Yoga Poses/Asanas
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How to do Doga, the Canine Form of Yoga
Doga, doggy yoga, helps pets and people. Whether it's an evolution of yoga or a corruption of an ancient practice is irrelevant. It's happening and participants love it. more...
Asthma and COPD Helped by Yoga Breathing
Studies of yogic breathing have shown improvement in actual lung function and symptom reduction for asthma or COPD. Breathing can be a relearned and modified behavior more...
Relax and Let Go, Vital Yoga Pose Made Simple
Savasana ("corpse pose") is considered one of the most complex poses to achieve correctly. It is a state of complete restorative relaxation of the mental and physical. more...
Modifying Yoga for Wrist, Knee, or Back Injury
Yoga poses are modified when there is a physical problem or pain from an injury. Protecting the joint enables the yogi to continue the practice and strengthen the area. more...
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By: Lauren Znachko
Twisting postures have many benefits for the body. Include this seated twist in your yoga practice during the holidays to maintain a healthy spine and digestive system. more...
By: Nadia Lerner
Nowadays, yoga is making great strides among the senior set. Practicing in groups or solo, 50-plusers say the age-old mind/body discipline brings new meaning to life. more...
An Easy Guide to Yoga Asanas for Beginners
By: Tracey Drake
Yoga asanas are at the very core of this ancient practice and yet, they can be daunting to beginners. Learn about limbs and postures and feel comfortable attending class. more...
With hatha yoga, you can address sciatic pain in the low back and legs by opening the sacral area, stretching the groin and hamstrings, and strengthening the lower back. more...
Props and Variations for Pigeon Pose
Pigeon Pose is a beautiful classic hatha yoga pose loved by many students. However the intense stretch in the hips, thighs, and knees can be challenging for some. more...
Headstands, shoulderstands, and similar asanas can be intimidating for many students, but they are vital to overall health. The benefits are worth overcoming fear. more...
An intense stretch for the most stubbornly protective area of the body, Upavistha Konasana will greatly improve flexibility and gracefulness when practiced regularly. more...
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