If you gave me three seconds to name one of the most common yoga poses, I’d say down dog every time. The asana is one of the foundational poses in yoga and it's famed for its ability to stretch out ...

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

This Is the #1 Best Yoga Pose for Weight Loss originally appeared on Parade. What type of workout comes to mind when it comes to weight loss? Running? Weight lifting? HIIT classes that leave you ...

Practicing yoga is a great way to improve flexibility and balance which can help you avoid injury. Incorporating moves like the halfway split or bridge pose is a great way to promote flexibility.

Contrary to popular belief, yoga isn't just for the super flexible. However, trying to complete moves that are out of your comfort zone can be frustrating. There are plenty of people who suffer from ...

We’re going to assume that you--like so many of us--experience tightness in your hamstrings. Whether you exercise intensely or find yourself stuck at your computer for longer than you’d like, simply ...

Stress can cause neck and shoulder pain, but cold weather is also a factor. When it gets cold, muscles tighten and blood flow ...

Sometimes the best yoga poses are the ones that you’re a little shy to do in public. Think happy baby, a full-on savasana, or lion’s pose, aka that breathy exhale that involves rolling your eyes back ...

If you feel tired, unfocused, or off, you may need a cup of iced coffee and a quick walk around the block. Or it might be a sign that your root chakra is out of balance, and you need to do some yoga ...

Yoga poses for balance include different variations on lunges like the low lunge and the high lunge. Chair pose — which involves pretending to sit on an invisible chair — may also improve balance. One ...

The third trimester of pregnancy is a time for preparation and calm. Gentle prenatal yoga poses like Baddha Konasana, Malasana, and Utkata Konasana relieve discomfort, strengthen the body, and promote ...