Yoga: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Beginners' Yoga Poses
Recommended yoga poses for beginners, including standing, seated, and balancing poses.
Recommended yoga poses for beginners, including standing, seated, and balancing poses.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Vinyasa yoga, also called flow yoga, it one of the most popular styles of yoga for its fast-paced, fitness approach. Learn what to expect from a vinyasa class.
Vinyasa yoga, also called flow yoga, it one of the most popular styles of yoga for its fast-paced, fitness approach. Learn what to expect from a vinyasa class.
Will Yoga Help Me Lose Weight?
Advice on how to fit yoga into your weight-loss plan, including which yoga styles can best help you shed pounds.
Advice on how to fit yoga into your weight-loss plan, including which yoga styles can best help you shed pounds.
How to Start Doing Yoga
Practical advice on how to start doing yoga for beginners. You will need to pick a type of yoga, find a class, and get the appropriate clothing and equipment, among other steps that will prepare you to have the best initial yoga experience.
Practical advice on how to start doing yoga for beginners. You will need to pick a type of yoga, find a class, and get the appropriate clothing and equipment, among other steps that will prepare you to have the best initial yoga experience.
Yoga Styles
A guide to the most popular types of yoga. Find the yoga style most appropriate for you, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, hot yoga, and Kundalini.
A guide to the most popular types of yoga. Find the yoga style most appropriate for you, including Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, hot yoga, and Kundalini.
Bikram Yoga - Hot Yoga
Many people think that all hot yoga is Bikram, but this is actually not the case. Find out what makes them different and all about the debate over copywriting yoga poses.
Many people think that all hot yoga is Bikram, but this is actually not the case. Find out what makes them different and all about the debate over copywriting yoga poses.
Hatha Yoga
Hatha yoga has an official meaning and also a common usage that differs slightly. Find out more about this gentle yoga style.
Hatha yoga has an official meaning and also a common usage that differs slightly. Find out more about this gentle yoga style.
Downward Facing Dog
Instructions for the very common yoga pose Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana, including alignment, pictures, and tips for beginners and advanced students.
Instructions for the very common yoga pose Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana, including alignment, pictures, and tips for beginners and advanced students.
Step-by-Step Sun Salutation
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.
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.
A Short Daily Sequence
Pelvic tilts are a great way to start your daily yoga routine.
Pelvic tilts are a great way to start your daily yoga routine.
Power Yoga
Introduction to power yoga, a very popular yoga style that originated in the United States in the 1990s.
Introduction to power yoga, a very popular yoga style that originated in the United States in the 1990s.
Yoga Teacher Training
Find out how to become a yoga teacher and what to expect in a yoga teacher training program.
Find out how to become a yoga teacher and what to expect in a yoga teacher training program.
Yoga Sequences
Get suggestions on how to sequence yoga poses so that they flow into a great workout.
Get suggestions on how to sequence yoga poses so that they flow into a great workout.
Cat - Cow Stretch
Step by step instructions for the yoga pose Cat - Cow Stretch. Big photos illustrate each step in the Cat - Cow sequence.
Step by step instructions for the yoga pose Cat - Cow Stretch. Big photos illustrate each step in the Cat - Cow sequence.
Intermediate Yoga Poses
If you are past the beginner's stages of your yoga practice, it may be time to start working on these intermediate yoga poses.
If you are past the beginner's stages of your yoga practice, it may be time to start working on these intermediate yoga poses.
What is Yoga?
Learn the basic definition of yoga, as well as information on yoga practice, yoga poses, yoga classes, and more -- all for beginners.
Learn the basic definition of yoga, as well as information on yoga practice, yoga poses, yoga classes, and more -- all for beginners.
Benefits of Yoga
Most people have heard that yoga is good for you. Maybe you have even tried yoga and discovered that it makes you feel better. But what are the specific health benefits can you expect to enjoy from doing yoga regularly?
Most people have heard that yoga is good for you. Maybe you have even tried yoga and discovered that it makes you feel better. But what are the specific health benefits can you expect to enjoy from doing yoga regularly?
Ashtanga Yoga
An introduction to Ashtanga (or Astanga)yoga. Ashtanga is a vinyasa-style practice that follows a set series of poses, established by Indian guru Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. Ashtanga's history and methodology is explained here.
