Yoga Poses

Twister, anyone? The pose that ties you up in knots also loosens up your mind, as you ride the wave of wobble.

Alignment is essential for the health of the knees. Unfortunately, practicing Triangle Pose too often without its counterpose can create an imbalance in the joint. Lean how to stay safe.

Grit your teeth and curse your teacher or give your body the support it needs to get more out of the pose.

A foodie shifts her attention from quality to quantity when it comes to food. These 6 easy weight-loss tips and recipes will help you get started.

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Rules of thumb to get the most out of your practice.

Gently open the chest-opening and backbending sequence.

Kathryn Budig says the key to this pose is learning to think a bit differently about flight.

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Strengthen your lower back, free yourself from back pain in seated poses, and skillfully deepen your forward bends.

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the growing trend of yoga for kids. Not only does it improve their flexibility, but it also helps them focus better on schoolwork: In January, Paul Ecke Central Elementary School in Southern California...

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Kathryn Budig breaks down how to approach yoga's closest thing to breakdance move, the arm balance Grasshopper.

As yogis, we wish for all people to be happy, safe, and healthy. A touching story from Nashville Public Radio talks about how yoga helps wounded soldiers coming back from Iraq and Afganistan piece their bodies and their lives back...

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Create a stable base, and you'll be free to expand ecstatically into Wild Thing.

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Yoga can transform your reactions, improve your health, and help you embody grace under pressure.

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Free yourself from ordinary back pain by doing these 5 simple poses each day.

Learn to pay more attention to how you come in and out of Uttanasana and less to where you end up.

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Lotus Pose has the power to settle your nerves, awaken your energy, and quiet your mind. Here's how to let yours blossom and grow.

Find inner poise in Anantasana, a pose dedicated to the deity said to preserve and sustain the universe.

No time to do everything? Take a few minutes to do nothing in Viparita Karani.

L.A. based arm balance champion challenges your practice.

Take your practice to the next level with awe inspiring asana.

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Beat the heat with playful confidence-building poses you can take to the beach.

Shoulderstand doesn't have to be misery. Properly aligned, it can even be joyful—and props can make it possible.

Improve performance, prevent injuries, and bring more joy to your sport by supplementing it with yoga.

Partnering exercises in yoga class can deepen your practice and connect you to yourself and your fellow yogis.

Learn the grounding and backbending actions of Fish Pose for focus, energy, and a mood boost.

How can I not freak out in uncertain economic times?

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.

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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 1.

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.

The shooting at the army base at Fort Hood that resulted in 13 lives lost and 30 people wounded was a tragedy that saddened the nation. But in the last year, the leaders at the base have been experimenting with...

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?