Yoga

Apr 12th, 2021 - Welcome to mbg moves ! We've been working out at home more than ever lately—and we know our readers are, too. To help keep your fitness routine feeling fresh, we're releasing a new at-home workout every Monday, to start your week off strong. Each month will feature routines from a different incredible trainer we adore. Now, let's get moving with our spotlight trainer: Juanina Kocher. After a long day of working at a desk or spending hours on your feet—there's really nothing like winding ... [Read More]

Apr 10th, 2021 - Search Home >","post_uuid":"4c6cf8c6da70d66a5913d83243807766","publish_date":"April 10, 2021","title":"8 Yoga Poses to Soothe Neck Tension","type":"post","membership_content":true,"gated":true}"> Share this Join Yoga Journal Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Already have an account? Sign In Join Yoga Journal Create a personalized feed and bookmark your favorites. Already have an account? Sign In Stay On Topic [Read More]

Apr 9th, 2021 - Y ou may not think much about neck and spinal health until you’ve got a stiff neck, a kink, or your neck is constantly achy and bothering you. I was dealing with extreme neck discomfort and pain for a week and asked my physical therapist for neck pain mobility exercises to help alleviate it. After a few days of doing them for about five minutes a day, my neck pain was much better. The best thing, in my opinion, is that you don’t have to wait —and you most definitely shouldn’t—for neck ... [Read More]

Apr 9th, 2021 - Practicing yoga at home is a great way to practice on your time, and on your terms. It is convenient, you have a lot more flexibility (pun intended) - from the duration, to the type of yoga you practice, what you wear, whether you play music etc. plus the commute is short 😉 While there are many benefits of a home yoga practice, let’s be real - there are also some unique challenges that come with it! You may encounter some hurdles as you prepare for practicing yoga at home. Maybe you have ... [Read More]

Apr 8th, 2021 - This yoga pose stretches many areas of the body at once, which makes is effective, but also challenging. Pigeon pose is a yoga move designed to stretch deep into the glutes, and it’s also a great hip-opener and thigh stretch. Because it does such a good job at stretching the lower body, you’ll see it incorporated into many cool-down routines beyond yoga. The pandemic has led many of us to lead a much more sedentary lifestyle. So now is a great time to start incorporating pigeon into your ... [Read More]

Apr 8th, 2021 - Thinking of starting a meditation practice but don't know where to begin? Here's how to meditate—and why it's so good for your health . Learn to meditate After a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, stressed is a state of being for most people. There are healthy ways to deal with stress , and one at the top of the list is meditation. The best part: All you really need is a quiet place and an open attitude—it won’t cost you a penny. That said, many people don’t relish the idea of sitting with ... [Read More]

Apr 5th, 2021 - 7 Chair Yoga Stretches That Are Perfect For A Midday Movement Break Welcome to mbg moves ! We've been working out at home more than ever lately—and we know our readers are, too. To help keep your fitness routine feeling fresh, we're releasing a new at-home workout every Monday, to start your week off strong. Each month will feature routines from a different incredible trainer we adore. Now, let's get moving with our spotlight trainer: Juanina Kocher. Yoga is a fantastic form of daily ... [Read More]

Mar 26th, 2021 - The right way to do a downward dog so that it doesn't strain your back Are you making these common mistakes when performing downward dog? Although downward dog is a yoga exercise , it has become a popular move used to warm up the body and stretch the back in all types of workout routines. Unlike in most yoga classes, however, performing this move at home or as a part of another exercise program comes with little to no instruction. While this move is a great one to incorporate into your routine, ... [Read More]

Mar 15th, 2021 - Ready to build physical and mental strength? Mind-body movement offers the ultimate two-for-one combo: As you work on your physical health, strengthening your muscles and balancing out your body, you also nourish your mind in a major way. Two of the most powerful and ancient mind-body practices out there—tai chi and yoga—have become beloved across the globe in recent decades. Both modalities challenge and ground you both physically and mentally by incorporating various postures and ... [Read More]

Mar 8th, 2021 - Welcome to mbg moves ! We've been working out at home more than ever lately—and we know our readers are, too. To help keep your fitness routine feeling fresh, we're releasing a new at-home workout every Monday, to start your week off strong. Each month will feature routines from a different incredible trainer we adore. Now, let's get moving with our spotlight trainer: Phyllicia Bonanno. If there's one thing we could probably all use a lot more of these days, it's some heart-opening yoga. ... [Read More]

Mar 8th, 2021 - These yoga-inspired moves can be performed daily to help alleviate low-back pain. At any given time, 31 million Americans experience low back pain , according to the American Chiropractic Association . This isn’t especially surprising considering that everyday activities — like driving, sitting at a desk and even sleeping — can place strain on the muscles in the back. We’ve all dealt with pain in the lower back at some point, whether it be dull aches or sharper pains, and it can ... [Read More]