Women's Health

Six Black women came together to build a running community, but what they created was a foundation for so much more

Don't let aches and pains limit you.

Aging is inevitable. But you can slow it down and approach it more gracefully than you'd ever imagined.

When you're ready to start moving again, here's how to reconnect with your breath and your body.

Ever notice how you tend to walk, lean, hunch, or otherwise propel yourself forward all the time? Your body needs more than that to remain flexible and pain-free. Here's how.

There are scientific reasons for the bodily functions we experience during yoga. We’re human, after all.

Body image shows up everywhere—including between the sheets.

Tired of dealing with recurring infections and the painful symptoms they bring on? Something as simple as changing up your daily routine might prevent future UTIs.

Smell training re-educates your your olfactory system so you can enjoy your favorite fragrances again.

There's a time and a place for gentle prenatal yoga. This is not that practice.

Yoga and breathwork can help breast cancer patients deal with the physical and mental challenges of diagnosis and treatment. Here's how.

Can't see the forest for the trees? These lifestyle tips will help reframe your perspective on prioritizing your own health.

We know you'll try anything to get through your period. Add these practices to the list.

If you still cross your legs when you sneeze or situate your mat at the back of class "just in case," you can do more than just Kegels to recover.

We’re conditioned to think that aging slows us down, but my experience shows that we might just be revving up for the best years of our lives.

Each day, 6,000 American women hit menopause, but the subject remains taboo. It’s high time that we swap knowledge, get recognition in the medical community, and ultimately, find some relief. Turns out, yoga can help.

This short practice from Y12SR founder Nikki Myers reminds you of the things you can change—your body, breath, and mind—while helping you accept what you can't.

Plus, how to practice svadhyaya (self-study) around vaccine hesitancy.

From multivitamins to cranberry extract, a seemingly endless array of supplements are available to meet the unique nutritional needs of women. We've narrowed the list down to the top 6 that every women over age 35 should have on her radar.

You already know that yoga can increase strength, improve flexibility, and ease aches and pains. But what about the benefits that extend beyond your mat?

If you're struggling right now, you're not alone. Trauma-informed yoga can regulate your nervous system and elicit a sense of safety.

Studies have found that prebiotics may do more than just improve your gut health—they can support your mental health, too.

On this episode of the Yoga Show, host Lindsay Tucker talks with Rosie Acosta about her fertility journey and supporting women through reproductive issues.

Do crazy hormonal shifts rule your life? Whether it’s PMS irritability or hot flashes, these women's herbs and vitamins can help.

Let’s talk about periods.

Don't suffer in silence. Clinical treatments—and yes, yoga practices—can help you live pain-free.

Here's the 411 on Kegels, and whether you should be practicing them.

The placebo effect remains one of medicine’s greatest mysteries. Here’s what we know about how it works and how we can use it to help our bodies heal.

If pregnancy is in the cards for you, here are four philosophical tenets of this ancient science to consider as you embark on your journey.

Expectant mamas (or anyone) can use this centering practice to relax and de-stress.

Try this practice to appreciate all the ways your senses help you experience the world.

How Georgia State University professor Dr. Stephanie Evans uncovered pictures of the iconic Civil Rights activist practicing asana.

The short answer is, it’s complicated.

A volunteer yoga program at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is bettering the lives of its oncology kids.

It’s no surprise to most that our feet are the foundation of our yoga practice. But dissimilar to the foundation of a building, our feet must also be flexible and buoyant. Below are some tips to support your foot health.

May is mental health awareness month, and we’re highlighting yogis who are ending the stigma associated with mental health.

Try this gentle practice of acupressure, asana, and meditation to support your healing process.

We found three yogis who are destigmatizing abortion and creating healing spaces for those who have experienced medically induced pregnancy loss.

These yogis have used their yoga practice to help them battle life-long illnesses and fight cancer.

Psychedlics are having a moment. Psychiatrists are administering magic mushrooms in medical centers while yogis host ceremonies with psychoactive tea. This resurgence in research and recreational use may have something to teach us about spiritual enlightenment. Here, we explore the potential role of psychedelics within a yoga practice or as therapeutic treatment.

