Summertime sends us outside—walking, running, hiking, biking, or standing still trying to catch a breeze. What do these activities have in common? They require us to use the power of our legs. In fact ...

It’s no secret that practicing yoga can boost your mental, physical, and spiritual health. This ancient practice is known for its ability to reduce stress, ease minor pain, relieve anxiety, and ...

Yoga poses for balance include different variations on lunges like the low lunge and the high lunge. Chair pose — which involves pretending to sit on an invisible chair — may also improve balance. One ...

A sequence of yoga positions that encourage blood circulation in legs, stretch the muscles, and release tension can help improve blood flow in the legs. Regular practice of this sequence will increase ...

If you’ve ever been jolted awake by sudden pain in your calf or thigh, you know how uncomfortable leg cramps can be. These involuntary muscle contractions can strike anytime—during sleep, after ...

Yoga is a beautiful practice that promotes not only mental and emotional well-being but also physical health. Many of us lead sedentary lives, often neglecting parts of our body that require attention ...

Trying yoga poses for two people can add greater flexibility and stability to your practice. A sitting partner fold is a great stretch for your hamstrings as your partner pulls you. Stacking your ...

Social media influencers swear by this simple yoga pose for relaxation — but does it do anything? Illustration:Mai Ly Degnan For HuffPost Across social media, fitness influencers and yogis alike tout ...

Eka Pada Sirsasana, or Leg Behind Head Pose, is an advanced hip opener that requires flexibility, stability, and strength. But you can work your way up with preparatory poses that increase flexibility ...