Use these forms to get through that afternoon slump. (Photo: Andrew Clark; Design in Canva) Published on February 25, 2026 8:43 am Every day around 2 p.m. I become convinced that the day is slipping away from me. No matter how productive my morning has been, that early afternoon mental alarm convinces me that I […]
Updated February 25, 2026, 10:37 AM When anger arises, it rarely whispers. It’s rising. Heat radiates to your chest and face, your jaw tightens, your breath shortens, and suddenly you find yourself reacting in ways you sometimes regret later. Physiologically, hot-headedness is your body’s regulatory response to anger. Contemporary science has shown that your heart […]
You can slow down. (Photo: courtesy of Isabella Brand) Published on February 24, 2026 1:19 PM Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about the finish line. Whenever thing happens (more money, different apartment, better job), we will be happy. At least that’s true of the thinking that keeps us on the treadmill […]
Healthy hips, happy life. (Photo: Canva) Published on February 24, 2026 9:52 am If you are a person in a body, you need hip openers. As with many aches and pains, such as hunched shoulders and neck tension, tight hip flexors are a common result of days, weeks and years of your life spent sitting. […]
Published on February 23, 2026 10:23 am Despite its short duration, this 10-minute morning yoga stretch class includes a variety of movements. The class focuses on the upper body and some light back bends, but also stretches the hips and lower body. You’ll end your practice with a few slow breaths in Child’s Pose, although […]
Your whole body will thank you. (Photo: Canva | Laura Harold) Published on February 22, 2026 9:13 am As a yoga teacher, I’ve said it more times than I can count: “Engage your glutes.” And almost every time, students have follow-up questions along the lines of, “What does that even mean?” “Am I balancing? Squeezing? […]
A little stretching will help you feel your best. (Photo: Yan Krukau | Pexels) Updated February 20, 2026, 10:53 am We bet your arms and upper body are in there work on a daily basis. And no, we’re not talking about an arm day at the gym (although we love our gym rats). There are […]
All that matters is that you make it your mat. (Photo: Calin Van Parijs/Canva) Published on February 20, 2026 5:15 am Whether you’re new to yoga or reviving an occasional practice, spending even a small portion of your day lying on your mat can be a major barrier to entry. Between work, social obligations, family, […]
Published on February 19, 2026 12:20 PM This yin yoga sequence is designed as an intense stretch that brings relaxation to your entire body. It is designed for those who are familiar with the components of yin yoga and know how to find the balance between effort and ease. If you’re new to these stretches, […]
Published on February 19, 2026 9:26 am Having a strong core is often confused with sculpted abs or achieving a six-pack, but it means much more. First off, what’s called “the core” isn’t just your abs. The obliques, transverse abdominis, and deep stabilizing muscles of the back are all essential parts of the core, and […]