Why You Shouldn’t Hug Your Knees Into Your Chest After a Backbend Practice
We know, we know—it feels so good! But here's what Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee say you can try instead for optimal back health.
transitions
Live Be Yoga: How I’m Staying Grounded Through Nonstop Travel and Transition
“Rigidity doesn’t seem like the right answer to a life in constant flow."
Iyengar Yoga 101: Why We Jump Between Poses
Check out Carrie Owerko's author page.
Build Core Strength, Learn Control
Learn how to maintain momentum and control in dynamic transitions with a move borrowed from Pilates: The Rolling Ball. Sage Rountree explains.
Stand to Sit
Sage Rountree shares practical advice for a transition that's harder than it looks: Moving from standing to sitting.
Challenge Pose: Headstand-to-Chaturanga Transition
Kathryn Budig walks us through a truly badass transition from Headstand to Chaturanga.
Tricky Transitions
Sage Rountree shows us how to transition from Lord of the Dance Pose to Warrior III, tapping into lower leg, hip, and core strength.
Help Wanted
Check out Phil Catalfo's author page.
Q&A: Why Can’t I Master the Jump-Through?
Tim Miller gives advice for students struggling to master the jump-through in Ashtanga Yoga.