Types of Yoga

Sat Kriya is one of the most basic and powerful exercises of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

Twists can be heaven for a bad back—if you don't push too hard. Learn how to do these 9 stretches for the spine to ease pain in your back.

Sat Kriya is one of the most basic and powerful exercises of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.

The use of props in Iyengar Yoga has been one of the fruits of Mr. Iyengar's innovative genius—and also the object of jokes.

At the 2005 YJ Estes Park Conference, Sri BKS Iyengar encouraged students to keep striving—but to also realize that what we're searching for is already inside us.

Yoga therapy utilizes poses, breathing techniques, and meditation to benefit and improve overall health.

In Light on Life, B.K.S. Iyengar reveals the "heart of yoga" that he personally discovered through more than 70 years of disciplined, daily practice.

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Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa offers advice for practicing yoga during pregnancy.

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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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.

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.

You don’t have to choose sides.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Tim Miller gives advice for students struggling to master the jump-through in Ashtanga Yoga.

Prenatal Yoga doesn't seem right for you? Tim Miller gives advice for modifying a more advanced practice for pregnancy.

Tim Miller offers advice for learning the chakrasana transition in Ashtanga Yoga

YJ profiles the pranayama practices of six yoga traditions and finds differences ranging from the subtle to the profound.

Baron Baptiste shares how he became a yoga teacher and his philosophy on teaching.

Which poses should you practice to reverse the effects of chronic stress? Our expert Roger Cole recommends a regular restorative sequence.

Every meditator knows the pain of stiff knees and an aching back. By stretching the connective tissue, Yin Yoga conditions you to sit longer—and more comfortably.

Iyengar's first new asana book in 35 years, Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health, is a beautiful addition to yoga literature.

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Check out Richard Rosen's author page.

Yoga teacher to the stars and Kundalini guru Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa steps out of the limelight.

Bikram Choudhury says he teaches true hatha yoga. We speak with him about his sometimes controversial approach.

A physician and founder of a therapy called, Hasya (Laughter) Yoga, explains why laughter as medicine is beneficial.

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Tantra techniques may help you and your partner channel more intimacy and connect on a deeper level.

We often hear about locking knees in yoga. Learn how to correctly lock your knees without hyperextending them.

Expert Richard Rosen explains the meaning behind the word "Ashtanga."

You say Ashtanga, I say Kundalini. What's the difference? Use this guide to find the right yoga for you.