence of sidebends and twists asks you to investigate your unhealthy habits and patterns.
Ancient Buddhist Way to Cope With Hardship
RAIN is a Buddhist mindfulness tool that offers support for working with intense and difficult emotions.
Calming Backbend: Chatush Padasana
Prep for and gradually work your way into Four-Footed Pose.
Awakening Shakti: An Interview with Sally Kempton
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Yoga for Musicians
Baxter Bell explains how yoga can help musicians counteract imbalances caused by playing their instruments and boost their creativity and focus.
Doctor Says Studying Yoga Should Be National Priority
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Prevent Injury With Balanced Strength in the Hips
Almost all sports injuries are caused by imbalance in the body, says Sage Rountree. Here she explains how to achieve balance throughout the hips for greater comfort and freedom in your activities.
High School Yoga Teacher Pays it Forward
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Is Yoga Teacher Training For You?
Kathryn Budig and Annie Carpenter weigh in about how to find the right program for you.
Yogis Working for a Better World
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Knowing My Limits
After nearly a decade of doing yoga, Neal Pollack still struggles with the physical details of the practice. But he's learning to accept this about himself, and to call for help when needed.
5 Signs of a Bad Yoga Teacher
Erica Rodefer Winters describes less-than-desirable qualities to be wary of in a yoga teacher.
Celebrity Yogis Make Headlines
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Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Partridge Pose
Kathryn Budig breaks down Kapinjalasana into the equal parts strength, balance, and backbend.
A Morning Ayurvedic Routine for Lasting Change
Katie Silcox explains the importance of dinacharya, or daily routine, for making changes, and offers a morning routine to set your day right and put you on the path to health.
Pop-Up Yoga
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One Deep Breath
No matter how busy you are, you can always come back to the present and back to yourself.
Retreat to Proceed
On retreat, we can make a connection between the physical and the mental, watching how we react to the stresses of asana, meditation, and training, and lay the groundwork for a successful mental approach going forward.
Yoga May Help Mental Illness
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From Flow to Slow
A yogini realizes that her practice doesn't need to be a work out, and learns to relish the sweet release of going deep and slow.
May I Be Happy
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Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Dropbacks, Part II
In part II of her series on dropbacks, Kathryn Budig has us practice dropping back and getting back up at the wall.
Yoga Could Help Manage OCD
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Resolve to Love Your Body this New Year
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Not the Yoga Stereotype
Jessica Abelson has come to embrace yoga, but not necessarily the yogic lifestyle. Here she outlines the ways she bucks the trend.
A Yoga Room of One’s Own
In his current living space, Neal Pollack doesn't have the room nor is inspired to practice yoga. He's trying to find a yogic lesson in the situation.
Yoga 101: What You Need to Know if You’re Thinking About Taking a Class
Erica Rodefer Winters shares basics about yoga for aspiring yogis.
Observe, Balance, Assess, Correct
Sage Rountree describes the four steps for using your yoga practice to help with any imbalance.
Yoga-Recess Makes Yoga in School Easier
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Christian Leader Opposes Yoga and Meditation in Military
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Is Yoga Dangerous for Men?
Baxter Bell disagrees with New York Times writer William Broad that men are more prone to being injured in yoga.
Harvard Biz School Tackles Yoga Branding
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Resisting Resistance
Kelly Bonner has unlocked the key to growth in her yoga practice and in her life: To push back against fear.
5 Silent Yoga Retreats + the Benefits of Quiet
Discover the sweetness inside when you slow down and listen.
5 Revolved Seated Forward Bends
When you focus on simple actions, this challenging twist becomes charmingly calming.
Face the Internal Conflict of Warrior 1 Head On
Learn to embrace the opposing actions of Virabhadrasana I.
5 Power Poses
For Erica Rodefer Winters, yoga infuses strength and power into every area of her life. Here she lists her favorite power-boosting moves.
Indian Offical Proposes Yoga to End Violence Against Women
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Space Odyssey to the Side Body
Take a journey toward greater flexibility and spaciousness with these supported side body stretches.
Kids’ Yoga the “Wussification” of America?
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Plank Pose: Your Ticket to Power and Grace
Build the power and foundation you need to transition between poses.
Live and Breathe Your Resolutions
At the beginning of this new year, Katie Silcox describes the tantric path toward making changes that last—and uncovering happiness.
The Yoga of Poker
Yoga, it is said, helps you do everything better. Neal Pollack has found that this extends to his poker game.
Crowd Funding Engages Community
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Kathryn Budig Challenge Pose: Dropbacks, Part I
Kathryn Budig teaches us how to begin to prepare for dropping back into Urdhva Dhanurasana.
Foot Position in Upward-Facing Dog
Baxter Bell describes an alternative to the dorsiflexed position in Upward-Facing Dog for yoga students with ankle injury.
Dealing with Tragedy
After a tragic event, it's hard to feel positive about the world we live in. But we can use it to motivate us to be kinder, more generous, and more loving toward all.
Yoga Sequences Can’t Be Copyrighted
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4 Steps to Boost Your Willpower
Discover inner resources that can help you make healthier choices, meet your goals, and change your life for good.
Balance Flexibility in the Hips
We all experience flexibility in some areas more so than others. Sage Rountree discusses the importance of balance in and around the hips and offers poses that help to create opening where needed.