Beginner Yoga How To

It’s one of the most common yoga poses, which makes getting it right extra important. Check back in with your form this foundational pose.

This common hip opener is supposed to feel good. Bad Yogi Erin Motz says if all you feel is awkward, the magic is in the modifications.

Why only salute the sun? To celebrate Spring, Masumi Goldman and Laura Kasperzak put a fresh on spin on a traditional Surya Namaskar.

Tips to relieve common pain points in this class yoga pose.

Alexandria Crow explains why a pose’s foundation is so key and what your teacher wants you to do with this key alignment cue.

Meditation tips, techniques and practices for the beginner—everything you need to know about meditation to get you started.

Alexandria Crow picks apart confusing yoga-speak and explains what your teacher really wants you to do.

Alexandria Crow translates what your yoga teacher really wants you to do and why.

We go inside yoga teacher Alexandria Crow's head to understand why straightening your arms is so key in so many poses.

Form a strong foundation to eventually achieve the full expression of the Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) pose.

Doing Sun Salutations with a block can help you find the contraction of muscles into the centerline of the body, creating integration and protecting the spine.

Try these subtle, yet safe tweaks to Chaturanga if you struggle with the pose.

Look at yoga props as tools to use and not as training wheels.

Think you know Sun Salutes? Annie Carpenter's tips could transform them.

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For best results in the forward bend Parsvottanasana, use the alignment principles of backbends.

Practice the joining of opposing forces in Revolved Triangle.

Sculpt strong, lean legs and focus your intention with Malasana.

Erica Rodefer Winters demystifies 5 expressions overheard in yoga class.

Sage Rountree shares 3 steps for creating a home yoga practice to get you through the holidays and beyond.

Don't underestimate the art of relaxation. Corpse Pose can be the most difficult pose of your practice.

Sometimes a little shift can make a big difference in how things feel. Sage Rountree explores what happens when you shake up a traditional asana.

So you think you can't do yoga? Flexibility develops over time. Practicing Janu Sirsasana is a start.

Add Upward Extended Foot Pose (Urdhva Prasarita Padasana) to your practice for flat abs.

Boost energy by strengthening and lengthening the side body in Utthita Parsvakonasana.

Balance, strengthen, and lengthen in Half Moon Pose.

When you bring awareness to your alignment and intention, there's plenty of work to do in Sukhasana.

Prep for and gradually work your way into Four-Footed Pose.

Learn to embrace the opposing actions of Virabhadrasana I.

Build the power and foundation you need to transition between poses.

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For the best benefits, learn to work twists like Half Lord of the Fishes Pose deeply in two directions.

Sage Rountree suggests stretches to do anytime during your workday to release tension from your upper back and shoulders.

Transform tight or achy neck and shoulders with this dynamic hands-free vinyasa sequence.

Find balance between strength and flexibility in Adho Mukha Svanasana.

Learn to approach your edge with ease in Baddha Konasana.

No one ever increased flexibility by flopping. Learn to fold with awareness into Prasarita Padottanasana.

Stave off back and neck pain with better posture.

For the fullest experience of yoga and a deep connection with your vital energies, Savasana is one posture you can't live without.

"Vinyasa" doesn't translate as fast and furious. See how it can help you move with skill into a seated pose.

Hips don't lie, and Tree Pose lets them sing their truth. Work withing your body's limitations for steadiness.

Seriously.

Quiet your mind to start hearing to the conversation happening in your body in Warrior I.

Utilize these yoga four poses to jump start your work day and incorporate yoga for the office.

We can't give you more PTO, but we can teach you how to cruise into Supta Baddha Konasana to recharge.

Twister, anyone? The pose that ties you up in knots also loosens up your mind, as you ride the wave of wobble.

Grit your teeth and curse your teacher or give your body the support it needs to get more out of the pose.

Learn the basics of Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana, a purely American invention in an ancient Indian tradition.

Learn to pay more attention to how you come in and out of Uttanasana and less to where you end up.

No time to do everything? Take a few minutes to do nothing in Viparita Karani.

Learn the grounding and backbending actions of Fish Pose for focus, energy, and a mood boost.

Stretch your hamstrings without straining your spine. Learn the basics of Supta Padangusthasana.

Start your day with reverence.

There are benefits to being upside down.

Yogis do it better—yet again. Trade your slouch for a squat to strengthen your ankles and abs and extend your spine.

Put your feet through basic training for a strong, light, and lifted Warrior 1.

To enjoy all the benefits a forward bend has to offer, find just the right amount of rounding in your back.

Once you find balance in Half Moon Pose, radiate and extend in all directions to strengthen your legs, hips, and core.

The best preparation for a big backbend is a baby one. Locust Pose works the actions and strength needed for bigger bends.

Learning the fundamentals of this key yoga pose sets a strong foundation for the rest of your practice.

Stand strong and avoid injury by learning how to prevent hyperextension of this vulnerable joint.

Prepare for inversions by strengthening your arms and core in Dolphin Pose.

Who couldn't use a simple breathing technique that works in seconds?

One of yoga's most versatile backbends, Bridge Pose can fire you up or cool you down depending on what you need.

There are many ways to cultivate quiet strength in Virabhadrasana I. Here, teachers of five yoga styles reveal the nuances of Warrior Pose I.

Frustrating as it can be, Parsvottanasana is key for increasing hamstring and shoulder flexibility. Learn how to work it.

Use your breath to open your chest and backbend mindfully into Upward-Facing Dog Pose.

Forget destination and let Upavistha Konasana take you on an inner journey. Here are your directions, enjoy the ride.

Trouble focusing? There's an asana for that. Parivrtta Trikonasana demands full mental focus for physical stability.

…and get the maximum benefit from this hip opener.

Learn how to keep Trikonasana from being a pain in the neck.

Having trouble with those sun salutations? Learn how to do a perfect sun salutation in 10 easy steps and modify them to suit your mood and energy level.

The perfect microcosm of yoga, Downward-Facing Dog Pose can change your entire practice—maybe even life.

Learn how mastering the subtle actions of the rotator cuff in a Down Dog each day can keep painful injuries at bay.

Learn the fundamentals of how to safely come into Marichyasana III.

A true Yoga OG, Gomukhasana is one of the original poses detailed yoga's seminal text. Learn it to increase flexibility.

"Four-Limbed Staff Pose" says it all. This pose becomes much easier when the rest of your body pitches in. Learn how to get the most out of this challenging pose.

Prasarita Padottanasana is not only the perfect prep for standing poses but for your cool-down, too.

Richard Rosen tells the story of Virabhadra and how you can use Warrior II to improve balance and build strength.

Forget crunche, have you met Urdhva Prasarita Padasana? It's a key yoga ab toner and back strengthener.