Ann Pizer

who has been practicing and writing about yoga for over 20 years.

Highlights

  • 🧘‍Completed a RYT-200 certification
  • 📝 Contributor to VeryWell Fit with 400+ Yoga articles
  • ✍️ Creator of "Ask Aunt Yoga,” a Yoga advice column
  • 🌍 Passionate about accessible, inclusive Yoga
  • 🤸🏼 Favourite Pose: Trikonas

Author Bio

After completing a 200-hour teacher training program in New York City in 2004, she became the inaugural Yoga Guide at About.com (now VeryWell.com), where she built the yoga site from the ground up, creating over 400 pieces of content. Since 2016, she has written for Liforme’s Live For More® blog. She specialises in making Yoga and practice concepts accessible and welcoming to all. 

Latest Articles by Ann Pizer
Supine Abdominal Twist (Jathara Parivartasana)on a Yellow Liforme Yoga Mat to relieve gas
9th March 2026 The 8 Best Yoga Poses to Relieve Gas By Ann Pizer

Yoga can provide relief from gas pain, particularly when you focus on poses that compress...

8 min read Read article
Camel Pose on a Green Liforme Yoga mat to open the Throat Chakra
9th March 2026 A Complete Guide to Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) By Ann Pizer

The throat chakra (Vishuddha) is located at the neck. This guide will explain the its...

8 min read Read article
Everything You Need to Know About Teaching Yoga to Kids
Yoga Teachers
9th March 2026 Everything You Need to Know About Teaching Yoga to Kids By Chloé Dee Dudley

Learn how to teach yoga to kids with playful strategies, themed adventures & engaging poses....

9 min read Read article
Meet the Liformers: Natasha Swinford
Inspire Yoga Teachers
5th March 2026 Meet the Liformers: Natasha Swinford By Natasha Swinford

Meet Natasha, a yoga and fitness instructor, content creator, and movement educator based in Berkeley,...

5 min read Read article
Standing Hand to Big Toe Pose on a Maroon Liforme Yoga Mat with one leg extended forward to stretch hamstrings and improve balance
Yoga Poses
9th March 2026 How to Do Standing Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana) By Ann Pizer

Build balance & strength with Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana. Follow step-by-step instructions & learn about the...

5 min read Read article
Finding Strength and Stability in the Year of the Fire Horse
Inspire Yoga Teachers
17th February 2026 Finding Strength and Stability in the Year of the Fire Horse By Xiaomi

The Year of the Fire Horse is predicted to be a tumultuous ride, so Chinese...

3 min read Read article
The Ultimate Guide to Hot Yoga
Yoga Practice
5th February 2026 The Ultimate Guide to Hot Yoga By Ann Pizer

Thinking about hot yoga? Learn what it is, how it differs from Bikram, key benefits,...

5 min read Read article
The Complete Guide to Yoga Teacher Training: What to Expect and How to Choose the Right Course
Yoga Teachers
4th February 2026 The Complete Guide to Yoga Teacher Training: What to Expect and How to Choose the Right Course By Ann Pizer

Ready to become a yoga teacher? Learn the cost, time commitment, curriculum, and how to...

5 min read Read article
Yogi doing a balancing table bird dog pose on a Liforme orange yoga mat with one arm reaching forward and the opposite leg extended for core balance.
Yoga Poses Yoga Practice
9th March 2026 The 12 Best Yoga Poses for Core Strength By Ann Pizer

Build a strong, stable core with the 12 best yoga poses for core strength. Target...

10 min read Read article
Yoga for Stress Relief
Yoga Practice Wellness
9th March 2026 Yoga for Stress Relief By Ann Pizer

Yoga for stress relief goes beyond stretching. Combine movement, breathwork, and simple meditation to calm...

10 min read Read article
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