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I think that I shall never see a pose as lovely as tree! (With apologies to poet Joyce Kilmer for mangling his poem and changing the context completely.) Nonetheless, I do like tree pose. It's one of those that you struggle with at first and then slowly gain control. But what I really like is that sometimes even the most advanced yogis can be blown out of tree by a tiny puff of undetectable wind, hopefully with a smile and a shake of the head in disbelief. Way to keep things unpredictable, tree.

Have you ever seen the acronym RYT or E-RYT behind a yoga teacher's name and wondered what those letters are all about? Well, RYT stands for Registered Yoga Teacher, and the entity that does the registering is the Yoga Alliance. Find out more about the registry by reading up on the Yoga Alliance.

Do you wear short shorts? If you do Bikram yoga, the answer is probably yes (unless you are wearing a Speedo, not that there's anything wrong with that). Followers of other yoga styles tend to like their shorts a little longer, so here's a range of yoga shorts for men, from the long and baggy to the short and tight.

Here's a little supta padangusthasana series I've been enjoying lately.

1. Begin lying on your back with your right leg up straight, using a strap to hold your foot if necessary.

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Sure, you can do yoga in your old sweatpants from college or worn-out swim trunks, but for those looking for yoga pants designed just for men, here are some of the most stylish and functional options available. Featured here is the Men's Yoga Pant by Hyde. (Dog recommended, but not included.)

Dear Aunt Yoga,

I am writing to you because my foot often cramps up during yoga class, especially in poses like pigeon and hero where the foot is tucked under. Is there anything I can do to prevent these cramps? They are painful and a little embarrassing.

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Though the wild thing looks a little crazy (or maybe it's just the name?), I actually find that it's a nice backbend for people who find full wheel difficult because of tight shoulders. And yes, I do speak from personal experience.

While the effect of yoga on fertility has yet to be fully studied, anecdotal evidence suggests that yoga's ability to relieve stress and foster a mind-body connection does help women undergoing fertility treatments. If yoga played an important role in your fertility, I'd love for you to share your yoga and fertility story so that others might benefit from your experience.

Yoga is a natural fit for women undergoing treatment for infertility. Though conception is a lot more than just learning to relax, yoga can help women feel more connected to their bodies. Specialized classes for those struggling with infertility also provide a ready-made community and support system. Yoga also helps relieve some of the stress of infertility. Read more about how yoga can benefit infertility patients.

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When eka pada galavasana rears its head in two yoga classes in the same week (as happened to me last week) you'd better take notice. My observations are as follows:

It's all about how tight a grip you can get with your foot around your upper arm.

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