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Yoga Poses for Every Body
The Best Yoga for You
Not fluent in Sanskrit? No worries. This cheat sheet demystifies the most popular mat methods so you can pinpoint the one that perfectly fits your health and fitness goals
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A Practice for Every Body
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You want to: Get a cardio-style endorphin rush
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You want to: Reduce your stress level
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You want to: Drop a few pounds
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You want to: Boost your spirits
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You want to: Build strength inside and out
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You want to: Get a competitive edge
You want to: Get a cardio-style endorphin rush
Pick Bikram
Pack water and a towel—most Bikram studios have a tropical climate, with temperatures around 105°F with 40 percent humidity. "The heat promotes sweating and warms up the body, making your muscles more flexible so they can stretch with less risk of injury," says Jennifer Lobo, co-owner of Bikram Yoga NYC. This workout (and take our word for it—it's a legit workout) is set up like a typical fitness class: a warmup, 20 minutes of cardio (through a series of quick, heart-revving poses), followed by a cooldown.
Incorporate yoga into your workout for improved fitness
Signature Pose Standing Head to Knee (stretches and strengthens legs). Standing on your right leg with knee straight, lift your left leg and clasp your hands beneath your left foot. Straighten your left leg in front of you as much as you can, then lower your forehead toward your left knee. Hold for a few breaths, then repeat with the other leg.
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