Namaste

Definition: Literally, “I bow to you.” It is used as a respectful greeting and also to mean thank you. When you say namaste in thanking your teacher at the end of class, you press your palms together (also called “Anjali mudra”) at your heart or your third eye (middle of the forehead) and bow your […]

Reverse Warrior Pose

Also Known As: Crescent Pose Type of Pose: Standing, Backbending Benefits: Strengthens the legs, improves the flexibility of the spine Instructions: 1. From Warrior II, bring the rear hand down the back of the rear leg. 2. Bring the front arm up next to your ear. 3. Keeping the front knee bent and directly over […]

‘The Science of Yoga’ Considers the Practice’s Benefits

In “The Science of Yoga,” William J. Broad brings something unusual to his subject: an open mind. Broad, the book’s biographical note informs us, has practiced yoga since 1970. For nearly that long he has also been a science reporter for The New York Times, writing books like “Teller’s War: The Top-Secret Story Behind the […]

Buying a Yoga Mat

Most yoga studios have mats you can rent to use during class, but it really makes more sense to buy your own, for both financial and hygienic reasons. Why Buy a Yoga Mat? Yoga mats (also called sticky mats) are used in most yoga classes to provide cushioning and traction. While you can usually rent […]

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