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Best Chair Yoga for Seniors: A 15-Minute Routine to Reduce Pain & More

Despite what you may see on Instagram, yoga is not about twisting yourself up like a pretzel and standing on your head. It's about connecting the breath and the mind. And that's great news for ...

EMOM Workouts: A Fun Way to Activate Your Fat-Burning Potential

"What are EMOM workouts?" I shouted to my husband, who was lifting weights with headphones on. "Huh?" he yelled back. "An EMOM?" "Oh. I think it's a religious leader in a Muslim community," he answered. Greg clearly was not ...

The 9 Best Yoga Poses for Your Gut [Digest + Detox]

Yoga is a go-to remedy to reduce tight-muscle tension. But there's so much more to it. For instance, today we can actually see how yoga changes your brain. And while it's true that sometimes we put ...

Home Workout for Legs: No Equipment Needed to Burn Fat and Get Strong

With the stay-at-home program in place, it can be challenging to keep up a normal routine let alone a home workout for legs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 1 ...

How to Exercise During a Pandemic: Your COVID-19 Workout Questions Answered

If you've been curled up on your couch on a steady diet of wine, cable news and coffee, and/or your step count is barely escaping triple digits, it's time for a reset. But maintaining, let ...

10 Chair Exercises for Seniors — for Better Strength and Mobility

Getting regular exercise is a great way to help you stay fit at any age, and as you get older, it’s even more crucial to stay active. If exercise is already a part of your every-day ...

Yoga for Lymph Flow: A Gentle Practice to Support Your Immune System

Yoga for lymph flow isn't a common topic, but with so many superbugs and contagious diseases floating around these days, it's pretty astounding that one of the most critical components of our immune system — ...

How to Do Pull-ups and 4 Benefits of This Exercise

Imagine you’re watching the Olympics and you see a rings gymnast come next. He powders his hands and takes a few breaths to ready himself before going into the routine. He jumps up to the ...

How Yoga Changes Your Brain (It’s a Good Thing!)

Did you ever wonder how yoga changes your brain? As it turns out, that post-session happiness you feel isn't just in your head. Using brain scans, scientists can now prove that yoga actually changes your brain ...

Kundalini Yoga Benefits and Poses for Mind and Body

Yoga Journal describes Kundalini yoga as "An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices", incorporating movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation and the chanting of mantras. What is Kundalini yoga good for? The purpose of the practice is to help support both ...