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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we often do each December, we’re reflecting on the past year and how we—and our yoga practices—have grown and changed over ...

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 ...

The body, especially the core, tends to slow down in winter. These 4 simple yoga asanas (Plank, Boat, Chair and Cobra poses) ...

Today’s busy world can have a lot of negative side effects on us, both physically and mentally. Stress and anxiety are all too common in our lives and it can be hard to know what you can do to relieve ...

As a former wrestler, I suffered many knee injuries and underwent three knee surgeries. After I retired from the sport, my knees felt so worn out that I could no longer run, bike or lift weights ...

If Jennifer Aniston's perpetually toned bod or a coworker's serenity during stressful times has convinced you to give yoga a try, you've come to the right place. We've put together a primer on styles ...

Yoga has proven benefits for overall mental and physical health, including strength-building. A strong core can produce defined abs, improve your balance, and help you avoid injuries. Moves like boat ...