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Well+Good Your Healthiest Relationship If you’re a yoga newbie, a first class—with its unfamiliar language and bendy people—can be overwhelming. “It can feel like a club you’re not a member of,” says Chrissy Carter, a star YogaWorks teacher who just …
We are just days away from the Vernal Equinox on March 20th. The spring equinox is held by some to be one of the most spiritually transformative days of the year—it is said to be a time of great confrontation …
Strange as it sounds, Kate Beckinsale prepares for the physically demanding job of playing futuristic fighters and werewolf hunters with a yoga-based routine. She also practices qigong, a discipline involving controlled breathing and fluid movements that’s similar to tai chi. …
We’re suckers for a good yoga vid highlighting an incredible, beautiful, informative practice and if you’ve never seen Simon Park in action, then you’re in for a treat. We’ll let the video speak for itself… Want more like this? Check …
Events & parties are supposed to be fun, so why do they always end up stressing everyone out? I think people get too focused on themselves and self-conscious. A great pose to get rid of all the nerves and take …
Strength in yoga is not something that came easily for me. In fact it was so hard that I thought it was a magical gift bestowed to a certain few. When I first attempted Mayurasana—Peacock Posture—years ago, I felt like …
Jennifer Love Hewitt, featured in the March 2013 issue of Shape magazine, says a “rump shaking yoga workout” is her secret to staying fit. Jen gave the mag a sample of the moves she owes her svelte figure to (pictured …
A Cautionary Tale Told by a Reformed Chronic Leg-Crosser For everyone who has ever experienced it, low back pain can reduce even the toughest of tough guys to tears. In fact, over 80% of Americans will experience back pain at …
I’ve seen a bunch of articles out there with the Valentine’s Day theme of heart chakra—and chest-opening postures, which is great because it totally fits the Hallmark theme. In the yogi world, it’s right up there with Target’s seasonal aisle …
Do you ever feel like Valentine’s Day has become more about buying flowers and chocolate and less about truly and authentically showing your love? How often do couples place a higher priority on connecting on a deeper level, opposed to …
The article below was originally published on The Huff Post. Krishnamacharya has three qualifications for a yoga teacher. As the source of much of modern day yoga, and the teacher of luminaries like B. K. S. Iyengar and Shri …
It’s no secret that Hot Yoga is popular. Celebrities, royalty and athletes are flocking to studios worldwide to lock the knee and stare into their own eyes. Anyone can do it! Here’s what you’ll get when you sign up for …
I wrote a book titled Myths of the Asanas. This was before I found out about the real myth of the asanas… that most all of the ones practiced these days are less than 100 years old. Not kidding. I’ve …
Every day more and more people are turning into yoga. Whether they are looking to loose weight or to release stress, yoga is becoming more and more popular across the globe. You see celebrities, professional sport athletes, even doctors endorsing …
Last month, I wrote an article about Chaturunga, which ended up causing quite a stir. There are so many different approaches to Chaturanga Dandasana and my December post about it being a ‘shoulder shredder’ stirred up some healthy debate and …
Okay, we all know it means four [limbed] staff pose, but given it’s propensity to contribute to the shredding of shoulder tendons, it has more than earned its nickname. I personally know several practitioners who have undergone surgery to repair …
This article was written by Claiborne Davis, a certified YogaTuneUp® teacher with classes in New Orleans, LA Not that long ago, “planking” was all the rage across the social media landscape. From a yoga practitioner’s standpoint, it looked like a …
Photo: CNNGO.com Cabin pressure sucks. Our feet swell, our space is limited and our air is recycled amongst our fellow passengers—so what better time to explore some non-intrusive yoga. It will certainly help to pass the time by and keep …
“Savasana: savasana is being without was, being without will be. It is being without anyone who is.” —Light on Life, B.K.S. Iyengar You know that excited feeling you get before your first “real date” with you new snookums? Well, I …
It’s election season, and you know what that means. You can’t turn on the TV, radio or get on the internet without hearing about politics. Facebook is probably the worst; you check in to touch base with people you care …
Did you know that our physical yoga practice—our asana practice—directly relates to our Chakra system? If you practice this limb of yoga, you know that your asana practice allows for physical openness and, overall, invites more balance and harmony within …
Uddiyana Bahdha is one of my favorite moves to soothe a sore low back. It lengthens and tractions the spine, tones the abdominal organs and exercises the diaphragm. Learning to do uddiyana keeps the mind supple—new, wild things to do …
This blog was written for Hanuman Festival by Gina Caputo. Hanuman Festival goes down June 13-16 in Boulder, CO. For many of us, “the splits” is an elusive and desirable pose we start striving for from our first time on …
The Earth Salutation can be practiced indoors, but is meant to be practiced outside with the earth beneath your feet. The Earth Salutation is a series of twelve postures: >>To begin, put your heel beneath your hips and go into …
This challenging core sequence might give you six pack abs, but more importantly it will strengthen the deep core muscles that support your posture and a healthy back. The truth is that the six pack abs, the rectus abdominus, are …
We all take sides, favoring one option over another. That includes the sides of the body. How often do you think you shift your weight from one leg to the other while waiting for the bus or spending long hours …
Uttitha Trikonasana or Extended Triangle Pose is one of the most commonly practiced poses in today’s yoga classes. Yet as teachers we often see this pose done without a proper understanding of its basic foundations of alignment, thus students are …
It has occured, spring equinox has come and now it’s time to get in gear for that spring mentality and summer body. Focus on heat builders, energy lifters and strength for confidence! The season of yoga at the beach and …
Strange as it sounds, Kate Beckinsale prepares for the physically demanding job of playing futuristic fighters and werewolf hunters with a yoga-based routine. She also practices qigong, a discipline involving controlled breathing and fluid movements that’s similar to tai chi. …
A Cautionary Tale Told by a Reformed Chronic Leg-Crosser For everyone who has ever experienced it, low back pain can reduce even the toughest of tough guys to tears. In fact, over 80% of Americans will experience back pain at …
