Yoga: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Beginners' Yoga Poses
Recommended yoga poses for beginners. All the poses you need to know when beginning yoga.
Recommended yoga poses for beginners. All the poses you need to know when beginning yoga.
Will Yoga Help Me Lose Weight?
Advice on whether to include yoga in your weight loss regimen. Find out if doing yoga will help you lose weight.
Advice on whether to include yoga in your weight loss regimen. Find out if doing yoga will help you lose weight.
How to Start Doing Yoga
Advice on how to start doing yoga for beginners. When you start doing yoga, you will need to pick a type of yoga, find a class, and get the appropriate clothing and equipment.
Advice on how to start doing yoga for beginners. When you start doing yoga, you will need to pick a type of yoga, find a class, and get the appropriate clothing and equipment.
Downward Facing Dog
Instructions for the very common yoga pose Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana. Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana alignment, yoga pictures, beginners and advanced tips.
Instructions for the very common yoga pose Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana. Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana alignment, yoga pictures, beginners and advanced tips.
Bikram Yoga - Hot Yoga
What is Bikram Yoga? What is Hot Yoga? What is the difference? This description of Bikram Yoga and Hot Yoga answers all your questions.
What is Bikram Yoga? What is Hot Yoga? What is the difference? This description of Bikram Yoga and Hot Yoga answers all your questions.
Yoga Styles
A guide to the most popular types of yoga styles. Find the yoga style most appropriate for you. Types of yoga styles covered include Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, hot yoga, and Kundalini.
A guide to the most popular types of yoga styles. Find the yoga style most appropriate for you. Types of yoga styles covered include Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, hot yoga, and Kundalini.
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
A short sequence of daily yoga stretches. Done daily, these yoga stretches will begin to increase flexibility and relieve stiffness.
A short sequence of daily yoga stretches. Done daily, these yoga stretches will begin to increase flexibility and relieve stiffness.
What is Yoga?
Answers to the question "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.
Answers to the question "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.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
What is Vinyasa Flow Yoga? What to expect from a Vinyasa Flow Yoga class.
What is Vinyasa Flow Yoga? What to expect from a Vinyasa Flow Yoga class.
Intermediate Yoga Poses
A list of intermediate yoga poses. These yoga poses are recommended for intermediate yoga students.
A list of intermediate yoga poses. These yoga poses are recommended for intermediate yoga students.
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.
Power Yoga
Introduction to power yoga, including the origins and history of power yoga.
Introduction to power yoga, including the origins and history of power yoga.
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.
Ashtanga Yoga
An introduction to Ashtanga yoga (also spelled Astanga yoga). Ashtanga yoga is a Vinyasa style practice that follows a set series of poses. Ashtanga yoga was popularized by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois.
An introduction to Ashtanga yoga (also spelled Astanga yoga). Ashtanga yoga is a Vinyasa style practice that follows a set series of poses. Ashtanga yoga was popularized by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois.
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.
Yoga Sequences
Get suggestions on how to sequence yoga poses for a great yoga workout.
Get suggestions on how to sequence yoga poses for a great yoga workout.
How to Do Pelvic Tilts
Pelvic tilts are a very subtle exercise that strengthen the support muscles around the low back, particularly the abdominals. Pelvic tilts are good preliminary exercise for those seeking low back pain relief, and they feel really good.
Pelvic tilts are a very subtle exercise that strengthen the support muscles around the low back, particularly the abdominals. Pelvic tilts are good preliminary exercise for those seeking low back pain relief, and they feel really good.
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.
Benefits of Yoga
What are the 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?
What are the 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?
Pigeon Pose
How to do the yoga pose Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.
How to do the yoga pose Pigeon Pose - Eka Pada Rajakapotasana.
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?
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.
Cobbler's Pose
Instructions for Cobbler's Pose - Baddha Konasana, a seated yoga pose. With a picture.
Instructions for Cobbler's Pose - Baddha Konasana, a seated yoga pose. With a picture.
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.
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.
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.
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 for Beginners
Yoga for Beginners Free Email Course
Yoga for Beginners Free Email Course
Vinyasa
Definition of the yoga term Vinyasa.
