Yanar Alkayat
Yanar Alkayat is a yoga therapist, PT and journalist. Her experience includes 15 years as a health and wellness editor for national titles such as Runner’s World, Women’s Health and Men’s Health. She is a 580-hour accredited yoga therapist, 200-hour accredited yoga teacher and level 3 personal trainer.
After many years of running marathons, she discovered CrossFit and Olympic lifting in her mid-30s and fell in love with training and competing. She founded Yanar Mind & Movement for yoga therapy, relaxation yoga and personalized functional fitness, advocating the importance of mindful movement, strength work and nervous system regulation for better physical and mental health.
When not training, teaching or writing, she can be found experimenting in the kitchen.
Latest articles by Yanar Alkayat
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I'm a PT and yoga teacher and my tips may help you get more from this post-run stretch video with more than 1 million views
Running This popular 10-minute routine is great, but it can be hard to match the uber-flexible creator. Here's how to modify some of the harder stretches
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I'm a PT and before you deadlift you should practice this one exercise first to avoid injury and build strength
Exercise Master the correct form for the essential strength exercise by starting with this one move
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I’m a certified yoga teacher and this is the one breathing exercise that always helps me fall asleep fast
Yoga Sometimes I’m out before I reach the count of 10
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We tested the eight best yoga mats for a supportive, comfortable practice
Buying guide Whether you're just starting, are a fan of hot yoga, or like working out, we've tested the best yoga mats for all uses
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How to do squats: Tips and guidance for beginners
How To How to do squats with just your bodyweight – no special equipment needed
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I’m a certified yoga teacher and personal trainer and this is the one pose that helped my sciatica
Yoga When sciatica strikes, this one yoga move comes to the rescue
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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