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Yoga

7 Classic Yoga Babes Who Brought Us Modern Yoga

These classic yoga babes pioneered yoga for women in an era when men ruled the mat. Discover the yoginis that brought you modern yoga.
Kendra Sand | June 16, 2017
Videos

3 Safe Ways to Modify Shoulderstand Pose (Video Tutorial)

Shoulderstand, or Sarvangasana, is often referred to as the “queen of all asanas” because of its many benefits for our nervous and endocrine systems.
Keya Williams | April 16, 2017
Yoga Poses

Instantly Feel Relaxed and Restored with These 8 Yin Yoga Poses

Relaxation, stillness, flexibility, surrender, joy and presence: all words that come to mind when we think of Yin...
Joanne Moules | August 19, 2016
Yoga

8 Yoga Poses to Prepare You for Wheel Pose

When first attempting wheel pose, you might try to use brute force to push yourself into the pose. However, this brute force puts you at risk for injury.
Bianca Williams | July 11, 2016
Love & Sex

10 Yoga Poses That Increase Your Sex Drive and Why

Let's face it. Sex is one of life's most delightful pleasures. It can be soft and sensual, playful and exciting, or deeply spiritual and connecting. Your yoga practice can help you prepare for and become excited about your sexual practice.
Elisha Thompson | June 21, 2016
Yoga

You May Be Hurting Your Neck in Shoulderstand (Here’s How to Fix It)

Practicing shoulderstand calms the nervous system, decreases varicose veins, stimulates the throat chakra (aiding in clear communication), reduces wrinkles and aids in restful sleep.
Jessie Wren | April 22, 2016
Yoga

6 Yoga Poses That Aren’t Quite What They Seem

There are yoga poses that look easy as pie, but when you try them for yourself, you can get a surprising stretch, an unexpected sensation in parts of your body you never felt before - or both.
Liane Bargas | April 3, 2016
Yoga

5 Tips to Practice Chaturanga Correctly

Chaturanga is often part of a "vinyasa" or "flow" that yogis do on the way back to Downward Dog. It can also make a cameo in advanced sun salutations.
Kasia Litwinski | March 31, 2016
Yoga

7 Hip Opener Yoga Poses To Release Negativity (Photos)

Here are 7 yoga poses to aid you in letting go of negative emotions:
Alexa Erickson | March 26, 2016
Videos

How to Use a Yoga Wheel (Video Tutorial)

Yoga wheels are round wheels of various sizes made predominantly from wood. They are a yoga prop designed to help you deepen your practice, aid in advanced poses, and offer therapeutic benefits to create space in the body, massage the spine, and more.
YogiApproved | March 12, 2016
Yoga

How To Use Yoga For Strength Training: 5 Poses For Quick Results (Videos)

Yoga on it’s own can certainly be strength training; however, if you’re looking to lose a little more of “the squish” or if you want to add more lean muscle to your frame and your regular practice just isn’t getting you there, I’d suggest adding a bit more resistance and upping the intensity to see what happens.
Alison Heilig | December 13, 2015
Yoga

6 Yoga Poses To Help You Learn Arm Balances

Below are 6 yoga poses you can practice to build your body up to Bakasana (the sixth pose of this article) and play around with shoulder engagement and transferring your weight forward.
Jessie Wren | November 23, 2015
Yoga

10 Yoga Poses For Hikers and Outdoor Enthusiasts

To ease the soreness, try these 10 yoga poses for hikers that will stretch you out and have you ready to hike again tomorrow!
Bobbie Jo Traut | August 16, 2015
Yoga

Crow Pose Tutorial with Variations

For this specific tutorial, we will focus on crow pose arm balance postures, as these are widely popular throughout yoga classes today. Start practicing these tips today and check back with us when you’re flying tomorrow!
Allie Flavio | June 23, 2015
Yoga

Do These 9 Yoga Poses For a Perky Booty (Video)

Forget the traditional squats, lunges, and gym equipment. Practicing these yoga poses will shape, round, and lift the booty to where you won’t even need the yoga pants to enhance its appearance!
Jillian Grabarczyk | February 19, 2015