Tired of the same old gym workouts? Summer’s a great time to freshen up your exercise plan. Get inspired by all the healthy benefits of these out-of-the-gym activities!
Yoga & Mindfulness
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Side Plank
Did you know yoga is great for your core? Strengthen your obliques with side plank and you’re well on your way to a toned midsection. Bonus: You’ll build shoulder and wrist strength, too. Side Plank Pose Alias: Vasisthasana (“Vasistha” = the best (also a famous sage in Hindu mythology), “asana” […]
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Half Moon
Increase ankle strength and stability, up your spacial awareness (proprioception), and open up to autumn changes with Half Moon. Half Moon Pose Alias: Ardha Chandrasana (“ardha” = half, “chandra” = moon or shining, “asana” = pose) Why Half Moon? Mild inversions where your head is lower than your heart are […]
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Warrior III
Ready to find your balance while toning your core? Warrior III is the type of pose you can do on day 1 and on day 100 of your practice. You’ll experience something different and new each time–it’s never quite the same pose, and it’s always a challenge. Warrior III Alias: […]
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Triangle
Are you stretching enough to keep pace with your busy summer lifestyle? Chances are your activity level has increased along with the hours of daylight. Get limbered up fast with this all-in-one super stretch. Triangle Pose Alias: trikonasana (“tri” = three, “kona” =angle, “asana” = pose) Why Triangle Pose? Practicing […]
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Dolphin
Want to build strength and tone tank top-ready shoulders? Challenge yourself with dolphin pose. You’ll get a nice hamstring stretch, too. Dolphin Pose Alias: ardha pincha mayurasana (“ardha” = half, “pincha” = feathers, “mayura” = peacock, “asana” = pose) Why Dolphin Pose? By practicing dolphin pose, you’ll strengthen your shoulder […]
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Hand to Toe
Spring is the season we most associate with new growth and development. It’s hard not to as blooms burst through the earth and grass begins to green. What have you been meaning to change up? Is there anything new you’d like to bring into your life? With endless potential on […]
Step-by-Step Yoga Pose: Bridge
The heart is the theme of the month—whether your focus is celebrating loved ones or keeping your physical heart healthy and strong. (Don’t forget: February is American Heart Month. Stop in any Pharmaca store and talk with a practitioner about natural ways to support heart health.) In yoga there is […]
Step-By-Step Yoga Pose: Warrior I
You’ve made it through the holiday season and into the new year—now what? It’s time to power up and find your inner health warrior! Let the strength of this pose help carry all of your intentions throughout the year to come. Warrior 1 Alias: Virabhadrasana I (“virabhadra” = warrior, “asana” […]
Step-By-Step Yoga Poses: 2 for Instant Calm
The holiday season can be taxing for both body and mind. Take a grounding, self-care moment in between busy events to feel refreshed and centered. These two calming poses will help you ease into the New Year with a strong foundation of self-care. Pose 1: Butterfly Pose Alias: baddha […]