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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: Reduce your stress level
Pick Restorative
Can't drop everything and Eat, Pray, Love it off to an ashram? Try restorative yoga. Props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks support your body so you can feel a deep release, poses are often held for 15 minutes, and snoozing is completely couth. "Letting go physically encourages the mind to do the same," says Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D., author of Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times. "When we give the body support, that feeling can spill over into our emotional well-being," she says.
Release yourself from the daily grind: Yoga for workaholics
Signature Pose Back Release (eases mental and physical tension). Sit on the floor facing a chair or couch, then lie back and place your lower legs on the seat. Your knees and hips will be bent. Support your head with a pillow, cover your eyes with a small cloth or towel, and let your body sink into the floor.
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