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A Smarter Yoga Sequence for Tight Hamstrings and the Back Body — article
Practice & Sequences A Smarter Yoga Sequence for Tight Hamstrings and the Back Body
A lot of people sit for many hours every day, and the hamstrings and the back body get tight and stiff because of this. This routine explain...
Maya IyerMay 7, 20265 min read
Standing Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttānāsana) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Standing Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttānāsana)
Standing Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttānāsana) trains a long, flat spine halfway into a forward fold - a key transition in Sun Salutation.
Hannah ColeMay 7, 20264 min read
Standing Forward Bend with Hands on the Floor (Uttānāsana (hands on floor)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Standing Forward Bend with Hands on the Floor (Uttānāsana (hands on floor))
Uttānāsana with hands flat on the floor deepens the classic standing forward fold, stretching the hamstrings and lengthening the full poster...
Hannah ColeMay 6, 20264 min read
A Simple Yoga Sequence for Spinal Mobility: The Poses, the Order, and What to Expect — article
Practice & Sequences A Simple Yoga Sequence for Spinal Mobility: The Poses, the Order, and What to Expect
A lot of people deal with a stiff back and don't know where to start. A simple yoga sequence for spinal mobility is one of the most practica...
Maya IyerMay 6, 20266 min read
Standing Bend to Left Leg (Pādahastāsana (bend to left leg)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Standing Bend to Left Leg (Pādahastāsana (bend to left leg))
Standing Bend to Left Leg folds the torso forward over the left leg from a staggered stance, lengthening the left hamstring and reinforcing...
Hannah ColeMay 5, 20264 min read
Staff Pose with Left Leg Up (Daṇḍāsana (left leg up)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Staff Pose with Left Leg Up (Daṇḍāsana (left leg up))
Staff Pose with Left Leg Up stretches the left hamstring and builds core stability while training the upright spinal alignment of classic Da...
Hannah ColeMay 4, 20264 min read
How to Sit Comfortably for Meditation, Without Pain or Distraction — article
Mindfulness & Meditation How to Sit Comfortably for Meditation, Without Pain or Distraction
A lot of people try meditation and then stop because their body hurts before their mind can settle. The position you choose matters more tha...
Devon BrooksMay 4, 20265 min read
Staff Pose with Right Leg Up (Daṇḍāsana (right leg up)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Staff Pose with Right Leg Up (Daṇḍāsana (right leg up))
Staff Pose with Right Leg Up strengthens the hip flexors, stretches the hamstrings, and trains upright spinal alignment - one leg at a time.
Hannah ColeMay 3, 20264 min read
How to Use a Meditation App Without Quitting in a Month — article
Mindfulness & Meditation How to Use a Meditation App Without Quitting in a Month
A lot of people download a meditation app and then stop using it within a month. The simple fact is that having the tool isn't the same as u...
Devon BrooksMay 3, 20266 min read
Spinal Bend Pose with Legs to the Right (Jathara Parivartanāsana (spinal bend, legs right)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Spinal Bend Pose with Legs to the Right (Jathara Parivartanāsana (spinal bend, legs right))
A beginner supine twist that rotates the spine and stretches the obliques and hip flexors - perfect for winding down at the end of practice.
Hannah ColeMay 2, 20264 min read