Foundations

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

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In times of crisis, we tend to latch onto whatever strength we can find. Here's how to tap into your most reliable support.

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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So what does an ancient parable about snakes and lazy husbands have to do with your yoga practice?

Baron Baptiste details the components of a basic power yoga sequence.

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Use wisdom in your judgements and move from judging to discerning for a life of freedom, peace, and joy

Yogis are awfully fond of numbered lists and three's a charm when it comes to understanding the gunas and how to balance them.

Tony Sanchez offers advice for approaching headstand cautiously to avoid injury.

Tony Sanchez gives advice on how to assess your own readiness for more advanced yoga poses in your practice.

How to use nature's five basic elements to find balance and harmony in the body.

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You already possess one of the most effective ways to soothe stress overload.

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The practice of serving others isn't just the right thing to do; it's also a path to self-realization.

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Find poses that help with insomnia to get a restful night's sleep.

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Differentiate these tissues by understanding the Taoist yin and yang so you can help your students open their bodies appropriately.

Use this primer to a key concept in Taoist philosophy to grasp how yoga affects the crucial tissues of the body, including muscles, bones, and connective tissue.

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It's a central debate in the West: should we use the Sanskrit names when we teach? You may be surprised to learn just how many reasons there are to do so.

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Learn when yoga therapy might be more appropriate than traditional yoga and how to get started.

Meet Kripalu Yoga. Learn about its lineage and how and where you can start your practice.

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Mantra and Chanting have long been associated with yoga practice, but should you teach them? Learn the history of these practices and some popular chants to help you get started.

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Richard Rosen explains the meaning of bridges in yoga philosophy, shedding new light on Bridge Pose.

You can work on it every day, starting with the small stuff. Here’s how.

You don’t have to choose sides.

As taught by the late Eknath Easwaran, passage meditation offers us the chance to let spiritual texts deeply penetrate our being.

As much as we might like to, we can't force love to happen. But we can understand its many levels and connect more easily to its source.

Find a more spiritual approach to your work and you'll uncover new meaning in your life.

A Beginner's Guide to Yoga's Key Inversions: Learn how to face your fear of going upside down and why it's so worth doing.

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Richard Rosen ponders what draws us to the yoga mat and keeps us coming back.

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Richard Rosen explains Om—the ancient sacred syllable—may be the only mantra you'll ever need.

Your antidote to stress: At least 10 minutes to breathe and surrender in restorative Viparita Karani.

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To harness the energy of the mind, you must learn to see beyond the content of your thoughts to their very substance.

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We all know about the eight limbs of yoga. But do you know about the yoga vitamins? These five yoga vitamins, or virtues, will fortify your practice.

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If your curved back has you twisted, here are some asanas that will help realign your spine.

When crises arise, some people flourish while others flounder. Here's how your practice can help you build resilience.

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When it comes to practicing mindfulness, the yoga and Buddhist traditions have much in common.

Be open to the possibility of meshing your ideas of romance with your spiritual values and dharma practice for a better relationship.

Modern yogis who struggle with the question of whether to eat meat can look to ancient wisdom for the answer.

Learning how to relax takes time. Fortunately, you can practice on your mat and use these tips anytime.

Don't let the props stop you. Restorative yoga poses revive like nothing else.

A teacher's guide to explaining and encouraging positive personal habits through the five niyamas.

Setting objectives is not the same as making goals. Confusing the two can lead to unnecessary suffering.

Awareness of the ida and pingala nadis can help balance your practice—and clear the way for spiritual growth.

Richard Rosen explains how yoga philosophy helps us see who really we are and learn to embrace it.

After making alignment adjustments in Warrior I, let go and feel the wholesome integration of your entire body.

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A prescription of asanas to help balance the subtle energies of the chakra system.

Patanjali's basic advice in the Yoga Sutra may sound simple, but many find sitting in meditation painful and difficult. Here's how you can bring ease to your seated posture.

Find the best prenatal yoga poses for all stages of your pregnancy.