The Language of Yoga

Eight Limbs of Yoga: The Yamas

The yamas - there are five of them - make up the first limb of yoga. These, along with the niyamas, are guidelines for living a better, more fulfilled life. But before you roll your eyes, the yamas are…

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Yoga for Insomnia

Do you ever have such a harried, stressful day that unwinding and getting truly restful sleep is a challenge? You're not alone! The good news is that several studies show yoga has transformative powers on our bodies and minds.…

Tutorials

5 Keys to Teaching Better Standing Poses

Since everyone can access standing poses--and they're ubiquitously present in contemporary classes--it's essential that teachers have a strategy for teaching them. While the technique of each standing pose varies, here are 5 common threads to focus on when you're…

yoga for low energy
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Yoga for Energy

Are you low on energy? Fatigued after a long weekend? Facing a work week that will challenge your stamina? Yoga has proven to be a remarkable tool to help calm your nervous system to fight fatigue and give you…