An introduction to Ashtanga (or Astanga)yoga. Ashtanga is a vinyasa-style practice that follows a set series of poses, established by Indian guru Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. Ashtanga's history and methodology is explained here.
Yoga Poses for the Hips
Want to open your hips? These yoga poses are hip openers.
Want to open your hips? These yoga poses are hip openers.
Extended Side Angle Pose
Description and instruction for Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana. With photos and variations for beginning and advanced students.
Description and instruction for Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana. With photos and variations for beginning and advanced students.
Cobbler's Pose
Instructions and photograph for Cobbler's Pose - Baddha Konasana, a seated yoga pose which is a good hip opener.
Instructions and photograph for Cobbler's Pose - Baddha Konasana, a seated yoga pose which is a good hip opener.
How to Do Pelvic Tilts
Explanation of the method and benefits of pelvic tilts.
Explanation of the method and benefits of pelvic tilts.
Mountain Pose - Tadasana
Description of the yoga pose Tadasana - Mountain Pose. Includes instruction, yoga pictures and beginner's alignment tips for Tadasana - Mountain Pose.
Description of the yoga pose Tadasana - Mountain Pose. Includes instruction, yoga pictures and beginner's alignment tips for Tadasana - Mountain Pose.
Advanced Yoga Poses
A list of advanced yoga poses. These yoga poses are recommended for advanced yoga students.
A list of advanced yoga poses. These yoga poses are recommended for advanced yoga students.
The First Trimester
Yoga poses that are not recommended during pregnancy.
Yoga poses that are not recommended during pregnancy.
Triangle Pose
Description and instructions for Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana. With yoga photos, adaptations for beginners and variations for the advanded yogi.
Description and instructions for Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana. With yoga photos, adaptations for beginners and variations for the advanded yogi.
Yoga Personality Quiz
Which types of yoga fit your personality best? Take the Yoga Personality quiz to find out.
Which types of yoga fit your personality best? Take the Yoga Personality quiz to find out.
Plank Pose
Description and instruction for plank pose in yoga. With yoga pictures of plank pose and beginner's tips.
Description and instruction for plank pose in yoga. With yoga pictures of plank pose and beginner's tips.
Down Dog Split
Down dog split is a variation on the yoga pose downward facing dog. By raising one leg from the floor, you get to improve arm strength and work on your balance. Get the full instructions here.
Down dog split is a variation on the yoga pose downward facing dog. By raising one leg from the floor, you get to improve arm strength and work on your balance. Get the full instructions here.
Chaturanga Dandasana
Instructions, with yoga pictures, for Four Limbed Staff Pose - Chaturanga Dandasana. With tips on the yoga pose Chaturanga Dandasana for beginning and advanced yogis.
Instructions, with yoga pictures, for Four Limbed Staff Pose - Chaturanga Dandasana. With tips on the yoga pose Chaturanga Dandasana for beginning and advanced yogis.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga is a mystical practice that was brought to the US in the late 1960s. Kundalini has its own methodology and poses, with an emphasis on breathing exercises.
Kundalini yoga is a mystical practice that was brought to the US in the late 1960s. Kundalini has its own methodology and poses, with an emphasis on breathing exercises.
Garland Pose - Malasana
Garland pose is a wide squat. This yoga pose is called malasana in Sanskrit.
Garland pose is a wide squat. This yoga pose is called malasana in Sanskrit.
Yoga Stretches at Your Desk
Yoga stretches adpated to the workplace. These are stretches you can do at your desk.
Yoga stretches adpated to the workplace. These are stretches you can do at your desk.
Yoga for Abs Sequence
The yoga for abs sequence will help you get flatter abs and improve core strength.
The yoga for abs sequence will help you get flatter abs and improve core strength.
Goddess Pose
How to do Goddess Pose - Supta Baddha Konasana. Goddess Pose - Supta Baddha Konasana is a yoga pose also called Reclined Bound Angle Pose.
How to do Goddess Pose - Supta Baddha Konasana. Goddess Pose - Supta Baddha Konasana is a yoga pose also called Reclined Bound Angle Pose.
Half Moon Pose
Instructions for Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana. With yoga photos, beginner's tips. Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana is both a standing and a balancing yoga pose.
Instructions for Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana. With yoga photos, beginner's tips. Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana is both a standing and a balancing yoga pose.
