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Vinyasa 101: 4 Ways to Avoid Yoga Injuries

It seems like every yogi has a tale of a bum knee, shoulder, or sacroilliac (SI) joint. But getting injured in yoga class often means something is out of alignment in your practice, says Eddie...

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Vinyasa 101: The Power of Precise Alignment

This video from our upcoming online course Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, your essential guide to vinyasa yoga, reveals how one student with Scoliosis corrected her hypermobility and deepened...

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Vinyasa 101: Is Your Yoga Class Too Fast?

Some students equate a good yoga class with a fast one, but moving too quickly can lead to injuries. Here, 3 signs it’s time to slow down. It’s somewhat taboo to say you want to get a good “workout”...

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Flow Safely: Protect Yourself Through Transitions

When it comes to injury prevention, what 
you do between poses may be as important as the poses themselves. Here’s how 
to flow safely through tricky transitions. The post Flow Safely: Protect Yourself...

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Vinyasa 101: How Do I Know If I’m Sagging In a Pose?

How do you know if you’ve been in a yoga pose too long? When you start to “sag,” says Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, who will lead Yoga Journal’s upcoming...

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Vinyasa 101: 3 Crucial Things To Know About the Spine

Understanding the anatomy of the spine and the limits of the joints is very important for both yoga teachers and practitioners, says Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S....

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Vinyasa 101: 3 Lessons I Learned From B.K.S. Iyengar

Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of B.K.S. Iyengar who will lead Yoga Journal’s upcoming online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow (sign up now to be the first to know when this essential...

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Vinyasa 101: 3 Lessons I Learned From K. Pattabhi Jois

Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois who will lead Yoga Journal’s upcoming online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow (sign up now to be the first to know when this...

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3 Reasons Why You Need Vinyasa Yoga

You know you love your flow class, but did you ever think about WHY it feels so good? Below, Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar who will lead Yoga Journal’s...

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Vinyasa 101: 3 Key Segments Every Vinyasa Class Should Have

Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar who leads YJ’s online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, breaks down the 3 key segments that every vinyasa class...

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Vinyasa 101: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Vinyasa Yoga

Do you think of your vinyasa practice as your “workout” or calisthenics class? Or maybe you think it’s a sweatier version of yoga with no meditation component? Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K....

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Vinyasa 101: 3 Traits to Look for in a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher

Looking for a new vinyasa yoga teacher? Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar who leads YJ’s online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, reveals the 3 key...

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Vinyasa 101: Why Down Dog Is the Secret to Crane Pose

Eddie Modestini, a longtime student of K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar who leads YJ’s online course, Vinyasa 101: The Fundamentals of Flow, reveals the secret to mastering Bakasaa. (Sign up for...

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Slow Flow: 9 Reasons to Go Slow in Your Vinyasa Yoga Practice

From Slow Food to Slow Fashion to Slow Flow—the sustainable yoga movement starts here! The post Slow Flow: 9 Reasons to Go Slow in Your Vinyasa Yoga Practice appeared first on Yoga Journal.

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This Yoga Sequence Is Perfect for Days When Nothing is Going Right

Wish you could stay under the covers but have to get up and adult? Do this home practice first. The post This Yoga Sequence Is Perfect for Days When Nothing is Going Right appeared first on Yoga...

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Learn from Forrest Yoga

Senior teacher Erica Mather shares a backbending sequence designed to empower. The post Learn from Forrest Yoga appeared first on Yoga Journal.

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A Side Plank Sequence That Encourages You to Bend the Rules

Sometimes all it takes is a small act of rebellion—like taking a side bend in a pose that doesn't call for it—to remind you to live a little. Or a lot. The post A Side Plank Sequence That Encourages...

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14 Modifications For Common Yoga Poses That You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

Ever find that a standard alternative to a pose still doesn't feel right in your body? These accessible options will change that. The post 14 Modifications For Common Yoga Poses That You’ve Probably...

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5 Not-So-Intense Variations For Side Plank

Challenge your balance and stretch your body in all the same ways as Vasisthasana, while dialing down the difficulty. The post 5 Not-So-Intense Variations For Side Plank appeared first on Yoga Journal.

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This Take on Modern Vinyasa Fuses Yoga with Functional Movement

Calvin Corzine’s approach to teaching emphasizes making everyday movements easier. The post This Take on Modern Vinyasa Fuses Yoga with Functional Movement appeared first on Yoga Journal.

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