5 Reasons to Practice Your Least Favorite Yoga Poses
We all have poses we are good at, and we all have poses we struggle with. Here are five reasons to keep practicing the yoga poses you think you hate.
Meagan McCrary
How to Do Waterfall Pose
Waterfall pose is a great way to give back to your hardworking legs after a strong standing practice, as well as calm the nervous system for Savasana
3 Yoga Poses to Stretch Your Side Body
How often do you bend side to side in your daily life? Below are my three favorite yoga poses for lengthening the side body.
3 Reasons to Use Your Fingertips in Yoga Poses
if you feel like you could use a little more space in yoga poses where pressure is on the hands or on the wrists, consider practicing on your fingertips.
Maitri: Practices for Developing Loving-Kindness for Oneself
In Buddhism, loving-kindness (maitri) is the first of the Four Immeasurables, or Buddhist virtues and meditation practices one must cultivate.
The 6 Branches of Yoga
The branches of yoga are Hatha, Raja, Mantra, Bhakti, Jnana, and Karma. Here’s a clear, concise explanation of these six yogic disciplines.
The New Chaturanga: How to Do Ashtangasana or Eight-Limbed Pose (With Video)
Ashtangasana or Eight-Limbed Pose strengthens the upper body, stretches the spine, and opens up the hips. Here’s how to do this pose safely and properly.
5 Anatomy Terms You Often Hear in Yoga Class
If you’re new to yoga, you may find it a bit tricky to follow alignment cues and tips with unfamiliar anatomy terms. Here’s a quick 101 to help you out.
What’s All of this ‘OM’-ing About?
Chances are you’ve heard the sound of ‘Om’ or have seen the symbol. You’ve probably even chanted it yourself! Well, what is Om, and why do we chant it?
An Easy Yoga Sequence To Restart The New Year Today
For those of you who missed the “do yoga on the first day of the year” bandwagon, here’s a nice yoga sequence to restart the New Year today.
4 Yoga Poses to Ground Your Energy After Flying
Long, uncomfortable flights can uproot your spirit and leave you unsettled. Here are four yoga poses to ground your energy after flying.
3 Yoga Poses to Celebrate the Winter Solstice
Sunday, December 21st, will be the longest night and shortest day of the year. Here are three yoga poses to celebrate the Winter Solstice.
5 Tips for Twisted Downward Dog Pose
Twisted Downward Dog is an advanced pose that requires your keen alignment for you to reap its maximum benefits. Here’s how to do this yoga pose properly.
Understanding the Koshas: The 5 Layers of Self
In yoga, there are five layers of self called the koshas, pertaining to the physical, energetic, mental, intellectual, and emotional aspects of our being.
Yoga’s All About The Attitude
The physical aspect of yoga is just part of the practice. Your yoga attitude, intention, and how you react to life situations are what make you a real yogi.
5 Ways to Fire Up Your Yoga Practice
If you’re looking for something to keep the flames stoked this winter, these five intuitive asana tips help you fire up your yoga practice.
Engage and Integrate: Why You Should Stretch Safely and Effectively
Five sun salutations—check. Warriors one, two, and three—did them all. One-legged balancing poses—done. By the time you come down to the mat to stretch in yoga class, you’re probably ready
Happiness Is Your Birthright
It may seem obvious and trite to you, but many people haven’t stopped to consider that happiness is their birthright. I mean really, truly consider the fact that happiness is
The Cycles of Yoga Practice
I’ve been on fire about yoga, and I’ve felt uninspired. Still, I’ve never left it completely; my yoga practice just cycles through different stages.