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Why is Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana) such a yoga practice staple? Lunge poses, in all their variations, are core to vinyasa practices and Hatha practices alike. Anjaneyasana lends itself to lots...

We’re in the midst of the season of gratitude. At Thanksgiving, we’re encouraged to remember our blessings—family, friends, work, and the many pleasant experiences we’ve enjoyed in our lives. But...

In a recent post, I wrote about the Eight Limbs of Yoga. The Eight Limbs are a framework for practicing all aspects of the system of yoga. The first of...

Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) is a core-strengthening powerhouse. But the core muscles are not the only ones to engage in the pose. Practicing Side Plank can improve knee, back, shoulder...

I didn’t want to do it. I’ve always enjoyed Kapotasana (Pigeon Pose), or at least the hip-opening variation that’s a preparation for Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (One-Legged King Pigeon). Many of...

I like to sequence my asana classes in an arc. This means that we start slow, work up to more complicated poses, and then cool down to a long, luxurious...

Take the title of this article as you will. Marichyasana (Marichi’s Pose) honors an ancient sage of yogic mythology. Marichi was the son of Brahma, the divine creator. His name...

Hatha Yoga is the combination of postures and breathing practices. For centuries, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika defined physical yoga practice. Most of the 15 poses described in the text are...

Holding space for our students when we struggle mentally, emotionally, or physically can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. In fact, it’s a vital part of teaching yoga. Like many...

Bird Dog Pose (Parsva Balasana) may not be one of yoga’s most popular poses, but this humble asana confers a surprising number of benefits. Just guessing, but its English name...

When I first began practicing yoga, I felt like a star. While I was a pretty fair sprinter and long jumper in high school, my body was simply too floppy...

Are you a yoga teacher? What inspired you to share yoga with others? Who have been your most influential yoga teachers? Teaching yoga is an honor. It is an opportunity...