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Learn this traditional hand seal or gesture used for controlled pranayama.

Kapalabhati is a traditional internal cleansing technique (kriya), and can be used as a simple warm-up for formal pranayama

Jalandhara Bandha is one of three important "bonds" for pranayama breath retention, the other two being Mula and Uddiyana.

Kumbhaka is the central practice of traditional Hatha pranayama; there are two types of retention: after an inhale (antara), and after an exhale (bahya)

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Enjoy the stability of gravity's pull and the freedom of flying in Revolved Half Moon Pose.

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Begin experimenting with how to integrate Mula Bandha into your asana practice.

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Enhance your yoga practice and go deeper in your meditation with this vipassana meditation tutorial.

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A footloose approach isn't always for the best. Teach your students to firm up their feet for strong balance poses.

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Intermittent bouts of sciatica disrupted Candy Doran's cycling career. After discovering yoga, she's back in the saddle.

Natarajasana offers as much as it demands, including the chance to become lord of your own inner cosmic dance.

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Deep, seated twists have the power to transform your spine. Learn how to twist right into Ardha Matsyendrasana.

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Breathing specialist and yoga therapist Leslie Kaminoff offers advice for asthmatic kids.

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In the deep forward bend Yoganidrasana, your limbs wrap around your torso and hug in, bringing on an inner stillness.

Is Gomukhasana nearly impossible for you? These tips can help you come closer to clasping your hands.

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To find your balance in Tree Pose, plant deep roots to get grounded.

The use of props in Iyengar Yoga has been one of the fruits of Mr. Iyengar's innovative genius—and also the object of jokes.

A seasoned rock climber conquers her fear of falling through yoga.

It's a twist! It's a standing pose! It's an arm balance! The super-pose Visvamitrasana is all of those things and more.

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An inspired student used their love of yoga and the environment to connect with like-minded individuals and increase their positive energy.

Open your chest and stretch your entire front body in Camel Pose to improve posture and lift your mood.

Frequent Chaturangas can leave your students imbalanced. Here's how to use Purvottanasana to as an effective counterpose.

Few yoga poses actually target arm flexibility. Enter these powerful, passive poses, designed to do just that.

Core strength will help you get through those difficult poses. You'll feel easier in your poses and more capable in your life.

Virasana can be deceptively difficult for beginners. Learn how to modify it for your body.

Shouldn't we exhale when we rise up into backbends? Why do instructors teach us to inhale to come into these poses?

During practice, I feel great, but later I often feel critical, impatient, and even angry. Any suggestions?

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Dharma Mittra answers: What are the eight limbs of yoga and why do we need to know about them?

Dharma Mittra answers: Without a mirror, how can I tell if I'm doing a pose correctly?

Dhamra Mittra offers tips for transitioning from Sirsasana into Chaturanga.

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Work your way up to Downward-Facing Dog with these prep poses—and build your confidence in the pose.

Try these simple poses to lessen neck pain and feel at ease.

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Loosen your spinal muscles and tame your tension with these 5 twisting yoga poses.

Nathasha Rizopoulos answers how to prep for Padmasana.

Learn how to transition from Urdhva Mukha Svanasana to Adho Mukha Svanasana.

Use a morning yoga routine to feel awake and energized.

Natasha Rizopoulos gives tips for successful doing Virabhadrasana I, Warrior I Pose.

Standard breathing is through the nose during yoga practice. Why?

"I prefer doing yoga early in the morning. Should I eat first, or not?"

Salamba Sarvangasana's alignment is delicate, complex—and upside down. Practicing it is an exercise in maintaining your attention.

Scott Blossom offers advice from ayurveda to help you get to sleep.

Flexible, strong hamstrings are key to any yoga practice. But they're often stubbornly tight. These five hamstring stretches gently lengthen and strengthen them.

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Can I combine yoga with a resistance training routine without overtaxing my muscles' ability to recover?

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"I practice yoga regularly at home. I sprained my knee in an accident recently, and I'd like to know how to rehabilitate it."

Gurmukh offers advice on using how women can use kegels.

Discover the meaning behind all the birds in yoga—and how to incorporate it into your practice.

Find proper alignment in Pigeon Pose, then practice it often, and those stiff, tight hips will start to feel open again.

Some students struggle to grasp the source of Ujjayi breathing, while others tend to exaggerate it. What's the best way to teach Ujjayi breath?

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There are quite a few animal yoga poses. Have you ever wondered how they got their names?

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Need a new challenge on the mat? An arm balance practice is a great place to start.

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Relax yet remain alert, balancing the restorative and the active in Supta Padangusthasana.

Fingers and toes are charged with divine power, which, when intelligently accessed and properly applied, can intensify the transformative power of the practice.

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Before you go for big backbends, master the basics.