Over in the department of favorite yoga poses, downward facing dog is getting the most kudos. It's no wonder this essential, whole-body stretch is beloved by so many people. For more down dog tips, check out this Improve Your Downward Dog video and read Aunt Yoga's down dog advice.

It's on! Got yogis on your gift list? Need to nudge your relations towards a few choice items you yourself might enjoy? Check out the gift lists:

Check out Pilates Guide Marguerite Ogle's pictorial report on the clothing vendors at the recent Yoga Journal Conference in Estes Park, Colorado. Personal favorite be present is featured, along with a number of other purveyors of quality yoga pants for all your workout needs.

Feeling pretty good about your lotus? Maybe it's time to take it up a notch, literally. Scale pose - tolasana turns lotus into an arm balance. I will say that scale pose is much easier once you are comfortable in full lotus: it's harder to life the legs when they aren't nicely contained.