What Are the Benefits of Yoga for Seniors?

Seniors often suffer from multiple chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and poor sleep. Yoga has long been shown to alleviate the symptoms of many such conditions, combining physical poses with relaxation and breathing techniques, to improve overall health and well-being.

Meaghan Massenat
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10 Yoga Poses for a Better Night's Sleep

After a long, stressful day at the office, it can be challenging to relax in the evening, and you may still feel too revved up at bedtime. While some people turn to a glass of wine or two to unwind, that can actually make it harder to get restful sleep.

Jody Braverman
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10 Playful Yoga Poses to Practice With a Partner

Traditionally, yoga has been a solo practice. It’s a time of self-reflection and introspection. But it doesn’t always have to be. You can learn just as much about yourself and your body while practicing with a partner.

Dashama Gordon
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11 Essential Yoga Poses Everyone Should Practice

Ancient yoga tradition describes thousands -- and by some accounts, tens of thousands -- of yoga postures. But chances are, with your likely packed schedule, fitting in enough time to practice even a fraction of those postures is nearly impossible.

Jody Braverman
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11 Yoga Poses to Detoxify Your Body

We all stress about work deadlines and eat not-so-healthy foods on the go. That's why everyone can benefit from a detox every once in a while.

Dashama Gordon
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9 Yoga Poses You Can Do at Your Desk Right Now

Sitting at your desk for long hours in “chair pose” can lead to chronic pain all over. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to prevent and relieve that tension -- practice yin yoga at your desk.

Raquelle Ross
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14 Inspiring Yoga Instagrams You Need to See

Whether you follow these yogis on Instagram for inspiration or to bring Zen to your day, here are 14 inspiring yogis and their favorite poses.

Rachel Grice
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Yoga for Flabby Arms

There are many yoga poses for strengthening and toning the arms, but you'll need to lose weight to get desired results.

Martin Booe
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10 Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Abs

You need a strong core to practice yoga, and a regular practice leads to a strong core. Certain yoga poses are more effective for strengthening your core.

Jody Braverman
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5 Yoga Poses to Tone Your Booty

Yoga doesn't just balance your body and mind, it also stretches and strengthens your muscles. For a firmer backside, focus on these five asanas, or yoga postures, to help tone your glute muscles.

Lorraine Shea
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Yes, Death Metal Yoga Is a Thing, and It's Awesome

Metal Yoga Bones is a death metal yoga class out of Brooklyn that involves a lot of swearing, sweat and Slayer and basically zero zen.

Leah Groth
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Yoga Therapy for a Bulging Disk

The most recent American College of Physicians guidelines for lower back pain advocate yoga along with other more holistic approaches.

Martin Booe
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