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Becoming a mom impacts every aspect of your life—including your physical fitness. Motherhood helped me rediscover my passion for running. Hitting the trail, plus continuing to teach and practice yoga, has helped keep me fit, limber, and nimble, both physically and mentally. These acts of self-care help me find presence and connection with my body, breath, and emotions, even during the most difficult days. But in order to thrive as a runner, I’ve had to overcome various physical and emotional obstacles that are unique to motherhood. Pregnancy and the postpartum period can wreak havoc on th...

Hip flexors creaky and tight? We've got the antidote: These yoga poses that stretch hip muscles and provide relief.

Already have an account? Photo: Getty Images Is your back bothering you? You’re not alone. “Back pain is one of most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work,” according to the National Institutes of Health. The World Health Organization reports that low back pain is a major cause of disability worldwide. Yoga to the rescue, right? A Harvard Health Publishing Report calls yoga “one of the more effective tools for helping reduce low-back pain” because it strengthens and stretches tight back muscles and improves mobility. But some asana poses may actually make posture ...

3 Beginner tips Give yourself permission to make mistakes. Anything that comes up while you practice isn’t wrong—it’s information. Aim for progress, not perfection. Simply being willing to try helps you become more embodied. Build body awareness incrementally. The ultimate goal of yoga asana is to develop a deeper, more mindful and attuned relationship with yourself—which takes time and practice. — Photo: Ian Spanier 1. Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge) From Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward–Facing Dog Pose), step your right foot forward, outside of your right hand. Keep your torso and both ...

When life rattles us, we can turn to our yoga practice to help us re-ground, find calm, and release pent-up emotions. Boulder, Colorado-based yoga teacher Patricia Gipple recommends the following poses and pranayama breathwork to bring you into a more balanced state when stressful events unsettle your world.  Photo: Chris Dougherty Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breathing) This technique can balance your energy, inviting calm or boosting your alertness. Sit tall in the yogic seat of your choice. Curl your right ring and pinky fingers into your palm. Join your middle and index fin...