Staff Pose - Dandasana is the basic seated pose from which all the others originate. Think of it as a seated version of Mountain Pose - Tadasana.

There sure are a lot of poses on the Yoga Poses page, so I created an edited list of essential poses just for beginners. Check it out.

Continuing the back to basics theme of the past few weeks, take another look at Mountain Pose. This pose is deceptively simple, but getting the alignment right sets the tone ... Read More

A new addition to Yoga Sequences! You probably already know these standing poses, so here's a good way to sequence them in a vinyasa flow. Warm up with the Sun ... Read More

A poster in the Yoga Discussions needs recommendations for beginning level yoga workout cds. Post your favorites!

If you learn one pose before taking your first yoga class, make it Child's Pose. This resting pose is your chance to take a break between more challenging asanas. Take ... Read More

King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana is a standing pose, a balancing pose, and a backbend, all in one. This kind of multipurpose pose is a great addition to your practice.

It's a good idea to revisit basic poses occasionally to make sure we don't fall into bad habits. This is especially true of Downward Facing Dog since we do it ... Read More

Now that the weather's starting to get nasty, it's time to look into that tropical yoga vacation. You can find everything from an intensive ashram on the beach to a ... Read More

After all those Sun Salutations, you're going to want to take a nice long Savasana to cool down and let the body absorb the impact of a vigorous practice.