Want to learn more about the various yoga poses? Read through our library of helpful and easy to understand guides for various yoga poses.
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While everyone else seems to be able to effortless reach their toes in a forward bend, you’re barely able to get your fingertips past your knees before body is yelling at you to stop. Hamstrings can be tricky, and many of us suffer from chronically tight muscles in the backs of our legs. Beyond the … Read more >>
Remember when you were a child and handstands and cartwheels were regular fare? Unfortunately as we age the majority of us develop a fear about being inverted. Your yoga practice is a fantastic way to ease yourself out of your comfort zone and challenge this fear head on. While handstand can be extremely intimidating, with the right … Read more >>
When it comes to our yoga practice, backbends can often be just as intimidating as headstands, and with good reason: As with all advanced postures it’s important to have a secure foundation and understanding of alignment in order to avoid injury. However, there’s no need to worry: by keeping these simple tips in mind you … Read more >>
Monkey pose, or Hanumanasana in Sanskrit, is a graceful yet challenging posture named after the Monkey God Hanuman (1). This posture requires flexibility in the hamstrings, hip flexors and hip extensors. Although challenging, there are many preparatory poses that can stretch and warm up the integral muscles for you to safely perform the splits. Quick Navigation … Read more >>
Most runners want to hit the elusive sub-7 minute mile, and many yogis want to defy gravity. When I first started yoga, I was sure I’d never be able to do any kind of inversion, but I wanted to experience those poses so badly I didn’t give up! Now that I’m able to do inverted yoga sequences, … Read more >>