Surrendering to the unknown is less frightening if you have faith that something will catch you when you fall—whatever name you call it by.

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Learn how your body's midline is key to balancing in Tree Pose.

Learn how to create a moving meditation in your daily life with mindful nature walks.

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Tim Miller turns to the wisdom of Patanjali to explain how yoga prepares us for death.

Tim Miller offers advice for learning the chakrasana transition in Ashtanga Yoga

Tias Little offers advice for how flexible yogis can avoid injury.

Traditionally, the goal of a spiritual practice has been to attain enlightenment, but is that what today's seekers are really after?

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Many yogis find that anapanasati, a form of meditation that focuses on the breath, is a natural place to begin their sitting practice.

By visualizing your heart as a lotus flower, you can begin to create a safe, comfortable place for your mind to settle.

Try this meditation to nourish the heart from the inside out.

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Learn why you should vocalize your mantras instead of silently thinking them to benefit the heart and the central nervous system.

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Through the mindfulness practice of gratitude, you are able to rejoice amidst all life's suffering.

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Esther Myers explains how you can learn to trust your body strength in Handstand.

Yoga gives us deeper breathing awareness–and brings greater concentration to the parts of the body that allow us to exhale and inhale fully.

Put aside your expectations and allow your mind to relax into its true state of meditation.

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Esther Myers describes integration of yoga as the process of making your practice a part of your life.

Try an Ayurvedic approach to eating for a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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Here's a primer from Sara Chambers, founder of Hugger Mugger yoga products, on the best ways to clean a yoga mat.

Baron Baptiste shares how he became a yoga teacher and his philosophy on teaching.

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What keeps a meditation practice going for 25 years? Renowned author Natalie Goldberg offers some insight.

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Learn how yoga can help you prevent slouching—and the depression, shallow breathing, tension, and headaches that often go with it.

Plow Pose increases circulation, suppleness, and vitality and also prepares the body for relaxation and meditation.

One of the world's leading Ashtanga teachers talks about his experiences as a businessman, Hare Krishna, and finally, a yogi.

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This simple yet demanding pose builds courage, poise, and confidence to explore more challenging arm balances.

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Which poses should you practice to reverse the effects of chronic stress? Our expert Roger Cole recommends a regular restorative sequence.

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These tips for balancing will make challenging poses easier when you're first learning yoga.

Knowing what to do with your wandering thoughts is perhaps the greatest challenge for meditators.

Why many are turning to yoga for a more natural, effective approach to infertility.

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Understanding the mechanics of your feet in yoga and the patterns in your foot health is the first step to establishing a solid foundation in your practice.

In 1990 River Huston was a kick-ass fitness trainer in New York City. Her workouts were about pain, tight buns, and thousands of stomach crunches. Pushing herself beyond physical limits was her modus operandi.

Need insight on how to pursue your dream and become a yoga teacher? Sudha Carolyn Lundeen gives insider tips on how to accomplish your goals.

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