Tripod Headstand – Salamba Sirsasana II

Type of Pose: Inversion Benefits: Improves balance and core strength. Also Known As: Sirsasana B Instructions: 1. Begin in a wide-legged forward bend. 2. Bring your head to the floor. You may need to bend your knees to do this. 3. Bring the palms flat on the floor and bend the elbows to 90 degrees. […]

Lululemon Athletica

Beyond the Baggy T-Shirt: Lululemon Athletica was founded in 1998 and opened their first store in Vancouver, Canada in 2000. Founder Chip Wilson brought his experience with high tech fabrics, gleaned producing gear for surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding, to the emerging yoga-wear market. In fact, Lululemon did much to create that market and shape the […]

Airplane Yoga

It’s no secret that travel is stressful and airplane seats are tiny. Though you can’t do much when you’re squashed into the middle seat, there are a few little stretches that can help relieve your cramped muscles and reduce your stress without getting into your neighbor’s personal space. 1. Neck Rolls © Barry Stone After […]

Men's Yoga Pants

Sure, you can do yoga in your old sweatpants from college or worn-out swim trunks, but for those men looking for yoga pants designed just for men, here are some of the most stylish and functional options available. Your favorite athletic-wear companies (Nike, Adidas, etc.) also offer men’s yoga gear, but since their styles change […]

Yoga Pants

When it comes to yoga pants, there are a lot of options out there and each person has his or her own idea of what make the best pants. I’ve collected the most popular styles for women and men so you can compare them before making your choice.  Yoga Pants for Women Photo Courtesy of […]

Sivananda Yoga

Sivananda Yoga follows the teachings of Swami Sivananda, as brought to the west by his disciple Swami Vishnu-devananda. Vishnu-devananda came to the United States in 1957, making Sivananda an important part of yoga’s first wave of popularity outside India. There are now Sivananda yoga centers in major cities in the US and western Europe, as […]

Best Hairstyles for Yoga

In the fall of 2011, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin made headlines when she expressed concern that one reason American women were not getting enough exercise was their fear of messing up their hair. Well, we want to do our part to keep woman healthy, so if bad hair days have kept you from […]

Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrom

The arm positions in Cow Face Pose – Gomukhasana[/link”> and Eagle Pose – Garudasana, which can be done in a seated position, will give a nice stretch to the tight shoulders brought about by hours spent hunched over a computer keyboard.

Slim Calm Sexy Yoga

Yoga instructor Tara Stiles first gained popularity when she appeared in a series of YouTube videos about yoga produced by her modeling agency. While many may have tuned in to see the leggy Ford model get twisty, her enthusiastic, down-to-earth style was undeniable. She has since parlayed that enthusiasm into a successful career as an […]

Really? The Claim: Yoga Can Help Manage Pain

October 17, 2011, 1:18 pm By ANAHAD O’CONNOR Christoph Niemann THE FACTS For many people, yoga is more than just exercise: Studies show it is one of the most commonly used forms of alternative therapy in the country. Many rely on yoga to relieve chronic and acute pain. The reasons for this are varied. Some […]

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