Warrior I
Detailed instructions for the Warrior I Virabhadrasana I yoga pose. With pictures of Warrior I Virabhadrasana I and tips for beginners.
Detailed instructions for the Warrior I Virabhadrasana I yoga pose. With pictures of Warrior I Virabhadrasana I and tips for beginners.
Corpse Pose - Savasana
Instructions for how to practice Corpse Pose - Savasana. Includes description and pictures of Corpse Pose - Savasana, which is practiced during final relaxation.
Instructions for how to practice Corpse Pose - Savasana. Includes description and pictures of Corpse Pose - Savasana, which is practiced during final relaxation.
Pigeon Pose
How to do the yoga pose Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.
How to do the yoga pose Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.
Warrior II
Instructions for the yoga pose Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II. With step-by-step instructions and pictures of Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II.
Instructions for the yoga pose Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II. With step-by-step instructions and pictures of Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II.
Standing Balances Sequence
Standing balances are yoga poses done standing on one leg. Each of these poses is tough to master on its own, so put them together, and you've got a challenging sequence of poses that will strengthen your legs and abs.
Standing balances are yoga poses done standing on one leg. Each of these poses is tough to master on its own, so put them together, and you've got a challenging sequence of poses that will strengthen your legs and abs.
Yoga Poses for Abs
Want to get stronger abs? These yoga poses will improve your ab strength.
Want to get stronger abs? These yoga poses will improve your ab strength.
Crow Pose - Bakasana
Description, with yoga pictures, of the yoga pose Crow Pose - Bakasana. With step-by-step Crow Pose instructions and tips for beginners.
Description, with yoga pictures, of the yoga pose Crow Pose - Bakasana. With step-by-step Crow Pose instructions and tips for beginners.
Child's Pose - Balasana
Description and instructions for the yoga pose Child's Pose - Balasana. Includes pictures of Child's Pose - Balasana.
Description and instructions for the yoga pose Child's Pose - Balasana. Includes pictures of Child's Pose - Balasana.
Yoga Poses by Difficulty
A guide to yoga poses by degree of dificulty. Yoga poses for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.
A guide to yoga poses by degree of dificulty. Yoga poses for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students.
Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana
Instructions with pictures for the yoga pose Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana. Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana is a standing forward bend.
Instructions with pictures for the yoga pose Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana. Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana is a standing forward bend.
Yoga Poses for Shoulders
Want more open, flexible shoulders? These yoga poses will improve shoulder flexibility.
Want more open, flexible shoulders? These yoga poses will improve shoulder flexibility.
Eagle Pose - Garudasana
Instructions for the yoga pose Eagle Pose - Garudasana. Includes photos and beginner's tips.
Instructions for the yoga pose Eagle Pose - Garudasana. Includes photos and beginner's tips.
Sweating Out the Toxins Myth
: Ask Aunt Yoga Advice Column - Sweating Out the Toxins Dear Aunt Yoga, Is there any truth to the idea
: Ask Aunt Yoga Advice Column - Sweating Out the Toxins Dear Aunt Yoga, Is there any truth to the idea
Yoga Pants for Women
A round-up of the best yoga pants for women for all shapes and sizes.
A round-up of the best yoga pants for women for all shapes and sizes.
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose - Ardha Matsyendrasana, is also known as a seated spinal twist in yoga.
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose - Ardha Matsyendrasana, is also known as a seated spinal twist in yoga.
Bridge Pose
Instructions, with photo, for Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, also known as Half Wheel Pose. This yoga pose is a backbend.
Instructions, with photo, for Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, also known as Half Wheel Pose. This yoga pose is a backbend.
Uttanasana
Instruction for the yoga pose Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana. With yoga pictures of Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana and modifications for beginners and advanced yogis.
Instruction for the yoga pose Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana. With yoga pictures of Standing Forward Bend - Uttanasana and modifications for beginners and advanced yogis.
Side Crow
Instructions for Side Crow Pose - Parsva Bakasana with illustrative yoga pictures, tips for beginners and lots of variations for advanced students.
Instructions for Side Crow Pose - Parsva Bakasana with illustrative yoga pictures, tips for beginners and lots of variations for advanced students.
Urdhva Hastasana
Description of the yoga pose Raised Hands Pose - Urdhva Hastasana. Includes instructions, yoga pictures and beginner's alignment tips for Raised Hands Pose - Urdhva Hastasana.
