Yoga Poses

Be fearless and have fun in an indulgent Ardha Chandrasana variation that stretches the psoas and hips while opening the heart wide.

Restorative poses as well as calming forward bends and slow, deep breathing can help with high blood pressure.

Kathryn Budig walks you through the challenging but beautiful Bird of Paradise (NOT her favorite asana BTW).

Kathryn Budig challenges you to a lighter-hearted, more playful variation of Bakasana.

Water-loving yogis play with balance, focus, and core strength by taking their practice offshore.

The jumpback transition from Bakasana to Chaturanga is mostly mental. Overcome doubt and practice.

Kathryn Budig breaks down this gorgeous, core-busting two-legged version of the Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya.

Kathryn Budig walks us through a truly badass transition from Headstand to Chaturanga.

Strengthening your core from the inside out lets you move from your center.

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

Sage Rountree teaches a simple but surprisingly complex move that builds core strength and balance at the same time while helping to teach you to stay in alignment during transitions.

When antidepressants stopped working, Neal Pollack's yoga practice helped him manage his depression--minus the negative side effects.

Kathryn Budig demonstrates the transition from Tripod Headstand into Chaturanga.

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Kathryn Budig demonstrates the steps to transition from Headstand to Crane Pose.

Establish a regular personal practice, and yoga's benefits—including a steady mind and strong, flexible body—will come.

For clarity of mind and heart, shine the light of awareness on your habits and clean up your life.

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

Almost all sports injuries are caused by imbalance in the body, says Sage Rountree. Here she explains how to achieve balance throughout the hips for greater comfort and freedom in your activities.

Kathryn Budig breaks down Kapinjalasana into the equal parts strength, balance, and backbend.

A yogini realizes that her practice doesn't need to be a work out, and learns to relish the sweet release of going deep and slow.

In part II of her series on dropbacks, Kathryn Budig has us practice dropping back and getting back up at the wall.

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Baxter Bell disagrees with New York Times writer William Broad that men are more prone to being injured in yoga.

Learn to embrace the opposing actions of Virabhadrasana I.

For Erica Rodefer Winters, yoga infuses strength and power into every area of her life. Here she lists her favorite power-boosting moves.

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Take a journey toward greater flexibility and spaciousness with these supported side body stretches.

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

Kathryn Budig teaches us how to begin to prepare for dropping back into Urdhva Dhanurasana.

We all experience flexibility in some areas more so than others. Sage Rountree discusses the importance of balance in and around the hips and offers poses that help to create opening where needed.

You can resolve sacroiliac joint discomfort in the same place it started—on the mat.

Hip openers increase flexibility and range of motion, which benefits athletes of all kinds. But too much looseness in the hips can a detriment. Sage Rountree explains.

Erica Rodefer Winters recommends five poses to add to your day for extra energy during this holiday season.

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

Kathryn Budig teaches a variation of headstand with your arms as a base of support.

Open your shoulders to improve your posture maintain healthy and agile shoulder joints.

Use this sequence of yoga poses to open and stretch your groins.

Feeling down? Try this sequence of gentle supportive yoga poses.

Need a break during your cycle? Try this gentle sequence for menstruation.

Relieve a tension headache with this yoga sequence designed for focused relaxation.

Yoga can help veterans deal with post-traumatic stress disorder. Here are a few resources and organizations that can get you started.

Deepen your practice and become better partners by learning how to offer one another gentle adjustments.

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

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Donkey kicks are common as you learn this challenging but ultimately graceful pose.

Untangling yourself from the grip of addiction can seem impossible, but yoga can lift you to higher ground.

Let this sequence be your go-to practice. By adapting the poses for different life stages, you can rely on it for decades.

Play with being fearless as you build balance and strength in Bakasana.

Come along on this backbending journey.

Dial in to the details for greater integrity in your forward folds.

Erica Rodefer Winters presents five questions you should ask yourself before you push yourself deeper into a pose.

Let yourself be an expression of joy and beauty as you open your heart in Vasisthasana.

Head to the wall for deeper twists to lengthen and open up your front body.

Baron Baptiste's practice will stoke your inner fire to infuse your whole being with strength and vitality.

Practice the unique combination of flexibility, strength, and balance required by Scorpion.

Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III) can help us both watch our habitual patterns and work to change them. Sage Rountree explains how.

Yoga helps kids manage pressure and cultivate strength, ultimately setting the stage for happiness and success.

Neal Pollack is doing his best to inject some yogic wisdom into his parenting.

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

Try One-Legged Inverted Staff Pose, plus a range of backbends to open your heart along the way.

These stretches can help.

Create a stable base to build a stronger, more satisfying standing twist.

Sage Rountree presents two key stretches for the shoulders.

Find balance between strength and flexibility in Adho Mukha Svanasana.

Let music move you through this chakra-focused, confidence-boosting flow.

Getting to the root of your anxiety can help you overcome it.

This backbending split involves full shoulder rotation, leaving you feeling spacious and free!

Neal Pollack takes exception to the concept of men-only yoga.

Taking your splits upside down can be incredibly liberating. Kathryn Budig explains how.

When you practice skillful actions, Vishnu's pose can feel as relaxed and peaceful as it looks.

Feel ease and increase flexibility in your hips with three propped hip-opening poses.

Learn to approach your edge with ease in Baddha Konasana.

Brent Kessel reflects on the value of getting present in his yoga practice and every aspect of life– even in dealing with finances.

You'll feel calmer and more centered after these practices.

Eka Pada Kapotasana is a backbend variation that will open your psoas and your heart.

Autistic kids benefit from the relaxation and body awareness gained from regular yoga practice.