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Yoga can help alleviate pain in the hands, such as Repetitive Stress Syndrome.
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Yoga can help alleviate pain in the hands, such as Repetitive Stress Syndrome.
Because you shouldn't have to suffer through class.
No matter what's happening around you, it is always possible to come back to what's happening inside you. Here's how.
It's true—research indicates that practicing yoga can help prevent and potentially reverse bone loss. Here are the most essential poses to include.
Prepare yourself for deep, restful sleep with this 10-minute sequence that helps you release all the places you didn't even realize were tense.
He may never admit you're right. But these reasons might persuade your stubborn dad to at least try it.
It's not safe for everyone to practice inversions—and the reason has nothing to do with falling down. Here are those instances in which you might want to keep your feet on the ground.
Perhaps the solution to sustained attention is to stop trying so hard. Science supports this approach.
Practicing yoga for just a few minutes in the morning can offer exponential payoff—and not just in terms of productivity.
Aging is inevitable. But you can slow it down and approach it more gracefully than you'd ever imagined.
You can fit it in anywhere.
Having one of those days? While this soothing practice can't change what happened, it can help you move past it.
Sometimes you need to challenge your body in order to quiet your mind.
Gearing up for warmer weather and an active season? Add these invigorating poses to your practice.
Building strength isn't as hard as you think. It just takes practice—and these beginner-friendly poses and instructions for how to take them further.
Not a morning person? Not a problem. In the 5 minutes in between hitting the snooze button, you can set the tone for your entire day.
This quick practice will help you strengthen, stretch, and destress.
The lunar eclipse this weekend super charges the full Moon and leads us into a season of change. Here's how to handle it with ease and grace.
Before you can soar, you need to stretch your wings. This sequence helps you do both.
Loosen up those tight hips—and let go of whatever you’re holding onto—with this short sequence.
Let these yoga poses remind you what it's like to hold yourself with both strength and ease.
A yoga sequence for anyone who holds others in their care.
lluminate your playful side with a practice to remind you of your strength and grace.
You already know that yoga is great for flexibility and relaxation. But when it comes to fitness, is your practice all you need?
Trust us, it sparks joy.
Because in order to navigate a chaotic world, you need to begin with nurturing yourself.
And you'll still have 1,430 minutes left in the day.
You can't avoid sadness and trauma, but your practice can help you move from pain to peace.
When you feel like doing nothing, but know you should be doing something, maybe you need to tune in rather than work out.
These postures will move your heart space in every direction.
Step away from the computer.
Reaching out through fear can help you cultivate strength and balance—in yoga and in life.
Step away from your tasks and move through this breath-based sequence to clear your head and boost your energy.
In need of some rest and recovery? This sequence can help you release tension and find space in your body (and mind).
Stick with this prop for more strength, support, and stability.
Calvin Corzine’s approach to teaching emphasizes making everyday movements easier.
This powerful practice uses a yoga blanket to warm you up—but not in the way you might expect.
This a.m. sequence will reset your internal GPS so you can better handle whatever the day might bring.
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Plus, new year intentions according to your zodiac sign.
The shortest, darkest day of the year is a time for reflection. It's also an occasion to celebrate all you have learned this year—and to look forward to what's ahead.
'Tis the season to be...socializing. If you're someone who needs ample alone time, here's how to fulfill all your obligations—including to yourself.
After a day of tackling moguls and black diamonds (or even the bunny hill), hit the mat with these poses that stretch your muscles and aid in recovery.
Sometimes all it takes is a small act of rebellion—like taking a side bend in a pose that doesn't call for it—to remind you to live a little. Or a lot.
Struggling to “achieve” Ustrasana? Trina Altman breaks it down using her Yoga Deconstructed method
This is a time to usher in change, expect the unexpected, and step into your truth. Here's how to flow with it.
No, you don't need an entire hour to practice yoga.
Connect deeply with what matters—and find the strength to take action with care and compassion.
When was the last time you gave thanks for your ability to move through your yoga practice?
Yes, it is possible to get rid of that (super) annoying bloating.
It's time to find your center. This practice for the full moon brings you back to your truest source of strength and stability—you.
Get ready to sweat it alllll out.
Just as it’s essential for archers to know how to string their bows, it’s important for yogis to learn how to properly engage their bodies in Bow Pose.
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No more awkwardly waiting in Child's Pose while everyone else in class makes their way through warmups.
The Danish word describes a feeling of soothing comfort. And who doesn't want more of that in their practice?
Tap into your inner fire to find the balance, flexibility, and playfulness needed for this challenging posture.
If you find it challenging to sit still, intentional movement might be just what you need to rest and find balance.
Ever feel as airy and unstable as leaves swirling in the wind? That's your vata dosha out of balance. This slow yoga practice will help settle your energy and bring you back to calm.
One of the most basic yoga poses can remind you that handling the stress and anxiety of everyday life doesn't have to require effort.
All the poses, transitions, and anatomy know-how you need for your most successful attempt yet—whether you're taking class or teaching it.
Start with energy-balancing breath work, then move into postures that offer subtle depth and dimension.
In just 45 minutes, you'll feel grounded and confident.
All you need is 15 minutes.
You've got more than just tightness stored in your hips. Release whatever emotional gunk may be gumming up your gears with these block-supported poses.
If you're searching for some stillness today, this practice can help.
The changing of the seasons brings a new opportunity to ground down and find stillness through yoga.
Feeling unmotivated, frustrated, or all-around blasé? It’s time for some rest and recovery.
Just like the sun, you have to move in order to find balance.
This watery full moon on September 20 is all about releasing your past and flowing into the self you have always wanted to be.
And they feel damn good, too.
To build strength and flexibility, do take these yoga poses sitting down.
Yes, Baby Bakasana is a thing. And if you haven't tried it, here are four simple steps to get you there.
Want all the benefits of a big, heart-opening backbend without the big backbend part? These poses bring the same perks with less strain on your shoulders and low back.
Maybe it's not what you do that keeps you awake at night, but what you don't do. These three stretches can help fix that.
If you only have 10 minutes to squeeze in your practice, flow through this ancient series of yoga postures, commonly known as Sun Salutations.
You've tried everything else to ease your tension. Maybe it's time to opt for simple stretches that draw on contemporary science as well as thousands of years of traditional Chinese medicine.
Strength is the secret to a safe backbend. Learn how to activate your abs for support in Cobra Pose.
Build balance and strength to fly fearlessly in Eka Pada Galavasana.