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Devon Brooks is a research-minded content writer drawn to how things actually work. He writes Yoga.com's breath and meditation coverage, checking every claim against published research before it ships. Devon Brooks is the writing name of Gal Zion.

Devon Brooks

By Devon Brooks

Knee Alignment in Yoga: How to Read the Joint and Practice Without Wrecking It - by Devon Brooks
Body, Mobility & Posture Knee Alignment in Yoga: How to Read the Joint and Practice Without Wrecking It
Yoga builds physical well-being, but poor alignment puts knees at serious risk. Recognizing the most common problems before they develop kee...
Devon BrooksJuly 8, 20267 min read
Restorative Yoga, Explained: Deep Support, Long Holds, and an Honest Look at the Evidence - by Devon Brooks
Yoga Styles Restorative Yoga, Explained: Deep Support, Long Holds, and an Honest Look at the Evidence
Bolsters, blankets, and blocks do the work so your muscles don't have to - restorative yoga prioritizes deep relaxation and stress relief ov...
Devon BrooksJuly 7, 20266 min read
Restorative Yoga for Relaxation: A Home Practice Backed by the Research - by Devon Brooks
Stress, Sleep & Emotional Wellbeing Restorative Yoga for Relaxation: A Home Practice Backed by the Research
How does restorative yoga actually work? Here's what this relaxation-focused practice really is, and how to start it at home.
Devon BrooksJuly 6, 20265 min read
Yoga for Knee Pain: Building Support Without Strain - by Devon Brooks
Body, Mobility & Posture Yoga for Knee Pain: Building Support Without Strain
Three questions come up whenever someone tries yoga for knee pain: which poses are safe, which ones to skip, and whether any of it is actual...
Devon BrooksJune 21, 20268 min read
Hollywood Actresses Who Swear By Yoga
Lifestyle & Daily Living Hollywood Actresses Who Swear By Yoga
Picture Jennifer Aniston rolling out her mat before sunrise, or Jennifer Lopez crediting yoga for the strength and calm she brings to every...
Devon BrooksJune 9, 20266 min read
Top 5 Reasons You Should Try Paddle Board Yoga
Lifestyle & Daily Living Top 5 Reasons You Should Try Paddle Board Yoga
Stand-up paddleboard yoga takes Warrior II somewhere a sun-warmed studio floor never could - out onto open water, where every shift in your...
Devon BrooksJune 7, 20266 min read
Breathe Away Stress and Anxiety With These 4 Pranayama Practices
Breath & Nervous System Breathe Away Stress and Anxiety With These 4 Pranayama Practices
Anxiety shows up mid-afternoon at a desk, with a tight jaw and a spinning mind, when the next yoga class is still
Devon BrooksJune 5, 20266 min read
7 Yoga Poses To Improve Concentration and Focus
Mindfulness & Meditation 7 Yoga Poses To Improve Concentration and Focus
Can yoga actually improve concentration and focus? It's a question teachers hear all the time, usually from someone whose attention keeps dr...
Devon BrooksJune 5, 20265 min read
Budget Yoga Retreats: Finding an Affordable One That's Still Good - by Devon Brooks
Yoga Retreats Budget Yoga Retreats: Finding an Affordable One That's Still Good
The assumption goes like this: a real reset - days of practice, stillness, and good food away from the noise of everyday life - must cost a...
Devon BrooksMay 7, 20265 min read
How to Sit Comfortably for Meditation, Without Pain or Distraction - by Devon Brooks
Mindfulness & Meditation How to Sit Comfortably for Meditation, Without Pain or Distraction
Meditation asks your body to hold still - learn how to sit comfortably so pain and distraction don't end the practice early.
Devon BrooksMay 4, 20265 min read