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'Share the Mic' Is Taking On the Yoga Community Next—These Are the Voices To Listen For
July 16, 2020
'Share the Mic' Is Taking On the Yoga Community Next—These Are the Voices To Listen For
If you're not yet familiar with #ShareTheMicNow, it's time to give the campaign a follow.…
By Tehrene Firman
How to Use Yoga to Combat Brain Fog (Because Yes, It Helps With That Too)
July 12, 2020
How to Use Yoga to Combat Brain Fog (Because Yes, It Helps With That Too)
Brain fog can happen to anyone—especially in the middle of a pandemic. Eating the right…
By Rachel Lapidos
I'm a Black Yoga Instructor in Appalachia—And Here's What I've Learned
July 10, 2020
I'm a Black Yoga Instructor in Appalachia—And Here's What I've Learned
There are times in our lives where we find ourselves in unexpected places. Maybe we…
By Kristin Booker
Let Your Stress Melt Away Completely With This 30-Minute Yoga Flow
June 26, 2020
Let Your Stress Melt Away Completely With This 30-Minute Yoga Flow
For a while, stress slowly—and sneakily!—builds up. Then it's like you feel it all at…
By Tehrene Firman
Why Nicole Cardoza Says Racism in the Wellness Industry Is Particularly Egregious—And the Time To Change Is Now
June 16, 2020
Why Nicole Cardoza Says Racism in the Wellness Industry Is Particularly Egregious—And the Time To Change Is Now
Just a day after announcing that she'd created the Anti-Racism Daily newsletter, Nicole Cardoza was…
By Abbey Stone
How the position of your gaze improves your yoga practice in so many ways
June 07, 2020
How the position of your gaze improves your yoga practice in so many ways
Throughout a yoga session, you're bound to hear certain phrases each and every time you…
By Rachel Lapidos
The secret to stability in yoga lies in your nether region, and it’s called mula bandha
May 30, 2020
The secret to stability in yoga lies in your nether region, and it’s called mula bandha
People who haven't tried yoga often sneer at the practice for being too easy. Once…
By Rachel Lapidos
This hip-opening yoga flow totally unwinds the largest joint in your body in just 20 minutes
May 29, 2020
This hip-opening yoga flow totally unwinds the largest joint in your body in just 20 minutes
 The practice of yoga has a lot to offer in its bag of tricks,…
By Kells McPhillips
Toss the weights! This 20-minute strengthening yoga flow will fire up your full bod
May 22, 2020
Toss the weights! This 20-minute strengthening yoga flow will fire up your full bod
 Whenever someone tells me they think yoga is "too easy" for them, I nod…
By Kells McPhillips
Yoga pros see chaturanga done wrong all the time—here's how to build enough strength to nail it
May 17, 2020
Yoga pros see chaturanga done wrong all the time—here's how to build enough strength to nail it
Typically, the beginning of a yoga flow is relatively simple as you are just starting…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 20-Minute Stress-Busting Yoga Routine Is Like WD-40 for Your Tightest Muscles
May 15, 2020
This 20-Minute Stress-Busting Yoga Routine Is Like WD-40 for Your Tightest Muscles
 When the stress is piling on, all of those racing thoughts can lead to…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to stack shorter workouts to create the best combinations at home
May 13, 2020
How to stack shorter workouts to create the best combinations at home
Long gone are the days of heading to your favorite fitness studio for an in-person…
By Tehrene Firman
Move Through This 30-Minute Energizing Yoga Flow To Stretch Out Every Cramped Muscle in Your Body
May 08, 2020
Move Through This 30-Minute Energizing Yoga Flow To Stretch Out Every Cramped Muscle in Your Body
Days spent cramped inside due to the COVID-19 quarantine can leave one's body feeling cramped,…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to pair yoga and strength training to reach any fitness goal you have
May 03, 2020
How to pair yoga and strength training to reach any fitness goal you have
Yoga is one of the best things you can do to increase your overall health, on…
By Rachel Lapidos
9 neck and shoulder stretches that melt away a month's worth of tension in 8 minutes flat
April 30, 2020
9 neck and shoulder stretches that melt away a month's worth of tension in 8 minutes flat
 Even if your head, neck, and shoulders are experiencing extra soreness during the prolonged…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to *really* clean your yoga mat
April 27, 2020
How to *really* clean your yoga mat
Ever nestled into child's pose, taken a deep, cleansing breath, and smelled something…seriously off? That's…
By Melisse Gelula
The best type of yoga to wake you up *and* help you fall asleep
April 21, 2020
The best type of yoga to wake you up *and* help you fall asleep
There are 17.3 million Instagram posts tagged with #yogaeverydamnday, which makes it clear that a lot…
By Zoe Weiner
Do you need to stretch after yoga? A physical therapist explains
