Poses by Benefit
Explore yoga poses to alleviate what ails you—from anxiety to headaches, lower back pain, shoulder pain, insomnia and more. Plus, find sequences and step-by-step pose instruction to enhance your practice.
A Gentle Yoga Practice for New Mothers
When you're ready to start moving again, here's how to reconnect with your breath and your body.
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This Is the Secret to Preventing Low Back Pain
Your lower back does enough. Here's how to move more efficiently in your practice—and in life.
This Free-Spirited Practice Embodies the Energy of the Full Moon
Remember: Your faith is stronger than your fear.
Legs Up the Wall Pose Is Taking Over TikTok
Your favorite yoga pose has gone viral. But is that a good thing?
Yoga for Scoliosis: How Your Practice Can Help Create Balance in the Body
Through yoga, I have learned that I can be balanced and graceful, even with a curved spine.
8 Common Yoga Poses You Can Practice While Lying on Your Back (Yes, Really)
Don’t get up! With these variations, you can experience yoga in a more supported manner—perfect for those days when you are lacking energy but still want to practice.
This Slow Yoga Practice Will Help You Unwind—No Standing Required
Sometimes less is more, even in yoga.
6 Stress-Relieving Stretches for Caregivers
A yoga sequence for anyone who holds others in their care.
Feeling Emotionally Exhausted? This Sequence Will Help Ease the Burden
On those days when dragging yourself out of bed feels pretty momentous, yoga—slow, steady, and supported—can help.
5 Simple Stretches to Help You Sleep Better (That You Can Do in Less Than 10 Minutes)
Perhaps getting some decent rest is easier than you thought.
6 Yoga Poses to Relieve Period Cramps
When cramps have got you down, movement may be the last thing you want—but sometimes it's just what you need.
6 Yoga Poses for High Blood Pressure
Recent studies have shown the benefit that yoga can have on hypertension. Here's a gentle practice to get you started.
I’m a Yoga Teacher. This Is My Go-To Morning Yoga Pose
It's not what you might expect.
Your Body Is Craving These 6 Yoga Poses for Stress Relief
Say goodbye to all that tension.
7 Yoga Poses to Care for Your Overburdened Spine
Our spines do so much. Here's how to keep yours healthy.
Forearm Plank | Dolphin Plank Pose
A modification of Plank Pose, Forearm Plank strengthens and tones the core, thighs, and arms.
Cat Pose
This pose provides a gentle massage to the spine and belly organs.
Cow Pose
Bitilasana is an easy, gentle way to warm up the spine before a more vigorous practice.
Tree Pose
A classic standing posture, Vrksasana establishes strength and balance, and helps you feel centered, steady and grounded.
This Is the Secret to Getting More Out of Your Forward Bends
“Going deeper” into your pose has nothing to do with how it looks.