Yoga Exercises for Back Pain 2: Basic…

1. Push back to Child’s Pose. 2. Separate the knees as wide as your mat and let the belly sink down between the knees. 3. Rest here 5-10 breaths before coming back on to all fours and repeating the entire sequence. Why Child’s Pose? from Back Pain Guide Anne Asher. Links Back to main Yoga […]

Ask Aunt Yoga Advice Column – Namaste Etiquette

Question: Ask Aunt Yoga Advice Column – Namaste Etiquette Dear Aunt Yoga, My yoga instructor is wonderful and at the end of every session she ends with praying hands, then bows and says namaste. I say it back to her, only because the other students do, but I am always compelled to say thank you […]

Marichi's Pose – Marichyasana I

Type of Pose: Forward Bend Benefits: Stretches the shoulders, spine, and hamstrings Instructions: 1. From staff pose – danadasana, bend your right knee and place the sole of your right foot close your your right buttock. 2. Keep the left leg extended and engaged with the foot flexed. 3. Hug your right knee towards your […]

Yoga Panties

I’ll admit that I am a bit of a purist when it comes to underpants. My philosophy can be summed up (with apologies to food writer Michael Pollan) as: Wear underpants. Not thongs. Mostly cotton. Until recently, these preferences caused me no trouble. But then I began to notice something. Yoga pants were getting tighter […]

Tree Pose – Vrksasana

Type of pose: Balancing, standing Benefits: Strengthens legs, improves balance. Instructions: 1. Come to stand in tadasana. 2. Feel your weight equally on all four corners of both feet. 3. Begin to shift the weight over to the right foot, lifting the left foot off the floor. 4. Bend the left knee, bringing the sole […]

Yoga Pants for Women

The yoga clothing industry has produced a wealth of options for women’s yoga pants. Maybe too many options. To help you sift through the choices, here are some of the most popular brands and styles. 1. be present Mobility Pants Courtesy of be present Personal favorite of this Yoga Guide for their flattering cut, vibrant […]

How to Prevent Yoga Injuries

With all the buzz about yoga’s benefits, it was just a matter of time before people starting talking about its potential pitfalls as well. Time Magazine and The New York Times have reported that doctors are seeing more yoga-related injuries than ever. While this is probably a function of the increasing popularity of yoga, there […]

Yoga for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The arm positions in Cow Face Pose – Gomukhasana and Eagle Pose – Garudasana, which can be done in a seated position, will give a nice stretch to the tight shoulders brought about by hours spent hunched over a computer keyboard.

How to Do Yoga on the Cheap

Are expensive yoga classes holding you back from regular practice? At $15-$20 a pop, quality classes can really add up. Here are some ways to save money and make you are getting your recommended daily allowance of yoga. 1. Buy Classes in Bulk By committing to a class card good for 10 or 20 yoga […]

Review – Yogadownload.com

Yogadownload.com is a popular provider of audio and video yoga downloads. These downloads offer a good quality yoga experience you can do at home for a reasonable price. What’s on Offer Yogadowload.com offers audio and video yoga classes in a variety of styles, levels, and durations. The files quickly download to iTunes and can be […]

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