September 23, 2019 at 06:51PM by CWC Nowadays, the majority of us are hyper-mobile. And by that I mean we’re, like, always on our phones. Ironically though, the constant texting, scrolling, and appsturbating wreaks havoc on ourĀ physicalĀ mobility. That, paired with some of our other 21st century quotidian movement patterns, creates
Category: Yoga
This 10K training program will get you up and running in only 5 weeks
September 23, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Traci Copeland is a Nike Master Trainer and run coach based in New York City. She’s created this five-week program that will have you eyeing the finish line of a 10K, whether it’s your first time lacing up or you’re an old pro.
The sleep issue each dosha struggles to hit snooze on
September 22, 2019 at 08:06PM by CWC Here are two things that are old as dirt: the constant quest for a good night’s sleep, and Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old holistic healing tradition that originated in India. Luckily, you’re able to use the latter to aid the former: using Ayurveda for sleep
Target the āBermuda Triangleā of back pain with these 3 stretches
September 20, 2019 at 09:57PM by CWC In case you thought you were alone, a whopping 31 million Americans experience a painful lower back. It’s a turbulent spot for a great deal of the population, which is why Lara Heimann, physical therapist, yogi, and founder of Movement by Lara, has
Target the āBermuda Triangleā of back pain with these 3 stretches
September 20, 2019 at 09:57PM by CWC In case you thought you were alone, a whopping 31 million Americans experience a painful lower back. It’s a turbulent spot for a great deal of the population, which is why Lara Heimann, physical therapist, yogi, and founder of Movement by Lara, has
āIām a dancer, and these are the 3 no-no-noās of stretching your hamstringsā
September 19, 2019 at 04:55PM by CWC I have a rocky relationship with hamstring stretching (see: the yoga butt incident of 2018). Unwinding the tight group of muscles running up the backs of your legs can make all of your everyday movements feel more effortless, but getting the hang of
The Class by Taryn Toomey is coming to a city near you (you heard me!)
September 19, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Every Sunday, no matter how non-virtuous my behavior the night before, I scrape myself out of bed at 8 a.m. to make it to a 9 a.m. exercise class. I do this not because I love to work out (I do not), but
The grown-up version of āHead, Shoulders, Knees and Toesā stretches the tightest muscles in your body
September 18, 2019 at 05:41PM by CWC When I picture my own personal hell-scape, the song “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” loops endlessly while scary cartoon characters dance around me with ritualistic fervor. But I really shouldn’t be so fast to dismiss the lesson at the heart this nursery rhyme.
How long after waking up should you wait to work out?
September 18, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I may not be a morning person, but IĀ do manage to sporadically conquer before-work workouts (which is saying something). However, sometimes the only way I manage is by rolling out of bed, sprinting to the studio, and going from zero to 100 (“real
āMandalaā yoga deletes all your negative thoughtsāthese are the 5 best flows on YouTube
September 17, 2019 at 10:37PM by CWC Yoga is near and dear to my heart. It’s the one hour of my day when I can tell my brain to be quietĀ and actually get it to listen to me. When you’re flowing on your mat, tuning the teacher out for even
The easiest habit to adopt to improve your worst days doesnāt even require speaking
September 17, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC Right now, my life is amid a phase of changeāand I’m personally predisposed to hate change. But, waaah waaah waaah, because even if I’m having a bad day, it’s still a day I still have to get through. One way I’ve been trying
We tried 21 days of at-home workoutsāhereās how it changed our outlook on fitness
September 16, 2019 at 02:59PM by CWC At-home workouts are pretty ideal for people with busy schedules (so, pretty much every human). You roll out of bed, throw on your activewear, and get straight to sweating. The problem? Finding the motivation to actually power through at your maximum potential. It’s
5 exercises a physical therapist wants you to do every day to prevent stiffness as you age
September 16, 2019 at 02:01PM by CWC If you’re already feeling a little stiff, just waitāthis is just the beginning. As you age, your joints only become stiffer, and usually that goes hand-in-hand with bodily aches and pains. And there’s typically one thing behind the problem: not being active enough.