Description of the yoga pose Raised Hands Pose - Urdhva Hastasana. Includes instructions, yoga pictures and beginner's alignment tips for Raised Hands Pose - Urdhva Hastasana.
Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana
How to do the yoga Scorpion pose - Vrschikasana.
How to do the yoga Scorpion pose - Vrschikasana.
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 pose. Use this guide to enhance your home yoga practice.
A step-by-step guide to a sequence of standing yoga poses. Includes a photo and links to detailed instructions for each standing pose. Use this guide to enhance your home yoga practice.
Upward Facing Dog
Instructions for the yoga pose Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. With yoga pictures of Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana and beginner's tips.
Instructions for the yoga pose Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana. With yoga pictures of Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana and beginner's tips.
Standing Straddle Forward Bend
Standing straddle forward bend - Prasarita Padottanasana - is a yoga pose that opens the hips and stretches the hamstrings.
Standing straddle forward bend - Prasarita Padottanasana - is a yoga pose that opens the hips and stretches the hamstrings.
Lunge Pose
Though it may not seem like much of a pose, a lunge is a position you'll find yourself in quite a lot in a yoga class. A lunge can be a transitional pose, but it also has a a lot of benefits in its own right.
Though it may not seem like much of a pose, a lunge is a position you'll find yourself in quite a lot in a yoga class. A lunge can be a transitional pose, but it also has a a lot of benefits in its own right.
Iyengar Yoga
An introduction to the history and methods of Iyengar Yoga. Iyengar yoga was developed by the living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. Iyengar empasizes alignment and encourages the use of yoga props.
An introduction to the history and methods of Iyengar Yoga. Iyengar yoga was developed by the living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. Iyengar empasizes alignment and encourages the use of yoga props.
Yoga Poses for Hamstrings
Want more flexible hamstrings? These yoga poses will improve hamstring flexibility.
Want more flexible hamstrings? These yoga poses will improve hamstring flexibility.
Half Forward Bend - Ardha Uttanasana
Type of Pose : Standing Benefits : Stretches the hamstrings, encourages good spinal alignment. Also Known
Type of Pose : Standing Benefits : Stretches the hamstrings, encourages good spinal alignment. Also Known
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
Instructions for the yoga pose Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana. Includes yoga pictures of Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana and tips for beginners and advanced yogis.
Instructions for the yoga pose Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana. Includes yoga pictures of Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana and tips for beginners and advanced yogis.
Happy Baby Pose
How to do Happy Baby Yoga Pose - Ananda Balasana, a great release for the low back.
How to do Happy Baby Yoga Pose - Ananda Balasana, a great release for the low back.
Anusara Yoga
What is Anusara Yoga? What to expect from an Anusara Yoga class.
What is Anusara Yoga? What to expect from an Anusara Yoga class.
Legs Up the Wall
Legs Up the Wall - Viparita Karani is a very gentle, supported yoga pose.
Legs Up the Wall - Viparita Karani is a very gentle, supported yoga pose.
Seated Hip Stretches
This is a series of seated yoga poses that stretches and opens the hips.
This is a series of seated yoga poses that stretches and opens the hips.
Staff Pose - Dandasana
Instructions for the seated yoga pose, Staff or Dandasana
Instructions for the seated yoga pose, Staff or Dandasana
Side Plank Variations
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
Pregnancy is a perfect time to start a yoga practice. Prenatal yoga helps you connect with your changing body and your unborn baby. It also prepares your body to give birth. Learn about the benefits and precautions here.
Pregnancy is a perfect time to start a yoga practice. Prenatal yoga helps you connect with your changing body and your unborn baby. It also prepares your body to give birth. Learn about the benefits and precautions here.
Nude Yoga
Doing yoga in the nude is becoming increasingly popular, and it's not just some naked stretches in your living room. What is driving people to practice nude yoga in group settings?
Doing yoga in the nude is becoming increasingly popular, and it's not just some naked stretches in your living room. What is driving people to practice nude yoga in group settings?
The Second Trimester
How to safely practice prenatal yoga in the second trimester of pregnancy. Includes recommendatons for beginners and advanced students of yoga and poses to avoid during pregnancy.
How to safely practice prenatal yoga in the second trimester of pregnancy. Includes recommendatons for beginners and advanced students of yoga and poses to avoid during pregnancy.
