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Defy Gravity: Practice These 7 Steps to Master Your Headstand Press Up (Photo Tutorial)

Inversion junkie dreaming about defying gravity? After you’ve nailed your Headstand, master a Headstand press up by practicing these seven steps!
Leah Sugerman | July 16, 2019
Your Intelligent 7-Step Guide to Access Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) Safely

Wheel Pose, or Urdhva Dhanurasana is one of the most challenging backbends. Follow these seven steps to access this backbend safely.
Denelle Numis | June 27, 2019
The Story Behind How the Yoga Pose Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose) Got Its Name

Ever wonder where yoga poses get their names from? This is the story of the leap of faith by Hanuman, the monkey god. Learn the story of Hanumanasana here.
Ely Bakouche | May 8, 2019
Shoulder Pain? Here’s How to Modify 4 Common Yoga Poses for Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder pain doesn’t have to end your yoga practice! Learn how to modify four common yoga poses for shoulder injuries in this yoga pose tutorial article.
Teresa Mason | April 10, 2019

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
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
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
10 Yoga Poses That Increase Your Sex Drive and Why

Sex is one of life's most delightful pleasures and your yoga practice can help you take your sexual practice to the next level!
Elisha Thompson | June 21, 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Want a Perky Booty? Do These 9 Yoga Poses For a Great Butt Workout (Video)

Want a great butt workout? Do these yoga poses and you'll have a perky booty in no time. Practicing these yoga poses will shape, round, and lift your butt.
Jillian Grabarczyk | February 19, 2015