Yoga poses and stretches

Using a yoga block in your practice helps bring the floor up to you, allowing you to focus on correct technique while feeling a sense of stability.

Have you noticed that, when you’re stressed and your mind is scattered, it’s hard to find your balance?

This yoga pose extends and strengthens the muscles in the sides of your torso.

Find a perfect balance of strength and flexibility with this classic yoga exercise called the side angle pose.

Tight hip flexors can be a problem for people whose workout regimens include running or brisk walking; such repetitive forward motion can cause overuse injuries.

If you’re familiar with the classic yoga pose called “downward facing dog,” try this variation for more of a challenge.

Practicing yoga can help restore your physical vitality and emotional balance.

This exercise takes a classic yoga pose to a new level.

If you’re new to yoga, here’s a way to modify the classic chair pose.

This classic yoga pose, downward facing dog, increases the blood supply to the brain and stretches the muscles in the legs, torso and arms.

Even everyday activities require upper body strength, especially in the biceps (which help bend the arms), the triceps (which straighten the arms) and the deltoids (which lift the arms).

If you perform regular squats and lunges in your workouts, be sure to include a hip stretch at the end of your routines.

Much of yoga is about practicing proper alignment and focus, so be precise when performing yoga postures.

Perform this yoga pose to help your body find a balance between effort and ease.

Get more out of your workouts, whether at home or at the gym, by practicing moves that challenge you.

Exercise the muscles in front to correct an imbalance in flexibility.