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5 Poses to Prepare You For Lotus
Practice & Sequences 5 Poses to Prepare You For Lotus

You've seen it: that serene, cross-legged shape that seems to say I have arrived . Lotus Pose (Padmasana) is beautiful — and it's also one o...

Maya IyerJuly 3, 20266 min read
A Full-Body Beginner Yoga Sequence: What to Expect and How to Start Safely — pillar item
Practice & Sequences A Full-Body Beginner Yoga Sequence: What to Expect and How to Start Safely

A lot of people want to try yoga but aren't sure where to begin. A full-body beginner yoga sequence is a good starting point because it work...

Albert PanugalingJuly 2, 20266 min read
A 10-Move Chair Yoga Sequence for a Midday Reset — pillar item
Practice & Sequences A 10-Move Chair Yoga Sequence for a Midday Reset

Many office workers feel stiff and tired by the middle of the day. A short chair yoga routine done at your desk can help with that. This pie...

Maya IyerMay 15, 20265 min read
Cool-Down Yoga After Exercise: The Poses That Actually Help You Recover — pillar item
Practice & Sequences Cool-Down Yoga After Exercise: The Poses That Actually Help You Recover

A lot of people finish their workout and just stop moving. This isn't the best thing to do. Cool-down yoga poses for after exercise can help...

Maya IyerMay 13, 20265 min read
Yoga for Desk Workers: A Short Practice That Genuinely Helps — pillar item
Practice & Sequences Yoga for Desk Workers: A Short Practice That Genuinely Helps

Sitting at a desk all day puts a lot of strain on your neck, shoulders, and back. Many office workers feel this pain but don't know what to...

Maya IyerMay 11, 202610 min read
A Slow Flow Sequence for Low-Energy Days: How to Move When You Have Nothing Left — pillar item
Practice & Sequences A Slow Flow Sequence for Low-Energy Days: How to Move When You Have Nothing Left

Some days your body just doesn't want to move fast. A slow flow sequence for low-energy days is a simple way to keep moving without pushing...

Maya IyerMay 10, 20265 min read
A Standing Yoga Sequence for Strength and Grounding: How to Build It Safely — pillar item
Practice & Sequences A Standing Yoga Sequence for Strength and Grounding: How to Build It Safely

A lot of people come to standing yoga poses because they want to build real leg strength and feel more stable on their feet. This sequence i...

Maya IyerMay 9, 20266 min read
A Smarter Yoga Sequence for Tight Hamstrings and the Back Body — pillar item
Practice & Sequences A Smarter Yoga Sequence for Tight Hamstrings and the Back Body

A lot of people sit for many hours every day, and the hamstrings and the back body get tight and stiff because of this. This routine explain...

Maya IyerMay 7, 20265 min read
A Simple Yoga Sequence for Spinal Mobility: The Poses, the Order, and What to Expect — pillar item
Practice & Sequences A Simple Yoga Sequence for Spinal Mobility: The Poses, the Order, and What to Expect

A lot of people deal with a stiff back and don't know where to start. A simple yoga sequence for spinal mobility is one of the most practica...

Maya IyerMay 6, 20266 min read