The Breath of Life: Exploring Pranayama in Yoga Practice
In the world of yoga, one of the most fundamental and transformative practices is Pranayama. Often referred to as the science of breath control, Pranayama holds the key to unlocking […]
Welcome Discomfort in Bound Angle Pose
When you start to hit your limits in a pose, feeling an overly intense stretch or a muscle trembling with fatigue, your first instinct may be to escape the discomfort. […]
5 Ways Yoga Is Not Just For Fitness
No matter how much we in the yoga community try to get the point across that yoga has a deeper purpose, a lot of people still think of yoga as […]
Honoring B.K.S. Iyengar: Yoga Luminary
December 14, 1918 – August 20, 2014 When B.K.S. Iyengar began studying yoga in 1934, it was not the popular practice it is today. Only a handful of people taught […]
How Yoga in Schools Helps Kids De-Stress
It’s a typical Thursday morning at KIPP Summit Academy in San Lorenzo, California, as 20 seventh graders file into yoga class. There’s nothing loosey-goosey or crunchy-granola about the atmosphere. KIPP […]
Take Some Yin and Call Me in the Morning
I’ve been traveling a lot for work lately, trips that involve a lot of sitting–in cars, at tables, on airplanes–and not a lot of movement. Because of that, yoga has […]
AcroYoga 101: A Classic Sequence for Beginners
6 poses to put you in touch with the physical and introspective sides of acrobatic asana. Prepare for Takeoff Though this series is safe and doable, let intuition and judgment […]
What’s Your Style? Explore the Types of Yoga
If you’ve ever taken a yoga class, one of the first things that the instructor will ask is “What style do you prefer?” Explore all your options by reading this […]
4 Yoga Poses to Try On Your SUP
It’s 4 o’clock in the morning and you’re standing on your board. The sun is rising, birds are chirping, and this might be one of the most perfect moments in […]
Celebrities Becoming Yoga Teachers for the Right Reasons
Yoga is a practice that has been around for thousands of years, and there are many different types. In recent decades, it has become more popular in the West as […]