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A 10-Minute Yoga Flow to Destress While Traveling for the Holidays

Learn the science behind yoga for stress relief, plus a 10-minute flow that can help calm you down during the busiest of times.

Yoga Helped Me Build Confidence—Once I Learned How to Make It Work for My Body With These Modifications

Read a writer's experience of how a regular yoga practice helped them build confidence and accept their body.

The 6 Best Yoga Poses to Relieve Period Cramps, According to an Instructor

A certified yoga instructor shares their favorite yoga poses for period cramps—plus how yoga helps with period cramps to begin with.

The Yogi Squat Is the Hip-Opening Yoga Pose You Should Add to Your Practice ASAP

The yogi squat—aka yoga squat or Malasana—is a great pose to increase hip mobility. Here's how to do it, plus all the benefits it offers.

4 Things Holding You Back From *Still* Not Being Able to Do Cobra Pose—and What to Do About It

A yoga teacher breaks down four reasons why you can't do cobra pose, plus how to finally nail the yoga pose.

If You’re Experiencing Incontinence, Consider Swapping Kegels for These 10 Yoga Poses

Doing Iyengar yoga for incontinence has been scientifically proven to significantly reduce bladder control issues in women.

Channel Your Inner Ariel With Mermaid Pose—Here’s How to Add It to Your Yoga Practice

Mermaid pose helps improve your flexibility, balance, core strength, and more. Here's exactly how to do it, plus variations to try.

Grab a Pillow and Get Comfy for This 20-Minute Relaxing Yoga Flow

A yoga teacher shares a 20-minute bolster pillow yoga flow you can do to unwind. Plus, shop their top yoga bolster picks.

Just Wondering: Does Yoga ‘Count’ as Strength Training or Cardio?

There's some debate surrounding "is yoga strength training?" We asked experts to set the record straight once and for all.

The 1 Trick That Can Make These 5 Popular Yoga Poses More Effective

Ever wonder about the proper head position in yoga for poses like downward dog or cobra pose? A yoga teacher explains exactly what to do.

Greet the Day (or the 2 p.m. Slump) With This Energy-Boosting Yoga Flow From the Founder of Y7

Discover the asanas the founder of Y7 Studio loves when she wants to do yoga for energy, plus an energizing flow putting them together.

Tight, Achy Neck? Melt Away the Discomfort With These 5 Yoga Poses

Learn the best yoga for neck pain poses, according to certified yoga teachers, plus exactly how to do them as part of your practice.

Eagle Pose in Yoga Requires Flexibility, Balance, and Concentration—Here’s How to Do It

Eagle pose in yoga appears to be another balance asana, but it’s actually a journey toward freedom. Learn how to twist and fly with this guide.

Lizard Pose Doesn’t Just Stretch You Head To Tail—It’s An *Amazing* Hip-Opener, Too

Don't overlook lizard pose in yoga for hip-opening, improving flexibility, and feeling grounded. Discover how to master this asana.

Release All Your Upper-Body Tension With Thread the Needle Pose

Mobilize and stretch your entire back body with the thread the needle pose. Here's how to actively perform the move, plus benefits and more.

Struggle With Child’s Pose? Here Are 3 Ways To Modify the Move To Make It Work for You

The magic of child's pose is in its simplicity. Here, yoga instructors reveal child's pose modifications to make the move more accessible.

Mountain Pose Can Set You Up for a Stronger Yoga Practice—Here’s How To Do It Right

Discover the benefits of mountain pose. Learn proper alignment, variations, and modifications. Enhance your practice and find inner strength.

Boat Pose Can Fire Up Your Core Muscles If You Do It Right—Here’s How

Discover the benefits of boat pose for an advanced yoga abs workout. Learn how to do boat pose variations and its benefits for strength.

Locust Pose Is One of the Best Ways To Improve Your Posture. Here’s How To Do It Right

Unlock the benefits of locust pose in yoga for back strength, spinal flexibility, and posture, according to yoga teachers.