Everyone has a favorite asana (or two, or three, or...), and the pigeon pose is one of mine. Something about the stretch, which can be modified in a number of ways for varying degrees of challenge and intensity, is deliciously satisfying! The pigeon...

...for "Coolest Blog I Ever Know". And we're very grateful to Abstinence Blog for having nominated us! The award acceptance involves nominating 7 of our favorite blogs for this same award. So we happily pass along the award to: Everything Yoga Om...

Mantra, or sacred word, can be defined most simply as "subtle sound vibration, which through repetition aims at expanding one's awareness or consciousness" (source). You'll know a common example from the repetition of "om"; "om" itself is a...

Anyone who's tried to meditate for extended periods of time knows that a sagging spine is a major source of distraction. Sooner or later your upper back aches from the natural curve that comes from a lack of mindful posture, or your lower back smarts...

Many people say a big part of practicing yoga is letting go of ego (and they're right). What does this mean in concrete terms? It means letting go of our concept of self (while keeping our concept of Self open to improvement note the difference;...