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Reclining Crocodile Twist, Right Side (Jaṭhara Parivartanāsana variant) - tag item
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) - tag item
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 - tag item
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
Right Bend (Pārśvāsana) - tag item
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
Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Koṇāsana) - tag item
Body, Mobility & Posture Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Baddha Koṇāsana)
Supta Baddha Koṇāsana brings the soles together and lets the knees fall wide in a fully supported supine position - a classic restorative hi...
Hannah ColeApril 12, 20264 min read
Perfect Pose (Siddhāsana) - tag item
Body, Mobility & Posture Perfect Pose (Siddhāsana)
Perfect Pose (Siddhāsana) is a classical cross-legged meditation seat that builds upright spinal alignment and hip openness for longer sits.
Hannah ColeApril 9, 20264 min read
Yoga Props for Stability and Comfort: What They Do and How to Use Them - tag item
Healthy Aging Yoga Props for Stability and Comfort: What They Do and How to Use Them
Yoga props add stability and comfort to poses that feel hard to hold - what each support does and how to use it in your practice.
Rachel ManuelApril 8, 20266 min read
Starting Yoga After 40, 50, or 60: What to Expect and How to Begin - tag item
Healthy Aging Starting Yoga After 40, 50, or 60: What to Expect and How to Begin
Can you start yoga after 40, 50, or 60? Absolutely - many people do it every year. Here's what to expect and how to begin.
Rachel ManuelApril 4, 20267 min read
Yoga Retreats for Beginners: From Check-In to Final Savasana - tag item
Yoga Retreats Yoga Retreats for Beginners: From Check-In to Final Savasana
The booking page has been open in a browser tab for a week now, waiting behind your work calendar and your inbox. Home practice or studio cl...
Aarti DeshpandeApril 2, 20265 min read
Lying Diamond Pose (Supta Vajrāsana) - tag item
Body, Mobility & Posture Lying Diamond Pose (Supta Vajrāsana)
Lying Diamond Pose (Supta Vajrāsana) brings a passive, gravity-led opening to the inner thighs and hips - a gentle supine release for any le...
Hannah ColeApril 1, 20264 min read