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Yoga cues can be helpful at times, confusing at other moments. Here, explanations for cues that are good, bad, and just plain funny.

I’ve identified as a yogi for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I spent more time in ashrams than on playgrounds. I was raised in Boulder, Colorado, but my parents were part of spiritual communities that practiced meditation and bhakti yoga everywhere from upstate New York to India. Many of my childhood memories are of chanting, meditating, and sometimes practicing yoga poses. From age 14 onward, I delved deeply into Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Anusara yoga practices. In 2003, I created a yoga school. Given my history with very structured yoga systems, people are often surprised when I shar...

3 Beginner tips Give yourself permission to make mistakes. Anything that comes up while you practice isn’t wrong—it’s information. Aim for progress, not perfection. Simply being willing to try helps you become more embodied. Build body awareness incrementally. The ultimate goal of yoga asana is to develop a deeper, more mindful and attuned relationship with yourself—which takes time and practice. — Photo: Ian Spanier 1. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) From Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward–Facing Dog Pose), step your right foot forward, outside of your right hand. Keep your torso and both ...