Find Peace Amid Chaos
Stuck in horrible traffic or late for a meeting? You need a calm mind—and this short practice will help you attain one.
Author
Tias Little
Tias Little combines the mindfulness of Buddhist-based practices with the techniques of hatha yoga that stem from the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar and K. Pattabhi Jois. Tias is a licensed massage therapist, and his somatic studies include in-depth training in craniosacral therapy. His practice and teaching is influenced by the work of Ida Rolf, Moshé Feldenkrais, and Thomas Hanna, and he is a longtime student of Tibetan Buddhism. Tias lives in Santa Fe, NM, where he directs his school, Prajna Yoga, with his wife, Surya. Tias is the author of three books: The Thread of Breath, Meditations on a Dewdrop, and The Wisdom Body, which is to be published by Shambhala Press in 2014.
My Stories
Open Your Posture to Open Your Mind
Yoga teacher Tias Little shares a brief practice to find more openness in your body and in your life.
Embrace the Moment and Discover New Possibilities
This short practice from Tias Little helps you appreciate–and live in–the present moment.
Truly Let Go and Find Calm in Savasana
This resting pose takes your yoga practice to a place where you can completely relax.
Challenge Pose: Side Crane (Parsva Bakasana)
Soar like a bird as you move step by step with Tias Little into Parsva Bakasana.
3 Prep Poses for Side Crane Pose
Warm up your legs and spine in these prep poses from Tias Little for Parsva Bakasana.
3 Ways to Modify Revolved Abdomen Pose
Tias Little offers 3 ways to modify Jathara Parivartanasana if needed to find safe alignment in your body.
Master Revolved Abdomen Pose
Learn how to create elasticity and strength in Revolved Abdomen Pose in preparation for Parsva Bakasana.
Revolved Half Moon Pose
Enjoy the stability of gravity's pull and the freedom of flying in Revolved Half Moon Pose.
Learning to Squat
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Can Yoga Help a System in Fatigue?
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Q&A: How Can I Open Up for Hanumanasana?
Tias Little offers advice for preparing for the yoga splits.
Q&A: How Can I Come Up Into Headstand Alone?
Tias Little gives instruction on how to come into Headstand without the help of a wall or teacher
Asanas for TMJ
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Yoga for Slouching: Improve Your Posture with These Poses
You may have developed a curve in your back over time. But the good news is you can use yoga for slouching. It will help reinforce the natural curve in your back and improve your posture.
The Importance of the Feet in Yoga—On and Off the Mat
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.