April 18, 2020
Do you need to stretch after yoga? A physical therapist explains
Yoga has a reputation of being a gentle workout that's easy on the body and…
By Rachel Lapidos
60 seconds in this yoga pose will unwind rounded-shoulder tightness
April 17, 2020
60 seconds in this yoga pose will unwind rounded-shoulder tightness
Shoulder tightness is one of the most annoying woes that seems to be exacerbated when…
By Rachel Lapidos
The best IT band stretches to loosen up your lower body after a hard day of sedentary behavior
April 13, 2020
The best IT band stretches to loosen up your lower body after a hard day of sedentary behavior
If you spend a lot of time sedentary every day, there's a good chance you're…
By Tehrene Firman
5 yoga backbends that work to mobilize a contracted spine
April 13, 2020
5 yoga backbends that work to mobilize a contracted spine
We live in a world filled with back-contracting activities. We hunch over a computer to…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 'handstand challenge' is actually a great workout—here's how to modify it
April 07, 2020
The 'handstand challenge' is actually a great workout—here's how to modify it
By now you've probably seen the handstand challenge. It blew up on social media last…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Hot tip: When doing yoga, you can use parts of your body to massage and relieve muscle soreness
April 07, 2020
Hot tip: When doing yoga, you can use parts of your body to massage and relieve muscle soreness
As everyone stays put at home during the COVID-19-induced sheltering in place, our bodies are…
By Rachel Lapidos
Sorry, pigeon pose: The ‘fire log’ gets way deeper into your hips
April 04, 2020
Sorry, pigeon pose: The ‘fire log’ gets way deeper into your hips
The world's hips are tight, you guys. Being forced to pretty much stay at home,…
By Rachel Lapidos
8 Stretches To Open Your Heart Chakra During This Stressful Time
April 01, 2020
8 Stretches To Open Your Heart Chakra During This Stressful Time
It’s no secret that the past year-plus has been collectively stressful for the world, far…
By Rebecca Norris
Think outside the mat and try these 9 yoga block exercises for building strength
March 29, 2020
Think outside the mat and try these 9 yoga block exercises for building strength
It's a total myth that reaching for a yoga block when you can't quite touch…
By Rachel Lapidos
The 5 Tibetan Rites distill thousands of yoga poses down to a single handful
March 27, 2020
The 5 Tibetan Rites distill thousands of yoga poses down to a single handful
Yoga's not a trendy new workout. It has 5,000 years of history as a practice…
By Kells McPhillips
The best way to open up your body in yoga (and combat rounded shoulders)? Get into a bind
March 23, 2020
The best way to open up your body in yoga (and combat rounded shoulders)? Get into a bind
If you've practiced yoga before, you already know how effective it is at opening up…
By Rachel Lapidos
5 yoga breathing techniques to cultivate chill vibes on and off the mat
March 19, 2020
5 yoga breathing techniques to cultivate chill vibes on and off the mat
When practicing yoga, it’s easy to get caught up trying to nail each posture, but…
By Jessica Estrada
Online workouts you can do at home to ease social distancing
March 16, 2020
Online workouts you can do at home to ease social distancing
Gyms are now closed, but it's still so important to keep taking care of yourself…
By Kara Jillian Brown
The strength-boosting sequence that'll help you master the yoga headstand
March 16, 2020
The strength-boosting sequence that'll help you master the yoga headstand
You may be able to twist your way into a bird of paradise with the…
By Zoe Weiner
The only post-work stretches you need to call it a day on tension
March 13, 2020
The only post-work stretches you need to call it a day on tension
I'm not sure what genius dreamed up the brilliant idea that we should all sit…
By Kells McPhillips
Yoga has literally thousands of poses, but a stretching expert says this one unwinds every muscle
March 06, 2020
Yoga has literally thousands of poses, but a stretching expert says this one unwinds every muscle
No one has an exact count of the number of asanas out there (it could…
By Kells McPhillips
A laughing yoga session in India gave me the most powerful sense of human connection I've ever felt
March 03, 2020
A laughing yoga session in India gave me the most powerful sense of human connection I've ever felt
"We're going to be late!" Our tour guide, Umesh, had us park our bikes outside…
By Zoe Weiner
This yoga teacher swears by weekly baths with 200 pounds of ice
February 25, 2020
This yoga teacher swears by weekly baths with 200 pounds of ice
 What happens in a yoga class inspired by the Wim Hof Method? Watch the…
By Kara Jillian Brown
Somatic Exercises Stretch the Stress Right Out of Your Aching Body
February 19, 2020
Somatic Exercises Stretch the Stress Right Out of Your Aching Body
