10 Morning Yoga Poses That Will Wake You Up

Updated April 17, 2015. If you want to establish a consistent yoga practice, one of the first steps is to find the time of day that works best for you and make sure to be on your mat each dat at that time. It doesn’t matter what time it is, but it does make sense […]

How to Do a Sun Salutation

Updated May 21, 2015. If you are a beginner: Exhale – Drop to your knees, chest, and chin. Keep your butt high and your elbows hugging your ribs. If you are more advanced: Exhale – Shift your weight forward a few inches and lower down to chaturanga dandasana. Bringing the shoulders slightly in front of […]

10 Yoga Stretches You Should Do Every Day

Updated April 17, 2015. Written or reviewed by a board-certified physician. See About.com’s Medical Review Board. Some days, it’s just not possible to put in a full hour and a half of yoga. But most days will allow for this 10- to 15-minute sequence that stretches the back, hamstrings, and hips, problem areas for many […]

How to Use a Yoga Strap

Updated April 17, 2015. When you’re attempting a pose with a bind (typically clasping your hands together in position that’s difficult to reach), a strap comes in very handy. Cow face pose, shown here, is an example of how to use a strap to extend your reach. Without the strap, you’re left in the awkward […]

What's That Block For? How to Use a Yoga Block

Updated July 02, 2015. A yoga block is an incredibly useful and versatile prop to have on hand. I always grab one as soon as I enter a yoga room, just in case I want to use it during the course of a class. If you do a lot of your yoga at home, it’s […]

7 Yoga Poses That Will Save Your Road Trip

Updated July 16, 2015. Of course you’re going to do downward facing dog. It’s a great stretch for your whole body, including our key areas of hamstrings, spine, shoulders, and wrists. In fact, if you are really pressed for time, just doing the forward bend, cat-cow stretch, and down dog will go a long way […]

Do You Really Need to Drink Water During Yoga?

Updated September 14, 2014. Question: Should I Drink Water During Yoga? Answer: Like a lot of matters yogic, the answer here is a big “it depends.” People who do hot yoga or Bikram usually show up to class with giant containers of cold water. Since hot yoga is such a sweaty affair, it makes sense […]

10 Yoga Poses That Will Tone Your Abs

Updated June 06, 2014. 1. From High Lunge, bring the left hand to your waist. 2. Place your right fingertips 12-18 inches in front of your right foot  and straighten your right leg as you lift your left leg parallel to the mat, coming into Ardha Chandrasana. Hold three to five breaths.  Beginners’ Variation: Take a block under […]

Yoga Nidra is the Hour-Long Savasana You've…

Updated October 13, 2014. Have you ever been in savasana at the end of yoga class and just when you feel yourself start to relax, your teacher calls time? Have you wondered what a longer, deeper period of relaxation would feel like? What it might do for your stress levels and your health in general? […]

Here's How Yoga Can Treat Insomnia

Updated May 19, 2014. If you have a hard time getting to sleep at night, incorporating yoga into your life can help, especially if your insomnia is stress-related. Yoga has proven to be a great stress buster and can offer you relaxation techniques, including breathing exercises and meditation. Yoga nidra is a deep relaxation methodology […]

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