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19 Benefits of Yoga — Backed by Science
When it comes to yoga, the answer is (almost always) yes. Yes, yoga “works.” Yes, yoga is actually a good workout. Yes, yoga can help weight loss. Yes, you can...
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You Asked: Can Yoga Make You Taller?
If you walk off your yoga mat feeling like you’ve added to your vertical real estate, you’re not alone. All that stretching and twisting can...
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Feel Your Best With Standing Side Bend Pose
Standing Side Bend pose is a foundational yoga posture that helps stretch the muscles of the side body while also helping to stretch and tone...
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Barre vs. Pilates vs. Yoga: How Do They Compare?
Yoga, barre, and Pilates are popular workouts that, at first glance, seem to have plenty in common. (You’re barefoot! You’re stretching! You can wear those...
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Get to Know the World-Class Instructors of Yoga52
Tired of shelling out tons of money for expensive yoga classes that barely fit into your schedule? We hear you. That’s why we’re obsessed with...
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Do Yoga Wherever You Are With Yoga52
It’s no secret that yoga is good for you — it can increase strength, improve flexibility, balance, and reduce stress — plus it can help...
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How to Do Goddess Pose in Yoga (Utkata Konasana)
Students tend to love or hate Goddess Pose. Goddess is a static plié squat, and is a major external hip opener that fires everything below...
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How to Do Yoga Warrior 1 and Warrior 2 With Proper Form
Every day we go through battles — some are internal struggles, and some are conflicts with those around you. No matter the situation, when you...
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How to Do the Upward Facing Dog Yoga Pose
Think about how nice it is to have the sun shining on your face when you look up to the sky on a clear day....
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39 Yoga Terms You Keep Hearing in Class
As a teacher, I’m often asked about the meanings of different yoga terms, from the names of yoga poses to the different types of yoga...
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43 Yoga Quotes to Inspire Your Practice
As both a yoga instructor and a writer, I love to share yoga quotes with my students. I find that inspirational yoga quotes can sometimes be...
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What is Ashtanga Yoga, and What Are Its Benefits?
According to a survey, more than 36 million Americans practice yoga. So it looks like this 5,000-year-old Indian discipline is here to stay. Among its more...
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How to Do the Yoga Cobra Pose With Proper Form (Video)
Many yoga postures emulate the behaviors of animals. Take the cobra pose for example: much like the serpent lifts its upper body to present itself...
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How to Do Chaturanga Dandasana Yoga Pose With Perfect Form (Video)
For beginner yogis, one of the most challenging poses is chaturanga dandasana, or low plank pose. Although it’s a foundational yoga pose for arm balances and...
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What Is Shakti Yoga, and Is It Right for Me?
With nearly 37 million yoga practitioners in the US, there are more options than ever for finding a yoga practice you like. There’s hot yoga and HIIT yoga...
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Vinyasa Yoga: All You Need to Know to Get Started
You’ve likely heard that yoga can help you burn calories, build strength, sculpt your body, and relieve stress. If so, chances are you’ve also heard about the discipline within...
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16 of the Best Yoga Poses for Beginners (Videos)
If you’re looking to try yoga for the first time, it might be less intimidating to try a few beginning yoga poses or yoga videos...
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Your Guide to the Different Types of Yoga
Yoga has come a long way. Take a look at any yoga studio’s schedule and you’ll see so many different types of yoga, from ashtanga...