Often, anger is the first—or at least the most predominant—emotion we recognize during the grieving process. It’s sharp. Immediate. Loud.

The anger practice in the grief series taps into that rage on the mat and helps “lash out” the feelings you’re going through. You move through punches and kicks, incorporated into your yoga poses, to tap into the rage you’re feeling, then settle back into the experience as you return to the poses and postures.

“Focus on your breath,” the instructor says as they guide you through a meditation. “Go deeper inward,” they encourage, but your mind is too busy racing through a thousand other thoughts. 

Then comes the quiet judgment. The narrator who tells you, “I’m bad at this,” and urges you to quit.

You are not failing at meditation because you can’t stop thinking. In fact, that expectation is the problem.

Sometimes, we simply cannot believe what has happened to us. Our body goes into a state of shock or protective mode when we witness or hear something that's too painful to process. When something comes to an "end" — whether it's a death, breakup, divorce, etc. — our brains try to imagine what life will be like now as we adapt to a new normal without the ones we love at our side. Oftentimes, denial is considered the "first stage" of grief because it comes right at the start when the information is still fresh. Although not linear, the other stages include anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

This is why Yoga for Grief is here for wherever you are on the journey.

I’m a 6-foot-6 yogi, and as strong as my core is from Boat Pose, as many Chaturangas as I do, and even as often as I strength train, I’m liable to throw out my back at any given moment.

Lower back pain is rarely just “one thing.” It’s usually a combination of habits, mechanics, strength imbalances, and sometimes plain bad luck. Let’s take a look at some of the most common complaints behind lower back issues.

Here are a few poses and exercises to help during your next flare-up.

Learn how to build a sustainable home yoga practice that feels supportive, balanced, and burnout-free. Practical tips, mindset shifts, and weekly structure from Warrior’s Edge Yoga.

Finding a yoga mat as a tall person shouldn’t be this hard. This guide breaks down the best extra-long yoga mats on the market from 78” to 85”, including cork, rubber, budget picks, premium options, and tips for choosing the right mat for tall bodies.

Yoga has been around for thousands of years and has seen increasing popularity in the Western world over the past few decades. It is an ancient practice that involves physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. It has numerous benefits for the body and mind, and can improve overall health and well-being.

Here are 10 of the best benefits practicing yoga can bring to your life.

If you’ve been to a yoga class, there’s a good chance you’ve heard your teacher say something like “inhale to lift, exhale to fold.” Maybe you’ve been guided through a deep sigh, or a few moments of stillness where the only instruction was to breathe. That’s pranayama in action, even if you didn’t realize it.

Pranayama is the yogic practice of intentional breathwork, and while it might sound intimidating, at its heart, it’s just learning how to use the breath you already have. In fact, it’s one of the most powerful tools yoga offers not just for your practice on the mat, but for your life beyond it.

Over the centuries, various styles of yoga have developed, each with its unique characteristics and approaches. It can be a little intimidating trying to figure out what’s what and what works best for you, so let’s talk a little about the types of yoga, how long they’ve been around, who’s to credit, and how their popularity compares to the others.

If you’ve been practicing yoga for an extended period of time, it’s likely you’ve heard at least some mention of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Depending on where you practice or who your teacher is, you may have also even learned one or two of them. 

Whether you know what they are or not, here’s a quick rundown.

Meditation is a powerful tool that can help you relax, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being.

That said, a lot of people find meditation challenging because they struggle to focus. If you're one of those people, never fear, you are far from alone. If you’d like to get into meditation and just aren’t quite sure how, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your practice.