Yoga Education

Yoga Education

Dive deeper into yoga’s historical roots while also exploring varied applications of yoga philosophy, theory, and technique.

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Yoga Education
  • Pose Breakdown: Prayer Twist

    Learn how to add a Prayer Twist to different yoga poses with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.

    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: None
    Sweat Level: 💦
    Pivotal Pose: Prayer Twist
    Physical Focus:
    Mental Focus: Building from the ground up

  • Pose Breakdown: Warrior 1

    Learn how to build Virabhadrasana I, or Warrior I, from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.

    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: None
    Sweat Level: 💦
    Pivotal Pose: Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I)
    Mental Focus: Building from the ground up

  • Pose Breakdown: Warrior 2

    Learn how to build Virabhadrasana II, or Warrior II, from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.

    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: None
    Sweat Level: 💦
    Pivotal Pose: Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)
    Mental Focus: Building from the ground up

  • Pose Breakdown: Crescent Warrior

    Learn how to build Crescent Warrior from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.

    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: 2 Blocks
    Pivotal Pose: Crescent Warrior
    Mental Focus: Building from the ground up

  • Pose Breakdown: Closed Pelvis Poses

    Learn about the distinction between closed (squared) and open pelvis poses, as well as how to transition safely between poses to protect the pelvis and associated joints and muscles.

    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: N/A
    Sweat Level: __ __ __ __
    Pose Preview: Runner's Lunge, Crescen...

  • Pose Breakdown: Open Pelvis Poses

    Learn about the distinction between closed and open pelvis poses, as well as how to transition safely between poses to protect the pelvis and associated joints and muscles.

    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: N/A
    Sweat Level: __ __ __ __
    Pose Preview: Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Leg...

  • Pose Breakdown: Cat Cow

    Learn how to set yourself up with proper alignment as you flow through Cat/Cow in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: 1 block
    Sweat Level: 💦
    Pivotal Pose: Cat/Cow
    Mental Focus: Building from the ground up

  • Pose Breakdown: Down Dog

    Learn how to build Adho Mukha Svanasana, or Down Dog, from the ground up with proper alignment in this Pose Breakdown tutorial.
    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: 2 blocks
    Pivotal Pose: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Down Dog)
    Mental Focus: Building from the ground up

  • Pose Breakdown: Cobra + Upward Facing Dog

    Learn how to build two prone backbends from the ground up with proper alignment in the Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upward-Facing Dog/Up-Dog) and Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) Pose Breakdown.

    Class Format: Pose Breakdown
    Suggested Props: 2 blocks
    Sweat Level: 💦
    Pivotal Pose: Urdhva Mukha Svanasana (Upd...

  • Yoga Education: Playing With Props: Blocks

    Blocks are the most commonly used yoga prop. Learn why we use blocks in our practice and a few poses where blocks are commonly used as a prop.

  • The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Third Eye Chakra

    Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 6th chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Third Eye (Ajna) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Third Eye, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 6th chakra.

  • The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Throat Chakra

    Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 5th chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Throat (Vishuddha) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Throat, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 5th chakra.

  • The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Crown Chakra

    Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 7th and final chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Crown (Sahaswara) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Crown, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 7th ...

  • Yoga Education: Building Heat with Ann

    What does it mean to build heat? Learn about the role heat can play in your yoga practice, the physical benefits, and how to scale up the difficulty of your practice through heat-building movements.

  • The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Root Chakra

    All things begin with a foundation. Learn about the energetic properties of the Root (Muladhara) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Root, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 1st chakra.

  • The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Sacral Chakra

    Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 2nd chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Sacral (Svadhisthana) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Sacral, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 2nd chakra.

  • The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Solar Plexus Chakra

    Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 3rd chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Solar Plexus (Manipura) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Solar Plexus, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 3...

  • The Chakra Series: Introduction to the Heart Chakra

    Travel through the chakra system with this 5-minute Yoga Education lesson on the 4th chakra. Learn about the energetic properties of the Heart (Anahata) chakra, the nature of a balanced vs. imbalanced Heart, and additional physical, emotional, and spiritual characteristics of the 4th chakra.