If you've ever unrolled your mat for the celestial experience known as Yin yoga, you…
By Kells McPhillips
Pros say meridian exercises have the potential to open up your entire body
February 12, 2020
Pros say meridian exercises have the potential to open up your entire body
If you've ever gotten acupuncture or pressed on an acupressure point, you know how much…
By Rachel Lapidos
How to use your yoga practice to boost your stamina while standing still
February 09, 2020
How to use your yoga practice to boost your stamina while standing still
Typically, when people want to build their stamina, they start incorporating high-intensity interval training and…
By Rachel Lapidos
These chest-opening yoga moves 'flush out' your lungs for more open breathing
January 31, 2020
These chest-opening yoga moves 'flush out' your lungs for more open breathing
Whether you've been to a single yoga class or practice on the reg, there's a…
By Rachel Lapidos
This yoga flow boosts flexibility so you'll be touching your toes in no time
January 30, 2020
This yoga flow boosts flexibility so you'll be touching your toes in no time
You may feel drawn to yoga for its stress-relieving reputation or its cool, contortionist shapes.…
By Kells McPhillips
I’m a yoga therapist and MD, and these are the 5 middle back stretches I recommend every day for a healthy spine
January 28, 2020
I’m a yoga therapist and MD, and these are the 5 middle back stretches I recommend every day for a healthy spine
The human body is home to 33 vertebrae that support your muscles, protect your spinal…
By Kells McPhillips
How to do wheel pose the right way, straight from a yoga pro
January 24, 2020
How to do wheel pose the right way, straight from a yoga pro
 Form is everything in yoga (technically, form is everything in any workout, but that…
By Erin Bunch
I do hundreds of yoga classes a year, but none has lit up my arms like this 10-minute flow
January 23, 2020
I do hundreds of yoga classes a year, but none has lit up my arms like this 10-minute flow
 Anyone who's tried to execute crow pose (a Cirque du Soleil-worthy arm balance) knows…
By Kells McPhillips
These are the most popular studios around the U.S., according to ClassPass
January 22, 2020
These are the most popular studios around the U.S., according to ClassPass
The beauty of a Classpass membership is that on any given day, you can choose…
By Zoe Weiner
This 12-minute butt-sculpting yoga flow will put squats and lunges to shame
January 16, 2020
This 12-minute butt-sculpting yoga flow will put squats and lunges to shame
 People tend to forget that yoga is actually a sneaky butt-sculpting workout. Flowing into…
By Rachel Lapidos
This 11-minute yoga flow fires up every single muscle in your core
January 09, 2020
This 11-minute yoga flow fires up every single muscle in your core
 Yes, yoga is one of the most beneficial workouts of all time for the…
By Rachel Lapidos
This is exactly how many weeks of yoga you need for stress relief
January 08, 2020
This is exactly how many weeks of yoga you need for stress relief
The first few times you take a yoga class will be challenging. But stick with…
By Kells McPhillips
This physical therapist-approved downward dog variation gives your core extra love
January 05, 2020
This physical therapist-approved downward dog variation gives your core extra love
Downward dog is already a beneficial move without any tweaks. It stretches out your body,…
By Tehrene Firman
A ballet dancer’s secret for ironing out the kinks in your neck
January 01, 2020
A ballet dancer’s secret for ironing out the kinks in your neck
You can crush your workout, fill your body with nutritious food, and sleep to your…
By Kells McPhillips
10 yoga tips that have us better stretched and more mobile than ever before
December 29, 2019
10 yoga tips that have us better stretched and more mobile than ever before
Yoga has been around for eons, but that doesn't mean it never changes. Within the…
By Rachel Lapidos
There Are 38 Million Power Yoga Videos—These Are the 9 Best You Can Do in 10 Minutes or Less
December 25, 2019
There Are 38 Million Power Yoga Videos—These Are the 9 Best You Can Do in 10 Minutes or Less
When you want a feel-good, low-impact workout that also makes you work up a sweat…
By Tehrene Firman
Want to work out but just... can’t even? These 10 videos get your blood pumping in less than 10 minutes
December 23, 2019
Want to work out but just... can’t even? These 10 videos get your blood pumping in less than 10 minutes
The "no days off" mentality of Instagram can make you feel like you need to…
By Kells McPhillips
I'm a massage therapist, and this is the one spot you should target to release years of tension
December 20, 2019
I'm a massage therapist, and this is the one spot you should target to release years of tension
You know you feel like a million bucks after getting a massage? Well, you can…
By Tehrene Firman
The key to lower body strength is the 'foldability of your legs'
December 15, 2019
The key to lower body strength is the 'foldability of your legs'
