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Armchair Yogi: Maya Breuer
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3 Yoga Poses for Anxiety
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Rx for Menstrual Cramps
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Can Yoga Heal Hernias?
Yoga poses might help take the pressure off the abdominal wall.
Sat Kriya Meditation
Sat Kriya is one of the most basic and powerful exercises of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
The Online Reference for Your Home Practice
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.
Maintaining a Personal Practice
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Special Instructions for Men’s Bodies
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Ask The Expert: Ana Forrest
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Teaching Pregnant Students
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Root Bond
Learn one of three important "bonds," key for pranayama breath retention.
Conqueror Breath
Ujjayi is the beginner-friendly springboard for all other formal pranayama.
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama: Channel-Cleaning Breath
Sometimes considered a preparation for pranayama, other times a formal practice in itself.
Extended Puppy Pose
A cross between Child's Pose and Downward-Facing Dog, Extended Puppy Pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.
Single Nostril Breath
Learn the two versions of Single Nostril Pranayama: Surya Bhedana (Sun-Piercing Breath) and Chandra Bhedana (Moon-Piercing Breath).
Fire Log Pose
The Fire Log Pose stretches the outer hips intensely, particularly the piriformis, which is often the main culprit of sciatic pain.
Yoga of Sound Breath
Practice this pranayama technique for increased breath awareness and control.
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II
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.
Upward Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose
Can you practice Wheel with straight arms and Headstand without strain? Then, you're ready.
Garland or Squat Pose
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.
Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I
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.
King Pigeon Pose
Kapotasana invigorates your body and gives your spirits a lift. This extremely deep backbend is appropriate for advanced practitioners only.
Half Frog Pose
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.
Big Toe Pose
This pose gently lengthens and strengthens even stubbornly tight hamstrings.
Sphinx Pose
Sphinx Pose is the infant of backbends. It can be practiced with either an active or passive approach.
Headaches during Asana
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Maintaining Interest
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Dolphin Pose
Dolphin Pose strengthens the core, arms, and legs, while also nicely opening the shoulders.
Finding a Mentor
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Speed Limits
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Skull Shining Breath
Kapalabhati is a traditional internal cleansing technique (kriya), and can be used as a simple warm-up for formal pranayama
Deer Seal
Learn this traditional hand seal or gesture used for controlled pranayama.
Kumbhaka Pranayama: Breath Retention
Kumbhaka is the central practice of traditional Hatha pranayama; there are two types of retention: after an inhale (antara), and after an exhale (bahya)
Net-Bearer Bond
Jalandhara Bandha is one of three important "bonds" for pranayama breath retention, the other two being Mula and Uddiyana.
Pelvic Floor Strenghteners
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Finding the Answers
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Help Students with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Bandhas for Beginners
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When to Teach Jumping
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Off the Mat and Into the World
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Savasana Dreaming
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Make Light of Tight Hips
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Teaching an Aging Population
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Aligning Hips and Knees
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When a Pose Is Shaky
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The Pros and Cons of Lengthy Bones
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Easy Rider Asana Sequence
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Guiding Students with Osteoporosis
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Sequencing Meditation into Your Class
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Breathe Easy
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When is It Stealing?
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Teaching Hearing-Impaired Students
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Meditation for an Aching Heart
Learn how to explore, welcome, and accept your toughest emotions to begin to make peace with them.
Meditation for Body Aches and Pains
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.
When to Slow a Student Down
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Does Weight Matter?
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Defining “Vinyasa”
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The Joy—and Challenge—of Teaching Beginners
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Sat Kriya Meditation
Sat Kriya is one of the most basic and powerful exercises of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.
Teaching during Medical Treatments—Or Not?
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Share Your Opinion: Vegetarianism
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Learning from Injury
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Yoga for Sinusitis
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Yoga Sutra Study
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How to Plan a Basic Class
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The Nature and Use of Yoga Props
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.
How to Exit Savasana
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Admitting an Error
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Climbing out of a Rut
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Treating Knee Pain
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How to Assess Teacher Trainings
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Leading the Blind
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How To Determine Your Proper Pay For Teaching With These Tips
Dean Lerner reveals how to uncover what your proper pay should look like when you start teaching yoga.
Poses for Controlling Weight
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No Pain, No Gain?
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Postures for High Blood Pressure
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Behavior Management
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Postures for Low Blood Pressure
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