Yoga: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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 this type of 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 this type of class.
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.
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.
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.
Yoga Teacher Training
Are you thinking about becoming a yoga teacher? Find out about your options for teaching training programs and which type of training is the most respected in the field before you put your money down on a certification.
Are you thinking about becoming a yoga teacher? Find out about your options for teaching training programs and which type of training is the most respected in the field before you put your money down on a certification.
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.
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.
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.
Ultimate Yoga Mat Review
The ultimate yoga mat review compares five 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 five 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.
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.
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.
Step-by-Step Sun Salutation
Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for yoga Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara). Photos show each pose in the sequence and includes links to detailed descriptions of each pose.
Fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for yoga Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskara). Photos show each pose in the sequence and includes links to detailed descriptions of each pose.
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.
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.
Daily Yoga Stretches
This is a short yoga routine intended for daily use to gently stretch the major muscle groups.
This is a short yoga routine intended for daily use to gently stretch the major muscle groups.
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.
Eye of the Needle Pose - Sucir
A great way to gently stretch the hips is Eye of the Needle Pose - Sucirandhrasana. This a good warm-up stretch for any yoga class.
A great way to gently stretch the hips is Eye of the Needle Pose - Sucirandhrasana. This a good warm-up stretch for any yoga class.
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.
How to Do Pelvic Tilts
Explanation of the method and benefits of pelvic tilts.
Explanation of the method and benefits of pelvic tilts.
What is Yoga?
Learn the basic definition of yoga, as well as information on yoga practice, poses, classes, and more -- all for beginners.
Learn the basic definition of yoga, as well as information on yoga practice, poses, classes, and more -- all for beginners.
Supine Spinal Twist
Supine Spinal Twist - Supta Matsyendrasana is a twist done lying on the back. This yoga pose helps unwind the spine and is often done prior to relaxation at the end of a yoga class.
Supine Spinal Twist - Supta Matsyendrasana is a twist done lying on the back. This yoga pose helps unwind the spine and is often done prior to relaxation at the end of a yoga class.
Ashtanga Yoga
An introduction to Ashtanga (also called 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 (also called 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.
Mountain Pose - Tadasana
Mountain pose is the basic foundation of all yoga standing poses, so it's important to understand its subtle alignment points, which are explained here.
Mountain pose is the basic foundation of all yoga standing poses, so it's important to understand its subtle alignment points, which are explained here.
Cat - Cow Stretch
How to do a Cat - Cow Stretch, which is a great warm-up for the whole spine.
How to do a Cat - Cow Stretch, which is a great warm-up for the whole spine.
Crow Pose - Bakasana
Step-by-step instructions will get you into crow pose, a yoga arm balance.
Step-by-step instructions will get you into crow pose, a yoga arm balance.
Four-Limbed Staff Pose - Chatu
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four Limbed Staff Pose) is a key part of the yoga sun salutation series. It's also a little tricky to do correctly, so use these illustrated instructions to improve your pose.
Chaturanga Dandasana (Four Limbed Staff Pose) is a key part of the yoga sun salutation series. It's also a little tricky to do correctly, so use these illustrated instructions to improve your pose.
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.
DDP Yoga
DDP (Diamond Dallas Page) is a former professional wrestler whose yoga-based fitness system has received a lot of attention in the wake of the 2012 viral video featuring Arthur Boorman's amazing transformation. So what kind of yoga is on offer here?
DDP (Diamond Dallas Page) is a former professional wrestler whose yoga-based fitness system has received a lot of attention in the wake of the 2012 viral video featuring Arthur Boorman's amazing transformation. So what kind of yoga is on offer here?
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.
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.
Awkward Chair Pose - Utkatasan
How to do Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana, with photos.
How to do Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana, with photos.
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.
Hot Yoga Wear
Advice on the best clothing and accessories for hot yoga and Bikram. Since hot yoga is such a sweaty practice, some specialized clothing is recommended by yoga teacher and studio owner Darla Magee.
Advice on the best clothing and accessories for hot yoga and Bikram. Since hot yoga is such a sweaty practice, some specialized clothing is recommended by yoga teacher and studio owner Darla Magee.
