What Is Restorative Yoga?
If you’re coming to yoga from a fitness perspective, you might think yoga just looks like stretching. If that’s the case, you’d probably say restorative yoga just looks like a
Rachel Mack
What Is Partner Yoga?
Want to try out partner yoga, but not exactly sure what it is? This quick overview of partner yoga will explain it all!
What Is Kundalini Yoga?
A Kundalini yoga class features the familiar elements of asana, meditation, and chanting, but it all adds up to something quite different than the average yoga class. In 1968, Yogi
What Is Anusara Yoga?
Anusara Yoga, or "Yoga of the Heart" was founded by John Friend in the 1990's. Friend, a student of Iyengar yoga, developed an asana system centered on the universal principles
What Is Iyengar Yoga?
Iyengar Yoga is taught all over the world. It is based on the teachings of B.K.S Iyengar, who at age 94 is still living and practicing yoga in Pune, India.
What Is Ashtanga Yoga?
Ashtanga Yoga is is a highly structured vinyasa-style class. There are five Ashtanga asana series and each student must master every pose of the first series before moving onto the
What is Vinyasa Yoga?
Vinyasa Yoga is a subset of hatha yoga that is distinguished by its fluid transitions and movement through a series of carefully planned poses. The literal translation of vinyasa is
What Is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha yoga can mean a lot of things. One widely-used definition of hatha is "movement," so any asana class is a hatha class. Most group yoga classes in the United
3 Yoga Podcasts You Should Check Out
There are lots of yoga podcasts out there, each one reflecting a different teacher’s personality and style. It takes a little trial and error to find the ones that work
How To Do Moon Salutations
We’ve all done sun salutations, but Moon salutations are less-frequently taught (and underappreciated!). Especially the summer time is a great time to incorporate moon salutations into your practice. This practice
Why You Should Teach Your Kids Yoga (And How To Do It)
Becoming a yoga teacher changed my practice for the better in so many ways. One change that wasn’t so great: I started to take everything yoga-related very seriously. I taught
A Simple Yoga Sequence to Ground Yourself
These yoga poses will help you get grounded. You’ll do the whole yoga sequence once through on each side, then relax into a peaceful restorative pose.
Yoga And The Practice Of Vulnerability
A couple months ago, conversation with an acquaintance took an unexpected turn when she confided in me that her baby had been diagnosed with a serious medical problem. It wasn’t
Yoga For Creativity – 4 Ways To Stretch Your Mind
Yoga is great for becoming happier and more self-aware, but the benefits don’t stop there. If you make the effort, yoga is also a great way to increase your own
Why Yoga Home Practice Is Worth Your Time
Last week, the Yoga Rant covered how to build a yoga home practice. This week, we’re talking about why home practice is worth your time. The world is full of
Yoga At Home? Yes, You Can!
This week, the Yoga Rant is exploring how to get started in a home practice. Next week check back for part II— why you should get started! In my first years
4 Of Your Yoga Teacher’s Proudest Moments
You might not be aware of it, but your yoga teachers are watching you a lot more closely than you think. They notice what you do during class and most
Is Yoga = Life?
Early in my yoga practice, I thought lunges were the worst. Of course, my teachers made them part of the sequence every time. I had a hard time balancing and
Yoga For Weight Loss…Or Not
This week two young men came to my yoga class. They were total newbies but they were game for everything I threw at them. They settled strongly into their first-ever
Why It Is Important To Breathe During Yoga
I always start my yoga classes with a short breathing/meditation practice, which doesn't go over well with some students. They are there to move and sweat above all else. That's