Yoga

Photo: Pond5 Let’s face it: Yoga inversions can be intimidating. Sure, famous yogis make handstands and headstands look easy, but maybe you’re not quite ready to throw your legs in the air like you just don’t care. But there’s good reason to get vertical: Handstands and other forms of yoga …

When considering a yoga class, the benefits of stress relief and stretching probably come to mind, more so than sweating and torching calories. But you can say Namaste to a serious heart-pumping workout with just a few tweaks to your flow. In fact, new research from the American College of …

You know that moment when you just need to stretch — maybe it’s before getting out of bed in the morning, during a long flight or right after a long run. Think about how your go-to muscle-loosening move makes you feel. Does it make you say “ooh” and “ahh”? Well, …

Photo by Alex Orlov For newbie yogis (and even more seasoned devotees), crow pose can seem downright intimidating. Yet, mastering this move is easier than you might think — and we’d say it’s worthy of every yogi’s bucket list. Why Crow Pose Is So Tricky Launching into crow is no easy …

Photo: Ryan Kelly / Daily Burn You know the drill: Hop on the treadmill for a 20-minute interval workout. Next, hit the mat for a few sets of squats and lunges. Then, finish off with some planks and crunches. The thing about getting into a regular workout routine is that …

Photo: Pond5 Ideally, you’d have a personal yoga teacher to tell you every time your feet or hands aren’t in the proper places for key yoga poses. That way, you’d feel the “oohs” and “aahs” in all the right spots. But unfortunately, instructors can’t be everywhere at once, so a few …

Photo: Robert Pettus I never really realized just how much my neighbor’s ujayii breathing actually sounds like Darth Vader, or how much the thud of your classmate who can’t keep their balance (OK, fine — I’m that girl) bothered me in yoga. Until I tried silent yoga. The Sound Off Yoga experience …

Photo: Ryan Kelly / Daily Burn You already know how sitting around all day is one of the worst things you can do for your health, which is why that coworker of yours is so insistent on his $400 standing desk. But recent reports show that if you’re not using …

Courtesy of Breathe Salt Rooms When it comes to trying out crazy new yoga trends, there’s no need to twist my arm (or leg) to get me to show up. I’ve perfected my Chaturunga flow in a 100-degree room to the songs of Drake, practiced a downward-facing dog next to …

When your stress levels hit new heights (hello, Election 2016), yoga can be an effective way to clear your mind while giving your body the attention it deserves. And while it can seem unlikely that twisting yourself into a tricky poses would promote relaxation, you’d be surprised at the benefits. Research shows that yoga can promote overall …