“Watch your thoughts. Let them guide your words and actions. Let them transform you into a walking offering of peace. Be gentle with yourself as you practice this. It’s a tough one and requires patience with yourself.”

“As yogis, we grow to understand that the path of life is ultimately a return to the true self. The Creative Act echoes this beautifully. It’s a quiet, profound reminder that both you and your life are ever-evolving acts of creation.”

“…in striving to "get it right" when practicing an asana, I often held unnecessary tension in my body. I began to feel the urge to break free from that rigidity, to infuse each shape with more free movement.”

Utthita Tadasana, or Five-Pointed Star Pose, is an expansive, joyful pose for strengthening the legs and ankles and opening the chest.

Padangusthasana, also called “big toe pose,” “broken toe pose,” or “fire toes pose,” can feel very intense, as it provides a deep stretch across the bottom of the feet.

Sukhasana, or easy pose, is a meditative sitting posture that tones the spinal muscles, opens the hips, and promotes focus.

A mini-backbend, Sphinx pose strengthens the back and opens the chest and shoulders.

A powerful, heat-building posture, Goddess pose strengthens the legs, hips, glutes, and ankles, and may help promote balance and stability.

The story behind Jaclyn Jewitt’s sound baths—from a love of music to healing with sound.

Deepen your experience of Janu Sirasana, or head-to-knee pose, a posture that lengthens the hamstrings, strengthens the back, and calms the nerves.

An exploration of the work of Elena Brower, yoga teacher, painter, and writer.

Virabhadrasana III, or Warrior III, is a standing balance pose that energizes the body and promotes better balance and posture. Here's how to take flight in this posture.

Virabhadrasana II, or Warrior II, is a standing yoga pose that builds physical strength and courage. Here's how to build this fierce pose into your practice.

Flow Study is the name of the Yoga East Blog. It's an exploration of flow yoga, artistic flow, and the intersection where art and yoga meet.