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Yoga poses might help take the pressure off the abdominal wall.
Sat Kriya is one of the most basic and powerful exercises of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
If you're enjoying columnist Cyndi Lee's home practice series, then visit our online library of her sequences. You'll find each issue's sequence in an easy-to-read format with hyperlinks to detailed explanations of the poses.
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Learn one of three important "bonds," key for pranayama breath retention.
Ujjayi is the beginner-friendly springboard for all other formal pranayama.
Sometimes considered a preparation for pranayama, other times a formal practice in itself.
A cross between Child's Pose and Downward-Facing Dog, Extended Puppy Pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.
Learn the two versions of Single Nostril Pranayama: Surya Bhedana (Sun-Piercing Breath) and Chandra Bhedana (Moon-Piercing Breath).
The Fire Log Pose stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.
Practice this pranayama technique for increased breath awareness and control.
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II tones the belly and spine, strengthens the arms and wrists, and gives your self-confidence a big boost.
Can you practice Wheel with straight arms and Headstand without strain? Then, you're ready.
An excellent facilitator of good pelvic floor health, Garland Pose, called Malasana in Sanskrit, stretches the ankles, groins, and back while stimulating proper digestion. No worries if your heels don't reach the floor—simply rest them on a folded blanket.
Eka Pada Koundinyasana I or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I has a lot going on—the twist, the legs going their separate ways, oh, and the arm balance. Master it.
Kapotasana invigorates your body and gives your spirits a lift. This extremely deep backbend is appropriate for advanced practitioners only.
Ease up into Half Frog Pose, called Ardha Bhekasana in Sanskrit. This pose strengthens the back while gently opening up the shoulders, chest, and thighs—a loving treat for the entire body.
This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.
Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach.
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Dolphin Pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.
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Kapalabhati is a traditional internal cleansing technique (kriya), and can be used as a simple warm-up for formal pranayama
Learn this traditional hand seal or gesture used for controlled pranayama.
Kumbhaka is the central practice of traditional Hatha pranayama; there are two types of retention: after an inhale (antara), and after an exhale (bahya)
Jalandhara Bandha is one of three important "bonds" for pranayama breath retention, the other two being Mula and Uddiyana.
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Learn how to explore, welcome, and accept your toughest emotions to begin to make peace with them.
If you think there's no way to get your mind off of discomfort in your body, try this practice to shift how you experience it.
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Sat Kriya is one of the most basic and powerful exercises of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
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The use of props in Iyengar Yoga has been one of the fruits of Mr. Iyengar's innovative genius—and also the object of jokes.
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Dean Lerner reveals how to uncover what your proper pay should look like when you start teaching yoga.
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