Partner Yoga Pose: Butterfly Supported Forward Bend


Updated 06/05/08 2:03 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Partner Yoga Pose: Butterfly Supported Forward Bend

One reason I love partner yoga poses that allow you to relax and slowly get deeper into poses. This pose Butterfly Supported Forward Bend, will also bring you a little bit closer to your yoga partner; it is definitely intimate, but it allows for a deep stretch in the hips, lower back, and shoulders from the Butterfly, as well as relaxing hamstrings stretch from Seated Forward Bend. Why not take Read more

Beyond the Basics: Inner Thigh Stretches


Updated 05/19/11 1:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Inner Thigh Stretches

After a weekend spent doing Pilates and ballet-inspired workouts, I experienced a type of muscle soreness that was entirely new to me — my inner thighs (aka adductors) were on fire. While I have a series of stretches that I do after every workout, I now realize that none of them really target this often overlooked area. If you've also been neglecting your inner thighs the way I have, here are a Read more

Basic Stretches For Your Couch-Weary Body


Updated 08/24/11 4:29 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Stretches to Relieve Lower-Back Pain From Couch Sitting

Sometimes, weekends or after-work evenings are made for time on the couch. Whether it's because you've had an exhausting day of meetings and workouts or because you're indulging in a marathon of your favorite TV show, the couch can beckon in just the right way. Unfortunately, the cuddly couch can be the opposite of comfort. Spending too much time sitting or lying on the couch can cause more pain Read more