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For Nina Dobrev, variety is key to a good exercise routine. “I just get bored easily, to be honest with you,” the 32-year-old actor tells SELF. So Dobrev frequently switches things up—alternating between rowing, running, cycling, circuit workouts, stretching, and more—as a way to stay motivated and feel excited about exercising. A big part of […]
At some point, you’ve probably felt that uncomfortable stiffness of tight hips, whether it was due to too much time sitting or a hard workout. This hip-opening yoga routine can be just what you need when that occurs to loosen up your tight lower body. In the second installment of Sweat With SELF’s Yoga for […]
If you’ve always wanted to give yoga a shot but didn’t know where to start, this beginner yoga flow has you covered. While you’re probably aware of the many benefits of yoga—regular practitioners can enjoy everything from better balance, strength, and flexibility to improved focus, concentration, and mental resilience—it can seem intimidating for those who […]
The lower back can be a sensitive spot for many people, which means lower back stretches should make up a key part of your movement mix. That’s true whether you’re looking for lower back pain relief or you’re ache-free but want gentle stretches as a way to strengthen lower back muscles. That’s where yoga for […]
If you work out regularly or live your life in athleisure, you already know that leggings and sports bras aren’t built to last forever. Luckily, the Lululemon sale section, found under the We Made Too Much banner online, is positively brimming with deals that won’t just refresh your activewear collection but downright upgrade it. You’ll […]
You could be a fitness/yoga professional with the knowledge, resources, time, job flexibility and all of the things and STILL choose to forgo stretching. Hi, it me. So, I know that if I can forget to stretch, or just choose to do other things instead (looking at you, Netflix), then maybe you might, too? Here […]
Depending on the practice, yoga can be a heart-pumping workout, a gentle stretching session, or a time to ground and clear one’s mind. And the best yoga gifts, from meditation pillows to ultra-soft sports bras, will help the receiver enjoy all the benefits one stands to gain from this multifaceted activity. Add yoga’s many perks […]
When we think of a gym bag, something bordering on tactical gear comes to mind. But when we imagine a yoga mat carrier, options feel a little more limited. Where the former is likely weather- and sweat-proof—with roughly one million pockets for your water bottle, change of clothes, laptop, shower supplies, and first born child—the […]
The best yoga mats can make a big difference in cultivating an at-home yoga practice that feels grounding and sustainable, even if you’re a relative beginner learning to flow to online videos. “A varied home practice can help us feel really comfortable in our skin,” Angela Dawn, a certified yoga instructor at Y7 Studio in […]
If you’re looking for some gentle movement to start your day, a yoga core workout might be the wake-up sequence that you need. Whether you’re the type to hit the ground running first thing in the morning or more likely to hit the snooze button instead, there are definitely benefits to adding a gentle morning […]
Jessamyn Stanley’s new book begins with a story about a mistake. In Yoke: My Yoga of Self Acceptance, Stanley writes about a late-night email from a reader who found a typo in her first book, Every Body Yoga. Stanley meant to write “yoke,” as in “to unite”—in this case referring to the mind, spirit, and […]
I’ve practiced yoga on and off for years, but since the start of the pandemic I’ve spent even more time bonding with my mat. The algorithm connected to my YouTube account now consistently recommends videos similar to that of my virtual instructor fave, Yoga With Adriene. From restorative Cat-Cows to sweaty Downward Dogs, my mat […]
An inability to touch your toes while in a seated position (sitting on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you) might mean your arteries have become stiff, and you have an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Especially if you are middle-aged or older, the answer could indicate how flexible you […]
Follow our four week home workout challenge for body and mind. Get ready for day nine and a de-stressing yoga session with Fi Clarke, head of Yoga at FLY LDN How are you feeling after your HIIT session yesterday? It’s time for day nine. For a series that will challenge your body while helping you […]
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumors in the female reproductive tract whose exact cause is unknown, but it is known that fibroids are fed by hormones and blood. They can be as small as a millet seed or large enough to fill the entire abdominal cavity. Symptoms of fibroids rarely appear before age 30 but […]