5 Headstand Leg Variations
If you’re comfortable in Headstand away from the wall and are ready for a new challenge, here are five of my favorite Headstand leg variations.
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The Importance of Finding Your Flow in Yoga and Beyond
In the positive psychology world, the total immersion in the execution of a performance is called flow, which we hope to achieve in our yoga practice.
5 Daily Practices to Make Health a Habit
Whether it’s waking up with a single cup of coffee or ten, rolling out a yoga mat or rolling a cigarette, making health a habit can be hard, but try today!
3 Quick Tips to Improve Your Headstand
Some yoga poses come naturally, and some need a little patience and care. With these tips you can improve your Headstand and expand your yoga repertoire.
What is the Relationship Between Dharma and Karma?
We hear the word “karma” thrown around, but where does it really come from? How do dharma and karma relate to each other and to your yoga practice? Read on.
10-Minute Yoga for Beginners Class (VIDEO)
This yoga for beginners video with Kristin McGee takes you through easy going poses and stretches so you can breathe, move, sweat, and feel awesome!
4 Ways to Practice Hatha Yoga as Moving Meditation
With proper guidance and awareness, Hatha yoga benefits the body, spirit, and mind. Here is some insight in making your practice a moving meditation.
Why It’s Okay to Break From Asana Tradition Sometimes
For the millions of people practicing yoga, are there not just as many ways to experience it? A base of Asana tradition is important and so is exploration.
5 Balance and Alignment Tips to Make Your Eagle Pose Soar
Garudasana, or eagle pose, loosens up IT bands, gets blood flowing, tones your muscles, and promotes balance. No matter what your level, try it out!
Gratitude Challenge: How to Count Your Blessings
In a world of plenty where most of us are pre-programmed to strive for and desire more, we forget to practice gratitude and appreciate what we have.
My Attachment to Non-Attachment
Yoga is a great place to get flexible in both body and mind. To readjust your view, read this all-too-funny and all-too-true article on non-attachment.
Pratyahara: The 5th Limb of Yoga Explained
We spend the majority of our day in a constant deluge of information. How can you channel your inner essence with that noise? Hone your pratyahara.
These Surreal Photos Combine Yoga Poses and Plant Elements to Promote Urban Green Spaces
Michael O. Snyder’s photos “Breathing Life” features stunning yoga in nature images advocating for more green, sustainable communities in Washington, D.C.
Geometries: An Ashtanga Yoga Demo By Laruga Glaser (VIDEO)
This video by Alessandro Sigismondi features the sacred geometry that Ashtanga yoga instructor and yogini Laruga Glaser creates in her powerful practice.
3 Life Lessons from Alice in Wonderland
Do you feel like you’re navigating a mysterious world of eccentric and sometimes startling characters or situations? Take some life lessons from this tale.
7 Yoga Poses to Ease Back Pain
Whether you blame poor posture, lack of physical conditioning, or genetics, try these yoga poses to ease back pain and release tension in the spine.
Want Balance? Fix Your “Drishti” Gaze on a Hermit Crab
While it is hard to keep your balance when the object of your focus keeps moving randomly on a beach, doing so can train your resilience like no other.
Playing With Props: 5 Fun Ways to Use Yoga Blocks
Yoga props are versatile tools that help students deepen their understanding and expression of asanas. Here are five ideas for practicing with yoga blocks.
The Niyamas of Private Yoga Teaching
In yoga we gain strength, flexibility, and relaxation. It is also a search for higher understanding. Use this guide in your private yoga teaching.
5 Reasons and Situations to Consider Teaching Yoga for Free
Yoga is a beautiful thing we want to teach with a loving and generous spirit. Should we always charge, or is teaching yoga for free sometimes ok?