Think that yoga is all about downward dog and vinyasa flows? Think again. Asana (the physical flow) is just one of eight practices that go into yoga. When Strong Women editor Miranda Larbi ended up at a pranayama class by…
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The Best Yoga Poses for Beginners
The toughest step to make is the first one. That truism applies to just about everything in life, but goes double for when you want to give a new fitness regimen a try. If you’re holding out against giving an…
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Are online yoga teacher training courses a good investment?
Think you’ve got to schlep to Bali to do your yoga teacher training? Think again: more and more courses are popping up online at vastly cheaper rates than the in-person versions. Writer and yogi, Lisa Bowman, explores the pros and…
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8 yoga poses for hip, glute and hamstring pain after running
Looking to smash your PB? These active yoga stretches target key muscles used in running to increase strength and mobility. From tweaked hamstrings to clicky hips, I’ve had my fair share of running-related niggles. A fed-up friend dragged me to…
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This Yoga Move Is More Helpful to Men Over 40 Than You’d Expect
Trainer, author, and fitness model Kirk Charles, NASM-CPT CES, knows that as you get older, life can get more complicated. But that shouldn’t prevent you from being on top of your game. He’ll help to answer the tough training questions…
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Yoga Can Help With Weight Loss\u2014Here’s How.
Whether yoga is good for weight loss is a little bit like asking if the outdoors is good for weight loss. It depends on how you approach it and what you do. So the short answer is yes, yoga can…
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The best exercise for stress – and how to make time for it
A doctor explains why exercise is so good at beating stress and the best exercise that will help. The benefits of exercise go far beyond getting stronger muscles and improving heart health. If you’ve ever heard of post-workout endorphins, you’ll know…
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Feeling stiff and achy? You might want to pay attention to your body‘s fascia
Known as the body’s cling film, fascia is found everywhere. But what is it, and how do you look after it? People talk so much about the impact of movement on our muscles, bones and organs, but have you ever…
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Try out these 5 Yoga asanas to reduce the risk of breast cancer
A study by World Health Organisation has pointed out at breast cancer rates higher among women in more developed regions while the rates are increasing in nearly every region globally. In 2019 alone, approximately 2,68,600 cases of invasive breast cancer…
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Do you have a thyroid problem? This asana will help
Always seek expert guidance to perform yoga asanas with proper form for optimum results From helping us keep stress at bay to improving the body’s flexibility, the health benefits of yoga are many. Not just that, some yoga asanas also…
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