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Expand the foundation of your yoga practice and deepen your knowledge on yoga philosophy, the eight limbs of yoga, Sanskrit, the seven chakras, and more.

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40 Sanskrit Words Every Yogi Should Know

Rina Deshpande

Foundations

13 Yoga Mantras to Memorize

Yelena Moroz Alpert

Sanskrit

Should Yoga Teachers Use Sanskrit?

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8 Limbs of Yoga

Get to Know the 8 Limbs of Yoga

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Philosophy

Everything You Need to Know About the Yamas and Niyamas

Kate Siber

Foundations

Bhagavad Gita : The Timeless First Book of Yoga

Stefanie Syman

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13 Chair Yoga Poses You Can Do Without Leaving Your Seat

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The Ancient Practice of Sauca (and Why It’s Still Relevant Today)

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15 Health Benefits of Yoga For Aging Adults That Will Make You Want to Start Practicing Now

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This Poem By Allen Ginsberg Is a Reminder of the Beauty of Life

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This Yoga Sequence Is Perfect for Days When Nothing Seems to Go Your Way

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The Power of Sound

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How Yoga Helped Me Build Community as an Immigrant

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Introducing Outside Learn: Your Pursuit of Lifelong Learning Starts Here

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An Empowering Yoga Practice to Cultivate Your Feminine Energy

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Feeling Emotionally Exhausted? This Sequence Will Help Ease the Burden

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Is Yoga Enough to Keep You Fit?

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How to Protect Your Lower Back in Upward-Facing Dog

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