Loosen up before your practice.

Your lower back will thank you.

How to adapt the pose to your body.

They are (literally) at the center of everything.

Hip flexors creaky and tight? These yoga poses can help you find relief.

Feeling a little blocked? These moves can coax your body to cooperate.

Because you shouldn't have to suffer through your practice.

The tour’s brought the stoke to festivals, local shops, and trailheads all summer long—and it’s not over yet. We’ve got dozens more events this summer and fall. See where we’re headed next.

Reap all the physical and mental advantages of mindfulness without ever setting foot inside a class.

Because a healthy pelvic floor is, well, essential.

Bird of Paradise Pose, called Svarga Dvijasana in Sanskrit, builds confidence in the mind and body while improving balance, boosting energy, and fighting fatigue.

Tired of Boat Pose? Then you need to try Lolasana.

“Ahhhh.” —Your legs, after you try these.

There are two types of people in the world. These variations on the hip opener are for those of us who find the classic Pigeon Pose a little—or a lot—too intense.

Add these asanas to your practice for proud posture, enhanced mobility, and an open heart.

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These arm-strengthening postures will help you prep for challenging inversions. (And improve your posture, too.)

Here's how to find balance.

Try these stretches to soothe hurting hips after running, hiking—and long stints of sitting.

Hip openers are among the most requested poses for a reason. And wherever you're at in your practice, there's one for you.

Your lower back does enough. Here's how to move more efficiently in your practice—and in life.

How to take care of one of your most important joints.

Loosen up those tight hips—and let go of whatever you’re holding onto—with this short sequence.

After the worst of your pain is behind you, these moves will help you return to your practice with confidence.

Spoiler Alert: It's not what you think.

Through yoga, I have learned that I can be balanced and graceful, even with a curved spine.

Forget “traditional” forms of cardio. These three yoga practices are proven to improve heart health.

How to strengthen and stretch an area of the shoulder that can be difficult to exercise but easy to injure.

Weight-bearing poses can wreak havoc on your wrists. Try these alternatives for the same benefits without the strain.

These muscles help you do just about everything. Let’s keep it that way.

Clap back at knee and hip pain.

Just because it's a backbend doesn't mean all the work should be in your spine.

Most yoga practitioners can't seem to get enough of these poses. Yet a teacher with more than two decades of experience explores whether less is more.

A little stretching can go a long way.

Trust us, it sparks joy.

No, it’s not knees-chest-chin.

Because in order to navigate a chaotic world, you need to begin with nurturing yourself.

Recent studies have shown the benefit that yoga can have on hypertension. Here's a gentle practice to get you started.

And help you move from pain to peace.

Because there's more to life than hip openers.

These postures will move your heart space in every direction.

Step away from the computer.

Our spines do so much. Here's how to keep yours healthy.

A modification of Plank Pose, Forearm Plank strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.

Tech neck has met its match.

How to avoid falling into autopilot while practicing this basic—but beneficial—stretch.

Bitilasana is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine before a more vigorous practice.

This challenging posture is so much more than just a cool shape.

Fire up your abs for this difficult asymmetrical arm balance, Eight-Angle Pose.

The relief you feel after moving through these five postures will astound you.

Purvottanasana counteracts the effects of Chaturanga by stretching the pectoralis major, pectoralis minor, and anterior deltoids.

A classic standing posture, Vrksasana establishes strength and balance, and helps you feel centered, steady and grounded.

Having a tricky time with Bow Pose? Take what you know from Bridge and Camel and change your relationship to gravity. Here's how.

“Going deeper” into your pose has nothing to do with how it looks.

Challenge your balance and stretch your body in all the same ways as Vasisthasana, while dialing down the difficulty.

If you've ever silently cursed as your teacher started to cue Eagle Pose, you're not alone. Here's how to make it a lot more tolerable—and doable.

The key to Parsva Bakasana is twisting enough to place the outer edge of one upper arm far around the outside of the opposite thigh.

Bound Angle Pose, or Baddha Konasana, opens the deepest part of the hip muscles.

Open wide into Prasarita Padottanasana to increase flexibility by leaps and bounds.

Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, a well-known backbend, will challenge you to lift and open your chest.

Plow Pose (Halasana) reduces backache and can help you get to sleep.

Padmasana creates an essential foundation for meditation practice, while stretching the front of the thighs and ankles.

A compact arm balance, Crow Pose and Crane Pose tone the abs and the arms, strengthen in the core, and focus the mind.

You need strength, flexibility, and endurance, and unwavering concentration for Eagle Pose.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana is a deep hip opener and forward bend that you should approach consciously to reap its many benefits.

Named for a legendary warrior, Virabhadrasana 2 strengthens your quads, shoulders, and core—not to mention your stamina and inner resolve.

It might look straightforward, but there's more to Dandasana than meets the eye.

A simple pose that's anything but easy.

Sometimes called the Sage's Pose, Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi III (Marichyasana III) is a wise addition to any practice.

There's a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs Up the Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you.

Parsvottanasana encourages balance, body awareness, and inspires confidence.

Trade in your gym workouts for these postures, which shape stronger legs, arms, and core.

When was the last time you gave thanks for you?

A practice to get rid of (super) annoying discomfort.

It's time to find your center. This practice for the full moon brings you back to your truest source of strength and stability—you.

Adho Mukha Vrksasana boosts energy and confidence, and can literally give you a new perspective on life.

A standing posture centered around balance, Virabhadrasana III will strengthen your legs, ankles, and core.

Standing on your head in Salamba Sirsasana strengthens the whole body and calms the brain.

One of yoga's most widely recognized poses, Adho Mukha Svanasana strengthens the core and improves circulation, while providing a delicious, full-body stretch.