There are many muscles that surround your knee joint, and they all work together to stabilize it. It’s extremely important to strengthen them so they can properly do their job. The main bones in your knee joint are your thigh bone (femur), shin bone (tibia) and knee cap (patella). Your quads, hamstrings, calves, and inner...
After sitting for hours each day, many people’s hips suffer from two things: weakness and stiffness. Not a fun combination! But there are three ingredients to fix this: Mobility: getting movement into the joint releases synovial fluid, which can relieve stiffness and delivers the nutrients your hip joint needs to be healthy. Strengthening: strong surrounding...
Strengthening and stretching are both essential ingredients to staying in tip-top shape so you can keep enjoying your life in every way you want. Traveling, playing sports, running around with kids, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, just to name a few! One of the great things about yoga is that many poses strengthen and...
A simple, 5 step resistance band upper body workout you can do at home. Why Upper Body Strength Matters Functional strength for daily tasks (carrying groceries, lifting suitcases, playing with kids) Bone density protection as we age Posture support to counteract all that sitting and screen time! Injury prevention for shoulders and upper back Confidence...
If you are looking for shoulder stiffness relief, then the first step is to get them moving! The thing is, our shoulders are our most mobile joints, however it’s common to go the whole day without moving them very much. How much do you move your shoulders each day? Reaching up to wash your hair,...
If you want to learn how to stretch better, first you need to realize what isn’t working. While you may not realize it, it’s quite likely your body is tensing up. And this can happen for a few reasons: Your body resists discomfort. When an area feels really tight, your muscles naturally tense up to...
Get ready for some deeply satisfying chest stretches for desk workers. But, if I asked you where you’re feeling tight and tense in your body right now, would you say your chest? My guess is you wouldn’t. After years of teaching yoga, I’ve noticed people rarely mention their chest when sharing where they feel tense....
Here’s the thing. When your back feels sore, stretches that only target your back often aren’t enough. That’s because tight hamstrings can disrupt how your pelvis and lower back work together, which contributes to that nagging lower back pain that won’t go away. And our hamstrings just so happen to be extremely prone to tightness!...
Looking for a deep release for your hips? How about a moment to unwind? Then you’ve come to the right place. In just 10 minutes you’ll let go of tightness with this relaxing reclined stretch using the wall for support. This gentle hip-opening yoga sequence is perfect for the end of the day or anytime...
Gently wake up your spine, relieve back stiffness, and restore flexibility with this soothing 10-minute routine. It combines mobility and stretching designed to help your entire back feel looser. You’ll release tightness from every angle, from your lower back all the way up between your shoulder blades. Your spine can arch, round, twist, and bend...
