Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first appeared in the January 2002 issue of Yoga Journal. As we ...

Backbends are a wonderful way to build strength, flexibility, and mobility. You can start at a beginner stage and transition into intermediate or advanced backbends over time. Backbends are an ...

Backbends are exhilarating, open the front body and respiratory system and can leave you feeling on top of the world. Done badly however, they can put stress on your lower back and leave your neck ...

Stretches that elongate the spine and build muscle can strengthen your middle back. Even short breaks during the day can help dissolve tension and improve posture. If hunching over a desk all day has ...

Camel pose shouldn't feel like crossing a desert of agony. Mala Yoga co-founder Christina Hatgis shares three tips to stay safer—and go deeper. Christina Hatgis backbending at Mala Yoga in Cobble Hill ...