Child's Pose - Balasana
Child's Pose - Balasana is a very important one to learn because it's your chnace to take a rest in yoga class.
Child's Pose - Balasana is a very important one to learn because it's your chnace to take a rest in yoga class.
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.
The First Trimester
In the first trimester of pregnancy, major changes are happening inside your body, but you are probably not showing much on the outside. Here's how to approach your yoga practice during the first three months of your pregnancy.
In the first trimester of pregnancy, major changes are happening inside your body, but you are probably not showing much on the outside. Here's how to approach your yoga practice during the first three months of your pregnancy.
Corpse Pose - Savasana
Corpse Pose - Savasana is usually the last pose done in a yoga class. It is also called final relaxation. Here's how to do it.
Corpse Pose - Savasana is usually the last pose done in a yoga class. It is also called final relaxation. Here's how to do it.
Yoga Stretches at Your Desk
Yoga stretches adpated to the workplace. These are poses you can do at your desk to relieve stress during the work day.
Yoga stretches adpated to the workplace. These are poses you can do at your desk to relieve stress during the work day.
Bird of Paradise Pose - Svarga
Bird of Paradise Pose - Svarga Dvidasana is an advanced standing, bound, balancing pose. Sound challenging? It is!
Bird of Paradise Pose - Svarga Dvidasana is an advanced standing, bound, balancing pose. Sound challenging? It is!
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.
Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarv
How to do the yoga backbend Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, also known as Half Wheel Pose.
How to do the yoga backbend Bridge Pose - Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, also known as Half Wheel Pose.
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.
Best Yoga DVDs
With so many yoga DVDs available, how can you pick the best ones? Let us do it! Since every yoga student had different needs, we've selected the best videos for beginners, power yoga, Ashtanga, and more.
With so many yoga DVDs available, how can you pick the best ones? Let us do it! Since every yoga student had different needs, we've selected the best videos for beginners, power yoga, Ashtanga, and more.
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.
Goddess Pose
Goddess Pose is a restorative poses that gently opens the hips. It can be done with various props for different effects, as illustrated here.
Goddess Pose is a restorative poses that gently opens the hips. It can be done with various props for different effects, as illustrated here.
Pigeon Pose
This is the version of pigeon most commonly seen in yoga classes. It is appropriate for beginners when props are used, as explained here. More advanced variations of the pose are also covered.
This is the version of pigeon most commonly seen in yoga classes. It is appropriate for beginners when props are used, as explained here. More advanced variations of the pose are also covered.
Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II
Step-by-step instructions and pictures of Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II.
Step-by-step instructions and pictures of Warrior II - Virabhadrasana II.
Half Moon Pose
Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana is a particularly challenging balance pose. These step-by-step instructions include modifications to make this pose accessible to both beginners and more advanced yoga students.
Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana is a particularly challenging balance pose. These step-by-step instructions include modifications to make this pose accessible to both beginners and more advanced yoga students.
Plank Pose
Long before planking became an internet craze, yogis have been doing something similar as part of their sun salutations and vinyasa sequences. Here's how to get a workout from your plank.
Long before planking became an internet craze, yogis have been doing something similar as part of their sun salutations and vinyasa sequences. Here's how to get a workout from your plank.
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?
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.
Extended Triangle Pose - Utthi
Description and instructions for Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana. With photos, adaptations for beginners and variations for the advanded yogi.
Description and instructions for Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana. With 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.
Warrior I - Virabhadrasana I
Detailed instructions for the Warrior I, including important alignment points and adaptations.
Detailed instructions for the Warrior I, including important alignment points and adaptations.
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana is a backbend that is often included in a beginner's version of a sun salutation. Get the complete instruction here.
Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana is a backbend that is often included in a beginner's version of a sun salutation. Get the complete instruction here.
Warrior Poses Sequence
A guide to five classic yoga warrior poses: warrior I, warrior II, warrior III, reverse warrior and humble warrior.
A guide to five classic yoga warrior poses: warrior I, warrior II, warrior III, reverse warrior and humble warrior.
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
Camel Pose - Ustrasana
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.
