The story of Ardhanārīśvara is one about wholeness as integration to remind us that the seemingly opposite qualities within us are not meant to compete, but to complete one another.

An explanation and comparison of the Vedanta view of the kosha and the Tantrik framework of the kosha and what this means for yoga practice.

Sukhāsana has remained such a beloved seat for meditation through the centuries. What is the meaning behind this popular posture?

The fantastical story of Ardha Matsyendrāsana, Half Lord of the Fishes Pose, reminds us of how perspective can shift when we are willing to turn toward what is challenging, unfamiliar, or even uncomfortable.

The myth of Ganesha and Chandra - the elephant-headed god and the moon god - offer a new perspective on Half Moon Pose and invite us to consider the shape of forgiveness.

Practicing the familiar warrior poses in the spirit of their stories reminds you that even in moments of destruction or disconnection, there is always the possibility of restoration.

Far from being a sign of evil or a bad omen, this story of the endless serpent, can inspire us to feel open and held as we practice cobra pose.

In Bālāsana - child's pose - we draw inward, not to hide, but to remember and to find strength. This posture wraps the body around the heart, offering protection and softening. It is a shape of sacred pause, where we can offer ourselves the grace to be held, to release, and to remember what lives within. The story of child's pose reminds us that divinity lies within each of us.

Rivers and waterways crisscross India, making various forms of boats a necessary means of transportation. It’s no wonder, then, that a posture like Boat Pose, nāvāsana नावासन, finds its way into the practice of yoga. Read more about the mythology and energy of boat pose.

Read the stories about the seated yoga pose called throne pose, bhadrasana (also known as baddhakonasana or bound angle pose.) Tuesday Irby's retelling of the stories of Suratha, Medhas, Mother Maya, Mother Wisdom and the Great Goddess Durga will give context to your yoga practice. Read and practice to be reminded of the strength, poise, and wisdom already within you.

Patanjali missed an important yama in his list of to-do's that will move us all towards greater peace.

Can Taylor Swift's song teach us anything about karma?

What does it mean to make progress in yoga? Is it in the poses? Or in right alignment? Is this even the right question?

The Bird Who Flew Free Once upon a time there was a kind-hearted, wealthy man who had a beautiful talking bird as a companion. The bird...

Screen time dominates our time, wreaking havoc on our eyes and our nervous system. This Restorative Yoga sequence with a headwrap will help.

Looking to take your yoga practice to the next level? Here are 5 great ways to deepen your relationship to yoga.

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Viparītakaraṇī isn't the Sanskrit name for legs-up-the-wall pose. It is an entire practice and one of the greatest yoga hacks of all time.

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