Feeling stuck in your yoga practice? Learn how to practice yoga at every stage of life—from adolescence and childbearing years to perimenopause and postmenopause

A hormone-balancing diet requires healthy digestion, stable sugar levels and a well-functioning liver. Let us show you how to get back in balance naturally.

Enjoy your postmenopausal years by caring for yourself and continuing a steady yoga practice.

Many women find that their once fast-paced and aggressive yoga practice mellows into longer-held, sustained poses.

Conceiving a child is a miracle. This Kundalini practice rebalances the second chakra for the possibility of conception.

Many women have found that yoga, including restorative and supportive poses, can ameliorate the undesirable side effects of menopause, including hot flashes and more.

Yoga can help teenagers be more at peace with their bodies and hear the messages of their own heart more clearly.

These acupressure points help women's bodies move energy and blood to relax the mind.

When we're talking about hormonal imbalances in women, stress management is a good place to start. This yoga sequence will calm your nervous system and detox your organs.

After five surgeries and a lifelong battle with her health, one writer unexpectedly found strength and healing through yoga, friendship, and physical and emotional support.

Between your early 20s and around 35, PMS peaks and complex life issues add pressure and emotional twists that can be hard to navigate. Here's how yoga can help.

What does a professional yoga teacher do after he permanently loses his voice? Yoga, of course.

Who says breast cancer awareness should stop after October. Here’s how you can do your part by simply posting a yoga pose on Instagram.

Energy Medicine Yoga founder, Lauren Walker, bases her teachings on the power of self-love. And here, she opens up about a recent moment when she was reminded just why it’s so important.

Taking a cue from Ayurveda, writer Annelise Hagen explores the benefits of breast massage typically overlooked by Western bodywork. Learn how to incorporate it into your self-care routine.

Breasts are intimately connected to a woman’s overall well-being and heart, yet proactive tips for keeping breast tissue healthy are scarce. Fortunately, your yoga practice can help.

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Getting too much of certain nutrients can put you at risk for side effects ranging from upset stomach to birth defects and stroke due to brain hemorrhage.

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day weekend than to support the fight against breast cancer with yoga? Leading yoga brand Manduka is partnering with Susan G. Komen, to amass 1 million yogis for the world's largest yoga event.

The following sequences draw from ancient Taoist and Tantric energy practices as well as modern science.

Longtime yoga teacher and this month’s cover model Giselle Mari is no stranger to change. While many of us might resist the unknown and cling to the past, she’s accepting change with a refreshing passion and inspiring lightheartedness.

AcroYoga teacher Deven Sisler turned to restorative yoga after suffering from two miscarriages and a precancerous condition. Use her restorative sequence to find your own healing flow.

Research shows that the practice goes a long way toward helping your brain stay in top shape.

Kathryn Budig shares her three favorite PMS remedies—after chocolate. Prepare to prop!

We're all heard that it's unsafe to practice on day 1 of a mensuration period? We explore if the rumors are true.

Most women know they should be strengthening their pelvic floors, but what about lengthening? Try this 10-step practice for strong and supple muscles to support childbirth, your vital organs, and even your love life.

Janet Stone, who will lead our upcoming Yoga for Moms online course, explains how to heal your pelvic floor with mula bandha.

Feel like your cycle is unpredictable? Women’s health coach and functional nutritionist Nicole Jardim has advice for connecting with and balancing your inner feminine.

Just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A study found that yoga helped cancer survivors feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Is it safe to get your om on at that time of the month? Teens, learn what yoga can teach you about listening to your body and practicing self-care.

A new study from Rutgers 
University shows how yoga can help improve mobility and quality of life, for people living with MS.

A new campaign reminds us yoga is for every body. Read more to find out about this social movement in the yoga community.

Oats are quickly becoming the healthy cook's anytime ingredient. Try these non-breakfast recipes to get you started.

Kathryn Budig interviews yoga teacher Caitlin Marcoux on her strategies for facing fear and finding strength in the face of breast cancer.

Is practicing under sunlight refracted through windows damaging to my health? An expert weighs in.

Yoga teachers, activists, and writers reflect on the ways yoga has helped them appreciate their diverse—and beautiful—bodies.

If you struggle with body image or disordered eating, this practice helps you tune in to what you need to feel physically and emotionally nurtured.

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