If you are looking for shoulder stiffness relief, then the first step is to get them moving! The thing is, our shoulders are our most mobile joints, however it’s common to go the whole day without moving them very much. How much do you move your shoulders each day? Reaching up to wash your hair,...
If you want to learn how to stretch better, first you need to realize what isn’t working. While you may not realize it, it’s quite likely your body is tensing up. And this can happen for a few reasons: Your body resists discomfort. When an area feels really tight, your muscles naturally tense up to...
Get ready for some deeply satisfying chest stretches for desk workers. But, if I asked you where you’re feeling tight and tense in your body right now, would you say your chest? My guess is you wouldn’t. After years of teaching yoga, I’ve noticed people rarely mention their chest when sharing where they feel tense....
Here’s the thing. When your back feels sore, stretches that only target your back often aren’t enough. That’s because tight hamstrings can disrupt how your pelvis and lower back work together, which contributes to that nagging lower back pain that won’t go away. And our hamstrings just so happen to be extremely prone to tightness!...
Looking for a deep release for your hips? How about a moment to unwind? Then you’ve come to the right place. In just 10 minutes you’ll let go of tightness with this relaxing reclined stretch using the wall for support. This gentle hip-opening yoga sequence is perfect for the end of the day or anytime...
Gently wake up your spine, relieve back stiffness, and restore flexibility with this soothing 10-minute routine. It combines mobility and stretching designed to help your entire back feel looser. You’ll release tightness from every angle, from your lower back all the way up between your shoulder blades. Your spine can arch, round, twist, and bend...
When you make yourself a cup of tea, you don’t just dunk a bag into lukewarm water and toss it aside. You need hot water to release the flavour, a gentle stir to help it along, and a little time to let it steep. Stretching works the same way. It comes down to 3 simple...
Your attention is being pulled in a million directions—messages, to-do lists, dinner plans, deadlines. It can leave your mind feeling scattered. But here’s something to remember: You can pause. You can take a breath. You can reset. And it doesn’t have to take long. Even one minute of gentle movement can help you shift your...
When stretching, yoga props can provide support, help you deepen stretches, and add comfort. Two common props are yoga straps and blocks. Even if you don’t have them, you can often substitute blocks with pillows or a stack of books and use a belt in place of a yoga strap. Here’s how to use them...
Whether you’re at a desk, in a car or on the couch, chances are you spend a generous amount of time sitting (to put it politely). You’re certainly not alone—I do too! But have you ever noticed how stiff and tight your body feels after a while? That’s because prolonged sitting affects your muscles, joints,...
