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The Strength to Surrender: Compassionate Backbends

Life has a compressive quality. We are all subject to the downward pull of gravity, and at this busy time of year often find ourselves carrying the weight of stress

Yoga is for every body and everybody

“Yoga is for every body and  everybody, ” my teacher Ali Cramer says to our packed and attentive yoga class in New York City. ” I look around the room

BURN AND BREATHE YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH

When you ask someone how they’re doing, do you ever hear, “I’m great, life is so balanced and calm and stress free “? Or, when you’re sitting in traffic, late

SOULLOOP

As yogis, we know how powerful self-awareness is to our yoga journey andour life off the mat. As a mid-40s professional, I felt pretty self-aware and securein what I want

Asana From Every Angle: Boat Pose

A strong core is the key to most yoga poses, and this pose is a phenomenal core strengthener. I think of boat pose as a staple yoga pose. It could

The “Right” Yoga

Yoga is NOT one thing, but everyone has their intention for doing yoga…

Learn to Headstand: 9 Tips to Practice at Home

There is something indescribably intimidating about headstands. For some, it happens naturally, but for others, it may take up to 12 months of practice, while learning to fall and recover

What Ignites the Spark of Transformation in Yoga?

What ignites the spark of transformation in yoga? The simple answer is philosophy.   The transformative effects of yoga are nearly impossible to describe because they are entirely subjective. Each

Practice At Home With Seane Corn, From Yoga At Home: Inspiration For Creating Your Own Home Practice

A dedicated home practice is an integral component of the study of yoga. It allows yogis of all levels to roll out their mats at any time…

10 Step Yoga Nidra: Curing the Sleep Crisis

When you think of a crisis, getting enough sleep is probably not the first issue that comes to mind. According to Reader’s Digest, sleep deprivation now rivals obesity and smoking