Yoga Poses

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Got stuffy sinuses? Breathe easy with this therapeutic Iyengar Yoga sequence.

Avoid injuries on the mat with this practical guide to caring for your knees, hamstrings, and sacrum.

Plus adjustments to suit your mood and energy level.

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

When winter's gloom darkens your mood, yoga can brighten your days.

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

The secret to better arm balances is about relaxing the body, enabling your joints to support you in a lift instead of falling on your face.

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

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Build up your strength and grace by practicing this sequence of 10 poses.

When it comes to back pain, this gentle approach is best.

Handstands can be a difficult pose, but with preparation, they can be great. Learn about handstand lessons and a sequence to build a healthy handstand.

Don't let tight quadriceps keep you from one of yoga's most relaxing poses: Supta Virasana.

This side-reclining pose stretches the backs of the legs, the sides of the torso, and tones the belly.

When you practice Standing Splits focus on the stretch in your quad and hamstring, not how high you can lift your leg.

Help your students safely relax the neck, shoulders, and jaw to release the tension that stores in those areas.

To soar skyward in Shoulderstand, press your arms strongly into the earth.

The following pranayama techniques will bring balance.

This arm balance, Bhujapidasana, relies more on precise positioning than on strength, making it more accessible for students beginning an arm balancing practice.

This pose gently brings a greater awareness to the hip joints.

According to Hindu lore, the Peacock symbolizes immortality, love, and patience. Peacock Pose, called Mayurasana in Sanskrit, works to lovingly strengthen the core while stretching the palm side of the wrists.

"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.

Low Lunge, or Anjaneyasana in Sanskrit, stretches the thighs and groins and opens the chest. It provides recovery post-workout, and boosts energy while consciously working to improve posture.

Eka Pada Rajakapotasana II allows you to stretch the entire front body and deep into the hip flexors to strengthen your back and improve posture.

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

This variation of High Lunge, sometimes called Crescent Pose, is a great preparation for the full version of Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I Pose).

Help your third-trimester students use yoga to ease physical discomfort and prepare for labor.

Help your students get the most out of their practice during these middle months.

While neck rolls and stretches can be great for calming stressed students, they're not safe for everyone. Here, discover the two things you should be wary about, and how to teach yoga exercises for the neck safely to your students.

If you teach yoga regularly, you will have a pregnant student in your class at some point. Learn what to do to encourage a healthy first trimester.

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

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Find length in front body before forward folding in Ardha Uttanasana.

Urdhva Hastasana translates to "Raised Hands Pose," but it is also sometimes called Talasana, the Palm Tree Pose.

Counteract the effects of Modern-Day Sitting Syndrome by lengthening your hip flexors in High Lunge.

Learn how to silence the noise of your everyday life.

Help your students fully experience the benefits of Corpse Pose (Savasana), through the exploration of their anatomy.

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Rid yourself of insomnia with this calming pose sequence.

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Kick your insomnia for good by creating a simple and restful nighttime routine.

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

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Extend your energy and feel your balancing poses come to life with this Anusara sequence.

Shiva Rea offers tips from yoga and Ayurveda for calming nervous energy and anxiety.

Practicing pranayama is essential if you hope to experience samadhi, yoga's true purpose.

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Guys have the world to gain by practicing yoga. So what's holding them back? Explore why men should be getting on their mats as often as women.

Battling depression can feel like a fight for your life. Yoga can help you stop struggling.

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Create a yoga practice that fits your age and body

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Most yoga poses fall into the harder-than-it-looks category. Lolasana? Well, give it a try. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Shoulder injuries are common among yogis, but they don't have to be. Here's how to care for your shoulders, not tear them down.

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Strong and flexible toes are key to improving your balance. But the toes can be stiff and clumsy, especially for beginner yogis. Here’s how yoga can help.

Bow Pose works against hunched shoulders by opening them from the front and strengthening them from the back.

Tune in to the infinite and tune up your body with this energizing Kundalini sequence for optimum health.

Yoga teaches us that happiness is always available to us, no matter what our circumstances. To tap into it look within.

Heal your carpal tunnel syndrome for good with this innovative yogic approach.

The next time you find your nerves frazzled, take a break for this quick rejuvenation flow sequence from Larry Payne.

Give your feet just a little attention, and your whole body will feel better.

Can kriya yoga help battle depression?

Which type of scoliosis are you living with? These yoga poses will relieve and possibly reverse the symptoms.

Scoliosis can cause back pain and many other health problems, including shallow breathing, sciatica, headaches, and even insomnia. Yoga not only brings relief but can also help you accept and embrace the body you're in.

Quieting the mind doesn't have to mean shushing your many inner voices. By letting them have their say, you can discover the all-encompassing stillness of Big Mind.

This mantra meditation from the Kundalini tradition encourages a renewed sense of peace and balance.

Decisions, decisions. Got a toughie? Try this time-tested process for discovering —the right action.

Practice yoga together and create a deeper bond with your kids.

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You've tried everything to cope with stress overload, and you still feel drained. But have you tried just doing nothing? In medical parlance, it's called constructive rest.

Learn the effects that long term stress has on the body.

Sometimes our busy lives will get ahead of us and we have no time for ourselves. Find out different ways creating balance can help you stay grounded in a hectic world.

Use these breathing techniques to induce relaxation during your restorative yoga and meditation practice.

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Try this yogic sleep technique to fully relax and find a meditative state of consciousness.