One feels intimidated to start a yoga practice when looking at complex yoga poses, yoga apparel and impressive body shapes. What if I told you that yoga was “invented” for the unique purpose of ...

Elite yoga instructors reveal that the secret to a resilient body isn't found in high-tech machines, but in two foundational ...

Many daily activities-steering a car, typing on a keyboard, chopping vegetables for dinner, even hugging someone you love-are forward- reaching movements. Even in yoga practice, you're often ...

Social media feeds filled with photos of fitness models twisted into poses requiring extreme strength, flexibility, and balance may leave you thinking, “Yoga is not for me.” Nadine Kelly, MD, founder ...

Yoga is a mind-body practice that can help with constipation both directly and indirectly. Yoga poses that include abdominal twists and hip openers may help stool move through the digestive tract and ...

Yoga is a mind and body activity that pushes you through a cycle of poses to improve your flexibility, strength, and balance. Yoga is a great way to get physical exercise in a low-impact way. This ...

Hip flexors connect the upper thigh to the lower spine and pelvis, playing a crucial role in walking, running, and maintaining proper posture. Modern lifestyles involving prolonged sitting create ...

Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a wellness editor at CNET and holds Sleep Science Coach and Stress Management certificates from the Spencer Institute. She received her bachelor's degree in creative ...

Whether you’re looking to explore the rich spiritual tradition of yoga or simply hoping to increase your strength and flexibility, the best yoga books for beginners can help you develop a deeply ...