Yoga Poses

This pose will help to gently ease out the kinks and tension we hold in our notoriously tight adult hips and groins. Learn how to do happy baby pose here.

Reclined Spinal Twist pose lengthens and stretches your spine, chest, and shoulders and massages the internal organs. Here’s how to do it properly.

Thread the Needle pose (Sucirandhrasana), also known as Eye of the Needle or Figure 4 pose, is much less intense than Pigeon pose, but just as effective for opening the

Perhaps it’s the flowers and the warming temperatures (in parts of the world, anyway), but I’ve noticed more kudos to exercising outside. Within the last few months, several outlets from

It’s no secret that most yoga practitioners love to have their picture taken doing a great pose in a beautiful outdoor setting. Google the words “yoga pose” and you’ll see

While it may not look quite as impressive as some other poses, Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana) plays an integral role in sun salutations and in bringing balance to a vigorous,

Many years ago, squatting was an unassuming, everyday pose, not just one that was done in yoga class. Nowadays, sitting and slouching for hours at a time has become the

Its English translation alone makes you think there’s no way this pose will be comfortable. At best, awkward, yes? Interestingly enough I’ve heard Utkatasana called by other names: Fierce pose,

Camel pose is an amazing way to open your heart and lighten up your yoga practice. But have you tried spicing this wonderful pose up with a few adjustments? Let's

Upward Plank pose, also known in Sanskrit as Purvottanasana, is loosely translated as “intense Eastern stretch,” representing the deep stretch across the front (Eastern side) of the body. While it

The tree is grounded, confident and natural and you can be too! Yoga gives us simple, practical tools that can help us grow and transform. Through practicing Vrksasana; Tree Pose, we

After having just completed my Restorative Yoga Teacher Training this past weekend, it would be remiss for me not to focus my attention this week on one of my favourite

Dhanurasana or Bow Pose is aptly named for the curved shape of the body, like an archer’s bow ready to release an arrow. Learn how to do Bow pose here.

Until recently, I’ve always disliked child’s pose. In fact, I’ve hated it. Each time a teacher introduces it as a warm and welcoming retreat, my mind would reject, and I’d

While gardening is truly rewarding, it often results in a sore back and knees. Here are six yoga poses to help prevent the aches and pains from gardening.

Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose stretches the hips, thighs, hamstrings, and calves, while strengthening the knees. Learn to do it properly and safely here.

In most yoga style, Plank pose is mostly a transition post between Downward Dog and something like Cobra pose. You probably do Plank pose fairly often, but never really focus

I like to think of Bridge pose (Setu Bandhasana) as a way to bridge the gap between body and mind. Physically, the feet and head are grounded to the earth,

Dark creamy chocolate, swirling deep red wine, a nice steamy bath and the time alone to luxuriate; these things lead to a wonderful state of bliss. So too, yoga can

Wild Thing Pose is fun, cool, beautiful, and surprisingly easy! Here’s a how-to so you can let out your inner Wild Thing on the mat!