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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hatha Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha Yoga explained.
What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha Yoga explained.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 for Beginners
Yoga for Beginners Free Email Course
Yoga for Beginners Free Email Course
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.
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.
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.
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
Introduction to prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga overview. Yoga during pregnancy.
Introduction to prenatal yoga. Prenatal yoga overview. Yoga during pregnancy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance
How to do Firefly Pose - Tittibhasana, a yoga arm balance
Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana
Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana
Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana
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.
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.
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.
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?
Can I Do Yoga at Home?
Advice on starting a home practice.
Advice on starting a home 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.
Staff Pose - Dandasana
Instructions for the seated yoga pose, Staff or Dandasana
Instructions for the seated yoga pose, Staff or Dandasana
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.
Scorpion Pose - Vrschikasana
How to do the yoga Scorpion pose - Vrschikasana.
How to do the yoga Scorpion pose - Vrschikasana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Awkward Chair
Instructions, with photos, for Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana.
Instructions, with photos, for Awkward Chair Yoga Pose - Utkatasana.
Side Plank Variations
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
Variations on Side Plank - Vasisthasana for beginners and prenatal yoga.
Vinyasa
Definition of the yoga term Vinyasa.
Definition of the yoga term Vinyasa.
Easy Pose - Sukasana
Easy Pose - Sukasana is a comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
Easy Pose - Sukasana is a comfortable, cross-legged yoga pose.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Triangle Pose - Trikonasana
Triangle Pose - Trikonasana
Triangle Pose - Trikonasana
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.
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?
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.
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.
Bird of Paradise
Bird of Paradise Pose is an advanced standing, bound, balancing pose. Sound challenging? It is! Read how to do Bird of Paradise Pose.
Bird of Paradise Pose is an advanced standing, bound, balancing pose. Sound challenging? It is! Read how to do Bird of Paradise Pose.
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.
Wheel Pose
How to do the yoga backbend Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana.
How to do the yoga backbend Wheel Pose - Urdhva Dhanurasana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inversions Sequence
A sequence of yoga inversions, including Headstand and Shoulderstand.
A sequence of yoga inversions, including Headstand and Shoulderstand.
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.
Dolphin Pose
How to do Dolphin Yoga Pose. Dolphin is a variation of Downward Facing Dog.
How to do Dolphin Yoga Pose. Dolphin is a variation of Downward Facing Dog.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Reverse Warrior Pose
Instructions on how to do the reverse warrior yoga pose.
Instructions on how to do the reverse warrior yoga pose.
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.
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.
Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasa
How to do the yoga pose Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasana.
How to do the yoga pose Lizard Pose - Utthan Pristhasana.
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.
Janu Sirsasana
How to do the yoga Head-to-Knee (Janu Sirsasana) pose.
How to do the yoga Head-to-Knee (Janu Sirsasana) pose.
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 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 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.
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?
Yoga Props Illustrated
How to use a yoga block.
How to use a yoga block.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buying a Yoga Mat
A yoga mat is essential yoga equipment. Find out how to buy a yoga mat, care for your yoga mat, and accessorize your yoga mat.
A yoga mat is essential yoga equipment. Find out how to buy a yoga mat, care for your yoga mat, and accessorize your yoga mat.
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.
Yoga Pants
This yoga pants round-up recommends the most popular yoga pants.
This yoga pants round-up recommends the most popular yoga pants.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Embarrassing Yoga Questions
Answers to embarrassing yoga questions.
Answers to embarrassing yoga questions.
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.
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.
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
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.
Mula Bandha
A definition of Mula Bandha. Mula Bandha - the root lock, is one of three interior body locks used in yoga.
A definition of Mula Bandha. Mula Bandha - the root lock, is one of three interior body locks used in yoga.
Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrom
How yoga can offer relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
How yoga can offer relief from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find Yoga Classes
When you're just getting started with yoga, it may be difficult to figure out how to find yoga classes, teachers, and centers that fit your needs. Luckily, there are some online directories that can help you find local yoga classes.
When you're just getting started with yoga, it may be difficult to figure out how to find yoga classes, teachers, and centers that fit your needs. Luckily, there are some online directories that can help you find local yoga classes.