Stretching Exercises

5 Back Stretches To Do Before Getting Out Of Bed

Posted 05.08.2012

What's the first thing you do when you wake up? Dr. Robert Oexman, director of the Sleep to Live Institute, told HuffPost Healthy Living that your...

12 Myths About Stretching, Busted

Posted 01.20.2012

By Laura Schwecherl Used to getting loose and limber before going on a run? It may be time to think twice about reaching for those toes. There's ...

Sara Gaynes

8 Most Common Stretching Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)

HuffingtonPost.com | Sara Gaynes | Posted 09.07.2011

Stretching is a key factor in keeping your muscles loose for exercise and preventing injuries. But are you stretching the right way? We asked the expe...

Weekly Health Tip: To Stretch or Not to Stretch?

Deepak Chopra | Posted 06.17.2011

Deepak Chopra

Brought to you by Deepak Chopra, MD, Alexander Tsiaras, and TheVisualMD.com If you exercise regularly, you probably have a routine set of steps to...

I Am Calm

Alanna Zabel | Posted 11.17.2011

Alanna Zabel

There is a direct connection between a person's attention and their breath. We can use our breath to calm our thoughts and our emotions.

I Am Lucky

Alanna Zabel | Posted 11.17.2011

Alanna Zabel

Mantra: I am Lucky Exercise: Padmasana Happy Saint Patrick's Day! It is believed that Saint Patrick's Day has been celebrated in Ireland since before...

I Am Creative

Alanna Zabel | Posted 11.17.2011

Alanna Zabel

Mantra: I Am Creative, Posture/Exercise: The Butterfly Hip Opener Pose

I Am Kind

Alanna Zabel | Posted 11.17.2011

Alanna Zabel

Yogis associate this posture with a tree. A tree epitomizes a non-judgmental, resource-providing, season-changing, patient symbol of our Earth. Embody these attributes today.

I Am Healthy

Alanna Zabel | Posted 11.17.2011

Alanna Zabel

Today we are going to work with the relationship of two essential elements: Fire and Water.

Pregnant Elephant Doing Prenatal Exercises (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

From Getty: "20-year-old- pregnant female elephant "Panang" stretches following instructions of her minder Andi Fries at the Tierpark Hellabrunn zoo i...

Six Steps On the Easy Road to Unlimited Happiness

Todd Bottorff | Posted 11.17.2011

Todd Bottorff

The biggest impact on our happiness begins with the difference between thinking about it and doing something (which is a step that most people never take).

Five Words That Do Not Belong In Yoga

Lauren Cahn | Posted 11.17.2011

Lauren Cahn

Yoga should be an uplifting experience. It should provide a vacation from the thoughts. If it causes one to conjure up new ways to beat oneself up, then, well that's criminal.

Stretching: The Truth

Dr. Jon LaPook | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Jon LaPook

I wanted to cover something non-controversial: what can weekend warriors learn from elite athletes?

Unplug and Recharge: 5 Minutes To Whole-Body Rejuvenation (Video)

Sara Avant Stover | Posted 11.17.2011

Sara Avant Stover

Here's one of my favorite stretches. It targets the hips, which, in turn increases circulation and vibrancy through your whole body.

Stretching Out For The Stressed Out

Susannah Cotrone | Posted 11.17.2011

Susannah Cotrone

The holidays are upon us and if you are anything like me chances are you've already been in a fender bender, haven't bought a single present (for some...