Definition of the yoga term Vinyasa.
Hatha Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha Yoga explained.
What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha Yoga explained.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The First Trimester
How to safely practice prenatal yoga in the first 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 first trimester of pregnancy. Includes recommendatons for beginners and advanced students of yoga and poses that should be avoided during pregnancy.
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.
Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance
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.
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.
Staff Pose - Dandasana
Instructions for the seated yoga pose, Staff or Dandasana
Instructions for the seated yoga pose, Staff or Dandasana
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.
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.
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.
Kundalini Yoga
Introduction to Kundalini yoga. Discover if Kundalini yoga is right for you.
Introduction to Kundalini yoga. Discover if Kundalini yoga is right for you.
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.
Side Plank Variations
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
How to Become a Yoga Teacher
Find out how to become a yoga teacher by earning your yoga teacher certification.
Find out how to become a yoga teacher by earning your yoga teacher certification.
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.
Can I Do Yoga at Home?
Advice on starting a home practice.
Advice on starting a home practice.
Awkward Chair
Instructions, with photos, for Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana.
Instructions, with photos, for Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Wheel Pose
How to do the yoga backbend Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana.
How to do the yoga backbend Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana.
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.
Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana
How to do the yoga Scorpion pose - Vrschikasana.
How to do the yoga Scorpion pose - Vrschikasana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sun Salutations
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.
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.
Jivamukti Yoga
What is Jivamukti Yoga? What to expect from a Jivamukti Yoga class.
What is Jivamukti Yoga? What to expect from a Jivamukti Yoga class.
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.
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.
Little Thunderbolt Pose
Little Thunderbolt yoga pose (Laghu Vajrasana pose) is an intense backbend for advanced yoga students.
Little Thunderbolt yoga pose (Laghu Vajrasana pose) is an intense backbend for advanced yoga students.
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.
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
Introduction to prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga overview. Yoga during pregnancy.
Introduction to prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga overview. Yoga during pregnancy.
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.
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!
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.
Fish Pose
Instructions for Fish Yoga Pose - Matsyasana including pictures of an advanced variation and suggestions for beginners.
Instructions for Fish Yoga Pose - Matsyasana including pictures of an advanced variation and suggestions for beginners.
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.
Find Yoga Poses
All the ways to find yoga poses on this site, including by difficulty, anatomical focus, name, and photo gallery.
All the ways to find yoga poses on this site, including by difficulty, anatomical focus, name, and photo gallery.
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.
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.
Easy Pose - Sukasana
Easy Pose - Sukasana is a comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
Easy Pose - Sukasana is a comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
Embarrassing Yoga Questions
Answers to embarrassing yoga questions.
Answers to embarrassing yoga questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ujjayi Pranayama
Ocean Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama is also known as Hissing Breath and Victorious Breath. Ocean Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama is a pranayama which concentrates and directs the breath, giving asana practice extra power and focus.
Ocean Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama is also known as Hissing Breath and Victorious Breath. Ocean Breath – Ujjayi Pranayama is a pranayama which concentrates and directs the breath, giving asana practice extra power and focus.
Yoga for Back Pain Series 2
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
Instructions and photos of Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
Instructions and photos of Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
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.
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.
How to Do a Headstand
Step-by-step instructions how to do a headstand. An illustrated guide to the correct way to do a yoga headstand.
Step-by-step instructions how to do a headstand. An illustrated guide to the correct way to do a yoga headstand.
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.
Reclined Big Toe Pose
How to do Reclined Big Toe Yoga Pose - Supta Padangusthasana.
How to do Reclined Big Toe Yoga Pose - Supta Padangusthasana.
Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasa
How to do the yoga pose Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasana.
How to do the yoga pose Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasana.
Yogi Tea - Chai
A recipe for yogi chai tea based on the yogi chai tea recipe of Kundalini master Yogi Bhajan.
A recipe for yogi chai tea based on the yogi chai tea recipe of Kundalini master Yogi Bhajan.
Janu Sirsasana
How to do the yoga Head-to-Knee (Janu Sirsasana) pose.
How to do the yoga Head-to-Knee (Janu Sirsasana) pose.
