Yoga Poses

Yoga therapist and psychologist Gail Parker, PhD, applies restorative practices in an innovative way to help people heal from racial wounds.

Try Sama Vritti Pranayama (Box Breathing) when you’re stressed, anxious, or upset.

Try these alternatives to get all the same benefits without bearing weight on your hands and wrists.

Comfort is key.

Father’s Day is this weekend, and we’re celebrating some of the men in our community who are ushering in a new generation of thought leaders. Here are six yogi dads who inspire us to continue to cultivate deeper and more meaningful relationships with the children in our lives through their sacred fatherhood. Thank you, dads!

Tell dad you love him with thoughtful gifts that can inspire him to live a healthier, happier life.

Having trouble getting eight hours of shut-eye? Steal these secrets from some of the country’s top teachers.

Take a deep breath and let go of that money stress.

Plus, how your yoga practice can help you deal.

You are enough. Recognize your worth and own who you are with this sequence.

Your heart is a source of intuition and deep knowledge—but you may miss its messages when your (busy) mind rules. This sequence is designed to help you get out of your head and into your heart.

Try these modifications for and alternatives to Ardha Parivrtta Agni Utkatasana (Half Rotated Standing Fire Log Pose).

Founders of the nonprofit Konscious Youth Development and Service (KYDS) New Jersey share how their mindfulness program in schools and meditation and open mic events in Ashbury Park are bringing positive change to a community.

Plus, a practice to help you learn how to stay safe when you practice, too.

To lessen anxiety, you first need to understand it.

Bestselling author Mariam Gates shares breathing techniques to help children manage their emotions through playful illustrations.

When you’re time-crunched, it can be tempting to sneak out of yoga class before this final resting pose. Here’s why you should reconsider.

Pain and discomfort can be gone with these therapeutic asana sequences from pelvic-floor expert and yoga teacher Leslie Howard.

Your yoga practice is as strong as your feet. Practice these sequences to help build stability in your yoga practice.

We're not surprised Downward-Facing Dog took the lead as the most-searched yoga pose on Yoga Journal’s site in 2018, since it's the foundation of many sequences. But the six poses to follow were unexpected.

No bolsters, blankets, or blocks? No problem. Here’s how to set yourself up for a supremely relaxing practice, minus the props.

These just might be the easiest way to prepare yourself up for a better day.

Could meditating at night help me snag more (and better quality) sleep?

It can be easy to get caught up in the non-stop “go” of life and lose sight of what brings you the most happiness. If you can relate, this emotional detox is for you.

Remember what the season is really about?

Looking to cultivate more connection with yourself—and with others? Want to experience the oneness versus otherness so many yoga teachers talk about? This sequence will show you how.

Before you get frustrated, try these exercises.

Feeling caught in the holiday frenzy? Take a minute to try one of these surprising tactics that’ll help you unwind.

Looking to release tension or tightness in the neck and shoulders? These 10 sequences will help support your yoga practice with poses to release pain and strengthen the upper body.

Use these exercises to experience a different kind of strength and ease in your body.

Try this yoga sequence to prepare your body for the pistol squat.

No matter how often you practice, and how deeply you twist, the answer is probably no. Here is the anatomy lesson and exercises every yogi needs to experience more ease both on and off the mat.

As a girl, Mallika Chopra—daughter of the legendary teacher, Deepak—learned the transformative power of meditation. Here, she shares a one-minute breath practice for kids that can help ease anxiety immediately.

Grab a resistance band and challenge your strength—rather than exploit your flexibility.

When the clocks turn back an hour, there’s a good chance fatigue, fogginess, and restless energy in the evenings will set in. Here's how yoga can help you find a new rhythm.

After years of practice, does Triangle still stress you out? Or, can you hold Handstand but wobble in Warrior I? Here, 7 top teachers share the relatively easy poses that they’re still trying to master—plus tips to make them a little less frustrating.

In this hectic technological age, restorative yoga is a bountiful vehicle for easing tension and bringing forth a profound sense of calm. Try this deeply relaxing sequence, paired with introspective journaling, to get present and comfortable on and off your mat.

Whether you’re looking to find more compassion in your life or simply want to counteract the effects of sitting at your computer all day, this supportive and strengthening yoga sequence will awaken your heart, body, and mind.

Shift your perspective as you move step by step into Salamba Sirsasana II.

Modify Prasarita Padottanasana if necessary to find safe alignment in your body.

Strengthen your arms and upper back in these prep poses for Salamba Sirsasana II.

Try these RESTORE yoga stretches at home.

Strengthen your lower back as you move step by step into Ardha Matsyendrasana.

Experience stability in your legs and mobility in your torso in these prep poses for Ardha Matsyendrasana.

Increase the circulation in your lower spine, abdomen, and pelvic region, improve balance, and build stability.

Modify Parivrtta Trikonasana if necessary to find safe alignment in your body.

You may have heard people blame their crushing exhaustion, brain fog, and moodiness on burnout or adrenal fatigue. But experts say those usually aren’t accurate diagnoses. Here, a new term for what ails us, along with new thinking on exactly how chronic stress is affecting our health—and why yoga can help.

Is sitting really that bad? How do you strengthen your butt muscles? Your questions answered.

No bolsters, blankets, and blocks? No problem. This simple restorative yoga practice uses just one strap to help you drop into bliss.

The secret to improving your practice? Don’t just hit the mat—hit the gym!

The next time you find yourself tossing and turning, try one of these yoga poses that top teachers around the world practice to help them start snoozing.

This sequence, created by Yoga Foster founder Nicole Cardoza, encourages kids to be brave, own their bodies, and speak up for what they need.

Whether you suffer from an anxiety disorder or experience bouts of more mild anxiety, here are seven specific ways your yoga practice can help you find relief—both quickly, and over the long haul.

YJ senior editor Meghan Rabbitt caught up with YogaGlo's Kathryn Budig and life coach Ash Cebulka to learn how to navigate change with grace. Plus, Kathryn shares four poses for embracing transition.

Follow these 5 steps to master Akarna Dhanurasana I, or Archer Pose I.

Deepen your forward bends and open your hips in these prep poses for Akarna Dhanurasana I, or Archer Pose I.

Try these modifications and props to find safe alignment in Marichyasana I.

Iyengar Yoga teacher Lucienne Vidah explains these 6 simple steps to mastering Marichyasana I, or Great Sage Pose I.