From boxing to pilates to yoga, Chicago chefs make physical, mental health a priority While many chefs know they need to take better care of themselves, finding the time and energy to do so after ...

In many ways, yoga nidra is closer to meditation than to what most people think of as yoga. It's one of many forms of guided meditation, but also uses the movement and relaxation common to yoga.

Hot yoga is a type of yoga that is done in a room heated to 85 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. This type of yoga is designed to encourage excessive sweating and loosen your muscles; and can benefit you ...

What does yoga do for your mental health? Beyond such physical benefits, yoga can also improve one's mental health and has been shown to reduce "symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD," says Nyer.

Adriene Mishler, a.k.a. Yoga with Adriene, exclusively opened up to Women's Health about her mental health journey. Her dog Benji is one of her "biggest, most darling allies" in remaining present.

The mental health benefits of practicing yoga are profound. Stress reduction techniques inherent in yoga, such as deep and mindful breathing, help manage cortisol levels and activate the ...

Lloyd teaches patience, how to integrate breathing, movement and meditation practices into daily life to bolster physical and mental health. She works with patients of all ages to provide additional ...

Since 2015, International Yoga Day has been celebrated across the world annually on June 21, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Originating in ancient India, yoga ...

Chair yoga is a promising form of exercise for older adults. It may help people with certain health conditions, such as arthritis, to exercise without putting pressure on joints. It may also ...

Puppy yoga, a trend that has taken off nationwide, combines two proven ways to improve your mental health. NBC 5’s Health and Wellness Reporter Lauren Petty explains.

No single reason is driving people to the millennia-old practice. Experts suspect it has something to do with yoga’s combination of physical and mental health benefits.