4 TikTok Videos to Inspire a Playful Practice

Need a boost? A quick scroll on TikTok can put a smile on your face and encourage you to get moving. Here are a few favorites we found this week.

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While some social media platforms today seem to induce anxiety rather than tame it, TikTok can feel downright therapeutic. Whether you’re busy or bored, uninspired or feeling creative, a quick scroll through the platform can put a smile on your face and encourage you to get moving. The #yoga hashtag is filled with yogis from all over the world sharing tips, tricks, joys, and challenges from their practice.

Here are a few TikToks that caught our attention this week.

@riva_g_

When your workout is done, and it’s time to play… 👠 #boom #handstand #inversion #yogi #yogavideo #yogalife #yoga #shoes

♬ Boom (feat. Talabun) – Ibenji

Practice your Handstands lately? They’re a huge mood booster (just ask @riva_g_) and can help you feel bold and rejuvenated.

@aerialtabby

🪂 #aerial #aerialsilks #yoga

♬ original sound – AerialTabby

Spring is in the air, which means you can start taking your practice outdoors. Aerial yoga is a fun way to try something new—bonus if you can attach your silk to a few sturdy trees to get yourself outside. This drop by @aerialtabby requires a lot of practice, so make sure you’re fully ready for it before you attempt to execute it.

@meicrosoft

day by day 🖤 #fyp #foryoupage #yoga #yogagirl #vinyasa

♬ Demons – Joji

Wow! Talk about motivation, and what smooth transitions @meicrosoft executes as she moves through difficult postures. This takes relying on your breath to a whole new level, and requires ample amounts of focus and dedication.

@blogilates

3 #stretches to make you taller. #howtobetall #howtobetaller #fitgirl #stretching #pilates #yoga #pilateslovers #yogaforbeginners #indoorworkout #fit

♬ ily (i love you baby) – Surf Mesa

Posture has become a hot topic lately. These poses shared by @blogilates are great for rounding your spine and counteracting time spent hunched over a computer or smartphone. Take a yoga break, you deserve it!

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