Moon Salutation
This variation on the classic yoga Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara is sometimes called a Moon Salutation - Chandra Namaskara.
This variation on the classic yoga Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara is sometimes called a Moon Salutation - Chandra Namaskara.
Knee to Ankle
Instructions, with photo, of the yoga pose called Knee to Ankle or Fire Log Pose - Agnistambhasana.
Instructions, with photo, of the yoga pose called Knee to Ankle or Fire Log Pose - Agnistambhasana.
Yoga Etiquette
What is good yoga etiquette? Find out the dos and don'ts that will help you have good yoga etiquette.
What is good yoga etiquette? Find out the dos and don'ts that will help you have good yoga etiquette.
Embarrassing Yoga Questions
Answers to embarrassing yoga questions.
Answers to embarrassing yoga questions.
Forearm Stand
Forearm Stand - Pincha Mayurasana, also known as Bent Arm Balance and Peacock Feather Pose, is a challenging yoga inversion for advanced students.
Forearm Stand - Pincha Mayurasana, also known as Bent Arm Balance and Peacock Feather Pose, is a challenging yoga inversion for advanced students.
Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance
King Dancer Pose
How to do King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana. With illustrative photo of this yoga pose.
How to do King Dancer Pose - Natarajasana. With illustrative photo of this yoga pose.
Supine Spinal Twist
Supine Spinal Twist - Supta Matsyendrasana is a twist done lying on the back. This yoga pose helps unwind the spine.
Supine Spinal Twist - Supta Matsyendrasana is a twist done lying on the back. This yoga pose helps unwind the spine.
Side Angle Pose Variations
Variations on Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana for intermediate yoga students, including a photo of each variation.
Variations on Extended Side Angle Pose - Utthita Parsvakonasana for intermediate yoga students, including a photo of each variation.
Nintendo Wii Fit Review
An in-depth review of the yoga offered by the Nintendo Wii Fit system. Just how useful is the yoga game on the Nintendo Wii Fit?
An in-depth review of the yoga offered by the Nintendo Wii Fit system. Just how useful is the yoga game on the Nintendo Wii Fit?
Flying Crow Pose
How to do the yoga pose flying crow pose, also known as Eka Pada Galavasana.
How to do the yoga pose flying crow pose, also known as Eka Pada Galavasana.
Upavistha Konasana
How to do the yoga pose Seated Wide Legged Straddle - Upavistha Konasana.
How to do the yoga pose Seated Wide Legged Straddle - Upavistha Konasana.
Improve Balance
The tree pose, or vrksasana, is a standing yoga pose that improves balance. Learn how to do it.
The tree pose, or vrksasana, is a standing yoga pose that improves balance. Learn how to do it.
Yoga for Better Posture
Many postural problems are caused by the hours spent each day hunched over a computer terminal at work or driving a car. These yoga poses can help counteract your tendency to hunch as well as increase body awareness, improving your posture.
Many postural problems are caused by the hours spent each day hunched over a computer terminal at work or driving a car. These yoga poses can help counteract your tendency to hunch as well as increase body awareness, improving your posture.
Easy Pose - Sukhasana
Easy Pose - Sukhasana is a comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
Easy Pose - Sukhasana is a comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
How to Warm Up for Yoga
Whether you plan to do a yoga workout at home or have arrived a few minutes early for your yoga class, it's a good idea to know which stretches are safe to use as a warm up for yoga.
Whether you plan to do a yoga workout at home or have arrived a few minutes early for your yoga class, it's a good idea to know which stretches are safe to use as a warm up for yoga.
Wheel Pose
How to do the yoga backbend Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana.
How to do the yoga backbend Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana.
Introduction to Pranayama
Yoga breathing exercises are called pranayama. Breathing exercises will greatly enhance your yoga practice.
Yoga breathing exercises are called pranayama. Breathing exercises will greatly enhance your yoga practice.
Reverse Warrior Pose
Instructions on how to do the reverse warrior yoga pose.
Instructions on how to do the reverse warrior yoga pose.
Camel Pose
Camel Pose - Ustrasana is a yoga backbend. Here are step-by-step instructions and photos.
Camel Pose - Ustrasana is a yoga backbend. Here are step-by-step instructions and photos.
Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasa
How to do the yoga pose Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasana.
How to do the yoga pose Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasana.
