Yoga Poses

Binds require flexibility both in the physical body—in order to come into and maintain the pose—and in the mind.

Positive emotions can alter your inner chemistry from stress-fueled adrenaline and cortisol to oxytocin and other healing neurochemicals.

Although standing orients your spine into proper posture, standing for too long can cause back pain. Incorporating a yoga routine can help relieve pain.

Pranayama, the formal practice of controlling the breath, is essential to good health.

Ujjayi breath is achieved by breathing in and out through the nose while constricting the glottis at the back of the throat. Here's how to do it:

Different styles of yoga engage different breathing techniques. The one we use at my studio and in the Baptiste Yoga methodology is called Ujjayi breath.

No energy to set up for restorative yoga? Plug yourself into a wall and reboot with Kathryn Budig's simple poses.

Consciousness is tied to life force (prana). Both are tied to motion and stillness. Linking the breath with movement creates a healing meditation in motion.

How are you—really? If you ask everyone but yourself, start there. Then try these 10 tips, culled from Kathryn Budig, Tara Stiles, and more gladiators of the mindfulness movement.

Many of us are so busy that we eat at our desks and rarely stand up at all during the day, even to take a 5-minute walk.

The following tips and tricks will help you come into Wheel Pose (Upward Bow).

Those facing major life trauma often feel disconnected from their physical bodies. Bhava Ram guides them back with the breath.

Looking to add a little va-va-voom to your Valentine's Day? This Iyengar Yoga hybrid uses a pole to aid alignment and may be just what you need to mindfully mix things up.

In honor of V-Day and One Billion Rising, Sadie Nardini, founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and a survivor of physical violence, created an empowering sequence for women.

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

This heart-opening pose is perfect for Valentine’s Day. When you are open and available, you are present to truly give and receive love.

Release workday upper crossed syndrome pain with four relaxing poses to relieve a tight and weak neck.

Release workday lower crossed syndrome pain with four relaxing poses to relieve a tight and weak hip and calf.

Teacher Rina Jakubowicz offers a sequence of yoga poses to clear your mind and achieve a meditative state through breath.

Our home practice teacher Rina Jakubowicz gives you this short sequence of yoga poses to clear your mind and achieve a meditative state.

Our home practice teacher Rina Jakubowicz demonstrates a short sequence of yoga poses to clear your mind and prepare your body for meditation.

This five-part series explores the insight "American Sniper" offers into the yoga of war, the mind of a veteran, and the practices crucial to finding the next mission.

Find your seat and release physical and emotional tension by moving mindfully, step by step, into Padmasana.

Increase hip flexibility and learn how to keep your knees safe with these prep poses for Padmasana.

Find safe alignment for your body and be conscious of the second chakra

Learn how to open your hips and lengthen your spine in Bound Angle Pose

If Lizard Pose and Eka Pada Koundinyasana had a Scorpion baby, it would be this weird new arm balance. Get ready for some serious snuggling and hamstring action.

Side Plank is a great pose for working your core, and an oblique twist adds variation.

Anything in Plank Pose works the core, in several different planes.

Grab a partner and celebrate American Heart Month with this chest-opening sequence from Two Fit Moms.

Deepak Chopra, M.D., invites you to take a few moments of mindful attention to center your thoughts in the face of stress.

Integrate your entire being from head to toe to experience a vast connection between your innermost self and all things.

No need to splurge on expensive lotions and potions. Yoga may be the answer to your winter skin woes.

Have a case of the winter blahs? It’s impossible to stay in a funk after doing several rounds of Leap Frogs.

Between work and life, it’s important to set aside a little “you” time, whether it’s to take a yoga class, meditate, or enjoy your favorite LÄRABAR.

Feeling lethargic and just kind of blah? Go upside down!

Use this practice to open and build awareness in your ajna chakra to begin to see everything in your life more clearly.

Ever feel like your body just doesn’t make that shape? Erin Motz (aka the Bad Yogi) has three ideas to help you rock Chaturanga.

Your whole life changes the minute you get pregnant, but it is still important to take care of your mind and body–before, during, and after pregnancy.

A well-tuned asana practice can free up energy and stimulate imbalanced chakras, paving the way for that wonderful internal shift for which yoga is known.

