In celebration of Arbor Day this Friday, I can’t help but think about the peaceful and majestic Tree pose. If you’ve mastered the basic pose already, here are some ways to challenge your Tree.
Arch: When doing the traditional Tree pose, balancing your torso straight over your standing leg allows you to stack your bones on top of each other to create a stable pose. [...]
As beings who walk with their heads stacked over their feet, it’s no surprise that going upside down in your yoga class scares the om out of you. Fear of falling, neck or other pains, and the sheer oddness of seeing the world from a whole new perspective can make inversions lowest on your list of faves. [...]
On days when you’re so stressed out, you don’t know if you feel like screaming or crying, yoga is great for settling your nerves and calming your mind. Aside from making you feel happy and relaxed, yoga can also give you a strong and sexy body. [...]
Yoga may be an ancient practice, but it feels like we’re constantly hearing a new celebrity boasting about how yoga has transformed his or her health. If you still haven’t tried out a yoga class, maybe seeing how these beautiful celebrities keep their youthful glow from yoga will be the push you need. [...]
We love that yoga lengthens tight muscles while also toning them. The ancient practice focuses the breath and clears the mind. And it can also be a great workout!
Try this 10-minute yoga flow series created by celeb yoga instructor Ursula Vari to work your legs and abs while keeping your heart rate up. [...]
Can you guess which former Disney star is on her way to yoga?
I don’t think I’ve ever met a runner who doesn’t suffer from tight hips, hamstrings, or a lower back. The receptive movements and strengthening aspect of running can cause tight muscles that need extra attention. Of course you should never skip the stretching session after a run, but here are three lower-body stretches you should do every day – even on the days you don’t run. [...]
This month’s The Lucky One has all the makings of a soon-to-be classic romance film–an easy-on-the-eyes leading couple, a Nicholas Sparks penned storyline and a romantic boat scene reminiscent of that other swoon-worthy love story. SELF caught up with star Taylor Schilling to talk about staying fit, her favorite romantic flick and of course, Zac Efron. [...]
Fun issues like nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, and the need to hit the ladies’ room - three different times during a workout! – makes it difficult to keep up with a regular exercise routine when pregnant. If you’re expecting, taking up yoga (or continuing to go) is wonderful because not only does it alleviate some of these annoying discomforts, your body will stay strong and flexible. [...]
Just as you can have a bad day at the gym, you can also have a rotten time at the yoga studio. To make sure you always have an awesome experience on your mat, make sure to avoid the following mistakes in your next class.
Excuse me, I think your boob fell out of your shirt: No one is paying much attention to your outfit, but it will cause a scene if a too-loose shirt causes a bit of indecent exposure. [...]
