I've been a competitive runner for more than 20 years and for most of that time, I've intentionally disregarded yoga. I'd assumed long ago that it wouldn't offer anything meaningful to my workout ...

Ask any yoga student what they'd like to focus on in class and there's a reasonable chance that they'll request--or perhaps demand--"core work." What many of us don't understand is that it's almost ...

If you’re looking for a yoga move that doubles as both an exercise and a stretch, plop down onto your mat and give boat pose a try. This multi-purpose posture not only works your abs, but it’s also an ...

Yoga has proven benefits for overall mental and physical health, including strength-building. A strong core can produce defined abs, improve your balance, and help you avoid injuries. Moves like boat ...

Discover the hidden power of the Floating Table Top Pose (also known as Hovering Table Top) in this quick yoga tutorial! This ...

To stay upright in these yoga for core stability poses, you'll have to get your whole body in on the balancing act. As such balance work, which so many yoga poses require, builds core strength. So it ...

Yoga instructor Andrea Russell takes us through an 11-minute yoga for core workout that fires up your entire body but definitely all of your core. “A lot of students think of the core as six-pack ...

Prepare for this core-busting move by first balancing on the sitting bones. Hold onto your big toes and spread the legs into a wide straddle with the legs straight. If this is too difficult, hold the ...

Upward Facing Dog can do wonders for a tight chest or lower back, but it can also provide some welcome relief to sore hip flexors and core muscles. Be sure to keep your thighs off the floor for the ...

Pilates and yoga are popular for fitness. Both improve strength and flexibility. Yoga connects mind and body, reducing stress. Pilates targets core muscles for toning. Yoga burns calories through ...