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Published on February 16, 2026 7:02 am You’ve no doubt read the science and heard the warnings from seemingly everyone, whether TikTokkers or your exercise-obsessed friend, about how essential it is to practice strength training. And chances are, the areas you neglect most include arm-strengthening exercises and core workouts. This type of resistance training not […]
Published on February 13, 2026 2:45 PM Chaturanga, also called a “yoga push-up,” is a humbling exercise. One moment you are in class and moving along with the rest of the group. The next moment the teacher gives Chaturanga a signal and everyone seems to lower their bodies as one stable unit. Meanwhile, you might […]
Published on February 12, 2026 1:23 PM Yoga diary‘s archive series is a curated collection of articles originally published in back issues dating back to 1975. This article first appeared in the March-April 1990 issue of Yoga diary. In his book The universe is a green dragonPhysicist and cosmologist Brian Swimme describes the maturation of […]
Published on February 11, 2026 1:19 PM When we talk about practicing yoga for the heart chakra, our focus is on releasing tension around the heart, including the chest, upper back and shoulders. Even more, the anahata, or heart chakra, has to do with our ability to give and receive love, as well as our […]
Published on February 10, 2026 8:03 am This morning’s yoga practice gently reminds us that self-love is built in moments of presence. Self-love is not powerful. Instead, it is meeting yourself without judgment, noticing that you can breathe deeply and understanding that you can learn to be with yourself even when it feels difficult, just […]
Why it’s worth stepping outside your comfort zone. (Photo: Yan Krukau | Pexels) Published on February 8, 2026 at 4:58 am If you’re like me, you’re extremely intimidated by the words “yoga for strength” or “power flow” in the titles of yoga YouTube videos. Any sentence that conjures up images of beads of sweat dripping […]
Outdated core routine? It’s time to mix it up. (Photo: Giana Gambino & Bradshaw Wish) Published on February 6, 2026 10:23 am It has become a universal joke that core strengthening exercises are about the worst. Send shivers down your spine when the yoga teacher says, “We’re going to focus on core strength today!” Part […]
Because life shouldn’t be a pain in the neck. (Photo: Fizkes | Getty Images) Updated February 5, 2026, 9:51 AM Modern life is not kind to your neck. Tensions resulting from stressful days and a near-perpetual tech neck (seriously, pay attention to the position of your neck the next time you scroll on your phone) […]
Published on February 4, 2026 1:27 PM Yoga diary‘s archive series is a curated collection of articles originally published in earlier issues dating back to 1975. This article first appeared in the July-August 1984 issue of Yoga diary. The headstand (Sirsasana) is often called the ‘king of poses’ because of the many benefits it offers. […]