Upward Facing Dog - Urdhva Muk
Upward Facing Dog is a key part of the vinyasa sequence and is done many times in a flow yoga class. Tips offered here to improve your alignment will help you get the most out of this pose every time you do it.
Upward Facing Dog is a key part of the vinyasa sequence and is done many times in a flow yoga class. Tips offered here to improve your alignment will help you get the most out of this pose every time you do it.
Eagle Pose - Garudasana
Eagle Pose - Garudasana is a balancing yoga pose. It looks tricky, but these step-by-step instructions break down exactly how to do it.
Eagle Pose - Garudasana is a balancing yoga pose. It looks tricky, but these step-by-step instructions break down exactly how to do it.
P90X Yoga
The popular P90X home exercise system includes a yoga training session, so of course I wanted to see what was on it. Read what happened when an average yogi tried Yoga X.
The popular P90X home exercise system includes a yoga training session, so of course I wanted to see what was on it. Read what happened when an average yogi tried Yoga X.
Yoga for Abs Sequence
Core strength is critical for yoga as well as maintaining back health in your daily life. This sequences works the core and abdominal muscles.
Core strength is critical for yoga as well as maintaining back health in your daily life. This sequences works the core and abdominal muscles.
30-Day Quick Start Yoga Guide
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.
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.
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.
Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana
Get instructions for Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana, a yoga forward bend that stretches the hamstrings.
Get instructions for Pyramid Pose - Parsvottonasana, a yoga forward bend that stretches the hamstrings.
Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana
Scorpion pose is one of those challenge poses that most people have to work up to little by little. If you have a strong forearm stand, you can start to incorporate a backbend at the wall as a first step.
Scorpion pose is one of those challenge poses that most people have to work up to little by little. If you have a strong forearm stand, you can start to incorporate a backbend at the wall as a first step.
Happy Baby Pose - Ananda Balas
Happy Baby is a great release for the low back. Use these step-by-step instructions to get into this yoga position safely.
Happy Baby is a great release for the low back. Use these step-by-step instructions to get into this yoga position safely.
Dragonfly Pose
Dragonfly yoga pose is a high-flying arm balance. It looks complicated, but step-by-step instructions explain how to get there.
Dragonfly yoga pose is a high-flying arm balance. It looks complicated, but step-by-step instructions explain how to get there.
Wheel Pose
Wheel Pose is a full backbend. Make sure you have good alignment and are practicing safely by using our step-by-step instructions.
Wheel Pose is a full backbend. Make sure you have good alignment and are practicing safely by using our step-by-step instructions.
Yoga Room on a Budget
If you plan to do yoga at home, it helps a lot to have a designated space for your practice. Here's how to plan a yoga room without breaking the bank.
If you plan to do yoga at home, it helps a lot to have a designated space for your practice. Here's how to plan a yoga room without breaking the bank.
Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
Instructions and photos of Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
Instructions and photos of Bow Pose - Dhanurasana
Nude Yoga
Of course you can always strip off for some naked yoga at home, but read this before you venture out to a nude yoga class.
Of course you can always strip off for some naked yoga at home, but read this before you venture out to a nude yoga class.
Advanced Yoga Poses
Yoga poses recommended for advanced yoga students, including arm balances, inversions, and backbends.
Yoga poses recommended for advanced yoga students, including arm balances, inversions, and backbends.
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.
Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasa
Lizard Pose really works the hip flexors and quadriceps. Since these are tight areas for a lot of people, these step-by-step instructions include several ways to modify the pose to make it more accessible.
Lizard Pose really works the hip flexors and quadriceps. Since these are tight areas for a lot of people, these step-by-step instructions include several ways to modify the pose to make it more accessible.
Tree Pose - Vrksasana
The tree pose, or vrksasana, is an introductory balance pose that is appropriate for yoga students of all levels. Get step-by-step instructions here.
The tree pose, or vrksasana, is an introductory balance pose that is appropriate for yoga students of all levels. Get step-by-step instructions here.
Uttanasana
The forward bend is an important part of most yoga sequences. Learn how to get the most out of your pose by improving your alignment.
The forward bend is an important part of most yoga sequences. Learn how to get the most out of your pose by improving your alignment.