Yoga Poses You Can Really Use
Sure it's great to be able to stand on your head, but how often does this skill come in handy in your daily life? Here are some useful yoga poses you can really use to improve your quality of life.
Sure it's great to be able to stand on your head, but how often does this skill come in handy in your daily life? Here are some useful yoga poses you can really use to improve your quality of life.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Injury-Free Yoga
With more and more people trying yoga, more yoga-related injuries are being reported. Learn how to prevent yoga injury so you can enjoy your practice.
With more and more people trying yoga, more yoga-related injuries are being reported. Learn how to prevent yoga injury so you can enjoy your practice.
How Do I Pick a Yoga Style?
Advice on how to pick a type of yoga and get started.
Advice on how to pick a type of yoga and get started.
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.
Om
A definition of om, a common mantra in yoga.
A definition of om, a common mantra in yoga.
Hero Pose - Virasana
Instructions and photos of Hero yoga pose - Virasana.
Instructions and photos of Hero yoga pose - Virasana.
Shoulderstand
How to do shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana), an inverted yoga pose.
How to do shoulderstand (Salamba Sarvangasana), an inverted yoga pose.
Yoga for Back Pain Series 3
A series of standing yoga poses for back pain sufferers. Hamstring and hip stretches for back pain relief.
A series of standing yoga poses for back pain sufferers. Hamstring and hip stretches for back pain relief.
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.
Yoga Props Illustrated
How to use a yoga block.
How to use a yoga block.
Yoga for Kids
Kids can benefit from yoga too! Find out what to expect from kids yoga classes and how to do yoga at home with your kids.
Kids can benefit from yoga too! Find out what to expect from kids yoga classes and how to do yoga at home with your kids.
Mountain Pose
Mountain Pose - Tadasana photo
Mountain Pose - Tadasana photo
Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrom
How yoga can offer relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
How yoga can offer relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Sleeping Vishnu Pose
Sleeping Vishnu Pose - Anantasana is a yoga side balance that is a lot harder than it looks! Learn how to do the Sleeping Vishnu Pose - Anantasana.
Sleeping Vishnu Pose - Anantasana is a yoga side balance that is a lot harder than it looks! Learn how to do the Sleeping Vishnu Pose - Anantasana.
Inversions Sequence
A sequence of yoga inversions, including Headstand and Shoulderstand.
A sequence of yoga inversions, including Headstand and Shoulderstand.
Sit Bones
Definition of sit bones, an antomical term used in yoga
Definition of sit bones, an antomical term used in yoga
Nadi Sodhana
Alternate Nostril Breathing – Nadi Sodhana is a yoga pranayama that is balancing, relaxing, and calming.
Alternate Nostril Breathing – Nadi Sodhana is a yoga pranayama that is balancing, relaxing, and calming.
Locust Pose
Step-by-step instructions for Locust Pose - Shalabasana, a yoga backbend in the prone position.
Step-by-step instructions for Locust Pose - Shalabasana, a yoga backbend in the prone position.
Yoga for Back Pain
Many back pain sufferers find yoga to be very effective in reducing their pain. Over time, yoga can increase your strength and flexibility, effectively counteracting the tightness and weak muscles that cause many types of back pain.
Many back pain sufferers find yoga to be very effective in reducing their pain. Over time, yoga can increase your strength and flexibility, effectively counteracting the tightness and weak muscles that cause many types of back pain.
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.
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.
Find a Yoga Class
When you're just getting started with yoga, it may be difficult to figure out how to find a yoga teacher, class, or center that will fit your needs. Luckily, there are some online directories that can help you find a local yoga class.
When you're just getting started with yoga, it may be difficult to figure out how to find a yoga teacher, class, or center that will fit your needs. Luckily, there are some online directories that can help you find a local yoga class.
Yoga for Stress
It is well-established that yoga helps combat stress. Find out how yoga techniques work for stress managment and relaxation.
It is well-established that yoga helps combat stress. Find out how yoga techniques work for stress managment and relaxation.
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.
Asana
Definition of asana, the Sanskrit term used in yoga to mean poses.
Definition of asana, the Sanskrit term used in yoga to mean poses.
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.
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.