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17 Heart-Opening Yoga Poses for Better Posture
1st February 2024 17 Heart-Opening Yoga Poses for Better Posture By Ann Pizer

Fight the hunch! Too much time looking at screens can give you a rounded spine and a bad case of text neck. Yoga heart openers are the cure.

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What do Parivrtta and Utthita Mean? 15 Common Sanskrit Names for Yoga Poses
22nd August 2023 What do Parivrtta and Utthita Mean? 15 Common Sanskrit Names for Yoga Poses By Ann Pizer

Sanskrit names for Yoga Poses are based around a core set of vocabulary. Learn words like Parivrtta (revolved) and Utthita (extended) and Ardha (half).

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5 Pranayama Breathing Exercises for Yoga Beginners
24th March 2022 5 Pranayama Breathing Exercises for Yoga Beginners By Ann Pizer

The 5 breathing exercises (Pranayama) you are most likely to encounter in yoga classes, including Ujjayi, Kapalabhati, and Alternate Nostril.

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How to Do Lotus Pose (Padmasana) and Half Lotus
10th September 2020 How to Do Lotus Pose (Padmasana) and Half Lotus By Ann Pizer

Lotus Pose is often seen in images of meditation, but it’s not right for all bodies. Here's how to enter the pose safely and some alternative poses.

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How to Do Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama) to Calm Your Body and Mind
27th May 2020 How to Do Three-Part Breath (Dirga Pranayama) to Calm Your Body and Mind By Ann Pizer

Yoga’s Three-Part Breath works three ways, clearing your mind, relaxing your body’s nervous system and improving your lung function. Let's take it step-by-step.

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How to Do Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) Plus Variations!
26th February 2019 How to Do Pigeon Pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana) Plus Variations! By Ann Pizer

Pigeon pose can be daunting if you have tight hips but lots of variations and props make for happy hip opening for beginning and advanced Yogis alike.

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Yoga Alignment: Why it Matters So Much
11th July 2018 Yoga Alignment: Why it Matters So Much By Ann Pizer

Alignment in Yoga is the way each pose should be done for the greatest benefit and least risk. Learn why alignment is so important and how to improve.

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Every Day Must Have its Dog: 7 Playful Yoga Down Dog Variations
27th February 2018 Every Day Must Have its Dog: 7 Playful Yoga Down Dog Variations By Ann Pizer

A selection of Downward Facing Dog variations to suit your every mood, including back bending, twisting, core strength, and shoulder strength. 

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How to Do Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
26th January 2018 How to Do Chair Pose (Utkatasana) By Ann Pizer

Chair Pose is one of yoga’s strongest postures, working the legs from ankle to thigh, the glutes, the back, the core, and the shoulders. It’s done frequently in flow classes,...

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Yoga for Strength: 9 of Yoga’s Best Strength-Building Poses
18th January 2018 Yoga for Strength: 9 of Yoga’s Best Strength-Building Poses By Ann Pizer

Yoga is strength training for the body and mind. Here are 9 poses that offer a real workout for your legs, arms, core, and back, plus tips on how to...

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The History of the Yoga Mat: Know Your Facts
19th December 2017 The History of the Yoga Mat: Know Your Facts By Ann Pizer

Liforme’s The History of the Yoga Mat animated video illustrates just how seriously we take the environmental impact of our yoga mat’s manufacture and disposal and explains why and how...

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How to Do Happy Baby Yoga Pose (Ananda Balasana)
15th December 2017 How to Do Happy Baby Yoga Pose (Ananda Balasana) By Ann Pizer

Happy Baby is a lovely stretch for the hips and groins, but people often get confused about how to do it. We’re here to help!

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