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5 Morning Stretches That You Can Do From Bed
Read More: 5 Morning Stretches That You Can Do From BedMornings can be tricky. You may like to imagine yourself leisurely taking yourself through stretches, scribbling peacefully in your gratitude journal, and sipping tea from your luxuriously soft white sheets, the reality is that most mornings youโre more likely to silently curse your alarm clock and groggily fiddle with the coffee machine before you can…
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15 Health Benefits of Yoga for Aging Athletes
Read More: 15 Health Benefits of Yoga for Aging AthletesIt is said that aging is a privilege denied to many. Yet it can be challenging to gracefully acknowledge the many changes that accompany an increase in age, especially the changes that are difficult to see but easy to feel, including stiffness, aches, and lack of stability. The inevitable aging process affects each of us…
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7 Yoga Poses to Ease Tight Hips
Read More: 7 Yoga Poses to Ease Tight HipsHip openers offer almost unparalleled benefitsโnot least of which is that they feel so good. Flexible hips are integral to almost every yoga postureโstanding in Mountain, sitting in Lotus, and finding stability in any Warrior variation. Theyโre also essential to your ability to walk, run, sit, bend, and even pick up something from the floor.…
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7 Yoga Poses to Relieve Your Upper-Back Pain
Read More: 7 Yoga Poses to Relieve Your Upper-Back PainIf youโre anything like us, you probably spend too much time hunched over screens (hey, those screen time reports donโt lie!). As a result, we expect youโre probably also dealing with some nagging upper-back pain. As much as we hate to admit it, posture matters when it comes to maintaining the health of your spine…
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7 Poses to Melt Away Neck and Shoulder Pain
Read More: 7 Poses to Melt Away Neck and Shoulder PainIn the 21st century, we depend on our smartphones, tablets, and laptops for work, connecting with family and friends, and putting food on the table (DoorDash, anyone?). While these devices have greatly enhanced our lives in many ways, constantly looking down and tensing your muscles while scrolling through Pinterest projects can cause neck and shoulder…
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7 Yoga Poses to Relieve Tight Shoulders
Read More: 7 Yoga Poses to Relieve Tight ShouldersDealing with a pesky twitch in your shoulder? Having trouble moving your arms around? A tight shoulder may be the culprit, and yoga can help provide relief. The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body and is used in many different activities, from reaching for an object on a tall shelf, raising your…
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7 Exercises and Stretches for Period Relief
Read More: 7 Exercises and Stretches for Period ReliefWhen that time of the month rolls around, you know what that means: cramps. Well, at least thatโs the case for some of us who experience PMS or any type of related discomfort. Thankfully, there are some exercises for period relief that may help you get past the worst of it. Now, you may feel…
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Try This Uplifting Yoga Sequence to Brighten Up Your Day
Read More: Try This Uplifting Yoga Sequence to Brighten Up Your DayAs we move through our busy days, we canโt forget the importance of cultivating balance and adding playfulness into our daily lives. But part of cultivating good health and well-being means we must find space and time to laugh and invite joy. One of the ways I create balance is by moving my body through…
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6 Yoga Poses to Relieve Period Cramps
Read More: 6 Yoga Poses to Relieve Period CrampsThereโs no denying itโthat time of the month can be painful. If youโre experiencing period cramps, you may want to lay on the couch all day until you start to feel better. And while that is entirely permissible, gentle movement like yoga may actually help relieve your period cramps. Colleen Boland, a California-based yoga teacher,…
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11 Yoga Poses to Do After Sitting All Day
Read More: 11 Yoga Poses to Do After Sitting All DaySo many of us find ourselves sitting all day at a computer. Itโs very likely the reason why yoga teachers constantly hear students complain of tight hips and back pain. When we remain seated for hours at a time, our hips and knees are in constant flexion, and if we hunch forward over a screen,…
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The Hip-Hop Infused Yoga Flow to Get Your Heart Pumping
Read More: The Hip-Hop Infused Yoga Flow to Get Your Heart PumpingFor nearly a decade, hurdling was my passion, first as a high schooler, then as a Division I collegiate athlete. I loved the focus, the speed, and the precision that helped me clear the hurdles as if they were not even in my way. My training required countless hours of intense running and advanced technique…
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5 Power Yoga Workouts to Warm You Up This Winter
Read More: 5 Power Yoga Workouts to Warm You Up This WinterItโs winter. Itโs cold. Youโre stuck inside. If youโre craving a solid sweat session, look no further. All you need is your smartphone (and maybe a yoga mat). These power yoga practices on YouTube offer you the chance to move through a fast-paced flow from anywhere. Youโll sweat. Youโll build strength and flexibility. And youโll…
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All You Need Is a Blanket for This Strength-Building Yoga Routine
Read More: All You Need Is a Blanket for This Strength-Building Yoga RoutineMost of the time when a teacher tells you to grab a yoga blanket, itโs for padding or warmth. This sequence will get you warm for sure. But here, youโll use the blanket to develop strengthโtargeting muscles that donโt typically get much attention in a traditional yoga practice. This yoga class uses four supersets of…
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5 Pigeon Pose Variations to Loosen Up Your Legs
