The psoas is a large, powerful muscle that runs from the lower back to the femur (thigh bone). Lunges and other psoas stretches can help relieve tension in the psoas muscle. Share on Pinterest Tony ...

Full-body stretching is a great way to become more flexible, increase mobility, and decrease pain. While there are a variety of moves that can help address certain issues (like lower back pain), a ...

If your hips always feel tight - whether during workouts, long walks, or just sitting at your desk - it can be incredibly frustrating. Not only is it uncomfortable, but tight hips often contribute to ...

You can use movement to release tension in your body. The hips may store emotional stress, and so certain hip-opening stretches may make a big difference. Perhaps you’ve heard your yoga teacher refer ...

The world may be reopening, but it turns out that post-lockdown life, for a lot of us, still involves plenty of sitting and scrolling and TikTok viewing. It can lead to feeling a little stiff and ...

Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first about Reclining Hero Pose (Supta Virasana) appeared in the ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

If you’re among the 7 out of 10 people who experience low back pain, you're at risk for additional injuries. Push back against pain with moves, like the ones demonstrated by Cassy Vieth in this Quick ...

The world may be reopening, but it turns out that post-lockdown life, for a lot of us, still involves plenty of sitting and scrolling and TikTok viewing. It can lead to feeling a little stiff and ...