This LA Times article nicely summarizes the ongoing legal battle in which Hot Yoga innovator Bikram Choudhury is trying to copyright his method, including his series of 26 poses.

Headstand can be an intimidating pose, but this step-by-step guide illustrating how to correctly come into a headstand will get you inverted in no time. If you don't feel ready ... Read More

If you've been doing Knees, Chest, and Chin in your vinyasa sequence for awhile, see if you are ready to add in a few Chaturangas as an alternative. Pretty soon ... Read More

These variations on Parsvottonasana can be a great addition to your home practice. Try substituting them in when you are following a video if you are getting bored with the ... Read More

The Pose of the Week is Side Crow Pose - Parsva Bakasana. This is a challenging arm balance, but some people actually find it easier than Crow Pose.

If you have a philosophical bent, exploring the texts that are the foundation of yoga may enrich your practice. The Bhagavad Gita is an allegorical account of an encounter with ... Read More

Looking for a pose that packs a lot in? The Pose of the Week is Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana, a great leg strenthener and shoulder and hip ... Read More

This variation on a traditional sun salutation makes the necessary accommodations for the pregnant body by incorporating a wider stance and avoiding lying on the belly.

Crow Pose - Bakasana is the pose of the week. After gaining arm strength and balance, this is a good first arm balance to attempt. And it's always a good ... Read More

If spring cleaning is on your agenda, start your yoga practice with a few rounds of Skull Shining Breath - Kapalabhati Pranayama. This breathing exercise consists of rapid forced exhales ... Read More