Astavakrasana, or Eight-Angle Pose, is named after the sage Astavakra, whose body was bent in eight places after being cursed by his father—asta means eight, vakra means bend or curve. But the story ...

In Yoga Journal’s Archives series, we share a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. These stories offer a glimpse into how yoga was interpreted, written ...

If twists are one of your favorite things to do in yoga poses, here are 12 poses to make your back feel sensational. They relieve tightness that causes pain, but they also help to elongate the spine, ...