Nude Yoga. {Photos of Model, shot by Husband} | elephant journal

Click above to toggle through all photos. “I have become strong and resilient, as is the case of almost every human being exposed to life and to the world.” ~ Isabel Allende Beware: The making of the viral “Luba Nude Yoga” photos from Hegre on Vimeo. “Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt […]
California teachers’ union weighs strike — suggests homeless reside on school property, district provides yoga and meditation programs

A California teachers’ union is preparing to strike after failing to reach a contract agreement with the district since November, according to EdSource. The Fresno Teacher Association is asking the Fresno Unified School District to comply with a list of requests, including allowing homeless people to reside on school property and providing free yoga and […]
Heated yoga may reduce depression in adults

In a randomized controlled clinical trial of adults with moderate-to-severe depression, those who participated in heated yoga sessions experienced significantly greater reductions in depressive symptoms compared with a control group. The results of the trial, which was led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital, and was published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, indicate that heated […]
Yoga for Back Pain: 12 Poses for Relief

If you are experiencing back pain, yoga is a great way to get some relief! While you should always check with your doctor about severe back pain, more moderate-level back pain can often be assisted with the power of yoga. Yoga naturally helps strengthen and lengthen your spine, stretch your muscles, and fix your back’s alignment, […]
Puppy Yoga: Benefits and Everything You Need to Know – The Yoga Nomads

Namaste — or should we say, paw-maste to all yogis and dog lovers! If you regularly practice yoga, you might be familiar with Puppy Pose. But have you heard about puppy yoga? As you might expect from the name, puppy yoga is a unique type of yoga class combining elements of a traditional yoga practice […]
Stretch and Loosen Tight Muscles With These 10 Yoga Moves

One of the biggest benefits of daily yoga is the relief it offers from tight or sore muscles. Whether you’re hurting from a hard workout or stiff from sitting too much, stretching from yoga helps alleviate muscle pain! Moreover, according to Harvard Health, researchers studied a group of people who had never practiced yoga before. […]
The Case For Not Burning Incense In Yoga Studios – Yoga Journal

For exclusive access to all our stories, including sequences, teacher tips, video classes, and more, join Outside+ today. When most people walk into a yoga class and smell incense, they feel a sense of relaxation. For me, it’s sheer anxiety. While I look able-bodied, I’m a 32-year-old living with the terminal lung disease known as […]
Half Moon Pose Yoga: Benefits and Proper Technique | livestrong

Learn the benefits of the half moon yoga pose and learn the correct technique for a strengthening and heart-opening practice. Enhance your yoga journey today. This content was originally published here.
Ananda Yoga for Self-Healing — Ananda

Join Arya’s 1-hour Ananda Yoga Class hosted via Zoom to reconnect and realign with the divine within you. Each class in this 9-week series will focus on helping you strengthen a positive quality in yourself with guidance from Swami Kriyananda’s book Affirmations for Self-Healing. This content was originally published here.
A Quick Yoga Workout to Help Tone Your Abs

Yoga offers an array of benefits, including reduced back pain, improved digestion, and better sleep. It’s also a great way to flatten your abs! This quick, 6-minute yoga workout is perfect for when you’re in a time crunch or as a quick way to get moving in the morning. It includes 4 different yoga moves […]