Poems of Awakening, an anthology of poetry by yoga teacher Betsy Small, is an excellent resource for bringing poetry into your practice and teaching of yoga.

Do you experience tight hips or short hamstrings? Are you looking for a way to bring more balance and meditation into your yoga practice? Create balance in your practice by learning more about yin yoga and what it can do for you, both on and off the mat.

Mala beads have been used in ancient traditions for thousands of years. Using a mala can support your yoga practice and help to lower stress levels. Learn how you can incorporate mala beads in your yoga practice for meditation, pranayama, and working with the chakras.

Use a simple and effective breathing technique to reduce stress now and establish a breathing practice to bring down stress levels for life!

Participating in a yoga gathering is a way to expand your view of the practice and try on other facets. In February of 2011 our French Culture Editor, Melissa Demiguel, attended the Texas Yoga Conference in Houston that coincidentally fell on the same weekend as the rodeo.

Are you curious about how Yoga can affect your whole well-being and even the quality of your life? While practicing asanas on the mat are a wonderful means to practice Yoga, be introduced to the other aspects of Yoga and see how they might support you as well.

Standing on your head may be intimidating, yet there are amazing benefits waiting for you as you take on adding inversions into your practice. Be prepared to have your body thank you as you turn your world upside down!

Channel energy into your practice with Sun Salutations! Discover a sense of grace and play in your practice as you add and customize Sun Salutations.

Fish pose is a supine pose that does wonders in opening up and broadening the chest while relieving pressure in the upper back, shoulders and neck. Yet it can be a challenging pose to hold for long periods of time. Using props and making these modifications can give you more access to this posture.

Energize your body and prepare to go deeper into your postures through practicing Sun Salutations. Combining breath with movement, watch your yoga practice turn into a moving meditation.