In Yoga Journal’s Archives series, we share a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. These stories offer a glimpse into how yoga was interpreted, written ...

You wake up with a stiff neck, your lower back aches by noon, and your shoulders feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world. Sound familiar? Here’s the thing — most of your body pain isn’t ...

Unfortunately, pain and injury can be a few downsides of an active lifestyle. A combination of genetics and incomplete cool-downs have led me to some pretty severe back issues over the years, and I ...

That satisfying pull you feel during a deep stretch might not be the beneficial sensation you think it is. While stretching is often portrayed as universally beneficial and risk-free, the reality is ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Most people will experience ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...