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Welcome to the Asana at Home Yoga Blog — a place to learn, reflect, and deepen your understanding of yoga beyond the mat. Here you’ll find articles on poses, meditation, anatomy, philosophy, and the teaching life, all written by experienced instructors and passionate practitioners. Whether you’re exploring yoga for personal growth or professional development, our blog offers inspiration and practical guidance to support every stage of your practice.

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Yoga Instructor Blog

What Yoga Studios Need in 2026: 40 Fresh Ideas

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 2026 the best year for Yoga yet—because the Asana at Home crew has spoken, and we’re ready for a refresh.

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Bernie Clark Demonstrating a Yin Yoga Pose on Youtube
Yoga Poses

12 Yin Yoga YouTube Poses: Tutorials to Get Started

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

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Yoga Instructor Blog

Yoga Terms: A Comprehensive Sanskrit to English Translation

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,

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Beginner Yoga Blog

Yoga Mat Size Chart: A Guide to Your Perfect Mat

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

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Yoga Wellness Retreats and Festivals

International Day of Yoga 2026: Celebrate the Practice

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

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Health Blog

Yoga vs Pilates for Back Pain: Which One is Better?

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

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Yoga at Home Blog

A Winter Survival Guide for Homebodies

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,

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Yoga Instructor Blog

How to Prepare for Yoga Teacher Training

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

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kevin parenteau doing a wall sphinx yin yoga pose with a bolster
Yoga Poses

Wall Yin Yoga: Deep Relaxation with Wall Support

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

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bernie clark sitting on a yoga mat doing shoelace pose
Yoga Poses

Shoelace Pose in Yin Yoga: Benefits and Variations

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,

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Yoga Poses

Bananasana in Yin Yoga: Benefits, Practice, and Tips

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

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Beginner Yoga Blog

Yoga Mat TPE vs PVC: Which is Best and How to Choose?

Choosing the right yoga mat is essential for both beginners and seasoned practitioners. A good mat provides the necessary comfort, grip, and support during your yoga practice, helping you maintain balance and alignment in different yoga poses. The decision on which mat to use involves understanding various factors, including the

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