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This yoga practice from YJ cover star, Dr. Ingrid Yang, uses mental imagery and physical touch to reestablish our sense of belonging.

Go ahead and flex! These yoga poses will build arm strength and stability—and enhance your overall practice.

Already have an account? In the 21st century, we depend on our smartphones, tablets, and laptops for work, connecting with family and friends, and putting food on the table (DoorDash, anyone?). While these devices have greatly enhanced our lives in many ways, constantly looking down and tensing your muscles while scrolling through Pinterest projects can cause neck and shoulder pain and stiffness, and throw your posture out of whack. It’s true: one study  found up to 70 percent of adults will experience neck pain severe enough to interfere with daily activities at some point during their l...

Already have an account? Eka Pada Galavasana (One-Legged Balance or Flying Pigeon) is an arm balance that tends to inspire awe, as well as fear from yogis. The delicate perch requires enough flexibility, skill, and both physical and mental strength to detach from the fear of teetering forward and falling on your face. Some anxiety is perfectly reasonable. After all, humans are wired to avoid circumstances where we might bruise our faces—or our egos. Yet one of the most compelling reasons to practice arm balances is to push beyond our perceived boundaries. Not thoughtlessly, but consciously....

Photo: Getty Images Boat Pose is a balancing posture that strongly works your core. Your hip flexors and quadriceps are engaged to lift and hold your legs in the air, while your abdominals stabilize the pelvis and torso, keeping you from falling over while in the pose. The adductors are also engaged to keep your legs parallel. Sit on the floor with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle in front of you, feet parallel and facing forward. Rest on your tailbone and place your hands down by your hips, fingers facing your heels. On an exhalation, press down into your hands and rock back slightly, wi...