Yoga

Apr 16th, 2024 - THERE'S NO EXERCISE guys love more to anchor their chest day workouts than the classic barbell bench press . It has most of the characteristics a good chest exercise needs : you'll place a ton of stimulus on the muscle group and it can be progressively overloaded . Do it wrong, however, and you might begin to experience some shoulder pain while bench pressing. "No matter what kind of lifter you are, there's a very good chance that you either have dealt with shoulder pain, or you will deal with ... [Read More]

Apr 16th, 2024 - Letting the day take control of us in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives is easy. We often find ourselves on the back foot, our minds wandering down rabbit holes of anxiety and stress. This is a common experience for many, and pulling ourselves out of this mental quagmire can be challenging. However, there is a powerful tool at our disposal that can help us regain control and navigate our day with more calm and focus: meditation. Understanding the power of meditation Meditation is more ... [Read More]

Apr 15th, 2024 - O nce you've gotten the hang of downward dog and happy baby, you might find it's time to level up your yoga practice. Trying more difficult intermediate poses not only challenges your balance and flexibility but also your mental strength as you work through the initial discomfort and self-doubt. Even as a beginner, you can attempt certain intermediate poses so long as you practice with a yoga teacher to nail down your form and properly breathe through the asanas. Here, Rachel Hirsch, E-RYT 500 ... [Read More]

Apr 15th, 2024 - Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our  Start TODAY newsletter  to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and  join us on Instagram ! If you're sore from a workout and looking for a productive way to spend your rest day, consider spending some time with your foam roller. Foam rolling is an excellent way to speed up recovery since it relieves muscle tightness and soreness. It's also a great way to warm up the muscle pre-workout or help release tension and cool down ... [Read More]

Apr 15th, 2024 - Qigong is a physical activity that aims to optimize energy within the body, mind and spirit with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being.  Qigong is a system of coordinated mind-body exercise forms that uses posture, meditation, breathing, and movement to increase energy and enables the body to heal itself to promote overall well-being when practiced consistently and mindfully.  These exercise movements and healing techniques were developed in ancient China and ... [Read More]

Apr 14th, 2024 - C row pose is a hallmark yoga move that requires strength, balance, and wrist mobility . If nailing it has been a challenge for you, know that you're certainly not alone. It's an advanced yoga pose that many people struggle with as they move through their practice. However, there are several ways you can ease into crow pose with other poses. Here's why you should consider including crow pose in your yoga practice, plus crow pose progression moves to practice if you're struggling with it. First ... [Read More]

Apr 10th, 2024 - Counteract psoas muscle stiffness and soreness with stretches that lengthen and strengthen Running from each of your upper inner thighs, over your pelvis bone and to the sides of your spine are two long ribbons of muscle that make a big difference in how you stand, sit, walk and more. They're your psoas muscles (that's pronounced "SO-ezz"), and they have two primary uses. For starters, your psoas muscles work as hip flexors. That allows you to do things like move your knees up toward your body, ... [Read More]

Apr 10th, 2024 - Sometimes you just want something to make the pain go away It comes like like a dreaded alarm clock.  And if your monthly isn't bad enough, many women suffer from dysmenorrhea , nausea, and terrible lower abdomen pain that can last for days during menstruation. Around 80% of women experience period pain at some stage in their lifetime. But 5% to 10% of women the pain is severe enough to disrupt their life. Prescription can be had, but there are other methods to reduce the pain. ... [Read More]

Sep 16th, 2023 - Are you having trouble falling asleep at night because your mind is still racing from your day? You aren't alone. Luckily, there are plenty of tricks that could help you at bedtime , like reading, drinking a hot cup of herbal tea or journaling . But if those tips aren't enough and you're still struggling to get some shut-eye, practicing a few  yoga  poses may be your key to getting a better night's sleep.  For more natural ways to get better sleep, try these seven sleep aids for ... [Read More]

Aug 15th, 2023 - K now what's fun? Waking up one day and realizing that you've gotten to the point in life where your back just brazenly hurts for what seems to be no good reason. Of course, the reality is, sitting for long periods of time, often hunched over our devices (hi, like I am while writing this!) is the most common culprit . Despite knowing that, though, it's difficult to transform our posture overnight, which means back pain persists. Thankfully, there are a few yoga moves you can do right from your ... [Read More]

Jul 6th, 2023 - Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to join the 30-day challenge and receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox. Yoga has become much more mainstream over the past decade or so. While you once needed to attend a yoga class to see certain poses, they are now incorporated into many types of workouts. Think: as a part of the warm up or cool down during bootcamps and incorporated into ab routines . Downward dog is one of those yoga exercises that has become a popular ... [Read More]

Jun 27th, 2023 - You can work more than your abdominals So much of yoga is about achieving a balancing act: Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy The ebb and flow of diaphragmatic breathing . The ability to firmly plant your feet on the ground but still remain flexible . Finding ways to focus on the present without being overwhelmed by your senses. When it comes to the ... [Read More]