At a big-hearted retreat surrounded by nature, Zen rituals fused with mindfulness practices teach Kate Crockett to be more present.

Instead of going to your nearest T.J. Maxx and settling for the first one you find (no shame!), we spoke to the experts to find out what are the best yoga mats on the market., S ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.

We’re unable to load this content right now. View directly on Instagram I am admittedly not a fan of group exercise activities, but I would pay extra to attend a yoga class (@muskokapuppyyoga) with ...

As a yoga teacher, I love sharing these tools for clarity and calm with others. Below are the poses that have made the biggest impact on my mental wellbeing, reducing stress and h ...

Cleaning your yoga mat regularly is crucial due to the accumulation of bacteria, dirt, and sweat. Ideally, mats should be cleaned after each workout using a gentle disinfectant or a mixture of ...

Yoga has been found to increase grey matter and alter key networks in the brain. Now there are hopes it could be used to help improve people's mental health. My right arm is shaking. Sweat drips ...

Nearly 75% of swab samples taken from fitness equipment such as dumbbells, treadmills and exercise mats tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus, according to a 2018 study in the Journal of ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This image taken from video shows yoga instructor Tim Senesi in Orange County, Calif. in 2023. (Tim Senesi ...

Restorative yoga promotes mental and physical relaxation and renewal. Unlike other forms of yoga, restorative yoga poses are designed to support the muscles and spine in a resting position, with the ...

Bring a towel with you to class. You can use it to wipe sweat from your body and the mat. You can also find yoga towels that are the length of the mat so you can lay them down to avoid working on a ...