Yoga for Knee Pain: 8 Gentle Poses That Help
Stiff or achy knees? These 8 gentle, knee friendly yoga poses strengthen the thighs and hips, plus the poses to modify and a 15 minute routine.
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Yoga for Mental Health: What the Research Says
Can yoga help depression, anxiety and stress? What the research says, a new 2026 outdoor yoga review and a 15 minute calming routine.
Best Leggings for Yoga: Why We Wear Playground (2026)
What makes the best leggings for yoga, plus our founder’s Playground picks for flow, everyday wear and hot yoga.
The Story of Hanuman and Hanumanasana (Monkey Pose)
The story of Hanuman, his leap to Lanka and carrying the mountain, what he teaches yogis and how to practice Hanumanasana, the splits.
USA Yoga Competitions: How Yoga Asana Championships Work
How yoga asana championships work in the US: routines, scoring, divisions, 2026 Nationals and Worlds and how to start competing.
Bikram Yoga: The 26 Postures, Benefits and First Class Tips
The full 26 posture Bikram sequence, benefits, heat safety and first class tips from a longtime Bikram student.
Yoga for Tight Hips: 10 Hip Openers for Beginners
Tight hips from sitting? These 10 beginner yoga hip openers stretch the hip flexors, inner thighs and glutes, with easy options and 5, 10 and 20 minute routines.
International Day of Yoga (June 21): History, Themes and How to Celebrate
International Day of Yoga is celebrated every June 21. Learn its history, why the date was chosen, the official themes by year and easy ways to celebrate.
The History of Yoga: From Ancient India to the Modern World
The history of yoga, from the Vedas and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras to hatha yoga, Krishnamacharya and its global spread, with a clear timeline of milestones.
Yoga vs Pilates: Differences, Benefits and Which to Choose
Yoga vs Pilates compared: origins, breathing, core work, flexibility and benefits, plus a simple guide to choose the right one or combine both each week.