Sarah Ezrin

You may not be able to avoid that moment when your heart races and your mind blanks. But you can calm yourself down in seconds. Here's how.

Some days, you just need to slow things down and accept a little support.

It can be easy to overlook the many benefits (and challenges) of twists. This sequence reminds you.

The answer, as with most things in life, has to do with moderation.

There's a science and an art to preparing your students' bodies for Pigeon Pose. Here's how.

This is your fail-proof sequence for preparing your—or your students—body and mind for Handstand. You're going to find yourself going back to it again and again.

The unexpected happens. Having a few reliable go-to sequences that you can turn to when you're caught unprepared will make your teaching experience better for everyone—including you.

Teachers, chances are you're violating copyright law with your playlists.

No, you don't need an entire hour to practice yoga.

Cleared to return to your practice? Here's how to minimize your chance of reinjury.

Here's how to ensure your students have the space they need for their practice.

Because more patience is a good thing.

Yes, you can still get your fix.

Our best advice for handling the inevitable.

Some students, whether celebrities or crushes, can cause you to be a little (or a lot) unnerved. Here's how to maintain your composure.

The balance between effort and ease can be elusive—both in yoga and in life. This practice helps remind you how it feels.

There was a time when a "complete practice" was a minimum of 90 minutes. Sarah Ezrin explores the evolution of yoga classes and asks, what's really required?

No, backbends aren't the answer to everything in your life. Here's how to make it through class while protecting the parts of you that need to rest and heal.

Not a morning person? Not a problem. In the 5 minutes in between hitting the snooze button, you can set the tone for your entire day.

Do you ever quietly curse when your teacher cues Utkatasana? Here's how to loathe it less.

Not all forward bends are quieting and calming. Sarah Ezrin reveals some postures that may surprise—and challenge—you.

Even when you're doing what you love, there are days when you're simply too exhausted to bring your best to the mat. Here's what you can do.

Ever notice how you tend to walk, lean, hunch, or otherwise propel yourself forward all the time? Your body needs more than that to remain flexible and pain-free. Here's how.

Step one: Get out of your own way.

On those days when dragging yourself out of bed feels pretty momentous, yoga—slow, steady, and supported—can help.

You cannot make everyone happy, nor should you try.

There are scientific reasons for the bodily functions we experience during yoga. We’re human, after all.

Reaching out through fear can help you cultivate strength and balance—in yoga and in life.

Sometimes doing what you most love can leave you exhausted. Here's how to lead others through their practice without debilitating yourself.

There's a time and a place for gentle prenatal yoga. This is not that practice.

'Tis the season to be...socializing. If you're someone who needs ample alone time, here's how to fulfill all your obligations—including to yourself.

Sometimes all it takes is a small act of rebellion—like taking a side bend in a pose that doesn't call for it—to remind you to live a little. Or a lot.

Feel free to let it all out.

When was the last time you gave thanks for your ability to move through your yoga practice?

Pratipakṣa-bhāvanam encourages us to look at the bright side. But "good vibes only" overlooks the lessons learned in adversity.

If you still cross your legs when you sneeze or situate your mat at the back of class "just in case," you can do more than just Kegels to recover.

Blocks, straps, and blankets have a place in everyone's practice. Here's how to use them to find better alignment in 5 common poses.

Want all the benefits of a big, heart-opening backbend without the big backbend part? These poses bring the same perks with less strain on your shoulders and low back.

Yes, you can float forward from the back of your mat to the front. All it takes is some props and practice.

For a long time, I thought my anxiety defined me. Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtra helped me finally recognize that I am not my anxiety.

You might not be able to entirely prevent diastasis during pregnancy, but you can modify your yoga practice to minimize its effect.

Barely able to come into Butterfly? These stretches will help you find relief.

Natarajasana is a posture you can choose to "perform" or do with curiosity. And the best way to better observe your movements in this pose is by adding props.

Asymmetrical yoga poses like Gherandasana are a great way to find your center when you're being pulled in multiple directions. Here's how to prep for the posture.

From Hurdler’s Pose to Albatross to Flying Splits to Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II—no matter what you call it, these prop variations of Eka Pada Koundinyasana II show there's no one way to do this posture.

One of the most complex asanas in existence, Visvamitrasana requires a willingness to open up, but also the ability to pull everything back together. Here's a step-by-step prep for practicing the pose.

No offense to crop tops, but washboard abs don't necessarily equate to a strong core. These creative spins on Tabletop can help you access your deepest ab muscles, which are essential to building core stability.

Challenge yourself, boost your strength, and deepen your mindfulness with these preparatory pose drills.

There are many upsides to virtual yoga teacher trainings. Here, top instructors dish on how to make your online programs shine.

Try these calming, empowering poses to ease the stress of post-pregnancy life.

No vacation in sight? Bring some playfulness and adventure into your summer with these 8 poses.

Does your family know exactly how to push your buttons? Sneak a way for a quick flow to reconnect with your true self.

This sequence will help you access your inner wisdom to make decisions that keep you on your true life path.

Home is a feeling, not a place. Whether you are traveling or recently relocated, this sequence will help you find home within yourself.

These powerful alternates will help you open your hips in all directions.

Yacht parties and bikini bodies got you down? Here's how to get out of the funk.

Do what you love and you never work a day in your life? More like do you what you love and you will work every day! Here’s how not to burn out.

This quick practice will help you feel empowered, inspired, and less jittery for that important meeting.

Plus, five smart ways to stabilize your muscles so you stay safe.

Practice yoga and meditation alongside Sarah Ezrin in Yoga Journal's four-week self-love series.

Miscarriage is an incredibly traumatic part of the child-bearing journey for many women. Here’s how yoga can help you reconnect to your body if you’ve suffered this loss.

You are enough. Recognize your worth and own who you are with this sequence.

Heart-opening is great. But after you experience grief, try these heart-closing yoga poses designed to help your broken heart heal.

Your heart is a source of intuition and deep knowledge—but you may miss its messages when your (busy) mind rules. This sequence is designed to help you get out of your head and into your heart.

When was the last time you treated yourself as well as you treat everyone else?

This home practice will help you transform your limiting beliefs into confidence.

Less enamored with your practice these days? Try these tips to spice things back up.

Odds are you have overcome incredible obstacles—all of which have made you stronger. This sequence is designed to help you celebrate that strength.

Are you ready to fly?

A weak core can lead to lower back issues, poor posture, and compromised breathing and digestion. Use this yoga sequence to strengthen your core without crunches!