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contents yoga essentials

backbends &

abdominals

50 The Compassionate Backbend

Don’t struggle with backbends—

approach them with an open heart

and mind, and let them be an exercise

in self-care. BY KATE TREMBLAY

56 Fab Abs Leg lifts may seem a bit

more like calisthenics than yoga—but

they build the strength you need to do

advanced poses. BY RICHARD ROSEN

60 Chart Your Depths Dare to take

a journey to your innermost core in

Full Boat Pose. BY MARLA APT

inversions, twists &

forward bends

64 Strike a Royal Pose How to

safely approach Headstand and

Shoulderstand. BY AADIL PALKHIVALA

70 Get Hip Pigeon Pose is a fabulous

hip opener. BY NATASHA RIZOPOULOS

74 Do the Twist Unwind your spine

as you stimulate your major organs

with a practice of simple reclining

twists. BY CLAUDIA CUMMINS

78 Peace Process Turn yoga’s most

common forward fold into a chance

to gaze inward. BY MARLA APT

relaxation &

meditation

82 Heavenly Rest Can’t stop

squirming in Savasana? Here’s how

you can be still—and good reasons

why you should. BY JOHN HANC

86 Peace of Mind Meditation

doesn’t have to be difficult. Find the

right practice for you among these

easy options. BY JANICE GATES

90 Serenity Now! Need to cool off

quickly? Try doing Legs-up-the-Wall

Pose. BY CYNDI LEE

self-care 101

94 True Beauty Take care of your

appearance out of respect for the

divinity within. BY NIIKA QUISTGARD

100 Pampering with Purpose

If you find yourself in need of pamper-

ing, choose spa services with your

dosha in mind. BY HILLARI DOWDLE

105 Your Best Diet Every body is

different and unique. Here’s how to

better understand yours and learn to

feed it well. BY NIIKA QUISTGARD

also in this issue

2 Editor’s Letter

108 Altogether Now Here’s how

to turn all the poses in this issue into

a well-rounded home practice.

BY HILLARI DOWDLE

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The exercise instructions and advice presented in

this magazine are designed for people who are in

good health and physically fit. They are not intended

to substitute for medical counseling. The creators,

producers, participants, and distributors of Yoga

Journal disclaim any liability for loss or injury in con-

nection with the exercises shown or the instruction

self-care 101 and advice expressed herein.

relaxation & meditation

inversions, twists &

forward bends

backbends & abdominals

standing & balancing

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