The Third Trimester
How to safely practice prenatal yoga in the third trimester of pregnancy. Includes recommendatons for beginners and advanced students of yoga and poses that should be avoided during pregnancy.
How to safely practice prenatal yoga in the third trimester of pregnancy. Includes recommendatons for beginners and advanced students of yoga and poses that should be avoided during pregnancy.
Prenatal Sun Salutation
This Prenatal Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara is a variation on the traditional yoga Sun Salutation sequence that is suitable for pregnant women.
This Prenatal Sun Salutation - Surya Namaskara is a variation on the traditional yoga Sun Salutation sequence that is suitable for pregnant women.
Ultimate Yoga Mat Review
The ultimate yoga mat review compares 5 top yoga mats on features like material, weight, thickness, and price. A handy chart neatly lays out the results so you can make the decision on which yoga mat to buy based on the features that are most important to you.
The ultimate yoga mat review compares 5 top yoga mats on features like material, weight, thickness, and price. A handy chart neatly lays out the results so you can make the decision on which yoga mat to buy based on the features that are most important to you.
Knees, Chest, and Chin
Instructions for the yoga pose Knees, Chest, and Chin - Ashtanga Namaskara, also known as the Eight Limbs Salute. Includes yoga pictures of Knees, Chest, and Chin - Ashtanga Namaskara.
Instructions for the yoga pose Knees, Chest, and Chin - Ashtanga Namaskara, also known as the Eight Limbs Salute. Includes yoga pictures of Knees, Chest, and Chin - Ashtanga Namaskara.
Janu Sirsasana
How to do the yoga Head-to-Knee (Janu Sirsasana) pose.
How to do the yoga Head-to-Knee (Janu Sirsasana) pose.
Vaginal Fart During Yoga
Vaginal farts (varts) are embarrassing, but not uncommon during yoga, especially inversions. Get advice on how to control vaginal farting.
Vaginal farts (varts) are embarrassing, but not uncommon during yoga, especially inversions. Get advice on how to control vaginal farting.
Cow Face Pose
Learn Cow Face Pose - Gomukhasana from these step-by-step instructions with pictures.
Learn Cow Face Pose - Gomukhasana from these step-by-step instructions with pictures.
Yoga Workout for Arms
This yoga workout is designed to strengthen and tone your arms. Want toned arms for the summer? This yoga workout will get you there.
This yoga workout is designed to strengthen and tone your arms. Want toned arms for the summer? This yoga workout will get you there.
Warrior III
Warrior 3 - Virabhadrasana III is an advanced balancing pose. Here's instructions on how to do this yoga pose, with photos.
Warrior 3 - Virabhadrasana III is an advanced balancing pose. Here's instructions on how to do this yoga pose, with photos.
What's Your Yoga Type?
What style of yoga will your like best? Identify your yoga type by your personality traits.
What style of yoga will your like best? Identify your yoga type by your personality traits.
Boat Pose - Navasana
How to do Boat Pose - Navasana, including photos and instructions for Half Boat Pose.
How to do Boat Pose - Navasana, including photos and instructions for Half Boat Pose.
Supported Bridge Pose
A restorative, supported version of Bridge Pose using a yoga block to support the sacrum.
A restorative, supported version of Bridge Pose using a yoga block to support the sacrum.
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise Pose - Svarga Dvijasana is an advanced standing, bound, balancing pose. Sound challenging? It is! Read how to do Bird of Paradise Pose.
Bird of Paradise Pose - Svarga Dvijasana is an advanced standing, bound, balancing pose. Sound challenging? It is! Read how to do Bird of Paradise Pose.
Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrom
How yoga can offer relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
How yoga can offer relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Yoga for Back Pain Series 1
A series of yoga poses designed to support back health and relieve back pain through yoga.
A series of yoga poses designed to support back health and relieve back pain through yoga.
Lotus Pose - Padmasana
Lotus Pose - Padmasana is a yoga classic and is one of the most recognized poses, even outside the yoga community. It is an advanced pose, however, and should be approached with caution by novices.
Lotus Pose - Padmasana is a yoga classic and is one of the most recognized poses, even outside the yoga community. It is an advanced pose, however, and should be approached with caution by novices.
Yoga for Better Sleep
How yoga can help you get a better night's sleep if you suffer from insomnia.
How yoga can help you get a better night's sleep if you suffer from insomnia.
