Review – The Yoga Face

These days, yoga is all about niche marketing, whether it’s “Yoga for People Who Are Definitely Not Hippies” or “Yoga for Young Women Who Don’t Really Have it Together.” The new kid on the block is “Yoga for People Who Think They Are Starting to Look Old,” otherwise known as Yoga for the Face. What […]

Christian Yoga

Although yoga asana classes are open to people of any religion, classes aimed specifically at Christians are becoming increasingly popular in the Unites States. Some devout Christians find themselves uncomfortable with yoga’s vestiges of Hinduism, including the use of Sanskrit terminology and devotional chants. Others see yoga’s ability to quiet the mind as an opportunity […]

Hot Yoga Wear

In hot yoga and Bikram, the practice room is heated, usually to 95 – 100 degrees, warming the body to facilitate sweating and increase flexibility. But just because the room is hot doesn’t mean that getting as naked as possible is the best choice. We asked hot yoga teacher and studio owner Darla Magee to […]

Quick Start Yoga Guide – Day 1

Starting a new yoga practice can be tough, so use this 30-Day Quick Start Guide to make sure you get off on the right foot to continue your regime for 30 days- and beyond. Preparation Step 1: Get Geared Up– Yoga doesn’t require too much equipment, but there are a few things you’ll want to […]

Dolphin Push-Ups

These dolphin push-ups will strengthen your abs and arms, preparing you for arm balances and headstand. © Barry Stone 2. Dolphin Variation © Barry Stone Come to this variation of dolphin by interlacing the fingers. Keep the elbows lined up under your shoulders. 3. Dolphin Push-Up © Barry Stone Bring your torso forward so that […]

Will Yoga Help Me Lose Weight?

Question: Will doing yoga help me lose weight? Doing yoga regularly offers many benefits, including making you feel better about your body as you become stronger and more flexible, toning your muscles, reducing stress, and improving your mental and physical well-being. But will it help you lose weight? Answer: Practicing any type of yoga will […]

Standing Yoga Poses Sequence

Step back to Downward Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana. Rest here for a few breaths before repeating the entire sequence on the left side. Back to Main Sequences Page

Bird of Paradise

Type of pose: Standing, balancing Benefits: Strengthens the legs, improves balance, opens the groins and hamstrings Instructions: 1. Begin in bound extended side angle pose. 2. Turn your gaze to the floor and step the back foot forward so that the feet are parallel at the front of the mat. Keep the bind while you […]

Standing Balances Sequence

Standing balances are tough to master, because they require strength and flexibility in addition to the ability to balance on one leg. This sequence offers a real challenge as you move from pose to pose while keeping the lifted leg off the floor the entire time. 1. Awkward Chair – Utkatasana © Barry Stone Begin […]

Yoga Etiquette

These rules of good yoga etiquette will help you feel comfortable when entering an unfamiliar setting. They are based on common sense and courtesy, but deal with some issues that are specific to yoga classes and studios. 1. Remove Your Shoes Many yoga studios have a place for your shoes by the front door. Since […]

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