Practicing yoga is about self-discovery, not so much about flexibility. It is about the intentional and mindful conduct of actions that pave a path to self-realization. As a yoga instructor, I am always intrigued by how the specificity of cuing can lead to my own moments of meditation and discovery.

Even in the most committed yoga practitioners, there are moments—inevitably—when we find ourselves responding in ways that don't feel...

Yoga is often seen as a practice for the body—a way to build strength, flexibility, and balance. But as anyone who has practiced...