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Transitions are a powerful part of practice. Take them slowly, and you'll build strength and awareness that serve you on and off the mat.

Bring exquisite attention to each part of the body to cultivate balance, stability, and freedom in this advanced backbend.

Twister, anyone? The pose that ties you up in knots also loosens up your mind, as you ride the wave of wobble.

Balance strength and flexibility, and you'll blossom into Bird of Paradise.

Alignment is essential for the health of the knees. Unfortunately, practicing Triangle Pose too often without its counterpose can create an imbalance in the joint. Lean how to stay safe.

Grit your teeth and curse your teacher or give your body the support it needs to get more out of the pose.

In this week's blog post, Erica Rodefer shares a few tips for being a better yoga neighbor. What would you add to the list?

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Kathryn Budig says the key to this pose is learning to think a bit differently about flight.

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Miami Heat hoops star LeBron James recently credited yoga for his peak physical performance. In an article in the Miami Herald by Joseph Goodman called "LeBron James's big 'secret': yoga," the superstar 250-pound athlete says that yoga contributes to his...

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Learn the basics of Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana, a purely American invention in an ancient Indian tradition.

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Kathryn Budig breaks down how to approach yoga's closest thing to breakdance move, the arm balance Grasshopper.

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Create a stable base, and you'll be free to expand ecstatically into Wild Thing.

Yogis are pretty much infamous go-getters. But how do you know when you're trying too hard?

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As you prepare for Archer Pose, learn to direct the arrow of awareness at yourself.

What would you do if the practice you love was causing you harm? Yoga teacher Patricia Sullivan shares her journey of injury, self-discovery, healing, and remaking of her Headstand.

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Sometimes we humans make things harder than they have to be.  I truly understand this while putting my kids to bed. If they are having trouble, the evening can go downhill, rapidly. I struggle to find a solution: Cry it out?...

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Numbness and pain in your arms or hands may stem from upper-body tension. Learn to gently release it.

Learn to pay more attention to how you come in and out of Uttanasana and less to where you end up.

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It's easy to make your yoga teacher into a minor deity. Some teachers seem to have that indescribable "thing" that we so desperately want--poise, calm, a knowing. Not to mention great abs and a perfect Handstand. That's why we turn...

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This inversion is beautiful, invigorating and addictive--just like a yoga practice or the prospect of love. Problem is, it takes time, effort, and awareness to properly achieve and honor the pose.

Once you make friends with Tripod Headstand a whole family of poses and transitions will emerge. Master this key pose first.

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Feel the language barrier when you enter the yoga studio? These 5 words are a good place to start breaking it.

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Lotus Pose has the power to settle your nerves, awaken your energy, and quiet your mind. Here's how to let yours blossom and grow.

Find inner poise in Anantasana, a pose dedicated to the deity said to preserve and sustain the universe.

No time to do everything? Take a few minutes to do nothing in Viparita Karani.

Beat the heat with playful confidence-building poses you can take to the beach.

Shoulderstand doesn't have to be misery. Properly aligned, it can even be joyful—and props can make it possible.

Improve performance, prevent injuries, and bring more joy to your sport by supplementing it with yoga.

Partnering exercises in yoga class can deepen your practice and connect you to yourself and your fellow yogis.

Learn the grounding and backbending actions of Fish Pose for focus, energy, and a mood boost.

Stretch your hamstrings without straining your spine. Learn the basics of Supta Padangusthasana.

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Surfing gives yogis an external experience of yoga. And yoga gives surfers a leg up when they're on the board.

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Integrate all of the seemingly disparate parts that make up Visvamitrasana and soar into this incredible pose.

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Build up to this advanced Pigeon Pose with methodical, frequent practice, and maybe you'll fly!

Prep your body to work in your garden and celebrate your connection to the earth by taking your practice outside.

Twist to prepare for the challenging arm balance Parsva Bakasana.

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Twist and turn in this advanced Headstand as you journey toward your calm, still essence.

Find your inner smile and delight in these playful poses.

Start your day with reverence.

There are benefits to being upside down.

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Take a playful approach to building strength and flexibility in your torso with arm balances.

Rev up your Revolved Triangle Pose by keeping your pelvis neutral and turning your trunk.

Yogis do it better—yet again. Trade your slouch for a squat to strengthen your ankles and abs and extend your spine.

Shiva Rea recommends infusing asanas with affirmations to call forth your deepest intentions.

You’re not alone if slowing down leads to stressing out. Here’s what you need to know.

A sidebending practice can open areas you don't often stretch and leave you feeling more balanced all over.