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Yoga Pose Primer: Vasisthasana (Side Plank Pose)
If you practice yoga, you probably favor some poses over others. We like the poses that are easy for us as well as the ones that show off our strengths. The others, not so much. At some point in almost four... Read more
Yoga’s Trikonasana: A Convergence of Triangles
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) is a universally important component of our yoga practice in helping us to practice most other asanas with greater ease and intelligence. It teaches us how to extend the legs, which... Read more
Yoga Pose Primer: Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose)
Backbends are one of yoga practice’s great gifts. Because our daily lives don’t require a lot of backbending, doing some sort of backbend every day is a way to balance our forward-folded lives. Plus they’re... Read moreFeatured Courses
While millions of Americans suffer from pain in the low back and pelvis, many back and hip issues are actually the result of sacroiliac instability (SI), i.e. an imbalance in the sacroiliac joint, which often goes undiagnosed or is improperly treated. Alarmingly, yoga practitioners appear to...Read more
Hip openers are among the most satisfying and powerful yoga poses. They hold a tremendous potential for transformation; they can help us release deep-seated tension and trauma of the past, which many of us hold locked in the hip area. When practiced correctly, hip openers are a great way to soothe...Read more
Yoga is more popular than ever, but as yoga has become a household word, has it also become a mile wide and an inch deep? Are we missing out on the essence of yoga, even as the practice has become a household word? What can we do to capture the deepest aspects of yoga and integrate these into our...Read more
Most people know the importance of core strengthening for health and long-term well-being, but the pelvic floor is an important group of core muscles, which tend to get ignored. “The torso is like a tote bag for your organs,” says Leslie Howard, a Bay area yoga teacher who conducts workshops...Read more
How to Do Boat Pose in Yoga (Navasana) - Free Online Yoga Video with Natasha Rizopoulos
For efficient, one-stop shopping core stabilization, master yoga teacher Natasha Rizopoulos looks to Navasana. Also known as Boat Pose, this yoga posture works the transverse abdominus, the erector spinae, and... Read more
Yoga for Back Health: The Many Benefits of Locust Pose - Salabhasana
Locust Pose, Salabhasana, is a simple backbend that strengthens the entire back of your body, from the nape of your neck to the backs of your heels. Salabhasana has benefits for a wide range of problems,... Read more
Refining Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana): New Alignment Tips for an Old Standby
Few members of the animal kingdom elicit more passionate reactions than snakes. Mostly known for their stealthy, slithery sinews and the venomous bites of some species, snakes have largely gotten a bad rap... Read more
Virabhadrasana II: The Quiet Warrior
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras state that asana (the physical postures of yoga) should be “steady and comfortable,” “firm and soft” or “steady and easy,” depending on the translation. All these descriptions add up to... Read more
Controversial Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose): Is it Necessary to Lengthen Both Sides of the Torso?
As yoga teachers we know that the way we move in and out of the pose is just as important as what we do while holding the pose. It couldn’t be more true for Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle Pose). The... Read more
Supta Baddhakonasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose): Rest and Digest
Most of us know that it’s not advisable to eat a meal within two hours of an asana practice. But as with all of yoga practice, there are no hard and fast rules. There are a few poses that may actually be... Read more