Focused Vinyasa: A Strength Drill to Remake Your Wheel Pose
Build strength to transform your backbend.
Vinyasa 101
Focused Vinyasa: A Stronger (and Easier!) Way to Float Into Forearm Balance
Two words: Don’t jump!
Focused Vinyasa: A Glute and Hamstring Strength Drill Yogis Really Need
Psst: Yoga mostly just *stretches* the glutes.
Focused Vinyasa: A Couple of Yoga Block Drills for Strong Shoulders
Warning: The block gets heavy—fast!
Meet Your Next Teacher: Natasha Rizopoulos
Learn how Rizopoulos uses smart sequencing to establish a strong foundation in yoga practice.
The Future of Flow: 7 Questions for Vinyasa Teachers to Start Thinking Critically About
Yoga teacher Meagan McCrary spoke to a handful of prominent vinyasa yoga teachers about the current state of the practice and their concerns for the future of the flow. Here, she highlights some of the top-line thought and conversation starters for teachers.
Vinyasa 101: Why Down Dog Is the Secret to Crane Pose
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar who leads YJ’s online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, reveals the secret to mastering Bakasana.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Traits to Look for in a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher
Looking for a new yoga teacher? Eddie Modestini explains the 3 key traits that qualified teachers should have to ensure a fun, safe, and enlightening flow class.
Vinyasa 101: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Vinyasa Yoga
Eddie Modestini, who leads YJ’s online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, reveals 5 little-known facts about vinyasa yoga.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Key Segments Every Vinyasa Class Should Have
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, breaks down the three essential segments every vinyasa practice should have.
3 Reasons Why You Need Vinyasa Yoga
Eddie Modestini, who will lead Yoga Journal’s upcoming online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, explains how vinyasa yoga benefits your body, mind, and spirit.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Lessons I Learned From K. Pattabhi Jois
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois, shares 3 key lessons he learned from the founder of Ashtanga Yoga.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Lessons I Learned From B.K.S. Iyengar
Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of B.K.S. Iyengar, shares the most important lessons he learned from the late guru.
Vinyasa 101: 3 Crucial Things to Know About the Spine
Understanding the anatomy of the spine is essential for both yoga teachers and practitioners. Injury-proof your practice with these three key tips.
Vinyasa 101: How Do I Know If I’m Sagging In a Pose?
How do you know if you've been in a pose too long? When you start to "sag," says Eddie Modestini, who will lead Yoga Journal's upcoming Vinyasa 101 course.
Vinyasa 101: Is Your Yoga Class Too Fast?
Some students equate a good yoga class with a fast one, but moving too quickly can lead to injuries. Here, master teacher Eddie Modestini offers three signs it's time to slow down.
Vinyasa 101: 4 Ways to Avoid Yoga Injuries
Every yogi, it seems, has a tale of a bum knee, shoulder, or hip. But getting injured in practice often means something is out of alignment.