A backbend calls for strength and flexibility, but never strain. Here's what's happening in your body when you bend over backward.

Yoga Journal’s archives series is a curated collection of articles originally published in past issues beginning in 1975. This article on the seated forward bend known as Paschimottanasana first ...

The next time you’re feeling stuck, stagnant, or a little bit stiff, reach up and bend to the side for a crescent moon pose. This yogic stretch is so simple to do, but it makes all the difference when ...

P90X Stretch X, the stretch routine included in the popular at-home fitness program, may provide much-needed relief after completing the brand’s intense cardio and strength training workouts. It’s ...

Yin stretching involves holding gentle stretches for longer periods to target deep muscle tissue. If your hips and back feel stiff after long periods of sitting or daily activities, a 30-minute yin ...