Read More: 5 Pigeon Pose Variations to Loosen Up Your LegsPigeon Pose is a great stretch for your hips and lower back, but not everyone can fold up like origami. And forcing yourself into the pose can put undue strain on your knees, ankles or hips. Use these five variations to increase your range of motion safely and effectively. Choose one and try to hold…
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Yoga Flow with Holiday Music
Read More: Yoga Flow with Holiday MusicOn the tenth day of Christmas, Oxygen gave to meโฆ Andrea Schwartz is back with another yoga flow! This holiday-inspired flow is set to Christmas music and more fast-paced to get the heart rate up. To join in on the flow, watch Schwartz in her video HERE. This story is part of our 12 Days…
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7 Yoga Poses to Work Those Easily Overlooked Lower Abs
Read More: 7 Yoga Poses to Work Those Easily Overlooked Lower AbsIn yoga, we often talk about strengthening our core, but what does that mean, exactly? Oftentimes, when people are searching for poses to work their abs, theyโre looking to achieve that coveted six-pack or V-cut. But all that is just aesthetics. Having a strong core has benefits that extend far beyond the way you look…
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10 Poses to Build Strength & Stability in Your Core
Read More: 10 Poses to Build Strength & Stability in Your CoreMention the word โcoreโ in a yoga setting and an array of responses typically follows. Some students will instinctively think of chiseled abdominals. Others will contemplate a dreaded abs exercise. Many will take it as a prompt to cultivate concentration, calm, or even their sense of personal integrity. Although the concept of โcoreโ is common…
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Quick Yoga Session for Anywhere, Anytime
Read More: Quick Yoga Session for Anywhere, AnytimeOxygen Ambassador Andrea Schwartz lives by this mantra: โYou are only one workout away from a good mood.โ As a yogi, ACE-certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, health coach and nutrition specialist, youโd think her day would be too busy to settle in for a self-care session of yoga. However, she always finds the time.…
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7 Poses to Help Release Those Tight Hamstrings
Read More: 7 Poses to Help Release Those Tight HamstringsWhether youโre doing an intense exercise such as lifting or running or a sedentary activity, like sitting at a desk for long periods of time, youโre likely to experience tightness in your hamstrings. Fortunately, stretching is an excellent way to release tension in these important muscles, and many common yoga poses can directly alleviate your…
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8 Yoga Poses to Stretch Tight Calves
Read More: 8 Yoga Poses to Stretch Tight CalvesIf youโre anything like me, your calves are tight all the time. โBut I practice so much yoga!โ I say, incredulous at the fact that my calves keep me up at night with cramps, even though I make stretching a priority. So how is this possible? Tight ankles and overuse. Why Do I Get Tight…
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9 Yoga Poses to Build Arm Strength
Read More: 9 Yoga Poses to Build Arm StrengthYoga can be a great addition to your regular fitness regimen, and even though itโs a total-body practice, your arms are frequently used in supporting roles. They help push your hips up in Downward-Facing Dog Pose, draw your shoulder blades back in Triangle Pose, and balance your body in Chair Pose. During a yoga practice,…
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8 Yoga Poses to Ease Lower-Back Pain
Read More: 8 Yoga Poses to Ease Lower-Back PainGot lower-back pain? Join the club. According to the National Institutes of Health, 80 percent of Americans will experience lower-back pain at some point during their lives. But just because itโs common doesnโt mean that itโs something you have to live with. Your lower back is designed to stabilize and support your every movement. When…
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7 Yoga Poses for Muscle Recovery
Read More: 7 Yoga Poses for Muscle RecoveryFor some athletes, yoga isnโt on the workout roster. In fact, for some, itโs not even on the workout brain. But yoga can be beneficial for every athlete; whether youโre into running, weightlifting, CrossFit, HIIT and more. Regardless of your training, it can assist your breathing control and muscle recovery when practiced regularly.ย When you…
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10 Yoga Poses to Help Prevent Dead Butt Syndrome
Read More: 10 Yoga Poses to Help Prevent Dead Butt SyndromeThe glutes are the largest muscles in our body. Underusing these important tissues can ultimately lead to knee and back pain. And when we sit for long periods of time, they can basically โforgetโ to fire and support the pelvisโa condition known as gluteus medius tendinopathy,ย gluteal amnesia, or dead butt syndrome (DBS). Thatโs right: Dead…
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Stretching, Stretching Workouts for Women, Training Tips for Women, Workouts for Women, Yoga for Women5 Stretches to Help You Sleep Better
Read More: 5 Stretches to Help You Sleep BetterEase muscle tension and relax your mind before bed with these pajama-friendly stretches. Ever make the effort to get to bed at a decent hour only to experience a war of attrition with the clock on your nightstand? Its numbers silently tick away while you attempt to quell jumpy legs and a racing mind that…
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5 Yoga Moves to Ease Pain
Read More: 5 Yoga Moves to Ease PainFind relief in these quick and easy yet effective yoga practices. Instead of reaching for that bottle of painkillers in your medicine cabinet the next time you experience a headache or back pain, try channeling your inner yogi. Why? While 11.5 million Americans living with chronic pain misuse prescription opioids, there are alternative treatment options…
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5 Yoga Poses That Can Reduce Stress
Read More: 5 Yoga Poses That Can Reduce StressIs life leaving you feeling frazzled? Here are five yoga poses to help reduce stress. If you’ve experienced more than a little stress from work, family or well, life, then try these five yoga poses to clear your head and unwind your body. Extended Puppy Pose When to do it: You’ve been driving or sitting…
