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.
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How I relieve back tension first thing in the morning—with just two simple moves
Banish back stiffness in just a few minutes
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the glute bridge variations I love using to build strength and stability
All you need is a set of resistance bands
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I’ve finally started using this underrated piece of kit and it’s transformed my core workouts
These three beginner-friendly Bosu ball exercises will strengthen anyone’s core
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I’m a yoga teacher and this is my go-to mat for grip and it’s 23% off right now
There’s good reason it’s a bestseller
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I’m a fitness editor and these are the four moves I do every morning to keep my joints healthy—all while I’m still in my pajamas
Simple moves you can do while lying in bed or making coffee
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I’m a PT and this is the core exercise I give to all my clients
A wonder move when done correctly
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I swapped my usual core routine for this dumbbell workout—here’s why you should try it too
Pick up some dumbbells and try my favorite deep core exercises
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10 yoga stretches for beginners that will boost flexibility
Fitness A yoga instructor says you should master these 10 beginner yoga stretches if you’re new to the practice
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Undo the damage of sitting with these three simple chair stretches to fix your posture
Flexibility It only takes a few minutes
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The best adjustable dumbbells for building strength and muscle at home
Buying guide Save time, space and money with the best adjustable dumbbells, tried and tested by our expert
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A trainer says the secret to a stronger back is moving your core in these three ways
Workout Learn to train the three planes of movement to develop a strong and stable core
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Skip the plank—I’m a personal trainer and these three core moves are what I’m loving right now
Workout You need to try my new go-to alternatives
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I'm a yoga instructor who tests mats for a living and there's a 40% discount on one of the best right now
Deal If you want a seriously grippy mat that also supports your alignment, check out these Liforme deals
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This expert says these are the four exercises women should know how to do as they age
Workout Get strong and stay that way for decades to come
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The six best yoga mats of 2024, according to a yoga teacher
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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I'm a yoga teacher and this stretch helps me maintain lower back mobility while recovering from sciatica
yoga I modified the stretch and it made it so much more comfortable
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You only need seven moves and 30 minutes to boost your metabolism at home
Sponsored by YAZIO
Workouts You don't need equipment either to start exercising for weight loss
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You don't need dumbbells to start building upper-body strength at home, just these four moves
Workout I'm a personal trainer and this is how I'd build upper-body strength at home without any equipment
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When you don't have much time to exercise, use my favorite strength and cardio workout
Workout No equipment needed
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I'm a personal trainer and this is the standing abs finisher I use with my clients
Workouts All you need is one weight and three moves to build functional core strength
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Release tension in your back and shoulders with this yoga teacher's desk mobility routine
Yoga No time for a full mobility session? Try this from the comfort of your desk chair
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A yoga teacher says these are the four moves you should do every day if you want to keep your back flexible as you age
Yoga You're only as young or old as your spine
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I'm a yoga teacher and these are the three postures I do daily to keep my hips happy and healthy
Yoga Do these morning or night to avoid tight hips
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Can't do a pull-up? This one drill made all the difference for me
Workouts Put yourself on the road to success with this strength-boosting move
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