Vinyasa 101: Why Down Dog Is the Secret to Crane Pose
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar who leads YJ’s online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, reveals the secret to mastering Bakasana.
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Vinyasa 101: 3 Traits to Look for in a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
Looking for a new yoga teacher? Eddie Modestini explains the 3 key traits that qualified teachers should have to ensure a fun, safe, and enlightening flow class.
Vinyasa 101: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Vinyasa Yoga
Eddie Modestini, who leads YJ’s online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, reveals 5 little-known facts about vinyasa yoga.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Key Segments Every Vinyasa Class Should Have
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, breaks down the three essential segments every vinyasa practice should have.
4 Steps to Master Adho Mukha Svanasana
Find stability in your hands and feet and a more extended spine as you move step by step into Adho Mukha Svanasana.
3 Prep Poses for Adho Mukha Svanasana
Warm up your spine and open your shoulders and chest with these prep poses for Adho Mukha Svanasana.
3 Ways to Modify Supta Padangusthasana
Learn how to modify Supta Padangusthasana to find safe alignment for your body.
8 Steps to Master Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose
Stretch and tone your hamstrings, strengthen your abdominal muscles and increase circulation to your digestive system in Supta Padangusthasana.
3 Reasons Why You Need Vinyasa Yoga
Eddie Modestini, who will lead Yoga Journal’s upcoming online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, explains how vinyasa yoga benefits your body, mind, and spirit.
How Often Should You Practice Yoga?
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, who will lead Yoga Journal’s upcoming online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, reveals how often you should roll out your mat if you want to become a "serious" yogi.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Lessons I Learned From K. Pattabhi Jois
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois, shares 3 key lessons he learned from the founder of Ashtanga Yoga.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Lessons I Learned From B.K.S. Iyengar
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of B.K.S. Iyengar, shares the most important lessons he learned from the late guru.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Crucial Things to Know About the Spine
Understanding the anatomy of the spine is essential for both yoga teachers and practitioners. Injury-proof your practice with these three key tips.
Vinyasa 101: How Do I Know If I’m Sagging In a Pose?
How do you know if you've been in a pose too long? When you start to "sag," says Eddie Modestini, who will lead Yoga Journal's upcoming Vinyasa 101 course.
Vinyasa 101: 4 Ways to Avoid Yoga Injuries
Every yogi, it seems, has a tale of a bum knee, shoulder, or hip. But getting injured in practice often means something is out of alignment.
Get Wrapped Up in Yogic Sleep Pose
In the deep forward bend Yoganidrasana, your limbs wrap around your torso and hug in, bringing on an inner stillness.