A chef-turned-CEO shares the secret to activating your inner muse
September 15, 2019 at 09:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VKsq7L-cfk] While self care is highly personal in terms of what it means, often it’s built on rituals. Whether that’s a small morning ritual (your 7 a.m. yoga class) or an evening ritual (your five-step, pre-bed skin-care routine), the idea is that
Boost your balance *and* lower body strength with the pendulum lunge
September 15, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC When it comes to building up your lower body, lunges are all-stars. You only have to do a handful of them to start feeling the burn. But amping things up with a variation of the move could help increase your strengthĀ andĀ boost your balancing
3 back extension exercises that whisk away the effects of sitting at a desk all day
September 14, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC I’m surprised that my back isn’t permanently in the shape of a C by now. The majority of the time, I’m hunched over my desk as I type away all day, or I’m curled up on the couch as I binge-watch something on
Why experts say emotional eating isnāt always a ābadā thing
September 14, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC There’s a reason why the phrase “eating your feelings” exists. Whether it’s eating chocolate cake like Miranda Hobbes or a tub of ice cream like Rory Gilmore, everyone at some point or another has engaged in some kind of emotional eating. And surpriseāit’s
This sequence of yoga breaths will help you chill the eff out
September 13, 2019 at 09:30PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prYSOPVobeU] De-stress in minutes with this yoga breathing exerciseāwatch the video here. If you’ve taken any yoga class ever, you know that breathing is an essential part of the experienceāyes, even that one dude in the back of the class who groans
Yep, you can mimic Swedish or deep tissue massages with just a ball
September 13, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Some people come home to significant others who love and cherish themāand, like, that’s cool. Personally, I’m at the stage of my life where I’m most excited to walk through my front door and find my three sweethearts: my foam roller, lacrosse ball,
This monthās super-emotional full moon is in Piscesāhereās what each sign can expect
September 13, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Pull up Lana Del Rey’s new album and prepare to play it on repeat, because today is the day of the September full moon, and it’s happening in Pisces. So basically, get ready to feel all of your feelings. “This is the sign
This monthās super-emotional full moon is in Piscesāhereās what each sign can expect
September 13, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC Pull up Lana Del Rey’s new album and prepare to play it on repeat, because today is the day of the September full moon, and it’s happening in Pisces. So basically, get ready to feel all of your feelings. “This is the sign
True or False: Stretching actually makes you taller
September 12, 2019 at 07:16PM by CWC Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall, I’m pretty happy with my height. That said, if I was offered the chance to grow a few inches to make my #legsfordays dreams a reality, I’d most certainly take it. Sadly, there’s really no way
8 trainers share the best moves for working your obliquesāand thereās not a side plank in sight
September 12, 2019 at 05:52PM by CWC There are so many exercises you can use to work your core. Crunches, sit-ups, leg raises… the list is never-ending. Located on the sides of the abdominals muscles, the obliques can be particularly tricky to isolate. And since no one wants to do
8 trainers share the best moves for working your obliquesāand thereās not a side plank in sight
September 12, 2019 at 05:52PM by CWC There are so many exercises you can use to work your core. Crunches, sit-ups, leg raises… the list is never-ending. Located on the sides of the abdominals muscles, the obliques can be particularly tricky to isolate. And since no one wants to do
There are 4 unique stress āpersonalitiesāāand knowing yours can help you better combat it
September 12, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I discovered something new about myself today: I am a “reluctant pacer.” If you’re thinking, “WTF does that mean?” you’d be forgiven as I, too, would have had no clue prior to a lengthy and fascinating deep dive into a new quiz launching
There are 4 unique stress āpersonalitiesāāand knowing yours can help you better combat it
September 12, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC I discovered something new about myself today: I am a “reluctant pacer.” If you’re thinking, “WTF does that mean?” you’d be forgiven as I, too, would have had no clue prior to a lengthy and fascinating deep dive into a new quiz launching
What your doodles say about your personality (besides āI canāt drawā)
September 11, 2019 at 06:31PM by CWC During my yoga teacher training, I was enthralled with the “Om” symbol, my one and only doodling muse. I drew it everywhereāin the margins of my notebooks, on my hands, in the sand at the beachābut I never stopped to think too much
This is the absolute worst bag for your posture, according to a chiropractorĀ
September 11, 2019 at 02:01PM by CWC In middle school, I thought that having one of those rolling backpacks was the epitome of coolness. (It wasn’t.) While everyone else schlepped around their canvas messenger bags, I proudly wheeled my rolling backpack through the hallways. Nowadays, I favor a leather tote
What it actually means to raise your vibrational energyāplus 12 ways to do it
September 11, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC If your first inclination upon hearing the phrase “vibrational energy” is to associate it with a mediative practice related to spirituality, wellā¦you’re on the right track, but think way less woo-woo. The practiceāwhich indeed does have a connection to the wellness world and
New to HIIT? Follow these 6 insider tips to slay your workouts
September 10, 2019 at 04:00PM by CWC Different workout classes are scary for different reasons. Yoga’s intimidating because it can easily make you fart in public (sorry, but it’s true). I’m always afraid to clip into a spin bike because I don’t know how to clip back out. And if