Long day at work? Tired after a big hike or long run? Relax into Viparita Karani (Legs Up the Wall Pose) to refresh tired legs and calm your mind. Perfect for unwinding before going to bed, you can ...

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 ...

For some athletes, yoga isn't on the workout roster. In fact, for some, it's not even on the workout brain. But yoga can be beneficial for every athlete; whether you're into running, weightlifting, ...

Strengthen and tone your thighs with this powerful quad-focused yoga pose! Perfect for building lean muscle, boosting leg ...

The Reclined Hero Pose (Supta Virasana) offers numerous benefits, including stretching the hips, thighs, ankles, and spine, ...

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 ...

As a yoga teacher and avid runner, Downward-Facing Dog is Val Minos 's go-to pose. "It provides length and flexibility in the back of the legs and through the spine," she said, while relieving tension ...

If you’re an avid yogi, an athlete or someone who is on their feet all day, restorative yoga (aka Yin yoga) might be the perfect type of yoga for you. "Restorative yoga is a type of yoga practice that ...

When your legs are tight from a tough workout or sitting all day long, a few good stretches can rejuvenate and wake up your entire lower body. With this one-stop shop for lower-body stretches, you can ...

Karen Voight can be reached at [email protected]. The revolved chair pose strengthens your feet, lower legs, thighs and hip muscles, while it improves your balance and tones your abdominal and back ...

Editor's note: Incorporating at least one yoga pose into your daily routine can work wonders for your overall health and well-being. Yoga is a holistic practice that not only improves physical ...