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Yoga Advice Column

By Ann Pizer, About.com

Updated October 08, 2009

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Aunt Yoga will answer all your burning yoga questions, from asana advice to yoga etiquette. When Google fails you, ask Aunt Yoga.

Got a question for Aunt Yoga? First, check the Frequently Asked Questions Index to see if your question has already been answered. If it has not, email your question to yoga.guide@about.com with the subject line "Ask Aunt Yoga." Your question may be edited for clarity. Please note that Aunt Yoga is not a doctor, so she is unable to make recommendations that require medical expertise. If you'd like to discuss your question with other yogis, take it to the forum.

Namaste,

Aunt Yoga

How to Get Comfortable Cross Legged

© Barry Stone
A reader wants to get more comfortable sitting cross legged in sukasana (easy pose).

Heel Position in Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog© Barry Stone
A reader wants to know of the heels should touch the floor in downward facing dog.

How to Stop the Vaginal Fart

© Barry Stone
A reader wants to stop noisy vaginal farts in yoga class.

How to Sequence Poses

Tadasana and Urdhva Hastasana© Barry Stone
A reader wonders about the order of yoga poses.

Adaptations and Props for Wrist Pain

© Barry Stone
A reader with wrist pain wonders how to adapt her practice.

Arm Position in Warrior I

Warrior I© Barry Stone
A reader wonders how to get one's shoulders down in warrior I.

Ashtanga Jump Through

© Barry Stone
A reader wonders how to jump from downward facing dog to seated.

Hamstring Flexibility

© Barry Stone
A reader wonders how to get more flexibile hamstrings.

Arm Position in Staff Pose

Staff Pose - Dandasana© Barry Stone
A reader wonders what is the correct arm position in staff pose.

Namaste Etiquette

© Barry Stone
A reader wonders about proper etiquette when saying namaste.
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