From a kneeling position, bend the torso down into the thighs for a forward fold. Slide the arms straight out in front while pushing the glutes toward the floor. Hold for 10-30 seconds. Standing straight, interlace the fingers behind the back with arms straight and elbows...
Standing straight on one leg, use your same hand to pull your heel towards your glutes until stretch is felt in front of thigh. Hold 10-30 seconds then repeat with other leg. Standing straight on one leg infront of a chair, use your same hand to...
Knee to Chest- Lay with back flat on the floor. Gently pull knee to chest until stretch is felt. Hold for 15 seconds, repeat other leg. Pull Back Toes- Sit on the floor with back straight and both legs straight out in front. Lean forward to...
Focus- External Rotators. Laying with your back on the floor, keep shoulders flat on the floor. Pull your right leg across your body to the opposite side and down to the floor with your opposite arm, until the stretch is felt. Hold for 10-30 seconds. Repeat other leg. Focus-...
Walking, running, lifting… any type of work out usually brings muscle soreness. In some cases, it’s as bad as preventing you from exercising for days later because of the pain. It can arguably be one of the worst parts about training. Many times, however, people...
We all know the telltale signs of stress: anxiety, fatigue and lack of sleep to start. But did you know that over time, chronic stress can lead to serious conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and depression? Use these six tips to...
The medical term for listening to our body is called Interoception and it’s defined as an: “Awareness of one’s body … intimately linked to self-identity, the sense of being “me”. A key question is how the brain integrates different sensory signals from the body to...
We know that working out is great for losing weight but did you also know it can improve sleep as well? According to a poll done by the National Sleep Foundation 83% of vigorous exercisers said they sleep well compared to only 56% of non-exercisers....
This cold and Flu season is upon us again. I know everyone is taking the extra precautions to keep everyone in the family well. Few people know the many health benefits that accompany a regular yoga practice. For the past several years yoga has become...
Unless you have an unlimited vacation policy, you likely spend most of your time working at a desk. Fortunately, hitting the yoga mat can help offset related effects, like hunched shoulders and a sore back—not to mention help you shake off your last PowerPoint presentation. Some...