Inversions During My Period?
There are many different schools of thought on whether yoga inversions should be avoided by women during their period. See what I think about inverting while menstruating.
There are many different schools of thought on whether yoga inversions should be avoided by women during their period. See what I think about inverting while menstruating.
Yoga Poses for Arms
Want to get stronger arms? These yoga poses will improve your arm strength.
Want to get stronger arms? These yoga poses will improve your arm strength.
Yoga Photo Galleries Index
Use these yoga photo galleries to browse through yoga poses or easily find a specific pose when you don’t know the name.
Use these yoga photo galleries to browse through yoga poses or easily find a specific pose when you don’t know the name.
Moksha Yoga
Moksha Yoga is a hot yoga style out of Canada that is quickly becoming popular worldwide. Moksha Yoga emphasizes fitness, health, green living and affordable classes.
Moksha Yoga is a hot yoga style out of Canada that is quickly becoming popular worldwide. Moksha Yoga emphasizes fitness, health, green living and affordable classes.
Awkward Chair
Instructions, with photos, for Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana.
Instructions, with photos, for Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana.
Yoga for Hips and Hamstrings
A yoga workout you can do at home with poses that work to open the hips and hamstrings.
A yoga workout you can do at home with poses that work to open the hips and hamstrings.
King Pigeon
How to do the yoga pose One-Legged King Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.
How to do the yoga pose One-Legged King Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.
Yoga and Sex
Does your sex life need a boost? Find out if doing yoga can improve your sex life.
Does your sex life need a boost? Find out if doing yoga can improve your sex life.
Basic Yoga Equipment
The basic yoga equipment you need to get started, including yoga mats and yoga clothes.
The basic yoga equipment you need to get started, including yoga mats and yoga clothes.
Plus-Sized Yoga
Information and special concerns for plus-size people who want to try yoga. How to do yoga when you are overweight
Information and special concerns for plus-size people who want to try yoga. How to do yoga when you are overweight
Namaste
Defintion of namaste, a greeting used in yoga. Namaste is used frequently in yoga classes. Find out what namaste really means.
Defintion of namaste, a greeting used in yoga. Namaste is used frequently in yoga classes. Find out what namaste really means.
Scale Pose - Tolasana
Learn how to practice Scale Pose - Tolasana, a yoga pose, with these step-by-step instructions and photos.
Learn how to practice Scale Pose - Tolasana, a yoga pose, with these step-by-step instructions and photos.
Side Plank Pose
Instructions for the yoga pose Side Plank Pose - Vasisthasana. Includes detailed alignment points, photos, and variations for beginners and advanced students.
Instructions for the yoga pose Side Plank Pose - Vasisthasana. Includes detailed alignment points, photos, and variations for beginners and advanced students.
Revolved Half Moon Pose
Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana is an advanced yoga pose combining a balance and a twist.
Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana is an advanced yoga pose combining a balance and a twist.
Arm Balances Photo Gallery
Yoga Arm Balances Photo Gallery
Yoga Arm Balances Photo Gallery
Simple Yoga Exercises
Yoga does not have to be complicated. In fact, it can be quite simple. This series of ten basic exercises should look very familiar, but will effectively stretch your whole body.
Yoga does not have to be complicated. In fact, it can be quite simple. This series of ten basic exercises should look very familiar, but will effectively stretch your whole body.
Yoga Poses for Legs
Want stronger, more toned legs? Try these yoga poses to improve leg strength and tone.
Want stronger, more toned legs? Try these yoga poses to improve leg strength and tone.
Go Through Your Vinyasa
When your yoga teacher says "go through your vinyasa," what is she talking about?
When your yoga teacher says "go through your vinyasa," what is she talking about?
Hands and Knees Balance
Hands and Knees Balance is a yoga pose in which you extend one hand and the opposite knee while keeping your balance.
Hands and Knees Balance is a yoga pose in which you extend one hand and the opposite knee while keeping your balance.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali there are eight “limbs” (meaning branches) of yoga. Each of the eight limbs of yoga relates to an aspect of achieving a healthy and fulfilling life.
According to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali there are eight “limbs” (meaning branches) of yoga. Each of the eight limbs of yoga relates to an aspect of achieving a healthy and fulfilling life.
Compass Pose
How to do Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana), a challenging yoga pose.
How to do Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana), a challenging yoga pose.
