Lotus Pose (Padmasana): How to Do It Safely and Alternatives
Learn Lotus Pose (Padmasana) safely: step-by-step setup, how to protect your knees, Half Lotus and Easy Pose alternatives, props and common mistakes.
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Jessica Bernstein
Jessica Bernstein is the founder of U of Yoga and a 200 hour RYT yoga teacher, trained in 2015 at TruFusion Eastern in Las Vegas with Mark Balfe-Taylor. She took her first Bikram and hatha class in 2010, competed in the 2024 USA Yoga competition season and practices in the Salt Lake City area. She created U of Yoga to make clear, trustworthy yoga information free for everyone.
Yoga for Sciatica: 8 Gentle Poses and What to Avoid
Yoga for sciatica, done safely: 8 gentle poses that may ease nerve pain, which poses to avoid, a 12-minute routine and when to see a doctor first.
Hatha vs Vinyasa: Key Differences and Which to Choose
Hatha vs vinyasa yoga compared: pace, intensity, benefits and sample classes, so you can decide which style fits your body, goals and personality best.
Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana II): Steps, Benefits and Tips
Learn Warrior II pose (Virabhadrasana II) step by step, with alignment cues, benefits, common mistakes, modifications and variations for every level.
What to Wear to Yoga: Outfits for Every Style, Including Hot Yoga
What to wear to yoga, explained: the best clothes and fabrics for each style, hot yoga outfits, tips for men and women, plus a handy yoga bag checklist.
Types of Yoga: 15 Styles Explained (and How to Choose)
Types of yoga explained: compare 15 styles, from hatha and yin to Ashtanga, Kundalini and hot yoga, by intensity, pace and heat, and find your best fit.
Pigeon Pose: How to Do It Safely, Benefits and Alternatives
Learn Pigeon Pose step by step: how to protect your knees, use props, try the Reclined Figure Four alternative and open tight hips safely at any level.
Triangle Pose: How to Do It, Benefits and Common Mistakes
Master Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana) with clear steps, alignment cues, props and fixes for common mistakes. Build strong legs and open hips safely.
15-Minute Morning Yoga Routine: A Simple Sequence to Start Your Day
Try this 15-minute morning yoga routine: a timed, beginner-friendly sequence that loosens your spine, wakes up your legs and calms your mind before the day.
Warrior I Pose (Virabhadrasana I): Steps, Benefits and Tips
Master Warrior I pose (Virabhadrasana I) with clear steps, alignment cues, benefits, common mistakes and easy modifications for tight hips and knees.