Browse our extensive asana library with a vast collection of yoga poses, from beginner to advanced, including seated and standing poses, twists, poses for specific health benefits, bandha techniques, and more.
Browse our extensive asana library with a vast collection of yoga poses, from beginner to advanced, including seated and standing poses, twists, poses for specific health benefits, bandha techniques, and more.
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.
According to Reuters, recent studies conducted in Sweden and India show that yoga can reverse biochemical changes associated with high blood pressure, obesity, and high blood sugar. Waist circumference, blood pressure, blood sugar, and triglycerides were significantly lower, and "good"...
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.
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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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A teacher at an elementary school in Georgia has decided to get her students out from behind the desk and onto a mat to help them learn about Greek mythology.
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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We've heard of yoga for your back, yoga for menopause, yoga for any number of ailments, but a yoga facelift? "Face yoga" expert Marie Nadeau and author of The Yoga Facelift (Conari Press, 2007) says the concept is the same...
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.
Having a hard time getting your little ones interested in yoga? Check out www.aikido-reading.co.uk/micro_site/stretching/15_stretches.htm. You'll find Kermit the Frog demonstrating 15 "stretches," including Child's Pose and a Spinal Twist. Fun for kids of all ages....
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.
Meditate on transforming unhealthy desires.
Decisions, decisions. Got a toughie? Try this time-tested process for discovering the right action.
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.
Practice yoga together and create a deeper bond with your kids.
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These simple poses will settle your nerves and erase stress. Try it in the comfort of your own home.
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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.
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Timothy McCall, MD, takes a look at the validity of scientific proof behind yoga's various benefits.
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Using your yogic awareness during bodywork can lead to a more profound experience.
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Therapists are catching on to what yogis have always known: Yoga for anxiety is one of the best ways to ease your mind. Melanie Haiken talks about how yoga has helped her overcome anxiety.
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Learn the intricacies of the yoga pose, Headstand or Salamba Sirsasana
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Try your hand at this pose to increase flexibility in the legs, spine, and hips.
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