Yoga Poses

Backbends can bring up resistance and fear. But facing it with regular, safe practice, they begin to feel fab.

You may know Pincha Mayurasana or Feathered Peacock Pose by one of its common aliases: Forearm or Elbow Balance.

"Even an old person can become young when [Uddiyana Bandha] is done regularly" (Hatha-Yoga-Pradipika 3.58).

Strengthen your wrists, arms, and abs, hanging in the balance of Tolasana.

Blow off some steam, wake up your face, and lighten up your practice in silly Simhasana.

There are many myths about joint cracking. Here's what you need to know.

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Embrace the stability and expansion of Triangle Pose to ground your body and steady your mind.

Tony Sanchez offers advice for approaching headstand cautiously to avoid injury.

Veteran yogi and yoga teacher, Jason Crandell, gives insight on how to better achieve standing poses in your practice.

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Want to start an inversion practice? Here's what you need to know about the when and why.

Natasha Rizopoulos shares her tips for camel pose—to improve the pose and relieve pain in the upper back.

Teaching yoga to kids can be difficult - but if you can restart your imagination, you'll learn as much from them as they learn from you.

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When it comes to coping with stress overload, your breath is one of the best remedies there is—and it's free!

Whether your idea of a stress-relieving vacation is being pampered at a spa or combining yoga with mountain climbing, your body needs it.

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Frazzled nerves? The restorative version of Child's Pose (Salamba Balanasana) can help you bring things down a notch.

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It's easy to think we practice yoga just to be able to touch our toes. But Cyndi Lee reminds us that true flexibility means having an adaptable mind as well as a limber body.

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Use these simple, but important, twisting techniques that help elongate the spine and have a host of physical and emotional benefits.

Rinse your internal organs and restore energy with a cleansing reclining twist.

If you have yet to find joy in opening the front body with backbends, it's time to develop a different approach to your practice.

Your mom was right: You'll look better and feel great if you stop slouching and stand up straight. Yoga can help you do just that—in a way that honors your spine's natural curves. Here's a guide to assessing and improving your posture.

Follow this meditation-heavy practice to connect to the spirit within.

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Think like a kid and take a seat. Find out how Sukhasana, aka the Pose of Happiness, encourages a natural sense of ease. Just try it.

Try this series for a practice that promises to increase flexibility.

If you want your yoga to build strong, stable, balanced legs, it's important to work the feet properly—even when you're not standing on them.

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Richard Rosen explains the meaning of bridges in yoga philosophy, shedding new light on Bridge Pose.

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One-legged poses give us a chance to find our center of gravity and dance around its edges. Here's how to still the wobbling and create a sense of fluid stability.

Every day is different. Tune in before your practice to decide if you need more yang or more yin to balance your energy.

Great for beginners, Bridge Pose preps you for bigger backbends and brings you into the present moment.

Get rid of the office chairs and sofas, this yoga practice can help ease muscles, strengthen your back, and tighten your core. Have a seat on the floor—as our writer did—to let your joints loosen.

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When life has you dying to curl up into Child's Pose, try empowering Boat Pose instead to recharge your spirit.

Is it safe to go upside down when you're having your period?

A Beginner's Guide to Yoga's Key Inversions: Learn how to face your fear of going upside down and why it's so worth doing.

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An eye opener, Parsvottanasana can shine light on easy-to-overlook truths.

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Your antidote to stress: At least 10 minutes to breathe and surrender in restorative Viparita Karani.

A few basic modifications can make Hatha Yoga's gifts—flexibility, balance, strength, stress reduction, and increased awareness—accessible to every body.

Building strength in the lower back can enhance your performance in daily activities and help you avoid sports injuries.

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If your curved back has you twisted, here are some asanas that will help realign your spine.

Maintaining a proper cervical curve by strengthening weak muscles can ease many common pains in the neck.

Open tight shoulders and an achy back in this beginner-friendly seated twist, Marichyasana III.

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There are many variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), but here is one popular version to help you get started.

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When crises arise, some people flourish while others flounder. Here's how your practice can help you build resilience.

This yoga for balance solo sequence by Cyndi Lee is appropriate for yogis of all levels who want to practice steadiness on the mat.

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