Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first appeared in the 2006 issue of Yoga Journal. I think of ...

Explore Yogasana, a timeless Indian practice that connects the body, breath, and mind through purposeful movement and ...

Every field of study has its share of heated controversies. One of the debates that has long smoldered in the yoga world is whether or not we should engage our gluteus maximus muscles--aka squeeze our ...

One of the most sought-after yoga poses is the beautifully Instagrammable backbend, but this somewhat precarious position is by no means the easiest to achieve. With a yoga wheel, however, you can not ...

The journey into yoga often begins with grand visions of advanced poses and complex sequences. However, experienced instructor Ashley Rideaux emphasizes a crucial truth: mastering fundamental poses ...