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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 […]
01/08/2013 Mujer, ejercicio. Cuando se pasa de cierta edad, los cambios hormonales van a dificultar la pérdida de peso. Junto con la menopausia, se disminuye la producción de la hormona tiroidea, lo que provoca que el metabolismo sea más lento. ESPAÑA EUROPA MADRID SALUD GETTY Losing bone density is a natural part of the aging […]
Even if you’re not a fan of yoga workouts, you can still reap their mobility-building (and mind-calming) benefits with a yoga cool-down. You should be taking time to cool down after a workout anyway, so why not broaden your routine a little bit? Unlike a regular stretch routine, yoga connects breath with movement, so it […]
With world travel in turmoil this year everybody is looking and booking their favorites and the best yoga retreats for 2021 to rejuvinate & relax. The trend is towards domestic or close-by travel . Women Fitness brings you some of the best options available around the world. Location: Baja, Mexico Visit Prana Del Mar for a […]
The runners among you know all too well the aches, pains and muscle tension that occur during or after running. These are typically felt in the back, knees, legs, ankles and hips. They not only affect those new to running, but also those who run on a regular basis. The good news is that yoga […]
If you’re a yoga fan, switching your pre-pregnancy practice over to prenatal yoga can be tricky. While you’re looking for a routine that’s the right amount of challenge for you, you also want to make sure it’s safe for your changing body. You might be tempted to stick with your regular yoga routine for as […]
Since the pandemic hit my city, New York, in March, the one activity that’s kept me semi-grounded during these dark times is my yoga practice. I’m not someone who a year ago would’ve identified with the phrase yoga practice. But this is 2020, nothing makes sense, everything makes sense, and an unexpected, hopefully longterm side […]
Five Yoga poses that can help banish bloating and help return to your balance point. As you go about the session remember that the exhale breath is critical to breaking blockages for internal cleansing. Inhale for a count of four and exhale to a count of eight while practicing these postures. Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose) […]
Kino MacGregor is an author and one of the youngest certified yoga teachers in the Ashtanga yoga tradition. She is one of only a few yogis to have earned a certificate in India directly from founder K. Pattabhi Jois. Producer of six Ashtanga Yoga DVDs, writer, vlogger, world traveler, she is co-founder of Miami Life […]
This year the theme for International Yoga Day 2020 is “Yoga for Health – Yoga at Home.” To practice yoga correctly and reap full benefit Women Fitness brings you 5 popular Yoga Apps on International Yoga Day. Recommended by: Huffington Post, Mac|Life, 148Apps, PopSugar, Gizmodo, The Guardian, Elite Daily and many more. All-In-One Yoga+Meditation App […]
– Halle Berry believes that finding ways to release stress and negative energy is crucial for maintaining your health and wellbeing. (Oh hey yoga.) – Her go-to practices are yoga and stretching, which she incorporates at least three times per week. – She says poses like downward dog and her yoga wheel help her restore […]
One major difference between practising yoga at home vs. at a studio (other than an IRL instructor, obvs) is that your yoga mat isn’t getting cleaned on the reg unless you’re doing it yourself. Not sure how to clean yoga mats so they’ll actually be germs and stank free? No worries. Here’s everything you need to know about disinfecting […]