If you thought practicing backbends were just for gymnasts, cheerleaders and yogis, think again. They offer a whole host of benefits that can help all of us. Donna Ruko and Life Time Fitness' Heather ...

When we practice backbends in yoga, we tend to let the name trick us into thinking that we should only bend our lower back. I often see students approach Upward-Facing Dog Pose trying to increase the ...

Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article first appeared in the 2006 issue of Yoga Journal. I think of ...

The pandemic has disrupted the daily routines of people worldwide, and everyone struggles to adapt to the new normal. Social distancing and isolation affect not just your mental health but also your ...

Cat and Cow. Shoulderstand and Fish Pose. Forward folds and backbends. What do these pairs of postures have in common? They’re all considered counterposes in yoga. Counterposes ask your body to come ...