Half Forward Bend - Ardha Utta
Type of Pose : Standing Benefits : Stretches the hamstrings, encourages good spinal alignment . Also
Type of Pose : Standing Benefits : Stretches the hamstrings, encourages good spinal alignment . Also
Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance.
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance.
Knees, Chest, and Chin - Ashta
Knees, chest, and chin pose is often taught as a beginner's alternative to chaturanga in a sun salutation sequence, but this pose has a lot to offer more advanced yoga students too.
Knees, chest, and chin pose is often taught as a beginner's alternative to chaturanga in a sun salutation sequence, but this pose has a lot to offer more advanced yoga students too.
King Dancer Pose
King Dancer Pose is a challenging combination of balancing and back-bending. Learn how to do this pose one step at a time.
King Dancer Pose is a challenging combination of balancing and back-bending. Learn how to do this pose one step at a time.
Dolphin Pose
Dolphin is a variation of Downward Facing Dog with the forearms on the ground. Get the full instructions here.
Dolphin is a variation of Downward Facing Dog with the forearms on the ground. Get the full instructions here.
Iyengar Yoga
An introduction to the history and methods of Iyengar Yoga, which was developed by the living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. This style empasizes alignment and encourages the use of yoga props.
An introduction to the history and methods of Iyengar Yoga, which was developed by the living yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar. This style empasizes alignment and encourages the use of yoga props.
Urdhva Hastasana
Instructions, pictures, and beginner's alignment tips for Raised Hands Pose - Urdhva Hastasana, a whole body stretch.
Instructions, pictures, and beginner's alignment tips for Raised Hands Pose - Urdhva Hastasana, a whole body stretch.
Cow Face Pose - Gomukhasana
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.
Flying Crow Pose
How to do the yoga pose flying crow, also known as Eka Pada Galavasana. This is an arm balance that requires a lot of core strength.
How to do the yoga pose flying crow, also known as Eka Pada Galavasana. This is an arm balance that requires a lot of core strength.
Standing Straddle Forward Bend
Standing straddle forward bend is a yoga pose that opens the hips and stretches the hamstrings. These step-by-step instructions will improve your alignment.
Standing straddle forward bend is a yoga pose that opens the hips and stretches the hamstrings. These step-by-step instructions will improve your alignment.
Staff Pose - Dandasana
Not much to this pose, just sitting around, right? Wrong! The whole body is actively engaged in this pose, making it a lot harder than it looks.
Not much to this pose, just sitting around, right? Wrong! The whole body is actively engaged in this pose, making it a lot harder than it looks.
Compass Pose
How to do Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana), an intense yoga stretch for the hamstrings and shoulders.
How to do Compass Pose (Parivrtta Surya Yantrasana), an intense yoga stretch for the hamstrings and shoulders.
Quick Start Yoga - Month 1
Here is a whole month's worth of home yoga practices all laid out for you.
Here is a whole month's worth of home yoga practices all laid out for you.
Online Yoga Videos
This guide points you to the best sites for online yoga videos. There are a few place on the web to find free yoga videos, but, if you can afford it, subscription sites will offer a greater variety of video options.
This guide points you to the best sites for online yoga videos. There are a few place on the web to find free yoga videos, but, if you can afford it, subscription sites will offer a greater variety of video options.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a yoga method using props and long hold times to open the body in a more passive way.
Restorative yoga is a yoga method using props and long hold times to open the body in a more passive way.
King Pigeon
Often called pigeon pose for short, the full version of eka pada rajakapotasana combines the hip stretch we all know and love with an intense backbend. It's an advanced posture, but we'll take you through the final stages one step at a time.
Often called pigeon pose for short, the full version of eka pada rajakapotasana combines the hip stretch we all know and love with an intense backbend. It's an advanced posture, but we'll take you through the final stages one step at a time.
Plus-Sized Yoga
Information and special concerns for plus-size people who want to try yoga and advice on how to start yoga when you are overweight.
Information and special concerns for plus-size people who want to try yoga and advice on how to start yoga when you are overweight.
