I found this great infographic on restorative yoga poses for stress relief that I wanted to share. Do you use yoga for stress relief? If so, what are your favorite poses? Get health and fitness tips at Greatist.com
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Since I am not a yoga instructor I keep an eye out for yoga resources from certified yoga teachers and fitness professionals. Below is a list of yoga poses that can be used to for hip opening and easing low back pain. This list was originally posted (here) on Shape.com by yoga instructor Heidi Kristoffer. [...]
Foam rolling is a form of self-myofascial release that stretches muscles and tendons as well as breaks down soft tissue adhesions and scar tissue. Foam rolling can provide similar benefits as deep-tissue massage, helping prevent injury and improve performance by increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension. It can be effective on many muscles, including: lats, [...]