Three-Part Breath
Instructions for Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama. Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama is a basic breathing exercise that is calming and grounding. A great yoga pranayama for beginners!
Instructions for Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama. Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama is a basic breathing exercise that is calming and grounding. A great yoga pranayama for beginners!
Yoga Props Illustrated
How to use a yoga block.
How to use a yoga block.
Yoga Standing Poses Photo Gallery
A photo gallery of standing yoga poses.
A photo gallery of standing yoga poses.
Revolved Side Angle Pose
Revolved side angle yoga pose - parivrtta parsvakonasana is a variation on extended side angle, with a twist. Learn more about parivrtta parsvakonasana (revolved side angle) yoga pose.
Revolved side angle yoga pose - parivrtta parsvakonasana is a variation on extended side angle, with a twist. Learn more about parivrtta parsvakonasana (revolved side angle) yoga pose.
Slippery Mat Solutions
If you are slipping on your mat, here's some advice on what to do about a slippery yoga mat.
If you are slipping on your mat, here's some advice on what to do about a slippery yoga mat.
Yoga Poses for the Chest
Want to open your chest? These yoga poses are chest openers.
Want to open your chest? These yoga poses are chest openers.
Monkey Pose
Monkey Pose - Hanumanasana is a yoga pose that is a full split. This is an advanced yoga position.
Monkey Pose - Hanumanasana is a yoga pose that is a full split. This is an advanced yoga position.
Inversions Sequence
A sequence of yoga inversions, including Headstand and Shoulderstand. Inversions, in which your head is lower than your heart, improve balance and core strength,
A sequence of yoga inversions, including Headstand and Shoulderstand. Inversions, in which your head is lower than your heart, improve balance and core strength,
Plow Pose - Halasana
Plow Pose - Halasana is a mild yoga inversion and preparation for Shoulderstand.
Plow Pose - Halasana is a mild yoga inversion and preparation for Shoulderstand.
Headstand
How to do a headstand pose - Salamba Sirsasana in yoga. With instructions, step-by-step Headstand Pose - Salamba Sirsasana yoga pictures, tips for the beginner and variations for the advanced yogi.
How to do a headstand pose - Salamba Sirsasana in yoga. With instructions, step-by-step Headstand Pose - Salamba Sirsasana yoga pictures, tips for the beginner and variations for the advanced yogi.
Parsvottonasana Variations
Variations on Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana for intermediate yoga students. Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana is a standing forward bend.
Variations on Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana for intermediate yoga students. Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana is a standing forward bend.
Yoga Poses by Anatomical Focus
Find yoga poses that will strengthen and open different parts of the body, including abdominals, arms, back, chest, hamstrings, hips, legs and shoulders.
Find yoga poses that will strengthen and open different parts of the body, including abdominals, arms, back, chest, hamstrings, hips, legs and shoulders.
Reclined Big Toe Pose
How to do Reclined Big Toe Yoga Pose - Supta Padangusthasana.
How to do Reclined Big Toe Yoga Pose - Supta Padangusthasana.
Surya Namaskara A
In the Ashtanga yoga tradition, each practice starts with sun salutations. First comes several rounds of surya namaskara A, followed by several of surya namaskara B.
In the Ashtanga yoga tradition, each practice starts with sun salutations. First comes several rounds of surya namaskara A, followed by several of surya namaskara B.
Yoga Poses for the Back
Want a stronger back? Try these yoga poses to strengthen the back and improve spinal flexibility.
Want a stronger back? Try these yoga poses to strengthen the back and improve spinal flexibility.
Seated Forward Bend
Seated Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana is a yoga pose, where you touch your toes in a seated position.
Seated Forward Bend - Paschimottanasana is a yoga pose, where you touch your toes in a seated position.
Yoga for Back Pain Series 2
A series of yoga poses that promotes basic spinal flexibility for the prevention of back pain.
A series of yoga poses that promotes basic spinal flexibility for the prevention of back pain.
30-Day Quick Start Yoga Guide
This Quick Start Guide will get your yoga practice started in 30 days. Have you always wanted to do yoga but didn't know how to start? Just follow this 30-day plan to jump start your yoga practice.
This Quick Start Guide will get your yoga practice started in 30 days. Have you always wanted to do yoga but didn't know how to start? Just follow this 30-day plan to jump start your yoga practice.