If you've been looking at all the different types of yoga, but feel like what you're really after is a calming practice where you roll out your yoga mat and hold seated poses designed to offer a deep, ...

Twists have been said to do a lot of things in yoga, from detox to deep release. While science has debunked the theory that twists wring our organs and therefore detoxify our bodies, Traditional ...

As a teacher of yoga, I constantly witness how so many common poses we practice in vinyasa classes are affected by shoulder mobility and flexibility--or lack thereof. Our shoulders have a primary or ...

This 20-minute morning Yin yoga session offers a slow, gentle practice you can do without any props. With longer-held poses and calm breathing, this flow helps release deep tension, improve ...

I HAD NEVER been so excited to relax. I needed to unwind. A lot of the movement I love most taxes my body and nervous system (see: Olympic weightlifting). Like the rest of the world, I also deal with ...

A softer, gentler form of yoga seems to be quietly on the rise. From Los Angeles to London, so-called yin yoga is increasingly being taught at studio classes and yoga retreats, not to mention via ...

If you’re an avid yogi, an athlete or someone who is on their feet all day, restorative yoga (aka Yin yoga) might be the perfect type of yoga for you. "Restorative yoga is a type of yoga practice that ...

Back pain is different for every person who experiences it, so just because Jane has the wrong pillow or Denise has weak abdominal muscles does not mean these are the sources of your own back pain.

Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, ...

“Gentle styles like Hatha, Iyengar and restorative yoga are ideal for those with back pain. These practices prioritise ...