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Whether you’re a studio owner looking for fresh ideas or a yogi who wants a longer nap in Savasana, this list is for you. Let’s dream big and make 2025 the best year for Yoga yet—because the Asana at Home crew has spoken, and we’re ready for a refresh.
There is nothing like good yoga instruction. After reviewing the analytics of the Asana at Home YouTube Channel, I am sharing our top 12 Yin Yoga Tutorial Videos to help you get started or add to your established practice. This post has Videos of the Dragon Pose, Nerve Flossing, a Yin Yoga Version of the Sun Salutation, a Dangling Pose, and a Dorsiflexion stretch. Followed by two versions of the Shoelace Pose, Reclining Saddle pose, Balancing Cat, Side Bananasana, Reclining Butterfly Pose, and finally, an Eye of the Needle and Swan pose combination.
So get out your mat, set up
When I started Yoga 20 years ago, I was curious about how some yoga teachers would use this unusual language in class. I learned that this unusual language was called Sanskrit. Initially, I found Sanskrit kind of “cute,” but it wasn’t for me to learn or attempt to use. However, as time passed and I got deeper into the Yoga Practice, my appreciation and translation of Sanskrit yoga terms to english grew.
I created this guide to help you navigate the intricate details of the yoga mat size chart, unveiling the nuances of length, width, and thickness suitable for your practice style and body type. I want to aid you in decoding this chart, leading you to a mat that supports your every pose and breath and enhances your overall yoga experience.
The International Day of Yoga (IDY) is a globally celebrated event dedicated to the practice and benefits of yoga. Observed annually on June 21, this day emphasizes the importance of yoga in promoting holistic health and well-being. Recognized by the United Nations, IDY encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to incorporate yoga into their lives, fostering physical, mental, and spiritual growth. The celebration of IDY highlights yoga’s universal appeal and its ability to unite individuals worldwide in a shared pursuit of health and peace.
This Year’s International Day of Yoga is on June 21, 2025, and its theme is to
Back pain is something I often see in my students, and I have worked through it myself. As a yoga teacher and Pilates instructor for over 20 years, I’ve seen how these practices can be transformative for managing discomfort and regaining strength. While Yoga and Pilates are excellent tools for addressing every day to chronic low back pain, they offer distinct approaches that can suit different needs. So, inevitably i get asked Yoga vs Pilates for Back Pain which is better?
Now that 2024 is coming to a close, I went through all our listings to update the 2025 Yoga Festivals and Conferences dates. Some listings were removed, and some were added. This list covers Yoga Festivals and Conferences in the USA, Canada, the Americas, the UK, the EU, Australia, NZ, India, Asia, and South Africa.
If you want your festival added to the list, your event has changed, or I made a typo, scroll down to the bottom for details on contacting us.
Last Update: December 9, 2024—There were significant changes, as a number of festival websites expired or their information
7 Tips for Surviving Winter Without Leaving Your House
As winter’s chill sets in and daylight shortens, staying indoors becomes not just a choice but an opportunity to embrace warmth, relaxation, and creativity. Whether you’re cozying up in your apartment in Anchorage, AK, embracing winter vibes in your Green Bay, WI home, or creating a snug retreat in Albany, NY, this winter survival guide has you covered.
From mood-boosting activities at home to cozy spaces, here are some insights from experts that will help you make the most of the season while embracing comfort, connection, and mindfulness.
Your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is more than just a certification—it’s a transformative journey that deepens your practice, expands your knowledge, and inspires personal growth. Preparing for yoga teacher training can help you make the most of this incredible experience.
As someone who has guided more than 500 students through their YTT for over eight years, I’ve seen what works best.
Here’s my advice to help you thrive on this life-changing path:
Wall Yin Yoga is a deeply restorative practice that uses the wall to support the body while you lay on the floor with your legs extended up the wall. This variation of Yin Yoga allows for long, passive stretches that release tension and promote relaxation. In this practice, the wall acts as a supportive prop, helping to deepen stretches while you remain in a reclined position.
Shoelace Pose, also known as Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana in sanskrit), is a seated yoga posture that provides benefits of a deep stretch for the hips and thighs while promoting a sense of grounding. Often used in Yin Yoga practices, Shoelace Pose encourages practitioners to hold stillness for extended periods, allowing the body to release tension and improve flexibility. This pose is particularly beneficial for targeting the outer hips, lower back, and shoulders.
Bananasana, often called the “banana-shaped pose,” is a gentle reclining stretch in Yin Yoga that opens up the side of the body. Its unique shape, where the body forms a subtle crescent or banana-like curve, gives the pose its name. Though it’s a simple pose, Bananasana offers profound benefits, mainly when held for extended periods. It is a popular choice in restorative and Yin Yoga practices.
