Lion’s breath is a yogic breathing technique in which you mimic a lion’s roar … minus the roaring part. A functional medicine specialist explains the benefits and the how tos.
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10 Ways To Get Started With Yoga
There are many ways you can get started with yoga, and the physical, mental and emotional benefits are plenty. Explore the different types and ways of doing yoga, and discover which one might be right for you.
What Is Rolfing and How Is It Different From Massage?
Rather than manipulating your muscles like a massage therapist, Rolfers target fascia, the connective tissue that holds our body parts together. But is that safe? A licensed massage therapist breaks it down.
Try These Yoga Poses To Improve Your Flexibility
When it comes to flexibility, your body has a kind of “use it or lose it” rule. Stretching regularly can help you maintain (or regain) flexibility in your joints. Try these exercises for your neck, back, hips and more.
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How (And How Often) To Clean Your Yoga Mat
The need to clean or disinfect your yoga mat depends on how you use it and whether you share it with other people. Learn what’s necessary — and what’s not — to keep your mat clean.
10 Yoga Poses To Stretch Your Hip Muscles
Yoga poses can strengthen your hips, improve flexibility and reduce pain. We offer 10 poses to improve your hip muscles.
What Is Ayurveda and Does It Work?
Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old medical system that uses natural and holistic approaches to keeping your mind, body and spirit healthy. Is it right for you?
7 Different Kinds of Yoga and How To Find the Right Practice
Looking for a way to relieve stress while increasing your strength, balance, flexibility and energy level? Learn about the benefits of yoga and how to find the right style for you.
How Yoga Can Help Heal Trauma
Trauma, big or small, can impact your mind, body and emotions. Trauma-informed, or trauma-sensitive, yoga can help you release built-up emotions, stress and tension. Learn more about this healing practice.
Yoga Poses for Beginners: Why Yoga Modifications Are Important
Sure, there are a lot of yoga poses. But you don’t have to nail every one. Learn how yoga modifications can make your practice stronger and more comfortable for you.