Yoga Poses

One woman learned that saying yes is the secret to living a happier, more exciting life.

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

Strong and supple pelvic floor muscles help you stay high and dry.

Surfing gives yogis an external experience of yoga. And yoga gives surfers a leg up when they're on the board.

Integrate all of the seemingly disparate parts that make up Visvamitrasana and soar into this incredible pose.

Prep your body to work in your garden and celebrate your connection to the earth by taking your practice outside.

Twist to prepare for the challenging arm balance Parsva Bakasana.

There are benefits to being upside down.

Brings your body and mind back into balance by practicing these simple yoga routines.

Get a good night's sleep by retiring old habits and starting a gentle, bedtime yoga practice.

Take a playful approach to building strength and flexibility in your torso with arm balances.

Yoga teacher Rod Stryker explains how yoga can help you unlock your life-force to feel happier and energized all day.

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

Use restorative yoga to combat seasonal affective disorder, a form of winter depression triggered by a lack of sunlight.

Kelly McGonigal, PhD, a yoga teacher and health psychologist at Stanford University, shares tips for dealing with chronic pain through yoga and meditation.

Shiva Rea recommends infusing asanas with affirmations to call forth your deepest intentions.

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You’re not alone if slowing down leads to stressing out. Here’s what you need to know.

A sidebending practice can open areas you don't often stretch and leave you feeling more balanced all over.

Liberate your upper body for better backbending by focusing on your latissimus dorsi muscles.

Practice giving without expectation and enjoy a bountiful sense of connection.

This post-flight practice helps you get grounded to enjoy your destination.

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

By targeting your tight spots, you can go deep and discover your best backbend ever.

Take a spin in Bharadvaja's Twist to massage your abdominal organs and stretch your spine, shoulders, and hips.

After giving birth, get your body back by reconditioning your abs on the mat.

There's a great divide among yoga teachers about the correct way to use the glutes in backbends. Get the backstory.

You don't need a solid 90 minutes when you can practice anytime, anywhere.

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

Journey into a dazzlingly different atmosphere with these innovative and dynamic asanas.

Yogic tradition offers three basic remedies for guilt: Avoid it by practicing ethical mindfulness, purify your psyche of the residue of old actions, and practice self-forgiveness.

Bring a sense of adventure and engage your whole body to float like a firefly.

Try something really wild and take your practice outside to connect with nature and add an element of natural challenge.

Ah, the honeymoon period... Remember that first blush of yoga love that left you sweaty, ecstatic, yearning for more?

Work from your core to find strength for your entire practice and feel more strongly centered in life.

Move with music. Energize your practice by setting it to a happy beat.

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

Yoga helps HIV patients strengthen their immune systems and their spirits.

Ease allergies by giving the immune system a yoga boost.

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

Stick with challenging poses to build your muscles and your confidence.

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

Keeping your hip points squared straight ahead may not always be best in twists.

One poetic translation of Camatkarasana means "the ecstatic unfolding of the enraptured heart."

When you feel depleted, practice this meditation to replenish and conserve your energy.

You don't have to work for happiness. It's already here to be experienced in every moment.

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

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Approach advanced backbends with skillful sequencing, working the key components, and you'll feel the benefits.

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

Researchers have found that practicing restorative yoga regularly for only 10 weeks improved the outlook and energy level of breast cancer patients. The women who did a gentle yoga practice were also less likely to become depressed than the test...

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

Learn how you can melt away anxiety's grip on your body and mind with a tension-taming practice.

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

The best way to breathe to progress in your yoga practice.

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

Align body, mind, and spirit with nature by practicing this seasonal sequence.

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

For a sense of ease that can permeate your whole life, try practicing mindfulness meditation techniques on the mat.

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

This dynamic sequence builds strength and calm from the inside out.

A yoga teacher struggling with infertility gets a glimpse of the miracle that is life.

Try this simple Kundalini practice to maintain focus and improve memory.

Get your prana moving with this playful morning vinyasa sequence.

These muscles are the target of all those hip-openers you do. But they need more than just stretching.

In our speed-driven world, yoga is often fast-paced. Yin Yoga offers an opportunity to slow down and come back into balance.

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

Help even your stiffest students get the most from sidebends.

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

Get advice on insomnia, dizziness during pranayama, and spine cracking during twists.

A toned backside is a beautiful thing, especially when you learn to relax your posterior hip muscles.

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Discover the power of mudras (hand gestures) for cultivating inner peace, courage, and confidence.

Natural remedies can help with managing your PMS symptoms. By making sure you are eating healthy and getting enough sleep, you won't have to reach for the pill bottle to relieve your symptoms.

…and get the maximum benefit from this hip opener.

Yogic breathwork can transform your performance and the experience of your favorite sport.

Learn to support and be supported with this therapeutic (and fun) AcroYoga sequence.

Make your own eye pillows for traveling and relaxing in Savasana.

Learn how to modify and teach students who tell you about a sprain, strain, or pain.

Calming techniques taught in fertility yoga classes support women on the path to pregnancy.