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Roller Pose (Lolāsana) - article
Body, Mobility & Posture Roller Pose (Lolāsana)
Roller Pose (Lolāsana) is an advanced arm balance in which the whole body is lifted from kneeling, suspended between the hands in a tight tu...
Hannah ColeApril 20, 20264 min read
How Yoga Sharpens Creative Thinking: The Brain Science of Stress, Breath, and Movement - article
Lifestyle & Daily Living How Yoga Sharpens Creative Thinking: The Brain Science of Stress, Breath, and Movement
Sharper creative thinking, straight from the mat - the brain science of stress, breath, and movement shows yoga is more than stretching.
Aarti DeshpandeApril 19, 20266 min read
Right Waist Rotation Pose (Kaṭicakrāsana) - article
Body, Mobility & Posture Right Waist Rotation Pose (Kaṭicakrāsana)
Rotate your torso to the right while standing, letting your arms swing freely - a classic warm-up that builds mobility and rotational awaren...
Hannah ColeApril 18, 20264 min read
Sustainable Yoga: How to Practice More and Buy Less - article
Lifestyle & Daily Living Sustainable Yoga: How to Practice More and Buy Less
Sustainable yoga relies on minimal gear. Focus more on practicing and less on buying equipment.
Aarti DeshpandeApril 18, 20264 min read
Solo Yoga Retreats: A First-Timer's Guide to Going Alone - article
Yoga Retreats Solo Yoga Retreats: A First-Timer's Guide to Going Alone
Picture this: you wake up without an alarm, roll out your mat as the sun rises, and spend the next few days completely devoted to your own p...
Aarti DeshpandeApril 17, 20265 min read
Reclining Crocodile Twist, Right Side (Jaṭhara Parivartanāsana variant) - article
Body, Mobility & Posture Reclining Crocodile Twist, Right Side (Jaṭhara Parivartanāsana variant)
Reclining Crocodile Twist, Right Side rolls the whole body onto the right side from prone, passively rotating the lumbar and thoracic spine...
Hannah ColeApril 17, 20265 min read
Right Leg Wind Freeing Pose (Eka Pāda Pavanamuktāsana) - article
Body, Mobility & Posture Right Leg Wind Freeing Pose (Eka Pāda Pavanamuktāsana)
Right Leg Wind Freeing Pose draws one knee to the chest to stretch the hip and lower back. A go-to beginner supine pose for cool-downs.
Hannah ColeApril 16, 20264 min read
What to Pack for a Yoga Retreat: The Essential Checklist - article
Yoga Retreats What to Pack for a Yoga Retreat: The Essential Checklist
Retreat packing tends to happen in two stages: months of happy anticipation, then one evening of staring into an open suitcase wondering wha...
Aarti DeshpandeApril 15, 20266 min read
Taking Your Yoga Practice Outdoors: A Practical, Honest Guide - article
Lifestyle & Daily Living Taking Your Yoga Practice Outdoors: A Practical, Honest Guide
Get the real benefits of practicing yoga outdoors - and learn what to watch out for before you move your mat outside.
Aarti DeshpandeApril 15, 20266 min read
Right Bend (Pārśvāsana) - article
Body, Mobility & Posture Right Bend (Pārśvāsana)
Right Bend (Pārśvāsana, right side) is a beginner standing lateral flexion that stretches the left side body and mobilizes the spine.
Hannah ColeApril 14, 20264 min read