Reclining Hero Pose (Supta Virasana): Step by Step
Lay Virasana back and to take the stretch in the thighs and ankles up a notch.
Caution: Supta Virasana, the reclining variation of Virasana, is an intermediate pose. DO NOT perform this pose unless you can sit your buttocks relatively easily on the floor between your feet.
(soup-tah veer-AHS-anna)
supta = lying ...
8 Nutrients You Need for Better Sleep
Set yourself up for restful nights by padding your diet with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that support serotonin, a brain chemical that contributes to relaxation and sleep, as well as foods that contain natural melatonin.
1. Magnesium
Get it from: Almonds, cashews, dark chocolate, pumpkin seeds, salmon, yogurt
2. Melatonin
Get it from: Bananas, ...
5 Styles of Meditation That Will Help You Stick to a Steady Practice
Keep standing up your date with that meditation cushion? Here's everything you need to find a meditation style that resonates with you so you can (finally!) establish a daily practice.
Ah, the wayside—a place brimming with the best of intentions, like donating that pile of clothes, learning French, or finally starting ...
10 Ways to Love Yourself (More) in the Modern World
How are you—really? If you ask everyone but yourself, start there. Then try these 10 tips, culled from Kathryn Budig, Tara Stiles, and more gladiators of the mindfulness movement.
“I had been trying to do things for everyone else without taking care of me first. I owned six franchises and ...
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana): Step by Step
Oh, your aching back? Or maybe you can't crack those tight hamstrings. Supta Padangusthasana or Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose is for you.
soup-TAH pod-ang-goosh-TAHS-anna)
supta = lying down, reclining
pada = foot
angusta = big toe
Reclining Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Lie supine on the floor, legs strongly extended. If your head doesn't rest comfortably on ...
Think Enlightenment Is Elusive? This Is Why It Isn’t as Far Off as You May Believe
In their new book, Tantra of the Yoga Sutras, Alan Finger and Wendy Newton share their perspective on The Yoga Sutras.
The mind wants things to be linear, definable, and manageable. It understands things in dualistic terms. It wants solutions and a list of steps we can take to arrive at ...
How a Daily Chakra Meditation Unlocked More Time and Space in My Life
One yogi never had enough hours in the day to tend to it all, much less herself. Here’s how this regular Tantric practice inspired a change.
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Dieting to lose weight? Pssst…it won’t work.
So, What’s the Alternative?
Nutritionist Tansy Boggon demystifies myths about dieting. It isn’t a viable long-term option, and yo-yo dieting can have an adverse impact on your overall health.
By Tansy Boggon
The beginning of each new year is often marked by declarations to improve our diet, either for health or weight loss. ...
5 Kid-Friendly Animal Poses to Introduce Children to Yoga
You can count on animals to make yoga fun.
Looking to introduce yoga to the young people in your life? There’s no better way than by showing them the poses named after animals. Encourage kids to roar in Simhasana (Lion Pose) or surf on their mats in Ardha Pincha Mayurasana (Dolphin Pose). Children ...
Reclining Bound Angle Pose (Supta Buddha Konasana): Step by Step
A classic restorative posture, Supta Baddha Konasana or Reclining Bound Angle Pose can be modified for any level of hip and groin resistance.
(SOUP-tah BAH-dah cone-NAHS-anna)
supta = lying down, reclining
baddha = bound
kona = angle
Reclining Bound Angle Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Perform Baddha Konasana. Exhale and lower your back torso toward the floor, ...
7 Tricks to Nip Allergies in the Bud
Sick of feeling stuffed up? Try these Ayurvedic tips to help you get a handle on your allergies.
1. Increase Your Circulation
Try a dry-brush massage before your morning shower and a vigorous round of Sun Salutations before breakfast.
2. Drink Hot Water
Fill a thermos with hot water as your day begins. Carry ...
Confessions of a Newbie Meditator: What I Learned After 31 Days of Guided Meditation
The best part? It’s filled with secrets that helped one yogi finally stick to her goal of meditating every day.
Meditation has been on my back-burner health to-do list. For months, it’s been right there with removing sugar from my diet, taking a shot of apple cider vinegar every day, and ...