Yoga Basics: Yoga Poses, Meditation, History, Yoga Philosophy & More

Find the Best Yoga for Your Body Shape

August 20, 2020

People who practice yoga are commonly thought of as being thin, toned, and flexible, but yoga can be practiced with any type of body. Yet each of the different yoga styles are often better suited for specific body types. Knowing which type of yoga practice is best for your type of body will ensure that you have a positive experience and more success in your practice. The advice given will

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Yoga and Meditation for Your Astrological Element

The Best Free Yoga Videos for October 2020

7 Benefits of Going to a Yoga Retreat in Southeast Asia

The 10 Best Benefits of Practicing Yoga in the Morning

Yoga for Menstrual Pain and Period Cramps

The Five Niyamas of Yoga: Definition & Practice Tips

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Yoga for Beginners
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The Importance of a Daily Yoga Practice
July 26, 2013
8 Ways To Prevent Yoga Injuries
February 26, 2013
Why Practice Yoga at Home?
September 25, 2012
Meditation: Create Calm
Meditation is a focusing of the mind on a single object with the goal of creating the cessation of all thought. The techniques of meditation are simple and easy to learn, but the ability to keep the mind focused takes time, patience and practice.
The 10 Best Things to Do Before Meditation
September 16, 2020
10 Great Free Guided Meditations for Peaceful Sleep
May 12, 2020
Visualization Meditation: Types, Techniques and Tips
April 14, 2020
Pranayama: Yogic Breathing
Pranayamas are breathing exercises developed by the ancient yogis for purification and to cultivate “life force energy.”
Light Up Your Life With Kapalabhati (Benefits and Tips)
June 11, 2020
The Power, Importance and Benefits of Pranayama
June 9, 2020
Dirga Pranayama
May 11, 2012
Yoga 101: the Basics
Throughout the long history of yoga a vast collection of spiritual techniques and practices aimed at integrating mind, body and spirit have been developed. What is normally thought of as “yoga” in the West is really Hatha Yoga, one of the many paths of yoga.
Jnana Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom
March 17, 2020
Tantra Yoga – Defined and Demystified
October 17, 2019
What is a Yogi? And How Do You Become One?
September 5, 2019

Asana: Yoga Poses

Explore over 125 yoga asanas in our yoga pose index. All of our posture pages have full instructions and multi-photo illustrations. Our four main categories of yoga poses are listed below, but you can find many others in our main section.

Seated Yoga Poses

Standing Yoga Poses

Supine Yoga Poses

Prone Yoga Poses

4 Paths to Find Empowerment in Yoga

March 11, 2020

It is easy to feel disempowered. Our always on-the-go culture makes us feel overwhelmed, overworked, and exhausted. It is all too common to experience insecurity, low self-worth, and anxiety throughout the day. When we step on our yoga mat, this can all shift. Yoga can empower us to heal and nurture our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, well-being. Through a dedicated practice of

Be Inspired to Practice Yoga

Find the motivation and inspiration for a dedicated yoga practice by reading interviews with inspirational teachers and watching our collection of inspirational yoga videos.

“Move” A Video to Inspire Movement

Interview with Matt Wilson and Kristen Golden of AcroDorks

Inspiring Video: Yoga Beyond the Poses

Take a Yoga Quiz

Discover and learn more about yourself by taking one of our fun and easy yoga quizzes. Check out one or more of our classic personality-style quizzes to help guide your yoga journey. Each quiz provides immediate feedback and reveals your results at the end.

Yoga Quiz: What Essential Oil Will Enhance Your Yoga Practice?

Yoga Quiz: What is your Strongest Chakra?

Yoga Quiz: What’s the Best Yoga Based on Your Zodiac Sign?

4 Paths to Find Empowerment in Yoga

March 11, 2020

Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Discover great tips, sage advice and expert how-to’s on the many ways to explore, deepen and refine your yoga practice. In our in-depth topics and articles, we examine and investigate the subtitles and modern applications of this ancient practice.

After the Asana: Tips for Eating After Yoga

The Importance of a Daily Yoga Practice

The Duality of Standing Balance Poses

Stop Being so Easy on Yourself in Yoga

Using Essential Oils in Your Yoga Practice

Breathing Through the Challenges of Pranayama

Yogic Wisdom

“People who exude love are apt to give things away. They are in every way like rivers; they stream. And so when they collect possessions and things they like, they are apt to give them to other people. Because, have you ever noticed that when you start giving things away, you keep getting more?” ⏤ Alan Watts
“People who exude love are apt to give things away. They are in every way like rivers; they stream. And so when they collect possessions and things they like, they are apt to give them to other people. Because, have you ever noticed that when you start giving things away, you keep getting more?” ⏤ Alan Watts
“Can you see the holiness in those things you take for granted--a paved road or a washing machine? If you concentrate on finding what is good in every situation, you will discover that your life will suddenly be filled with gratitude, a feeling that nurtures the soul.” ⏤ Rabbi Harold Kushner
“Only in the depth of the still heart can the liberating truth be found. For the heart is the seat of the Divine, the connecting point between the finite and the infinite.” ⏤ Georg Feuerstein

3 Meditations to Embrace Autumn

October 13, 2016

Autumn’s arrival signifies a time of transition and release. The rustle of falling leaves, the final bountiful harvest, and the chilly, misty mornings alert us that change is in the air. Sometimes it can be difficult to maintain balance with so much shifting in the world around us. Incorporate the following simple meditations for autumn into your practice to aid in grounding, centering, and

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