Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Yoga”
Plank to downward dog is a full body flow that strengthens the core, shoulders, and upper back while lengthening the hamstrings, calves, and spine, the mix of strength and mobility that supports better posture. Here is how to do plank to downward dog with proper form, plus easier and harder variations, reps, and the common mistakes to avoid.
Learn how to do the Forward Fold with Shoulder Opener to stretch your hamstrings, spine, shoulders, and chest. Improve posture, relieve tension, and build flexibility with this full-body mobility exercise—ideal for women over 40.
Discover the Samson Stretch: A powerful yoga-inspired lunge that combines flexibility and strength. Learn how to perform the Samson Lunge with a rear shoulder opener, targeting key muscles like hip flexors, quadriceps, and hamstrings. Unleash your inner warrior and improve your posture with this invigorating stretch. Empower your mind and body on your fitness journey with the Samson Stretch!
Discover the benefits of the seated straddle stretch (Upavistha Konasana). Enhance flexibility, improve hip mobility, & reduce lower back tension. Side Straddle Stretch
How to do a Seated Pike Stretch The pike stretch is a highly effective exercise that targets your hamstrings, lower back, and core muscles. Whether you are an athlete looking to improve your flexibility or someone who spends long hours sitting at a desk, incorporating the pike stretch into your routine can help prevent injury, reduce lower back pain, and …
Discover the benefits of the standing side bend for stretching your core. Proper technique, variations, & tips! Improve flexibility, enhance posture, and cultivate a stronger mind-muscle connection with standing side stretch or overhead side stretch.
Also called paripurna nava (par-ee-POOR-nah nah-VAHS-anna)paripurna = full, entire, complete // nava = boat How do you get into a boat pose? Boat Pose – Step by Step Step 1Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you. Press your hands on the floor a little behind your hips, fingers pointing toward the feet, and strengthen the …
Julie Lohre, IFBB Fitness Pro, demonstrates the Extended Side Angle Full Extended Side Angle Full was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre, IFBB Fitness Pro and Women’s Online Personal Trainer, demonstrates the Extended Side Angle Extended Side Angle was last modified: March 7th, 2023 by Julie Lohre
Extended yoga triangle, known in Sanskrit as Utthita Trikonasana, is a standing lateral stretch that opens the hamstrings, hips, and obliques while building leg strength and better balance. This exercise library page covers proper form, muscles stretched, how to program the pose, common mistakes, and safe modifications for women who want to protect mobility and posture as they age.
Standing Forward Fold or Forward Bend stretches and lengthens the hamstrings and calves. It is common to have tight hamstrings if you run or play a sport that involves lots of running. It is regarded as a relaxing and stress-relieving pose. Traditionally, it is said to help relieve insomnia.
Hip flexor stretch relieves the tight hips that come from long hours of sitting, eases lower back tension, and helps your glutes activate. Here is how to do the kneeling hip flexor stretch with proper form, plus why hip flexors get tight and how often to stretch them.
Julie Lohre Demonstrates the Boat to Bow Pose This pose starts in the “Bow Position” and is so called because it looks like an archer’s bow, the torso and legs representing the body of the bow, and the arms the string. Step 1Lie on your belly with your hands alongside your torso, palms up. (You can lie on a folded blanket …
Julie Lohre demonstrates Yoga and Stretching – Bow Pose Bow Pose was last modified: March 17th, 2020 by Julie Lohre
Julie Lohre demonstrates the Runners Lunge stretch Runners Lunge was last modified: March 17th, 2020 by Julie Lohre
Side plank pulses build strong obliques, a stable lateral core, and the trunk control that carries into every squat, deadlift, and everyday lift you do. This exercise library page covers proper form, muscles worked, sets and reps, common mistakes, and progressions for women who want a stronger, more resilient midsection.
Julie Lohre demonstrates the Side Plank Rotation commonly used in Yoga Side Plank Rotation was last modified: March 17th, 2020 by Julie Lohre