Prenatal Yoga Dos and Don'ts
If you are pregnant, you may have a lot of questions about whether yoga is safe for you and your baby. Yoga can be a great way to stretch, tone, and relax during pregnancy, but there are a few precautions to take, as well as a few specific ways that prenatal yoga can prepare you to deliver your baby.
If you are pregnant, you may have a lot of questions about whether yoga is safe for you and your baby. Yoga can be a great way to stretch, tone, and relax during pregnancy, but there are a few precautions to take, as well as a few specific ways that prenatal yoga can prepare you to deliver your baby.
Easy Pose - Sukhasana
Easy Pose - Sukhasana can describe any comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
Easy Pose - Sukhasana can describe any comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
Yoga Etiquette
What is good yoga etiquette? Find out all the the dos and don'ts that will make you a good yoga citizen.
What is good yoga etiquette? Find out all the the dos and don'ts that will make you a good yoga citizen.
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.
Fish Pose - Matsyasana
Instructions for Fish Pose - Matsyasana including pictures of an advanced variation and suggestions for yoga beginners.
Instructions for Fish Pose - Matsyasana including pictures of an advanced variation and suggestions for yoga beginners.
Men's Yoga Pants
Take a step up from your old sweats with these stylish and functional yoga pants for men.
Take a step up from your old sweats with these stylish and functional yoga pants for men.
Standing Yoga Poses Sequence
A step-by-step guide to a sequence of standing yoga poses, including a photo and link to detailed instructions for each posture. Use this guide to enhance your home practice.
A step-by-step guide to a sequence of standing yoga poses, including a photo and link to detailed instructions for each posture. Use this guide to enhance your home practice.
Introduction to Pranayama
Yoga breathing exercises are called pranayama. This is an introduction to basic breathing techniques and their effects.
Yoga breathing exercises are called pranayama. This is an introduction to basic breathing techniques and their effects.
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.
Supported Bridge Pose
A restorative version of Bridge Pose using a yoga block to support the sacrum.
A restorative version of Bridge Pose using a yoga block to support the sacrum.
Sugarcane Pose - Ardha Chandra
Sugarcane pose (ardha chandra chapasana) is a variation of half moon pose (ardha chandrasana) that tests your balance and adds in a bit of a back bend. Get full instructions and a photo here.
Sugarcane pose (ardha chandra chapasana) is a variation of half moon pose (ardha chandrasana) that tests your balance and adds in a bit of a back bend. Get full instructions and a photo here.
Hero Pose - Virasana
Instructions and photos of hero pose - virasana, including modifications for people with knee pain.
Instructions and photos of hero pose - virasana, including modifications for people with knee pain.
Three-Part Breath
Instructions for Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama, a basic breathing exercise that is calming and grounding. A great yoga pranayama for beginners!
Instructions for Three-Part Breath – Dirga Pranayama, a basic breathing exercise that is calming and grounding. A great yoga pranayama for beginners!
Head-to-Knee Pose - Janu Sirsa
Janu Sirsasana is a nice addition to your repertoire of seated yoga poses. Learn how to do this pose one step at a time.
Janu Sirsasana is a nice addition to your repertoire of seated yoga poses. Learn how to do this pose one step at a time.
Plow Pose - Halasana
Plow Pose is a mild yoga inversion and preparation for Shoulderstand. Step-by-step instructions will get you safely in and out of this pose.
Plow Pose is a mild yoga inversion and preparation for Shoulderstand. Step-by-step instructions will get you safely in and out of this pose.
Vaginal Fart During Yoga
Vaginal farts (varts) are embarrassing, but not uncommon during yoga, especially inversions. Get advice on how to gain better control in this situation.
Vaginal farts (varts) are embarrassing, but not uncommon during yoga, especially inversions. Get advice on how to gain better control in this situation.
Quick Start Yoga - Week 1
Easy to follow guide for what to do on each day of the first week of your 30-day quick start yoga program.
Easy to follow guide for what to do on each day of the first week of your 30-day quick start yoga program.
Warrior III
Virabhadrasana takes flight in warrior III. Get step-by-step instruction here.
Virabhadrasana takes flight in warrior III. Get step-by-step instruction here.
