If you practice yoga, you may have noticed that many yoga poses (asanas) have animal names. From cat-cow to cobra to downward dog, it seems ancient yogis were inspired by the animal kingdom and valued the lessons… Keep reading »

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10 Restorative Yoga Poses to Release Tension
13 Flexibility Poses in Yoga
14 Easy Yoga Stances for Beginners
22 Hatha Yoga Poses (and How to Do Them)
3 Yoga Poses to Do Daily (and the Benefits)
30 Sanskrit & English Names for Yoga Poses
4 Advanced Yoga Inversions to Try
4 Simple Acrobatic Yoga Poses for Beginners
4 Yoga Poses to Reduce Hip and Tummy Flab
5 Chakras Yoga Poses to Awaken Each One
5 Dolphin Pose Steps + Modifications for Beginners
5 Free Printable Yoga Cards for Adults + Tips
5 Yoga Poses to Build Your Brain Power
6 Dog Yoga Poses to Try With Your Pup
6 Lotus Pose Steps + the Benefits
6 Shoulder Opening Yoga Poses to Relieve Pain
6 Water Yoga Poses for Beginners
6 Yoga Poses for Kids to Get Active
6 Yoga Poses With Bolsters + Easy Steps
7 Boat Pose Steps to a Stronger Core
7 Camel Pose Steps to Ease Into It
7 Cobra Pose Moves to Get Stronger
7 Peacock Pose Steps & the Impact on Your Body
7 Yoga Exercises for Conceiving & the Benefits
7 Yoga Inversion Poses for Beginners With Instructions
7 Yoga Moves for Kids to Have Fun & Get Moving
7 Yoga Poses for Emotional Healing
8 Intermediate Poses for a Unique Water Yoga Sequence
8 Intermediate Yoga Poses for a Deeper Stretch
8 Yoga + Pilates Moves for Kids: Workout Together
8 Yoga Poses for Courage & Confidence: You Can Do It
Advanced Yoga Poses: Tips for Success
Asana Examples
Asanas in Yoga: History, Benefits & Practices
Bow Pose in Yoga: 6 Steps for Beginners & Advanced
Bridge Pose for Beginners & Advanced Yogis
Cat Pose: Stimulate Your Muscles in 5 Steps
Cow Face Pose: 8 Steps to a Better Stretch
Creating a Yoga Sequence: 11 Tips to Guide You
Crow Pose Steps & Adjustments for Skill Level
Downward Facing Dog Pose for Beginners + Advanced
Eagle Yoga Pose: Enhance Your Balance
Firefly Pose Tips for Beginners & Beyond
Fish Pose in Yoga: Benefits & Steps to This Move
Frog Position Steps for Increased Flexibility
Garland Yoga Pose: Ground Yourself
Gentle Yoga Sequences for Beginners to Get Started
Half Moon Pose: 13 Steps to Maximize This Move
Half Tortoise Pose Steps & Benefits
Happy Baby Yoga Pose to Loosen You Up
Hero Pose Step-by-Step Instructions + Benefits
How and Why You Should Be Doing the Bird Dog Exercise
How to Combine Pranayama with Asana
How to Do Cow Pose in 5 Simple Steps
How to Do Fierce Pose (or Chair Pose) Simply
How to Do the Goddess Pose + Its Benefits
Iyengar Yoga for Beginners: 6 Poses to Start With
Lion Pose: 7 Steps to Stretch Facial Muscles
Lizard Pose: 8 Steps to Open Your Hips
Lord of the Dance Pose: Open Your Body to Balance
Master the Mermaid Pose in 17 Steps
One-Leg Yoga Poses: Tips to Master Your Balance
Pigeon Yoga Pose: 6 Steps You Can Conquer
Plank Pose: Tone Your Body in 7 Steps
Prayer Twist: How to Perform This Move
Pushan Mudra for Digestion Assistance
Scorpion Pose in 5 Simple Steps
Seated Spinal Twist Benefits & How to Get Them
Side Plank Yoga Pose: Balance Is 7 Steps Away
Sleeping Tortoise Pose Steps + Modifications
Spiritual Meaning of 4 Yoga Poses
Summer Solstice Yoga Sequence: Getting Started
Sun Salutation Steps to Follow in the Sequence
Tantric Yoga Positions
Tree Yoga Pose Steps for Better Balance
Triangle Pose: Learn This Basic Move
Upward Bow: What Is It & How to Do It
Upward Facing Dog for Your Sun Salutation Sequence
Warrior Pose for Beginners and Advanced Yogis
Wheel Pose: How to Do It Correctly in 10 Steps
Wheel Yoga Pose: 7 Steps to Master This Move
Yoga for Constipation: 6 Poses for Digestive Relief
Yoga for Middle Schoolers: Have Fun While Exercising
Yoga Leg Cradle Pose
Yoga Mountain Pose to Keep You Centered
Yoga Plow Position for Beginners & Advanced
Yoga Squatting Basics & Tips for Build Strength

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