Toddlers are natural-born yogis. They stretch their backs out in cobra pose and cat-cow like…
By Kells McPhillips
If you've heard of goat yoga, it's time to level up and try horseback yoga
December 12, 2019
If you've heard of goat yoga, it's time to level up and try horseback yoga
 Yoga's cool and all, but imagine doing it on top of a horse. If…
By Rachel Lapidos
A physical therapist explains 2 easy ways to fix 'pelvic tilt'
December 07, 2019
A physical therapist explains 2 easy ways to fix 'pelvic tilt'
"Neutralize your pelvis" is a common refrain among yoga instructors in poses like chair, Warrior…
By Kells McPhillips
It's been 5,000 years, but yoga just can't be stopped
December 03, 2019
It's been 5,000 years, but yoga just can't be stopped
Every yoga class shares a guiding principle: Listen to your body. And clearly, there's something…
By Kells McPhillips
Here's why core stretches are so important if you're a plank queen
December 02, 2019
Here's why core stretches are so important if you're a plank queen
You stretch out your legs and arms after a hard workout. One thing that might…
By Tehrene Firman
I'm a yoga teacher, and these are the best back stretches for your spine
November 25, 2019
I'm a yoga teacher, and these are the best back stretches for your spine
If there's one part of your body that you're kind of a bully to without…
By Tehrene Firman
These 10 yoga stretches will help your aching feet
November 18, 2019
These 10 yoga stretches will help your aching feet
As far as body parts go, feet don’t seem to get the attention they deserve.…
By Jessica Estrada
5 powerful ways yoga benefits your brain, according to scientific research
November 18, 2019
5 powerful ways yoga benefits your brain, according to scientific research
Yoga boasts an impressive 5,000-year track record. As the most popular workout in the world,…
By Kells McPhillips
"Cardio yoga" will hands down give you the best full-body sweat you can ask for
November 12, 2019
"Cardio yoga" will hands down give you the best full-body sweat you can ask for
When I hear someone complain that they "hate yoga" because it's "boring" and "not a…
By Zoe Weiner
What it actually means to 'close your rib cage'—in yoga and beyond
November 09, 2019
What it actually means to 'close your rib cage'—in yoga and beyond
No one ever really masters a yoga pose. Even the greats still make tiny tweaks…
By Kells McPhillips
4 lessons you can learn from yoga to propel you to career success
November 04, 2019
4 lessons you can learn from yoga to propel you to career success
By Well+Good Editors
Crisscross your downward dog for a hip stretch that 'feels like heaven'
November 04, 2019
Crisscross your downward dog for a hip stretch that 'feels like heaven'
Get comfortable in downward dog and you've found the baseline for your yoga practice. The…
By Kells McPhillips
How to create the perfect weekly workout formula, according to Charlee Atkins
November 03, 2019
How to create the perfect weekly workout formula, according to Charlee Atkins
With so many different types of workouts to choose from, it can be tricky to…
By Tehrene Firman
How to deal when you experience less-than-chill feelings in yoga class
October 17, 2019
How to deal when you experience less-than-chill feelings in yoga class
Several years into her practice, Seane Corn was taking a Power Yoga class and found…
By Erin Magner
Yoga is the most popular workout in the world—here’s how to find the right type for your workout personality
October 16, 2019
Yoga is the most popular workout in the world—here’s how to find the right type for your workout personality
Yoga may be a 5,000 year old practice, but it has seemingly never been more…
By Zoe Weiner
Cat stretch is yoga's easiest backbend, but it can open you up like nobody's business
October 12, 2019
Cat stretch is yoga's easiest backbend, but it can open you up like nobody's business
Hearing the term "yoga back bend" likely has you conjuring images of intense wheel poses…
By Zoe Weiner
On the fence about taking up yoga? These 3 mental health benefits might change your mind
October 10, 2019
On the fence about taking up yoga? These 3 mental health benefits might change your mind
If you're a yoga skeptic, you've likely entertained the belief that yoga is "just for…
By Well+Good Editors
We need naked yoga (and its confidence-boosting magic) now more than ever
October 09, 2019
We need naked yoga (and its confidence-boosting magic) now more than ever
Yoga has approximately four bajillion variations within its fitness umbrella. There's vinyasa, yoga nidra, kundalini…
By Rachel Lapidos
'Perfect yoga’ is overrated—here's why to focus on a relaxed, feel-good flow instead
October 06, 2019
'Perfect yoga’ is overrated—here's why to focus on a relaxed, feel-good flow instead
Whether you're scrolling through your favorite yogi's Instagram feed or are mid-downward dog in class,…
By Tehrene Firman
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