Working your way to the splits, often regarded as the ultimate feat of flexibility, takes time. Regularly follow this yoga sequence, led by Mandy Ingber, to loosen tight hamstrings and open up inflexible hips and you will be well on your way to mastering the pose. The splits may be all about flexibility, but you…
Don’t take your aching, tight back lying down! Fight back with the gentle yet effective power of yoga. Relief could be as simple as increasing flexibility in your spine, and this yoga sequence will help to stretch and elongate the muscles in the torso. Becoming more bendy not only eases pain, but it also improves…
This pose looks so simple, bold, and fierce, but it’s not exactly the easiest pose. You need strong legs, open shoulders, and a flexible spine in order to feel confident in Bound Side Angle, and here’s a 13-pose sequence designed to do just that. You’ll not only be closer to mastering this pose, but your…
Take five minutes to work your abs with the sweet yoga series from Mandy Ingber. It will target your core and flatten your belly while making you feel strong from the inside out, a theme in Mandy’s new book Yogalosophy For Inner Strength.
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You finally stand up after sitting all day at your desk, and your hips, lower back, and shoulders are screamingly tense and sore. Shake off the tightness and stress of the day by stepping onto a yoga mat, and do this relaxing yoga sequence to target all those oh-so-tight areas.
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It can be hard to slow down – especially when it comes to workouts. But to see results, you need to make sure you’re giving your body the restorative love it deserves. Doing so helps prevent injury while also keeping the body loose and limber. Master Pilates instructor Juliet Kaska knows this all too well.…
Are you dealing with shooting pains or numbness from sciatica? Discomfort is caused when the sciatic nerve (which runs from the lower spine down the back of each leg) gets pinched. It can be caused by an injury such as a slipped disk or pelvic fracture, pregnancy, or tight muscles in the lower back, hips,…
When your head is aching from sinus congestion and your nose is plugged up, going to yoga class is probably not the best option. Rather than completely neglecting your yoga practice, opt for a minisequence at home to open up your chest and improve your circulation. If you are looking for a little more of…
On your wedding day, you want to be feeling your best, and yoga is the perfect way to cultivate the ultimate version of yourself. This full-body toning sequence is designed to help you tone up and wear your special dress with confidence. Beyond the physical benefits, this sequence will also calm down a mind busy…
Regardless of how I slept the night before or what’s on my agenda for the day, I always feel more relaxed and focused after even a handful of minutes on my mat. Start your day out on a centered and strong note with this short yoga sequence that energizes your body and brain. Wake up…
