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Sequences of Yoga Poses to be Done in a Flowing Vinyasa Style

A variety of yoga sequences in the vinyasa style with variations for beginning and advanced yogis.

Yoga Workout for Arms

Tone your biceps and triceps for strong, sleek arms that look great in sleeveless tops.

Go Through Your Vinyasa

Yoga teachers often use the phrases "go through your vinyasa" or "take the vinyasa of your choice." What are they talking about?

Yoga Sequences

Get suggestions on how to sequence yoga poses for a great yoga workout.

Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara - Step by Step

Fully illustrated step by step instructions for Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskara. Photos shows each pose in the Sun Salutation sequence. Also includes link to detailed descriptions of each pose.

Yoga for Better Posture

Students often want to know if yoga can make them taller. While yoga is not going to make you grow, it can noticeably improve your posture, making you look taller, thinner, and more confident.

Daily Stretches

A short sequence of daily yoga stretches. Done daily, these yoga stretches will begin to increase flexibility and relieve stiffness.

Cat - Cow Stretch

Step by step instructions for the yoga pose Cat - Cow Stretch. Big photos illustrate each step in the Cat - Cow sequence.

Yoga for Abs Sequence

The Yoga for Abs Sequence will help you get flatter abs and improve core strength.

Yoga Stretches at Your Desk

Workplace stretches you can do at your desk.

Moon Salutation - Chandra Namaskara

This variation on the classic yoga Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara is sometimes called a Moon Salutation - Chandra Namaskara.

Standing Yoga Poses Sequence

A step-by-step guide to a sequence of standing yoga poses. Includes a photo and links to detailed instructions for each standing poses. Use this guide to enhance your home practice.

Standing Balances Sequence

Standing balances are tough to master, because they require strength and flexibility in addition to the ability to balance on one leg. This sequence offers a real challenge as you move from pose to pose while keeping the lifted leg off the floor the entire time.

Inversions Sequence

A sequence of yoga inversions, including Headstand and Shoulderstand.

Seated Hip Stretches Sequence

This is a series of seated yoga poses that stretches and opens the hips.

Yoga for Back Pain Series 1: Yoga for Back Health

A series of yoga poses designed to support back health and relieve back pain.

Prenatal Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara

This Prenatal Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara is a variation on the traditional yoga Sun Salutation sequence that is suitable for pregnant women.

Extended Side Angle Pose Variations - Utthita Parsvakonasana Variations

Variations on Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana for advanced students, including a photo of each variation.

Pyramid Pose Variations - Parsvottonasana Variations

Variations on Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana for advanced yoga students. Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana is a standing forward bend.

Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskara

Sun Salutations - Surya Namaskara are the core of a Vinyasa style yoga practice. A sun salutation is a series of poses done in succession so that one pose flows into the next. The pace of the flow and how long the poses are held may vary, but the movement is done in accompaniment with the breath. With variations for beginning and advanced practitioners and links to yoga pictures.
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