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Hannah Cole

Hannah Cole is a registered yoga teacher who writes about spinal health, joint-friendly movement, and yoga for aging bodies. She's happiest explaining why a pose works, not just how.

Hannah Cole

By Hannah Cole

Upward-Facing Dog Pose (Ūrdhva Mukha Śvānāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Upward-Facing Dog Pose (Ūrdhva Mukha Śvānāsana)
Upward-Facing Dog Pose (Ūrdhva Mukha Śvānāsana) lifts the entire front body off the mat in a full prone backbend, building spinal strength a...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Chair Pose (Utkaṭāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Chair Pose (Utkaṭāsana)
Chair Pose (Utkaṭāsana) is a standing squat that builds lower-body strength, core stability, and shoulder endurance in one heat-building sha...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana)
Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvāṅgāsana) is a beginner backbend that strengthens the glutes and spine while stretching the hip flexors and che...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Cat Pose (Mārjārāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Cat Pose (Mārjārāsana)
Cat Pose (Mārjārāsana) is a beginner kneeling shape that rounds the spine on an exhale, engaging the core and mobilizing the back from tailb...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Downward-Facing Dog Pose (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana)
Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Śvānāsana) is a foundational inverted V-shape that stretches the posterior chain and builds shoulder strengt...
Hannah ColeJuly 3, 20264 min read
Mobility vs. Flexibility: The Real Difference and Why It Matters — by Hannah Cole
Body, Mobility & Posture Mobility vs. Flexibility: The Real Difference and Why It Matters
A lot of people use the words mobility and flexibility like they mean the same thing. They don't. Knowing the difference between the two can...
Hannah ColeJune 28, 20265 min read
Luxury Yoga Retreats: What Sets Them Apart, and Is It Worth It? — by Hannah Cole
Yoga Retreats Luxury Yoga Retreats: What Sets Them Apart, and Is It Worth It?
Imagine waking up to mountain air, unrolling your mat before breakfast, and spending five days with nothing to do but practice, rest, and ac...
Hannah ColeJune 8, 20265 min read
Chair Yoga for Seniors: What a Seated Routine Does for the Body — by Hannah Cole
Healthy Aging Chair Yoga for Seniors: What a Seated Routine Does for the Body
A lot of older adults want to stay active but aren't sure what's safe for them. Chair yoga for seniors is one option that works well for man...
Hannah ColeApril 13, 20268 min read
Aging Without Pressure: A Kinder, More Sustainable Approach to Wellness — by Hannah Cole
Healthy Aging Aging Without Pressure: A Kinder, More Sustainable Approach to Wellness
A lot of older adults feel like they're supposed to age in a certain way, and when they don't, they feel like they have failed. This kinder...
Hannah ColeApril 11, 20265 min read
Yoga With Osteoporosis: How to Move Safely When You Have Bone Loss — by Hannah Cole
Healthy Aging Yoga With Osteoporosis: How to Move Safely When You Have Bone Loss
A lot of people with bone loss want to stay active, and yoga is one of the most popular choices. But yoga and fragile bones is a topic that...
Hannah ColeApril 10, 20268 min read