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10 Simple Yoga Practices for Beginners

Yoga has become incredibly popular in recent years. Its popularity is due in part to flexibility. It’s very flexible! Yoga can be done just about anywhere by almost anyone. People

Free Yoga App for International Day of Yoga!

In celebration of International Day of Yoga and the summer solstice on June 21, is offering its popular 5-star Yoga Studio App for FREE (usually $3.99) from June 19-21 to

8 Yoga Poses to Enliven Your Hands and Your Practice

Knowing Your Body Like the Back of Your Hand Can Begin with Your Fingers The Practice: The feet often get a lot of attention in yoga class. You may be

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

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

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

3 Ways New Yoga Students Can Embrace National Yoga Month

September is National Yoga Month. Click here to learn more about it and why you should take part.

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

20-30 Minute Yoga Routines for: Stress Relief & Better Sleep

Anxiety is the body’s response to stress. 77% of people suffer from stress and of those 73% will become even deeper rooted psychological disorders. Anxiety, depression and disease are all

5 Savasana Myths Busted

Ah Savasana: a nourishing balm of stillness and quiet. Your absolute favorite pose; the highlight of every yoga class. Except … when it isn’t.   We’ve probably all seen people