SAD plus COVID: A bit of light and a bit of exercise can make all the difference
The best way to prepare for the winter blues is to anticipate, prepare and plan to add light and exercise, say experts.
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The best way to prepare for the winter blues is to anticipate, prepare and plan to add light and exercise, say experts.
I, someone with leathery hands, got the opportunity to try the Manduka Yoga Grip Gel. Read my review of how it performs on and off the yoga mat.
Six ways to lift your spirits and pay it forward this Mandela Day Erene Roux © Provided by The South African It’s been a week that’s left South Africans reeling. Even those not directly affected by the protests around the country have stood on the sidelines watching in dismay. This, after months of dealing with the fallout of the pandemic, has left many of us feeling emotionally bruised and battered. This weekend, take a few moments to regroup and focus on things that make you happy. Allow yourself to escape for an hour or two, be inspired to dream about travel, or fee...
Already have an account? Photo: EternalCreative/Getty Images You wake up in the morning, sit up and stretch, ready to start your day. But when you swing out of bed and hit the floor, you feet say, “No way!” They’re stiff and painful, and you can’t walk without hobbling. What gives? You could be suffering from plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the plantar fascia. While this condition is painful, yoga offers some nice plantar fasciitis stretches to help you recover. What is plantar fasciitis? Your feet have thick bands of tissue that run along the sole, connecting your heel bone ...
Explore the interplay between expansion and contraction in this playful yoga sequence that helps you build strength and flexibility.