Side Plank Variations - Vasist
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
Headstand
Headstands are a classic yoga pose but you want to make sure that you are doing them safely since they put the neck in a vulnerable position. These instructions take you through it.
Headstands are a classic yoga pose but you want to make sure that you are doing them safely since they put the neck in a vulnerable position. These instructions take you through it.
Chair Yoga Poses
A sequence of chair yoga poses.
A sequence of chair yoga poses.
Side Crow
Instructions for side crow with illustrative photos, tips for beginners and lots of variations for more advanced yoga students.
Instructions for side crow with illustrative photos, tips for beginners and lots of variations for more advanced yoga students.
Locust Pose - Shalabasana
Locust Pose is a yoga backbend in the prone position. There are a number of variations explained to accommodate different levels of practice.
Locust Pose is a yoga backbend in the prone position. There are a number of variations explained to accommodate different levels of practice.
Legs Up the Wall
Legs up the wall accurately described this restorative yoga pose that is intended to relax and open the body in a supported way.
Legs up the wall accurately described this restorative yoga pose that is intended to relax and open the body in a supported way.
Wild Thing
Ever heard of flipping your dog? The pose you will end up in is called wild thing. While it's a pretty deep backbend, the position of the shoulders makes it easier for many people than a full wheel.
Ever heard of flipping your dog? The pose you will end up in is called wild thing. While it's a pretty deep backbend, the position of the shoulders makes it easier for many people than a full wheel.
Monkey Pose
Named for the monkey deity Hanuman, this pose looks a lot like a full split. Taking it one step at a time will get you into the correct position and help open the hamstrings.
Named for the monkey deity Hanuman, this pose looks a lot like a full split. Taking it one step at a time will get you into the correct position and help open the hamstrings.
Men's Yoga Shorts
From tiny speedos to long and baggy, these are the best yoga shorts for men.
From tiny speedos to long and baggy, these are the best yoga shorts for men.
Reverse Warrior Pose
Reverse warrior works the legs and spine as you take warrior II into a back-bending position. Get the complete instructions here.
Reverse warrior works the legs and spine as you take warrior II into a back-bending position. Get the complete instructions here.
Hands and Knees Balance
In this yoga pose,you extend one hand and the opposite knee while keeping your balance. This helps build core strength.
In this yoga pose,you extend one hand and the opposite knee while keeping your balance. This helps build core strength.
What's Your Yoga Type?
What style of yoga will you like best? Identify your yoga type by your personality traits.
What style of yoga will you like best? Identify your yoga type by your personality traits.
Side Plank Pose - Vasisthasana
Side plank is a great way to improve your arms and shoulder strength.
Side plank is a great way to improve your arms and shoulder strength.
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.
Moon Salutation
This variation on the classic yoga Sun Salutation is sometimes called a Moon Salutation. This version incorporates more back-bending and balancing poses so it is a little more challenging.
This variation on the classic yoga Sun Salutation is sometimes called a Moon Salutation. This version incorporates more back-bending and balancing poses so it is a little more challenging.
Lotus Pose - Padmasana
Lotus Pose is one of the archetypical yoga poses and is often used as an example of how yogis twist themselves up like pretzels. This pose requires open hips and healthy knees to do safely.
Lotus Pose is one of the archetypical yoga poses and is often used as an example of how yogis twist themselves up like pretzels. This pose requires open hips and healthy knees to do safely.
Anusara Yoga
History and methodology of Anusara yoga, including founder John Friend's ongoing scandal.
History and methodology of Anusara yoga, including founder John Friend's ongoing scandal.
Scale Pose - Tolasana
If you lotus position is feeling pretty strong, try to give it some air in tolasana.
If you lotus position is feeling pretty strong, try to give it some air in tolasana.
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.
Knee to Ankle Pose - Fire Log
Both knee to ankle and fire log pose do a pretty good job of describing the position of the legs in this seated hip-opener in which one shin is stacked atop the other. Get the full instructions here.
Both knee to ankle and fire log pose do a pretty good job of describing the position of the legs in this seated hip-opener in which one shin is stacked atop the other. Get the full instructions here.