Upward-Facing Dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana) is a pose that is commonly performed incorrectly. Here's the right way to do it.

Work with the visuddha chakra to create spaciousness around the throat and neck, through which profound spiritual truths can flow.

Use this sequence of heart openers to tune in to your anahata and inner voice and find the path to your heart’s calling.

Bo Forbes teaches how to release tension, increase prana, and promote physical and emotional digestion in the belly.

Do you ever find yourself surrounded by too much “stuff,” whether it’s actual clutter, too many emails in your inbox, or too much junk food in your pantry?

Lord of the Dance Pose (Natarajasana) requires foundation, stability, concentration, flexibility, and balanced action -- everything you need as you set out to achieve your goals for the New Year.

Cooped up inside waiting out winter's deep freeze? This practice would be a wise use of your time.

Use core work, twists, and pranayama to target this fiery chakra and transform obstacles into assets and fear into freedom.

Use this hip-opening and forward-folding practice for the second chakra to unleash creativity as you cultivate fluidity in your pelvis.

Wake up and feel energized with these this morning sequence. Have extra time? Add these poses.

Here, a step-by-step guide to safely modify Head-to-Knee pose and prepare for Revolved Head-to-Knee pose.

Devoted to lifting or CrossFit? Try Sage Rountree's sequence to counter the front-body tightness that can come with them.

A personal affirmation practice can boost your problem-solving skills when you’re stressed and afraid to take the next step. Here's how to create yours.

Some people kiss toads and get princes. Think that's magic? Then you haven't seen what happens when a yogi kisses Frog from Camel.

You have the willpower and strength to kick bad habits for good. These 13 Kundalini poses will help you find them.

You have the willpower and strength to kick bad habits for good. Find them with Kundalini Yoga.

Yoga teacher Aadil Palkhivala shares his instructions to achieve Janu Sirsasana. Plus, reap the benefits and avoid these mistakes.

Modify Janu Sirsasana if needed to find safe alignment for your body.

Lengthen your hamstrings and warm up for twisting in these prep poses for Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana.

Find length in the sides of your body and a deeper twist as you move step by step into Parivrtta Janu Sirsana.

Ready to give your mind, body, and soul a total health overhaul? Tune in to and tune up your subtle body.

You've set your intentions for the New Year—now it’s time to keep them. That's where yoga comes in.

Build the physical, emotional, and spiritual fortitude you need to master Pincha Mayurasana—and your own internal journey.

This practice kicks off YogaJournal.com’s #ChakraTuneUp2015. Join us all month to tune in to and tune up your energy centers for a mind-body-soul health overhaul this year.

Cultivate a sense of earthiness, radiance, and stability through asana, breath, and meditation in the first chakra flow.

Align and connect to your energy centers with this healing practice to get grounded and open up to possibilities.

Beat your holiday hangover with this relaxing practice to decompress before bed for a super-satisfying night’s sleep.

Want to recapture the childlike wonder you used to feel on Christmas morning? Get into the spirit by giving yourself the gift of yoga.

Use this practice to lengthen and strengthen your body for skiing and snowshoeing.

Try these 10 yoga video to strengthen and improve your practice and set the foundation for challenge poses.

You don’t need to be a master of advanced asana to drop into the deepest level of yourself each day. The star of this sequence is the breath.

Ever wonder what Goddess and Visvamitrasana's offspring would look like? Have fun with this heat-building hybrid pose.

Masumi Goldman and Laura Kasperzak's twisting, hip-opening, feel-good flow melts the stress of the day and sets you up for sleep.

Masumi Goldman and Laura Kasperzak's twisting, hip-opening, feel-good flow melts the stress of the day and sets you up for sleep.

We combed through every issue, YogaJournal.com story, and social media post from 2014 to round up our favorite poses, standout products, and the most inspirational tips to take into the new year.

Our favorite instructional tips from teachers this year. Take them with you next time you unroll your mat and tackle the trickiest asanas.

Start the year off strong by taking on Yoga Journal's top challenge poses of 2014.

Creatives within the yoga community tell YJ what inspires and charges their unique innovative energy.

The #yogainspiration world showcases some pretty amazing shots. Here are nine of our favorites of the year.

Have a to-do list that could rival Santa's? It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the holidays, which is why you need yoga more than ever.