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How to Activate the Pituitary Gland Through Yoga

Your pituitary controls hormones throughout your body. Use yoga asanas for your pituitary gland to stimulate and revive it to produce energy and awareness.

Aug 29, 2025

How to Activate the Pituitary Gland Through Yoga

The Spiritual Meanings of Yoga Postures, According to an Instructor

Understanding the spiritual history behind some of the most common yoga poses can help you deepen your practice. Here are the meanings of 5 popular yoga poses.

Aug 29, 2025

Yoga Pose Meanings: The Spiritual Symbolism of Yoga Poses

What Is Yoga Nidra – And Why You Need This Powerful Practice in Your Life

Yoga nidra is perfect for anyone, including those who are brand-new to yoga and meditation. All that's required is a willingness to lie down, let go, and rest.

By Paige Jarvie BrettingenJun 1, 2023

A female instructor presses on a student's belly lying under a blanket during a Yoga Nidra practice.

What Is Kundalini Yoga, the Ancient Practice With Modern Benefits?

Discover the ancient practice of kundalini yoga, its health benefits for stress reduction, anxiety relief, and improved sleep, and how it differs from other forms of yoga.

By Jennifer King Lindley Jun 1, 2023

A kundalini yoga practitioner sits meditating in cross-legged pose while wearing white.

How Reiki Yoga Is Literally Turning the Yoga World Upside Down

Reiki and yoga are both known for their ancient healing benefits. But when you combine the two modalities, the benefits increase exponentially, making this trendy new class the perfect dynamic duo for modern yogis.

By Dana Meltzer ZepedaFeb 22, 2023

Three women doing yoga spinal twists while laying down on orange mats

What Are the Differences Between Hatha, Kundalini, and Vinyasa Yoga?

You might be confused by the different types of yoga out there. Here is a guide to three popular styles — hatha, kundalini, and vinyasa — and how to unlock their benefits for your mental health.

By Jennifer King Lindley Aug 10, 2022

Yoga teacher leads students in Warrior pose in an outdoor class

What Is Chakra Yoga? Plus the Best Poses for the 7 Chakras

Cultivating a deeper awareness of the seven chakras during yoga practice can translate to increased well-being and intuition off the mat. Plus, get the best chakra yoga poses.

By Amanda LieberJul 21, 2022

Woman in activewear with dark hair touching Third Eye Chakra and meditating with closed eyes during yoga session outdoors