Yoga

May 20th, 2022 - Movement is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps us stay strong and flexible, and it can also be a great way to relieve stress. But not all movement is created equal. In this article, we’ll explore what mindful movement is and how you can add it to your health and wellness routine. Here are three benefits of mindful movement: 1. Reduces Stress The fight-or-flight response is activated when you’re stressed. In this state, your heart rate and blood pressure rise, and your ... [Read More]

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May 17th, 2022 - May 17, 2022 W hen you’re down for the count with a searing headache, you’ll probably look just about anywhere to find relief. One place you might not have thought? The yoga mat. Yoga can have profound physiological and psychological effects. "Yoga brings together the mind, body, and spirit," says Arielle Martone, DPT, NCS, a physical therapist, certified yoga instructor, and owner of Find Your Way Mama . With roots in Hinduism, the practice is composed of eight pillars , including the ... [Read More]

May 16th, 2022 - Pranayama is to yoga (and meditation) what breathing is to exercise. Quite literally. Pranayama is a form of breathing, or several forms of it rather, that supplement your yoga practice the way good nutrition and stretching supplement your workout routine. Where regular breathing is automatic and unconscious, pranayama is breathing done with intention. It’s a point of focus and meditation during a yoga workout that brings attention to that which we normally do unthinkingly. Along with serving ... [Read More]

May 16th, 2022 - You use the brachioradialis for one of your arms' most essential movements. Here's how to make the muscle stronger. This is Your Quick Training Tip , a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. If you want to stretch your shirtsleeves, you need to strengthen your biceps and triceps. After all, those two muscles comprise the bulk of your upper arms (your triceps alone accounts for about two-thirds of them). But if you also want to maximize ... [Read More]

May 6th, 2022 - An asana today means any yoga pose that can be comfortably held over an extended period of time. Asanas serve the same basic purpose, to provide physical health benefits, including greater flexibility, balance, and strength, as well as spiritual and mental benefits. While asanas all serve the same basic purposes, certain asanas do lend more to one element of yoga than to others. So, asanas are often broken down into three distinct categories, depending on intention. Page Contents 3 Types of ... [Read More]

Apr 11th, 2022 - The Many Health Benefits of Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose If you've ever been to a yoga class, then there's a chance the instructor asked you to put your legs up against the wall . While it might feel a little silly at first, there's something relaxing about this restorative yoga pose — you can close your eyes and just let the wall support the weight of your legs. I've been a yoga instructor for more than twenty years, and I often suggest Legs Up the Wall to my students as an alternative to savasana ... [Read More]

Mar 27th, 2022 - In our hectic lives, it’s important to take some time for ourselves and relax. Meditation is a great way to do that, and it has a number of other benefits as well says Jonah Engler. If you’re new to meditation, or if you’re looking for tips on how to make it more effective, here are 15 tips to help you out. You want a place where you can be comfortable and won’t be disturbed. It should also be quiet and peaceful. You don’t need to sit in a lotus position if you don’t want to – ... [Read More]

Mar 14th, 2022 - The Hill may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. We all struggle with meeting the demands of a fast-paced, constantly evolving society. It's crucial to find time to decompress and let go of some of that stress. For some people, that's with exercise or binge-watching their favorite show at the end of the day. For others, it's about getting into a meditative state. If you're in the latter camp, then a YogaWorks All-Access Live + On-Demand Plan is ... [Read More]

Mar 5th, 2022 - How To Properly Perform Locust Pose To Stretch & Strengthen The Body If you're looking for a yoga posture that can help both stretch and strengthen the body, look no further than locust pose, or Salabhasana in Sanskrit. All you need is yourself and your mat, plus it's modifiable to suit any skill level. Here's how to do it, as demonstrated by yoga instructor Emily Chen , plus tips, modifications, and benefits. How to do Locust pose, Salabhasana Start on the mat, lying on your stomach with your ... [Read More]

Feb 16th, 2022 - Relax Your Mind (& Your Hips) With Reclining Butterfly Pose There's a time and place for intense yoga poses, and there's also a time and place for more relaxing ones . Whether your hips feel like they need a good stretch, or you just want to unwind and de-stress, reclining butterfly is one of those relaxing poses to consider. Here's how to do it, as demonstrated by yoga instructor Emily Chen , plus tips, modifications, and benefits. How to do Reclining Butterfly pose: Come into a seated ... [Read More]

Dec 26th, 2021 - Ease Tight Hips and Relieve Back Pain With Cat-Cow Pose If you need a thoracic spine stretch, do a round Cat Pose to Cow Pose, more commonly referred to as Cat-Cow pose. This pose increases flexibility and relieves tightness in the spine , but is also one of the most effective ab stretches and neck stretches. Since you're tucking and rounding your pelvis, Cat-Cow is also considered one of the best hip stretches . If you're bloated, Cat-Cow can help relieve gas by massaging your abdominal ... [Read More]