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The Best Exercises To Do Before Bed For A More Comfortable Sleep

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:30:00 +0000

As your body prepares for rest, both your temperature and heart rate need to drop. Try practicing this series of exercises every night for better sleep.

The Easy Yoga Pose That Can Help You Poop Almost Instantly

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:30:00 +0000

Stress, travel, and poor eating habits can sometimes slow things down in your digestive system, making it hard to poop. That's where gentle yoga can help.

The Little-Known Toe Exercise That Can Boost Your Health After 50

staff@healthdigest.com (Jennifer Anandanayagam) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 18:30:47 +0000

Getting adequate exercise can help you to age gracefully. This little-known toe exercise, in particular, can be especially helpful for aging adults,

Doing Yoga Has An Unexpected Effect On A Man's Prostate Health

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Sat, 04 May 2024 18:30:45 +0000

When we think about practices that improve men's health, yoga isn't exactly at the top of the list. However, research shows that it has an unexpected benefit.

Try This Yoga Pose To Give Your Sex Life A Boost

staff@healthdigest.com (Jennifer Anandanayagam) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:30:49 +0000

A good sex life is made up of communication, foreplay, and experimentation. Some say yoga poses like this one are natural ways to boost your sex life too.

Where Is GOGA Goat Yoga From Shark Tank Season 10 Today?

staff@healthdigest.com (Tricia Goss) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:30:08 +0000

GOGA Goat Yoga was founded in 2017, and was featured in a 2019 episode of Shark Tank. Here's what's happened to the company and its founders since then.

Try This Weird Position To Help You Fall Asleep Fast

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 12:30:53 +0000

One way to settle your mind and help your body fall asleep fast might sound a bit unconventional, but yogis say this position really does work.

Reasons You Might Want To Skip Downward Facing Dog Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:00:17 +0000

Downward dog requires a little bit of strength in your upper body because you're pushing your torso away from the mat using your arms, shoulders, and back.

Reasons You Might Want To Avoid Doing Child's Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Allaya Cooks-Campbell) — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 15:00:02 +0000

Despite being a restful and restorative pose, child's pose isn't suitable for every body. Here's how to know when to skip it - and what you can do instead.

The Benefits Of Doing Triangle Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:30:42 +0000

Triangle pose, or trikonasana in Sanskrit, is a fundamental yoga posture found in all levels of practice. Here's why it's so good for you and how to do it.

The Benefits Of Doing Warrior 2 Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Sun, 21 May 2023 01:00:38 +0000

Warrior 2 pose in yoga is a great foundation on which to build strength and balance in your practice. Read on to learn more.

The Benefits Of Doing Standing Splits Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Mon, 15 May 2023 01:00:06 +0000

No matter how high (or not) you elevate the floating leg in a standing split, you'll still reap the benefits of this pose through continual practice.

The Benefits Of Doing Reverse Warrior Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Tue, 09 May 2023 02:30:10 +0000

Reverse warrior is a common pose in yoga that can help build strength, mobility, and flexibility. Read on to learn more.

The Benefits Of Doing Warrior 1 Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Sat, 06 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Warrior 1 is a foundational pose in yoga. Here are its benefits, how to perform the posture, and modifications you can make as needed.

The Benefits Of Doing Dolphin Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Tue, 02 May 2023 02:30:47 +0000

Dolphin pose might not be one of your standard yoga poses, but it's a great option for many people. It can have several benefits, including these.

The Benefits Of Doing Tree Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Robin Rothstein) — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 17:00:28 +0000

Tree pose is a common posture in yoga. Learn here how adding tree pose to your flow can benefit your body.

The Benefits Of Doing Dancer Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:10:50 +0000

Dancer pose in yoga can bring a number of benefits. Read on to learn more about what this posture can do for your balance and body.

Reasons You Might Want To Skip Tree Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Beth Bradford) — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 18:08:30 +0000

When you practice tree pose, you're strengthening and stabilizing your hips, ankles, and calves. However, for some people, tree pose might not be the best.

The Benefits Of Doing Camel Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Joanna Marie) — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:00:45 +0000

Camel pose in yoga can provide a number of benefits to the body. Here are some of the reasons you may want to add it to your flow.

The Benefits Of Doing Cobra Pose In Yoga

staff@healthdigest.com (Joanna Marie) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:00:58 +0000

The popularity of yoga in the U.S. continues to grow, and it is considered a mainstream form of exercise and relaxation. These are the benefits it can provide.