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How to Do a Jump Through in Yoga

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The yoga jump through is one of the most enlivening movements in yoga, allowing you to feel for a moment that you are light as a feather, flying gracefully through the air. Unfortunately, many people are intimidated by the jump through, never ... more »

How to Do a Lunge Twist in Yoga

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The majority of yoga poses have multiple benefits, working to elongate and strengthen various muscle groups while centering the mind and even conditioning the organs. The lunge twist is the perfect example of a pose with multiple functions, as it ... more »

How to Do a Lying Big Toe Yoga Pose

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The lying big toe pose is one of the best yoga poses for stretching the hamstrings and creating bounce in the legs; however, this can be a challenging pose for those with limited flexibility. With the help of yoga props, you can practice this ... more »

How to Do a Monkey Yoga Pose

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While some yoga postures seem too challenging to try, all yoga poses can be adapted to fit your level of fitness and flexibility. The monkey pose may seem like a daunting posture, even for advanced yogis; however, with a few tips and the help of ... more »

How to Do a Mountain Pose in Yoga

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Many yoga sessions start in the mountain pose. Although it might seem like you are just standing straight, this position begins to engage your body and mind and brings your muscles to work... more »

How to Do a Neck Release in Yoga

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The neck release is a yoga pose that might not feel like a yoga pose since it is something you probably do all the time. It is important, however, that you learn to correctly release your neck to relieve the tension most of us hold there... more »

How to Do a Reclining Twist in Yoga

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The reclining twist is a useful yoga pose that can alleviate lower back pain and relax your hips and neck. You can assume this pose to stretch and relax between other poses, or at the beginning or end of your yoga session... more »

How to Do a Seated Spinal Twist Pose

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The seated spinal twist yoga pose, or Bharadvaja's twist, is a beginner yoga pose which helps you to gain the strength and flexibility needed for more advanced spinal twists. The posture gently stretches the hips, shoulders and spine while ... more »

How to Do a Spinal Twist in Yoga

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Yoga is a versatile form of exercise which can be adapted for people of all ages and fitness levels. In addition to toning your body, stretching your muscles and centering your mind, yoga can also help to balance regular body functions. For ... more »

How to Do a Staff Yoga Pose

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The spine has a tendency, in most of us, to curve or round as the day goes on. This posture can be damaging to the internal organs, and it prevents us from breathing properly due to compacting the lungs. By performing the staff yoga pose on a ... more »

How to Do a Swan Yoga Pose

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Yoga is a great way to not only improve your fitness level and tone your body, but to also release areas of the body where you hold your tension. The hip area, particularly for women, is a commonly tense spot; however, the yoga swan pose can help ... more »

How to Do a Torso Stretch in Yoga

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The torso stretch in yoga helps alleviate certain lower back pain and can ease digestion. This stretch also helps excrete toxins from your inner organs, and with the yoga breathing, can help you expel the toxins through your breath and sweat. ... more »

How to Do a Tree Pose in Yoga

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The tree pose in yoga is a standing position that can increase the flexibility of your legs and strengthen your balancing skills. Keeping your breathing consistent is key to holding the tree pose for long periods... more »

How to Do a Triangle Pose in Yoga

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The triangle yoga pose requires more balance than other standing poses. It stretches your legs, arms and torso while requiring you to stay focused. Balancing frees your mind of tension as you concentrate on maintaining the assan... more »

How to Do a Twisting Pose in Yoga

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The twisting pose stretches your back and shoulders. It is best used at the beginning or end of your yoga session. Practicing it at the beginning increases your stretching and flexibility radius for the rest of your practice... more »

How to Do a Warrior 3 Yoga Pose

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The warrior 3 yoga pose is a pose that requires you to be conscious of your body, and to keep it in a straight line. It is an advanced pose, and there are variations that you can start with, if you cannot reach this pose in the beginning of your ... more »

How to Do a Yoga Alternate Leg Pose

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The yoga alternate leg pull, referred to in Sanskrit as Janusirasana, strengthens your legs and releases tension with a series of stretches. This asana stimulates the liver and stomach and warms up muscles. It "wakes up" a body that is used to ... more »

How to Do a Yoga Back Stretch

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The yoga back stretch (called Paschimottanasana in Sanskrit) has an immediate relaxing effect on the mind and soothes the digestive system. This asana eases menstruation pain in women, improves kidney function and strengthens the hamstrings and ... more »

How to Do a Yoga Dancer's Posture

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The Dancer's Posture promotes balance and concentration. This asana (Sanskrit for exercise) strengthens joints and bones, and can help people who suffer from arthritis or stiffness of the spine... more »

How to Do a Yoga Horse Position

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The horse position in yoga is meant to help you relax... more »

How to Do a Yoga Leg Clasp

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The leg clasp, or Padahastasana as it is called in Sanskrit, is a Hatha yoga exercise that firms and tones thighs and calves. It adds power and flexibility to the hamstring muscles and is an excellent asana for dancers, swimmers, marathon runners ... more »

How to Do a Yoga Seated Twist

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Whether practiced with a friend or lover, partner yoga can be a great way to bring 2 people closer together. Yoga is a meditative activity that clears the mind and relieves stress from the body. The cooperation and closeness of working with a ... more »

How to Do a Yoga Side Raise

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The side raise asana, as performed in Hatha yoga, trims and strengthens the hips and abdomen. A demanding exercise, it requires great strength in the hips, abdomen and upper thighs to be performed properly. The side raise helps athletes stay ... more »

How to Do a Yoga Supported Headstand With a Chair

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Headstands and shoulder stands in yoga are also known as the "King" asanas, as they offer incredible health benefits, giving the heart and circulatory system a well needed break and helping the body to cleanse. However, these poses are often ... more »

How to Do Advanced Yoga Techniques for Total Body Workout

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Developed in ancient India, yoga is the combination of stretching positions, breathing exercises and meditation said to unite the body, mind and spirit. The practice of yoga also reduces stress, tones your muscles and makes you more flexible. The ... more »

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