Equal Breathing – Sama Vritti

Benefits: Calms the body and focuses the mind. Instructions: 1. Come to sit in a comfortable, cross-legged position such as easy pose, taking padding under your seat as necessary. 2. Close your eyes and begin to notice your natural breath, not changing anything at first. 3. Begin a slow count to four as you inhale. […]

Sun Salutation Indeed: Yoga on a Paddleboard

February 11, 2012, 10:00 am By ELAINE GLUSAC Dennis Schoneveld Christian yoga and yoga on the go in a new room at the San Francisco International Airport are proof that the practice of this meditative activity has become increasingly varied. Now, a hotel has embraced a new iteration: paddleboard yoga. Guests of the Aruba Marriott […]

Yoga Video Reviews

Read reviews of yoga videos or submit your own reviews of your favorites. Yogalosophy by Mandy Ingber Photo Courtesy of Mandy Ingber Mandy Ingber gained fame as Jennifer Aniston’s yoga teacher. Now Mandy Ingber has brought Jennifer Aniston’s yoga workout to DVD with Yogalosophy. Yoga Journal’s Complete Beginner’s Guide Photo Courtesy of Yoga Journal Yoga […]

Yoga Poses for the Psoas

The psoas major muscle is a bilateral, deep core muscle connecting each leg to the torso. The psoas becomes tight when we spend a lot of time sitting at desks and in cars. A tight psoas leads to a weak core, which can cause back pain and other muscular-skeletal problems. Yoga poses that strengthen and […]

Tantra and Anusara

Tantra is an ancient practice that is the basis of the philosophy behind Anusara Yoga, but many are confused about exactly what Tantra is. Hoping for some clarification, I turned to Anusara yoga founder John Friend, who endeavored to explain Tantra’s basic tenets. Yoga Guide: Can you offer a short, layman’s explanation of tantra? John […]

Crescent Lunge Pose – Anjaneyasana

Type of Pose: Standing, hip opener Benefits: Stretches the hip flexors and quadriceps Instructions: 1. From a low lunge, drop your back knee (the left knee, in this case) to the mat. If your knee is sensitive, you can place a blanket under your knee or double up your yoga mat for more cushioning. 2. […]

Namaste

Definition: Literally, “I bow to you.” It is used as a respectful greeting and also to mean thank you. When you say namaste in thanking your teacher at the end of class, you press your palms together (also called “Anjali mudra”) at your heart or your third eye (middle of the forehead) and bow your […]

Heron Pose – Krounchasana

Type of Pose: Seated Benefits: Stretches the hamstring and calf muscles. Instructions: 1. Begin in staff pose – dandasana. 2. Bring the left leg into hero pose – virasana, taking care to keep the left foot pointing straight back and the knee hugging the midline. 3. Bend the right knee and bring the right foot […]

Reverse Warrior Pose

Also Known As: Crescent Pose Type of Pose: Standing, Backbending Benefits: Strengthens the legs, improves the flexibility of the spine Instructions: 1. From Warrior II, bring the rear hand down the back of the rear leg. 2. Bring the front arm up next to your ear. 3. Keeping the front knee bent and directly over […]

‘The Science of Yoga’ Considers the Practice’s Benefits

In “The Science of Yoga,” William J. Broad brings something unusual to his subject: an open mind. Broad, the book’s biographical note informs us, has practiced yoga since 1970. For nearly that long he has also been a science reporter for The New York Times, writing books like “Teller’s War: The Top-Secret Story Behind the […]

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