Yoga Journal on MSN

This common forward fold is an intense hamstring stretch. Here's how to approach it.

Upavistha Konasana (also known as Seated Angle Pose or Wide-Angled Seated Forward Bend) is one of the most dramatic and ...
Yoga Journal on MSN

6 twisting yoga poses that stretch and strengthen without straining

Even if you don’t love twists, you might appreciate the feeling afterward. These stretches make it easier to stand tall and ...
FITBOOK magazine on MSN

I Tried Assisted Stretching–Here’s What the Wellness Trend Offers

What lies behind “Assisted Stretching,” what it promises, and what it actually delivers–yoga instructor Nina Ponath wanted to ...
Psychology Today

Yoga: Stretch for Your Health

Yoga, one of today's hottest fitness trends, is a centuries-old Indian practice that tones muscles, builds bone strength and enhances flexibility and coordination. It also fosters a mind/body unity ...