Watching someone who has been practicing yoga for years can be intimidating. The tricky balances, the deep twists, and folds—all of these more advanced poses can shy a total newbie from jumping in. But every yogi started somewhere and there are plenty of amazing beginner yoga flows that will help you nail the foundation and begin ...
Though we often think of our joints and muscles independently (i.e. my knee hurts, or my back is tight, etc.), our body is very intertwined. Different muscle groups all work together to influence the movement of our joints. So, when you’re experiencing knee pain, be it from overuse or improper exercise form, it’s rarely a result ...
Yoga is an amazing practice for lengthening, strengthening, and opening up the joints and muscles of the body. By doing these poses regularly, you’ll see a vast improvement in the flexibility of your body. Tight muscles can cause discomfort, pain, and can limit your range of motion. Opening up into your body can help increase comfort and ...
You might be wondering, “is there a difference between stretching before a workout vs after?” Yes! Or, at least, there should be. There’s a lot of mixed information out on the web telling you to stretch before and after a workout. Although you should warm up your muscles, stretching the way most of us know to do it, ...
I’m always searching for great workouts to add to my collection for when I want to get fit, but don’t have time to hit the gym. We all live busy lives, and sometimes the thought of fighting traffic to get to the gym is enough to snuff out my workout plans. That’s why I love these routines ...
If stretching isn’t a regular part of your routine it should be! Stretching is so important and has so many benefits for your body. Rehabilitating muscles before and after a workout, opening tight joints and muscles for increased flexibility, and relaxing your mind and body for better sleep are all just some of the many benefits ...