Yoga

Feb 18th, 2025 - In today's fast-paced world, anxiety has become a common struggle for many. Whether it's stress from work, personal challenges, or simply the constant rush of life, anxiety can take a significant toll on both our mental and physical well-being. While there are many ways to manage anxiety, one increasingly popular and effective method is yoga. In this article, we'll explore how yoga can help relieve anxiety and promote a sense of calm, along with how therapy trainings can support individuals in ... [Read More]

Feb 13th, 2025 - Whatever kind of strength training you practice, these stretches can help prevent aches and pains Athletes, take note: Although you already know that the best way to release tension is stretching, you may need a reminder that research increasingly supports the fact that practicing stretches after a workout can literally minimize your aches and pains after resistance training of any sort. Your stretching routine doesn't need to be particularly long or involved to be effective. But you do need to ... [Read More]

Feb 12th, 2025 - Back pain yardwork deep breathing techniques Lie on your back with your knees bent so your feet are flat on the surface. Your knees should be touching or as close to touching as you can get comfortably. Gently and slowly move your knees to one side. Try to keep your shoulders and upper back pinned down. The goal is to feel a light stretch on the side opposite of where your knees are heading. When you feel that stretch, hold for five to 10 seconds. Gently bring your knees back to center. Then, ... [Read More]

Jan 6th, 2025 - H ot sculpt, hot spin, hot barre, and hot pilates classes are popping up everywhere. It's as if the fitness world collectively decided the more sweat the better. As the heat continues to turn up, many may wonder where the hell did this masochistic trend begin? It all comes back to hot yoga. For decades, celebs like Jennifer Aniston , Madonna, and George Clooney have credited hot yoga for staying in shape and feeling their best. "The detox that comes with sweat from hot yoga is unmatched," says ... [Read More]

Nov 23rd, 2024 - Growing a tiny human is amazing, but let's talk about that back pain—it's no fun, right? As your belly grows and your body shifts to make room for your little one, it can really take a toll on your back. But don't worry! Shyambhai Yoga has your back (literally). With some easy, pregnancy-safe yoga poses, you can stretch out the tension, strengthen your body, and feel so much better. No fancy moves or hardcore workouts here—just simple, gentle stretches designed to help with all the ... [Read More]

Oct 16th, 2024 - How Restorative Yoga Relaxes the Mind and Body Restorative yoga is a meditative type of yoga that focuses on long holds in gentle poses. Its purpose is to allow the body to relax and restore. Some yoga circles lovingly refer to it as the practice of learning to lie down in many ways. Unlike the more active forms of yoga, in which the body's muscles must work to hold the poses, props like blocks, bolsters, or blankets are used to hold the body in the poses so that the muscles can fully rest. ... [Read More]

Sep 25th, 2024 - Improves range of motion. Reduces risk of injuries. Helps with posture. gardening posture joint mobility aligning your spine your core Sitting for long periods of time. Aging. Injury.  Inactivity. Stress . Genetics. Medical conditions.  piriformis stretch Lie flat on your back. Bend your knees. Cross your right ankle over your left knee. You'll want to create a figure four with your right knee.  Wrap your hands around your left thigh and gently pull it toward you. You can ... [Read More]

Sep 23rd, 2024 - As a mind-body practice that supports physical, mental, and spiritual development, yoga can help you lose weight. Yoga consists of three parts—the physical poses (asana), meditation (dhyana), and breath work (pranayama). The combination of these components creates a practice that can have positive effects on overall health. The physical practice of yoga can be great exercise, especially the more active forms of asana, the poses. The poses can help you build muscle, create endurance, and ... [Read More]

Sep 10th, 2024 - If you've ever been stressed or anxious (let's be honest, that's all of us at some point), you've probably been told to take a deep breath. In the moment, it can be hard to do. Especially if you're not sure how. Breathing for relaxation is more than the simple inhale and exhale you do multiple times per minute without thinking too hard about it. Intentional deep breathing exercises which involves a specific techniques are an effective way to and reduce anxiety. Whether you're feeling anxious ... [Read More]

Aug 9th, 2024 - Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our  Start TODAY newsletter  to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and  join us on Instagram ! Exercising with a significant other offers a unique opportunity to deepen your relationship and have a little fun while getting some movement in. By practicing yoga together, couples can improve their communication skills, connect on a deeper level, both physically and emotionally, and build trust. Not to mention that it will help ... [Read More]

Jul 30th, 2024 - Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our  free Start TODAY newsletter  to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and  join us on Instagram ! Are you guilty of skipping out on your cool down post workout? I get it, when you're done exercising it's tempting to jump right back into your to-do list! But taking just a few minutes to stretch properly is crucial for reducing your risk of injury, combatting post-workout soreness and helping your body recover faster. And it's ... [Read More]

Jul 28th, 2024 - If you are new to yoga or have a health condition that makes it hard to do advanced poses, you can do many beginner yoga poses to achieve the benefits of yoga without prior experience or a lot of flexibility. Beginner's poses are easily accessible and can be modified to help you increase flexibility and improve mental health and overall fitness. Continue reading to discover 15 poses you can try right now, basic yoga instructions, how to adapt the poses to your needs, and types and styles of ... [Read More]