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Yoga

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When I Do Forward Bends in Yoga, It Hurts — What Should I Do?

The first step, says Tory Schaefer, national director of Yoga Operations at Life Time, is to focus on your breathwork.
By Jon Spayde
Fitness TipsYoga
A woman performs the upward-facing-dog yoga move.

How to Do Upward-Facing Dog

Improve your form to get all the benefits of this deep, front-body stretch.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsStrength Training
Keith Mitchell standing in front of water

Mindful Healing: Q&A With Yoga Instructor and Meditation Coach Keith Mitchell

Changing his mindset — and his career — through yoga has helped the Light It Up Foundation cofounder discover a new path forward.
By Courtney Lewis Opdahl
Attitude/MindsetMindfulness/Meditation
Three illustrations of a man doing yoga moves

3 Yin Poses for New Yogis

These three restorative poses can improve mobility and promote a sense of calm and relaxation.
By Kaelyn Riley
Fitness TipsRecovery
Photos of Gerry Lopez

Riding the Waves of Life

Legendary waterman Gerry Lopez explores the deep connections between surfing, yoga, and living.
By Michael Dregni
Sports & RecreationYoga
seated yoga twist

3 Chair-Yoga Poses to Try

Explore the benefits of yoga with these three seated poses.
By Kaelyn Riley
RecoveryYoga
Whole Detox

The Seven-Systems Detox

A functional-medicine nutritionist shares how her Seven Systems approach effectively detoxes the mind as well as the body.
By Deanna Minich, PhD
DetoxFunctional/Integrative Medicine
yoga cat pose

3 Yoga Poses For Recovery

These three basic poses provide an entry point for beginning yogis and athletes seeking recovery.
By Kaelyn Riley
RecoveryYoga
A man and a woman doing a yoga pose in a yoga class.

Every Body Is a Yoga Body

Discover how yoga inspired personal transformations — both on and off the mat — for these 10 practitioners.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Inclusive WellnessYoga
Yoga Push-Up Complex

What’s the Best Warm-Up for Strength Training?

Learn the moves for the Yoga Push-Up Complex, a great way to warm up before a strength session.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsStrength Training
Christina Peters

Christina Peters’s Success Story

One woman’s yoga practice spurred her recovery from an eating disorder — and offered her a path to self-acceptance.
By Christina Peters
Food CultureMotivation & Inspiration
Wanderlust

Letting Go at Wanderlust 108

An Experience Life editor tackles a "mindful triathalon" — and finds a little peace of mind along the way.
By Kaelyn Riley
TravelYoga
Breathe Like a Yogi

Breathe Like a Yogi

Yoga has been this teacher’s path to spiritual freedom. It can be yours, too.
By Jonny Kest
Fitness TipsYoga
Jessamyn Stanley

Yoga for Every Body: Q&A With Jessamyn Stanley

The body-positive advocate shares how we can all let go of doubt and be kinder to ourselves through yoga.
By Kaelyn Riley
Inclusive WellnessYoga
hip stretch

Yoga for Athletes (Video)

Learn how to perform these six yoga poses, aimed at enhancing your running, strength training, basketball, cycling, tennis, and swimming game.
By Experience Life Staff
Sports & RecreationYoga
Jonny Kest

Behind the Scenes With Jonny Kest (Video)

Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with yogi Jonny Kest and learn how he embraces new possibilities and challenges. 
By Experience Life Staff
Yoga
two people perform crescent pose on a pier

Yoga for Athletes

New approaches are making this ancient practice work for those who exercise, play hard — and want to keep their edge.
By Kelle Walsh
Body-Weight WorkoutsFitness Tips
Jonny Kest

Breathing Space: Jonny Kest

Renowned teacher Jonny Kest shares his insights on the transformative power of yoga.
By Heidi Wachter
Yoga
A man outside doing warrior pose.

How Do I Choose the Right Style of Yoga for Me?

Seeking a vigorous workout, total relaxation, or increased flexibility? Finding your yoga type depends on your end goal.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsYoga
little girl doing yoga

What to Read Now: I Am Yoga

Susan Verde's book aims to center kids' thoughts and bodies through yoga.
By Kaelyn Riley
Yoga
A Better Way to Roll Your Yoga Mat

A Better Way to Roll Your Yoga Mat

Our founding editor offers a quick, simple technique that will keep your mat cleaner and in better shape.
By Pilar Gerasimo
Fitness TipsYoga
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