Though bound poses look advanced and do require greater flexibility at times, these variations actually feel easier once achieved and allow the body to relax and open.

Dec 23, 2009 - Laura Susan Henry

The principles of proper alignment underlie all the asanas in hatha yoga. Every group of poses has a basic pose from which more advanced poses arise.

Jun 24, 2010 - Laura Susan Henry

Balance your biking routine with a few simple yoga poses to prevent injury, strain and long-term damage, as well as improve balance and flexibility.

Apr 14, 2008 - Alicia King

Start off every morning on the right foot by adding to your routine a series of yoga poses, meditation, and stretches.

Jan 30, 2010 - Heather Loney

Restorative yoga poses can create a calming, centering experience in the midst of a more intense yoga practice.

Feb 21, 2011 - Ellie Walker

Use these strategies to approach a pose that you find challenging or that you avoid. Yoga is a progressive practice that requires patience and observation.

Dec 11, 2009 - Laura Susan Henry

These core strengthening yoga poses can help improve balance, build muscle, and increase the effectiveness of whole-body workouts.

Feb 22, 2011 - Ellie Walker

Savasana ("corpse pose") is considered one of the most complex poses to achieve correctly. It is a state of complete restorative relaxation of the mental and physical.

Oct 13, 2009 - Amy Andersen

Sometimes, no matter how much sleep, rest, and "me" time you give yourself, you still feel run down. By relaxing your entire being, you can energize your life.

Dec 11, 2007 - Laura Susan Henry

Unwind, clear your mind, and relax with these simple yoga poses. Whether you are a beginner or veteran, these exercises will help you fall asleep faster.

Jan 27, 2010 - Heather Loney

Yin yoga and deep stretch yoga styles should be done to balance a regular power yoga routine. Full muscle release and open energy flow are their rewards.

Apr 30, 2010 - Laura Susan Henry

Three easy yoga poses for digestion, including easy descriptions that beginners can follow.

Nov 27, 2010 - Jess Ruzz

In order to move into sleep, the body must be relaxed and comfortable. To move through insomnia, the mind needs to slow down & relax, drawing attention in.

Aug 25, 2010 - Kaitlyn McConnell

Yoga can be used to help cool the body when the weather is hot outside. Certain poses and breathing techniques help to cool the body.

Jul 20, 2010 - Kaitlyn McConnell

Pregnant yoga participants can enjoy many mind/body benefits of yoga; however, these inverted poses should be avoided or modified as needed.

Jul 1, 2009 - Katrena Wells

Before you start to garden, strengthen your lower back and abs with five easy yoga poses to prevent lower back strain and pain from gardening.

Feb 10, 2011 - Chrissy MacDonald

Every pose has an often neglected movement or adjustment which eases it into alignment and relaxation or else takes it deeper into practice. It is the "ahh"moment.

Dec 1, 2009 - Amy Andersen

Simple balance yoga poses can improve your form in many other poses.

Feb 23, 2011 - Ellie Walker

The Naukasana yoga pose increases your body's ability to resist back and hip related ailments and also increases secretion of insulin to tackle diabetes.

Dec 1, 2009 - Ajeenkya Birodkar

Yoga is an excellent cross-training practice for runners, especially these specific poses that target tight points in runners' bodies.

Jan 28, 2009 - Anne Valente