Learn & Master the

Yoga for Everyone

Step-by-Step Guidance

Our clear instructions and expert advice empower you to learn the poses and other yogic techniques with ease and confidence.

Built for Beginners

From mats to mantras—we cover all you need to know to get started. Discover the foundational practices and essential equipment to feel confident starting the practice.

Holistic Approach

By drawing from ancient yoga texts and decades of practice we embrace all aspects of the yoga tradition, including yogic philosophy, breathing techniques and meditation.

Wellness + Mindful Living

Practice proven techniques to calm your nervous system, clear mental fog, restore vitality, and manage daily stress—on and off the mat.

What
is
Yoga?

what yoga

The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root “yuj”, meaning “to yoke,” “to join” or “to unite.” It is a vast collection of philosophies and physical, mental and energetic disciplines originating in ancient India. Through postures, breathing techniques, and meditations, the practice of yoga aims to unite the body, mind, and spirit.

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Study & Practice The Yoga Poses

Explore over 125 asanas in our yoga pose index. All of our posture pages have full step-by-step instructions and multi-photo illustrations. Learn about the benefits, anatomy, contraindications, and more!

Standing Poses

These postures are performed in a standing position and can be more challenging for beginners. Standing poses help to improve balance and mental focus as well as building strength and flexibility in the body.

supine Poses

These postures are performed in a standing position and can be more challenging for beginners. Standing poses help to improve balance and mental focus as well as building strength and flexibility in the body.

prone Poses

These postures are performed in a standing position and can be more challenging for beginners. Standing poses help to improve balance and mental focus as well as building strength and flexibility in the body.

SEATED Poses

These postures are performed in a standing position and can be more challenging for beginners. Standing poses help to improve balance and mental focus as well as building strength and flexibility in the body.

Dive into our Most Loved Content

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced yogi, this collection of our most popular articles can help you deepen and unlock the full potential of your practice. Find out the secrets to perfecting your poses, learn how to breathe mindfully, and explore the science and philosophy behind yoga.Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced yogi, this collection of our most popular articles can help you deepen and unlock the full potential of your practice. Find out the secrets to perfecting your poses, learn how to breathe mindfully, and explore the science and philosophy behind yoga.

Why Practice Yoga?

what yoga

Yoga is a powerful combination of movement, breath, and mindfulness that can improve how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally. Modern research has shown that a regular practice can ease back pain, reduce anxiety and depression, enhance sleep, boost the immune system, and enhance cardiovascular and respiratory health. Yoga also increases flexibility, improves posture, builds strength, releases stress, reduces pain and enhances focus and concentration.

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Dive into our Most Loved Content

Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced yogi, this collection of our most popular articles can help you deepen and unlock the full potential of your practice. Find out the secrets to perfecting your poses, learn how to breathe mindfully, and explore the science and philosophy behind yoga.Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced yogi, this collection of our most popular articles can help you deepen and unlock the full potential of your practice. Find out the secrets to perfecting your poses, learn how to breathe mindfully, and explore the science and philosophy behind yoga.