Complete Beginner's Guide
This is the DVD you've been waiting for if you've never done yoga before. The combination of a video pose encyclopedia and three flowing sequences make this an ideal DVD for yoga beginners.
This is the DVD you've been waiting for if you've never done yoga before. The combination of a video pose encyclopedia and three flowing sequences make this an ideal DVD for yoga beginners.
Little Thunderbolt Pose - Lagh
Little Thunderbolt pose is an intense backbend for advanced yoga students.
Little Thunderbolt pose is an intense backbend for advanced yoga students.
Shoulderstand - Salamba Sarvan
How to safely do shoulderstand, an inverted yoga pose.
How to safely do shoulderstand, an inverted yoga pose.
Extended Side Angle Pose Varia
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.
Yoga Alliance
You may have heard yoga teachers say that they are Yoga Alliance certified, but this is a misconception. Find out what this organization does and it's role in yoga in the United States.
You may have heard yoga teachers say that they are Yoga Alliance certified, but this is a misconception. Find out what this organization does and it's role in yoga in the United States.
Post Pregnancy Yoga
Doing postpartum yoga is great way to get back into shape after your pregnacy. Find out when it is safe to start yoga again and what to expect.
Doing postpartum yoga is great way to get back into shape after your pregnacy. Find out when it is safe to start yoga again and what to expect.
Stretch Your Quads
Do you have tight quads? These yoga poses offers great ways to stretch them out.
Do you have tight quads? These yoga poses offers great ways to stretch them out.
Seated Wide Legged Straddle -
Stretch your hamstrings and inner thighs in this seated straddle.
Stretch your hamstrings and inner thighs in this seated straddle.
Embarrassing Yoga Questions
What should you do about farting in yoga class? What about B.O.? When should you to go to the bathroom? We're tackling all your most embarrassing yoga questions right here.
What should you do about farting in yoga class? What about B.O.? When should you to go to the bathroom? We're tackling all your most embarrassing yoga questions right here.
Nintendo Wii Fit Review
An in-depth review of the yoga offered by the Nintendo Wii Fit system by About.com's yoga expert.
An in-depth review of the yoga offered by the Nintendo Wii Fit system by About.com's yoga expert.
Revolved Half Moon Pose - Pari
Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana is an advanced yoga pose combining a balance and a twist. The use of props can help make this pose more accessible to beginners.
Revolved Half Moon Pose - Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana is an advanced yoga pose combining a balance and a twist. The use of props can help make this pose more accessible to beginners.
Arm Balances Photo Gallery
Yoga Arm Balances Photo Gallery
Yoga Arm Balances Photo Gallery
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.
Crescent Lunge Pose - Anjaneya
Crescent Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana) is a deep stretch for the hip flexors and quadriceps. It can also be a little bit of a backbend if you want it to be. Here are the complete instructions.
Crescent Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana) is a deep stretch for the hip flexors and quadriceps. It can also be a little bit of a backbend if you want it to be. Here are the complete instructions.
Yoga Standing Poses Photo Gallery
A photo gallery of standing yoga poses.
A photo gallery of standing yoga poses.
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali refers to eight “limbs” (meaning branches) of yoga, each of which offers guidance in how to live a moral life. Only one of the limbs relates to yoga poses, and probably not in the way we know them today.
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali refers to eight “limbs” (meaning branches) of yoga, each of which offers guidance in how to live a moral life. Only one of the limbs relates to yoga poses, and probably not in the way we know them today.
Elephant's Trunk Pose - Eka Ha
Elephant's Trunk Pose or Eka Hasta Bhujasana is a powerful arm balance that also helps prepare you for more advanced arm balances. Get step-by-step instructions here.
Elephant's Trunk Pose or Eka Hasta Bhujasana is a powerful arm balance that also helps prepare you for more advanced arm balances. Get step-by-step instructions here.
Sleeping Vishnu Pose - Anantas
Sleeping Vishnu Pose - Anantasana is a yoga side balance that is a lot harder than it looks! Learn how to do it here.
Sleeping Vishnu Pose - Anantasana is a yoga side balance that is a lot harder than it looks! Learn how to do it here.