Bird of Paradise Pose
Bird of Paradise Pose, called Svarga Dvijasana in Sanskrit, builds confidence in the mind and body while improving balance, boosting energy, and fighting fatigue.
Yoga Poses
Yoga Poses
Gate Pose
Extend some love to your oft-neglected side body even as you prep for standing poses based on the same shape.
Legs Up the Wall Pose
There's a general consensus among modern yogis that Viparita Karani or Legs Up the Wall Pose may have the power to cure whatever ails you.
Camel Pose
Bump up your energy (and confidence!) by bending back into Camel Pose. Ustrasana counteracts slouching and relieves lower back pain with a generous, heart-opening stretch.
Plank Pose
Nurture your love-hate relationship with Plank Pose. A beginner's best friend, it's the perfect precursor to more challenging arm balances.
How to Hack Your Sun Salutations
The Sun Salutation, Surya Namaskār, is the foundation of modern-day vinyasa yoga. Here's how to go through this flow at home—and make it work for you.
Challenge Pose of the Month: Utthita Parsvakonasana
Each month, YJ editors and contributors share the pose that they've been working on.
This Flow Will Help You Build Strength and Resilience
A former NFL Kicker shares an empowering sequence and meditation to help you bounce back from setbacks and defeat.
Live Be Yoga: 5 Poses That Introduce Traditional Chinese Medicine to Your Practice
Tiffany Cruikshank shares five creative ways to blend two powerful traditions of healing.
4 Ways to Prep for Ubhaya Padangusthasana
Strengthen your legs and core and improve circulation with these prep poses for Ubhaya Padangusthasana
3 Ways to Modify Paschimottanasana
Modify Paschimottanasana as necessary to find safe alignment in your body.
Master Paschimottanasana in 6 Steps
Stretch the back of your entire body, open your hips, and create a state of inner calm.
Challenge Pose: Ubhaya Padangusthasana
Strengthen your abdominals as you move step by step into Ubhaya Padangusthasana.
Got Lower Back Pain? Relieve SI Joint Discomfort with Tree Frog Pose
Sage Rountree talks you through a relaxing pose to give the muscles that control the relationship of your pelvis and spine a time out.
Master Locust Pose in 5 Steps
Strengthen lower back muscles, tone abdominal muscles, stimulate organs, and improve your posture in Salabhasana.
4 Ways to Modify Locust Pose
Modify Shalabhasana as necessary to find safe alignment in your body.
3 Ways to Prep for Mayurasana
Strengthen your back and core and improve balance with these prep poses for Peacock Pose.
Challenge Pose: Mayurasana
Build endurance as you move step by step into Mayurasana.
VIDEO: Downward-Facing Dog
Learn how to achieve Downward-Facing Dog, a beginner's pose that both opens and strengthens the upper body—making it a great preparation for inversions.
Calm Heart Meditation
This contemplative meditation can be practiced regularly or whenever you feel overwhelmed, unstable, or emotionally shut down.
Kali Mudra
Come into Kali Mudra, named after the fierce goddess Durga.
Unshakeable Trust Seal
This mudra represents unshakeable self-confidence, inner strength, and faith in something greater.
Consciousness Seal
This mudra connects us to our higher Self, helps lift dull energy, creates a more receptive state, calms the mind, and brightens the overall mood. It is often used in meditation, pranayama, and asana.
Eagle Seal
Garuda Mudra is named after the eagle that Vishnu—the lord of preservation—rides. It can help you cultivate the discipline you need to stick with your daily yoga practice when life gets busy.
Truth Seal
Tattva Mudra reminds us that the true nature of the Self, or our fundamental essence, is transcendent, unchanging, pure, and whole.
Life Force Seal
Prana Mudra is great if you need a quick pick-me-up, as it elicits the vitality that resides within our prana, or life force.
Meditation Seal
Bring your hands to the contemplative gesture of Dhyana Mudra by resting them, upturned, at your navel with the right hand on top.
Lotus Seal
Draw inspiration from this hand gesture representing the purity and perseverance of the lotus flower floating above the muddy waters of desire, fear, and attachment.
Wheel of Dharma Seal
Representing a continuous flow of energy, use this mudra to calm and focus your mind and improve your attitude.
Ganesha Mudra
Ganesha Mudra is named after the Hindu deity who removes obstacles. Use it relieve stress and tension and lift your spirits.
Upright Seal
Fire up your passion for a sacred life with Lingam Mudra.
Fearless Heart Seal
Use this mudra to find the courage to keep your heart open and loving, especially during those difficult times in your life when fear, hate, or anger pull you away
Ask the Expert: Which Yoga Poses Prevent Lower-Back Pain?
Although standing orients your spine into proper posture, standing for too long can cause back pain. Incorporating a yoga routine can help relieve pain.
Winter Slow Flow: 9 Warming Poses
Cooped up inside waiting out winter's deep freeze? This practice would be a wise use of your time.
Shoulder tightness, pain, or injury? Here’s the yoga that helps.
Amy Ippoliti offers tips for tight or injured shoulders that can be applied to any yoga pose.