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Are you bracing your core or just holding your breath? A yoga teacher reveals how to correctly engage your deep core muscles when you exercise
“The biggest mistake is sucking in your stomach,” says Yoga-Go coach Leanne Lent
By Sam Rider Published
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A physical therapist says yoga is highly effective for stress management and shares her top three poses for high-stress days
How to use yoga to reduce stress
By Lou Mudge Published
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Are you feeling stiff after starting to exercise in January? A dietitian and personal trainer shares her top tips to reduce muscle soreness and recover faster
Heal those sore muscles quickly and more effectively
By Lou Mudge Published
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Want to sleep better? Improve your gut health with these five easy lifestyle changes as recommended by an expert
A healthy gut microbiome supports better sleep
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A yoga teacher noticed her mature students often struggle with balance issues—here are her three recommended standing poses to improve stability
Build mental focus and physical stability
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’ve started waking up at 3am every night and this is the 10-minute meditation video that helps me get back to sleep
I've just moved house and it's ruined my regular sleep pattern—but with some help, I’m getting it back on track
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a yoga teacher and this is the stretch I rely on to loosen up stiff muscles in the shoulders and upper back
You don’t need any equipment to do it, either
By Kat Bayly Published
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I’m a certified trainer but even I struggle with stiff hips—this is the one move that made a difference to how they feel
A full month of the happy baby yoga pose led to happy hips for this new mum
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Three chair yoga poses to try if you can’t do floor-based yoga
Work on your flexibility and strength while staying seated
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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I tried this five-minute yoga flow before bed and it instantly fixed my heavy legs after a hard workout
Here’s what happened when I used this flow after running a gruelling HYROX race
By Sam Rider Published
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I tried a New Year meditation and it completely changed my attitude to 2026
This gentle meditation helped me to welcome in the new year with peace and clarity
By Lou Mudge Published
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Forget New Year’s resolutions—a top trainer says this Japanese goal-setting ritual transformed her motivation and self-belief
Struggling to get into an exercise routine? You need to try this
By Alice Porter Published
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A yoga instructor says these four yoga poses will give you instant relief if you're bloated
Naturally aid digestion with movement
By Alice Porter Published
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Feeling the festive stress? Try this yoga teacher's three relaxing poses to help manage holiday overwhelm
Take 15 minutes to destress and reset
By Lou Mudge Published
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My knees ache when the weather gets cold but this 10-minute standing yoga routine has seriously helped
Strengthen your knees with this quick routine
By Katie Sims Published
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I’m a yoga therapist and fitness editor and one of these 13 gift ideas is sure to delight the yoga lover in your life, starting from £7
Whether you’re buying for a seasoned yogi or someone who’s just started rolling out their mat, one of these suggestions should enhance their journey
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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I’ve been doing Yoga With Adriene’s January programmes for 10 years—here’s why I think the just-announced 2026 series is great for beginners
With just four practices, it’s a more realistic way to start the new year off right
By Alice Porter Published
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A yoga teacher says this is the simple three-move standing sequence she uses to improve posture and balance in older adults
These standing poses are also great if you have sore knees
By Lou Mudge Published
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This gentle chair stretching routine will ease lower-back tightness and improve posture—and it only takes three minutes
Offset the daily stresses of office work with these gentle stretches
By Sam Rider Published
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If you suffer from joint pain or osteoarthritis, exercise should be your “first line of treatment” according to this physiotherapist
A lifestyle habit worth adopting
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I struggled to sleep, but I found this 10-minute meditation helps me doze off quicker than ever
This simple breathing technique helps me relax in minutes
By Alice Porter Published
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Stretch your whole body and improve your mobility in just 15 minutes with this yoga instructor’s flow
This low-impact flow will help soothe an overwhelmed nervous system
By Lou Mudge Published
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This is the biggest misconception women have about menopause—and what you can do to ease symptoms, according to a doctor
These are the six things a doctor encourages all women do during menopause to feel better
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A yoga teacher says if you have joint pain and struggle to sit, try these three standing poses
Find balance, stability and strength with these three gentle standing postures
By Lou Mudge Published
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The alarm clock that turned me into a morning person is 20% off in the Black Friday sales
Fitness writer Alice Porter has been using the Lumie lamp for five years. Here's why she can't live without it
By Alice Porter Published
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Should you pay more for a yoga mat? The experts wade in
With Black Friday sales coming up, it’s the perfect time to shop for a new mat, here’s everything you need to know before you buy
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A yoga teacher says you should do these four poses to release tension and ease holiday stress
Manage your holiday stress with these four gentle yoga poses
By Lou Mudge Published
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A yoga teacher says you can ease your sore neck in three simple moves—here’s how
Three moves everyone needs to alleviate neck ache
By Lou Mudge Published
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I swapped intense exercise for this morning routine from the Internet's favourite yoga instructor and I felt less stressed immediately
Just 20 minutes of movement left my mind and body feeling amazing
By Alice Porter Published
