Yoga Poses

We’re conditioned to think that aging slows us down, but my experience shows that we might just be revving up for the best years of our lives.

Each day, 6,000 American women hit menopause, but the subject remains taboo. It’s high time that we swap knowledge, get recognition in the medical community, and ultimately, find some relief. Turns out, yoga can help.

If you’ve found yourself lying on the floor often over the past year-plus, this practice is for you.

Blocks, straps, and blankets have a place in everyone's practice. Here's how to use them to find better alignment in 5 common poses.

Catch some much-needed zzzs with these before-bed practices.

And they take less than 15 minutes.

Bend back into the shape of a bow to feel energetically locked, loaded, and ready to take aim.

You've got more than just tightness stored in your hips. Release whatever emotional gunk may be gumming up your gears with these block-supported poses.

This revolved variation of Utthita Parsvakonasana requires a lot of flexibility to twist so deeply and ground the back heel.

Here's how to set yourself up for success in this arm balance—a mashup of Side Plank and Compass Pose.

Feeling unmotivated, frustrated, or all-around blasé? It’s time for some rest and recovery.

Want to fly? Fire up your core. Firefly pose is an arm balance pose that requires more core strength than arm strength.

In the same time it takes to check your IG, you can calm TF down. And there's no need to haul out your mat or rush to change clothes. Just stretch.

Folding into Marichyasana I or Pose Dedicated to the Sage Marichi I calms your mind, extends your spine, and gives your internal organs a healthy squeeze.

This 15-minute flow will help you feel more stable, grounded, and ready to take on the world.

It's important these muscles are stretched as they are strengthened.

Make your everyday movements easier.

Yes, Baby Bakasana is a thing. And if you haven't tried it, here are four simple steps to get you there.

Want all the benefits of a big, heart-opening backbend without the big backbend part? These poses bring the same perks with less strain on your shoulders and low back.

These pre-run stretches help counteract the muscular tension that always seems to accompany your workout—no matter your pace.

Don’t stretch past your limits. Learn how to practice within them.

Never thought you’d ever be able to hit these peak poses? Sarah Ezrin shows you how.

Plus tips for beginner, intermediate, and experienced practitioners.

This series of yoga postures will keep your pectoral and upper back muscles loose, while gradually opening the chest and shoulders.

Try these before your next workout.

Plus, three poses to provide relief when one unexpectedly hits.

You might not be able to entirely prevent diastasis during pregnancy, but you can modify your yoga practice to minimize its effect.

These unsung heroes of your practice merit a little more attention.

If you can’t get up from your couch without groaning, this one’s for you.

So, you got a little overzealous with the chili peppers last night? Fear not, yoga can help ease your indigestion.

An ancient tradition that continues to deliver benefits in contemporary times.

Slouch much? You're not alone. We've got your back (literally) with yoga poses that make good posture positively easy.

Terrified of arm balances? Here are four reasons why you should be practicing them at home (pillows included).

These variations of Firefly can help you work up to the full expression of the pose—or just enjoy them on their own.

Learn which muscles activate as you hold Firefly Pose.

You've tried everything else to ease your tension. Maybe it's time to opt for simple stretches that draw on contemporary science as well as thousands of years of traditional Chinese medicine.

Barely able to come into Butterfly? These stretches will help you find relief.

You're moments away from stretching, strengthening, and sweet relief.

Strength is the secret to a safe backbend. Learn how to activate your abs for support in Cobra Pose.

Build balance and strength to fly fearlessly in Eka Pada Galavasana.

Feeling tired yet still wired at the end of the day? Settle into this gentle yoga sequence so you can get a good night's sleep.

Did we mention they help posture and back pain, too?

Natarajasana is a posture you can choose to "perform" or do with curiosity. And the best way to better observe your movements in this pose is by adding props.

Move more efficiently—both on and off the mat.

The benefits of building core strength go beyond the abs.

Asymmetrical yoga poses like Gherandasana are a great way to find your center when you're being pulled in multiple directions. Here's how to prep for the posture.

Achy shoulders that can't move through a full range of motion may actually be "frozen." Here's what that means, and how yoga can help you get back to normal.

Hips not having it? These can help.

From Hurdler’s Pose to Albatross to Flying Splits to Pose Dedicated to the Sage Koundinya II—no matter what you call it, these prop variations of Eka Pada Koundinyasana II show there's no one way to do this posture.

Breathe a sigh of relief.

Feel the release.

Channel more confidence, creativity, and joy in your life with a basic understanding of your body's energy centers.

These four yoga poses—coupled with a focus on stability and your breath—can help build core strength and improve your overall practice.

Encourage ease in your hips.

Ease your muscles after a long day of hiking with these simple yoga poses.

Nurture your love-hate relationship with Plank Pose. A beginner's best friend, it's the perfect precursor to more challenging arm balances.

These yoga stretches can relieve iliotibial band syndrome, IT band pain, and hip pain.

Unlock muscles and ease upper body aches.

You need to think beyond just your abs.

Yogis who cycle: Try these poses post-ride to release tension in your entire body. (Number 4 might surprise you!)

A new book from Mallika Chopra teaches kids mindfulness and helps them embrace their unique stories.

Yes, you can find relief for those tough-to-reach spots.

Challenge yourself, boost your strength, and deepen your mindfulness with these preparatory pose drills.

Common yoga postures may be stressing your spine and causing back pain. Dr. Kevin Khalili, author of "Preserve Your Curves," offers five back-friendly asana options that are both spine-sparing and back-strengthening.

Simple stretches for headaches and stress relief.

The key is balancing all that stretching with strengthening exercises.

Friday, April 9 is International Kids' Yoga Day! Here's how to make yoga fun and approachable to get your little ones on the mat.

Stretch away back tension and build core strength with these eight poses—all assisted with a yoga block.

Yoga is a great start, but to truly alleviate and correct your back pain, you'll need a full-body solution.

Stretch and strengthen these often-overlooked parts of your body.

This leg-focused flow will get your heart pumping and warm up your muscles.

It’s time to loosen up—a strained pelvic floor can leave you vulnerable to injury.

The vast majority of us tend to adopt this shoulders-hunched, neck-craned-forward posture regularly throughout our day thanks to our desk-bound jobs. Learn how yoga can reverse its effects.

Each month, YJ editors and contributors share the pose that they've been working on.

Release stress and tension by learning the yoga practice for ultimate relaxation.

And what you can do to nourish your core instead.

No. 1: Lunges won't stretch this tissue.