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Whether you're embracing yoga for beginners or trying to master new handstand variations, you’ll always find new ways to challenge yourself on the mat. After all, the best part about yoga is that there’s always room for improvement. So in honor of National Yoga Month (yes, it's already September), check out the resources below. We promise you'll score an extra boost of confidence next time you're ready to strike a pose.
Yoga for Beginners: Your Ultimate Guide
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Master the Basics
Stepping into a yoga studio can be intimidating. And when the lingo involves Sanskrit words like tadasana and savasana, it can make going with the flow even more difficult. What can you expect during your first class? Get the insider info, plus other insights to start practicing with more self-assurance.
8 Things Experts Wish You Knew About Yoga
7 Beginner Yoga Poses to Get You Through Your First Class
Beginner Level Yin Yoga [VIDEO]
The Beginner’s Guide to Every Type of Yoga Out There
How Well Do You Know the Top 10 Yoga Styles?
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Perfect Your Form
Can’t seem to master chaturunga? Too scared to pop into crow? You might be stronger than you think! If you’re not sure how to get started with more advanced moves, or need to fine-tune certain areas, these tips and tricks can help you take your yoga practice to the next level.
Are You Doing These Yoga Poses All Wrong?
How to Do the Perfect Down Dog
Beginner Yoga: How to Do a Handstand [VIDEO]
Crow Pose, Made Easy: 3 Moves to Pull It Off
Yoga 101: How to Fix Your Chaturanga Pose
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Find Your Zen
When life gets crazy, there’s nothing like a little quality time on your mat to clear your head. Try these short and sweet flows at home (perfect for yoga for beginners) or on-the-go to help you reclaim some peace of mind.
5 Restorative Yoga Poses to Ease Your Muscles (and Your Mind)
10 Easy Yoga Poses to Help Relieve Stress
5 Yoga Poses to Energize Your Morning
9 Easy Yoga Poses to Help You Survive Work, Stress and Travel
5 Relaxing Yoga Poses to Do Before Bed
5 Yoga Poses to Show Gratitude
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Try Something New
Vinyasa might be the most well-known type of yoga, but there are plenty of other styles out there. When you're ready to get beyond the basics, sweat it out in a hot yoga class, wear headphones to tune out unwanted noise or go upside down with a class designed around aerial silks. Yoga might be hundreds of years old, but that doesn’t mean you can’t teach an old practice some new tricks!
7 Unexpected Yoga Classes to Try Now
How Yoga in a Salt Room Helped Me Deal With Anxiety
Cat Yoga? 4 New Types of Yoga You've Got to Try
Cycling and Yoga: 4 New Hybrid Studios
Why You Should Try Aerial Yoga Even If It Scares You
Inside the Most Tricked Out Yoga Studio in New York
7 Snowga Poses to Prep You for the Slopes
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Savor the Benefits
Making time for some asanas can pay off in more ways than one. The body of research on the benefits of yoga is growing each year, and things are looking up for those that like to down dog. We’ve got just the tips for how to make the most of your practice, starting now.
How to Reap the Benefits of Yoga, Starting Now
How to Maximize Your Yoga Calorie Burn
5 Surprising Health Benefits of Yoga
How to Get the Benefits of Hot Yoga — Without Passing Out
Hatha Yoga: The Best Workout for Your Brain?
The 7 Body Benefits of Downward Dog
Can Yoga Help Relieve Your Asthma?
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Get Inspired
Take it from the pros — master yogis weren’t made in a day. When the going gets tough, it can be comforting to know that it wasn’t love at first downward dog for everyone. Whether you’re reading about about supermom Briohny Smyth or yogis defying size stereotypes, there’s no shortage of inspiration in the articles below.
Don’t Think You Have a Yoga Body? Here’s Why It Doesn’t Matter
The 25 Most Epic Yoga Pics on Instagram
Q&A with Yoga Supermom Briohny Smyth
Jamie Anderson: Fast on the Slopes, Zen on the Mat
How Yoga Helped This Mom Fight Stress, One Pose at a Time
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Flow at Home
When you can't make it to the studio, we've got your back. And your front. And every nook and cranny in between. Get centered with balance-focused poses, or crank up the cardio with some dance-yoga fusion moves. When you're solo, there's no excuse not to do you. (Oh, and if you have company over, check out the AcroYoga poses for double the fun.)
5 Dance-Inspired Yoga Moves to Turn Up the Burn
5 Standing Yoga Poses for Better Balance
8 Yoga Poses to Help Ease Lower Back Pain
5 Yoga Inspired Shoulder Openers to Relieve Tightness
Your 10-Minute Yoga HIIT Workout (Yes, Combined!)
5 Beginner AcroYoga Poses That Are Totally Doable
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Get the Right Gear
If you have a body, you are a yogi. Yes, it's as simple as that. But having a few key items can only enhance your practice. Start with a reliable mat, and then layer on the cute leggings and sports bras. You're going to want to check out the smart mat and souped up headphones, too.
The Perfect Yoga Mat for First-Time Yogis
11 Leggings Under $50 You'll Want to Live In
Find Out Why This Yoga Mat Costs $447
The 9 Best Sports Bras to Withstand Any Workout
These Headphones Will Transform Your Yoga Practice
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Try a Yoga App
Usually phones have no place in your practice. After all, you’re trying to be “mindful” and stay in the moment, right? But new innovations — like instructional yoga and meditation apps — could help guide your yoga skills to a whole new place.
DailyBurn’s Yoga Made Simple: 30 Minutes to Zen
The 11 Best Yoga Apps to Get Fit on the Cheap
The 9 Best Apps for Guided Meditation
Beautiful Belly, DailyBurn’s Prenatal Yoga App
Want more yoga every day? Head to dailyburn.com to try Yoga Made Simple, free for 30 days!
Originally published September 2015. Updated September 2017.
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