I sit with my 20-year-old daughter in our kitchen. She is home from college and telling me about her periods: the heavy bleeding, bloating and severe cramps that sometimes take her breath away. She tells me about being curled up in a ball in her dorm room, too much pain to move, and feeling so weak from the bleeding that she thought she might pass out. Her doctor told her it … [Read more...]
Exercises For PMS: Move Your Way Through Bloating, Mood Swings and Cramps
There are days in a woman’s month when her body simply feels different. Your jeans may suddenly feel tighter. Your stomach may feel fuller. Your breasts may be tender. Your energy can dip, your patience can feel a little shorter, and emotions that normally roll right off your shoulders can suddenly feel much bigger. Then, as your period begins, cramping can add another layer … [Read more...]
Yogasans For Managing Metrorrhagia
This condition is characterized by irregular and heavy bleeding between menstrual periods. Metrorrhagia can be caused by a hormonal imbalance. The start of menstruation during puberty and the length and regularity of the menstrual cycle is controlled by hormones produced in an area of the brain called the hypothalamus, as well as by the pituitary and adrenal glands. The type … [Read more...]
Yoga For Cancer
Cancer patients often find themselves in distracted state of mind—bombarded by contradictory, information, subjected to invasive, painful procedures, and not-always-compassionate medical care. When our minds are so grievously disturbed, we may find it impossible to make crucial decisions or relate satisfactorily to our family and friends. Practicing Pranayam, meditation and … [Read more...]
When Sleep Changes: 5 Restorative Yoga Practices for Women in Midlife and Beyond
By Lindsey Ewert, RYT-200 Sleep can become more elusive as women enter perimenopause, menopause and the years beyond. Hormonal changes, hot flashes, stress, caregiving responsibilities and shifts in mood may all make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep. While yoga is not a cure for insomnia, a gentle evening practice may support better sleep quality by helping the … [Read more...]
7 Best Exercises for Brain Health: Boost Memory & Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk
We train our heart, muscles and bones—but regular exercise may also be valuable for maintaining brain health as we age. Research increasingly links physical activity with better cognitive health and a lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies physical inactivity as one of several modifiable factors associated with dementia … [Read more...]
Yoga for Nervous System Regulation: Lindsey Ewert on Healing Stress, Trauma, and Sleep
Yoga teacher and nervous system educator Lindsey Ewert survived a hit-and-run that left her with a traumatic brain injury and PTSD — and it changed everything she thought she knew about the body. In this Women Fitness interview, she shares what she's learned about dysregulation, recovery, and building a life that feels genuinely well, from the inside out. From Surviving … [Read more...]
Taite Heller on Why Barre Became a Top-5 Fitness Trend
Why Barre Is Now a Top-5 Fitness Trend, and What Taite Heller Says It Means for Mind-Body Health A decade ago, barre lived mostly in boutique studios with hardwood floors, mirrored walls, and a small, loyal following. Today, it ranks among the country's most-searched and most-attended group fitness formats, regularly landing in the top five trends tracked by industry … [Read more...]
Coping With Chronic Pain In And Out of the Bedroom
Depressed and frustrated, Alicia rolls onto her side after turning down her husband's request for sex again. He thinks she's retreating from him, but she knows it's the pain in her hip that erupts whenever she and Joe have sex. At 40 years old, Alicia doesn't consider herself a candidate for arthritis, yet something is causing her pain - so much that she frequently uses the old … [Read more...]
Yoga Day Special: Sheena Shah on Healing, Resilience and the Power of Yoga
For many, yoga is a pathway to fitness and flexibility. For Sheena Shah, a multi-award-nominated yoga teacher with a degree in Psychology, it became a life-changing tool that helped her overcome physical challenges, rebuild confidence, and discover inner strength she never knew she possessed. From growing up with a debilitating knee condition to mastering advanced arm … [Read more...]
Living Softly: Tara Stiles on Yoga, Wellbeing, and the Power of Ease
From the worlds of dance and modeling to becoming one of the most influential voices in modern yoga, Tara Stiles has transformed how people approach movement and wellbeing. As the founder of Strala Yoga, she has built a global community rooted in softness, ease, and authentic connection. In this special conversation with Women Fitness, Tara opens up about her journey, her … [Read more...]
The Relationship Wisdom of Yoga: Lessons from Cathy Madeo
International Yoga Day (IYD) was established by the United Nations in 2014 to raise global awareness of the many benefits of yoga. Yoga is a holistic practice that uses many tools beyond just yoga poses to support physical health, mental well-being, emotional balance, and harmony with the world around us. The theme of IYD reflects yoga’s deeper meaning of connection and … [Read more...]
International Yoga Day Special: Tiffany Borst on Healing Through Yoga, Movement & Self-Study
Yoga has the remarkable ability to heal, transform, and bring us back to ourselves—a truth Tiffany Borst knows firsthand. Blending movement, mindfulness, and self-inquiry, her yoga journey has been one of continuous learning and profound personal growth. As a therapist, embodiment coach, and yoga teacher, Tiffany blends psychology, mindful movement, meditation, and … [Read more...]
How Great Fitness Boosts Mental Health in Relationships
A 2026 review pooled 800 studies and nearly 58,000 people and reached a blunt conclusion. Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments available for depression and anxiety. That finding matters well beyond the gym, because the state of a person's mind rarely stays contained. It shows up in how patient they are, how present they feel, and how much they have left to give a … [Read more...]
Juliana Larochelle – Yoga Teacher’s Teacher: Masterclass in conversation
Juliana Larochelle, she is a yoga teacher’s teacher and founder of Creative Sequencing Studio, online education platform supporting yoga teachers worldwide with easy, effective class planning. With over 12 years of experience, she leads online 300-hour Yoga Teacher Trainings and offers done-for-you class plans to help teachers feel confident teaching. She specializes in … [Read more...]
Yoga on the Wall with Mellara Gold
Yoga is often associated with flexibility and balance, but true strength begins with support. One of the most effective tools for building strength, stability, and body awareness is something almost everyone has access to — a wall. Using the wall doesn’t make a practice easier. It makes it smarter. The wall offers instant feedback, helping refine alignment, improve posture, … [Read more...]
Yoga For Mental Hygiene
Stop being negative and make up your mind to help yourself. No matter what efforts a woman makes with her physical appearance they will be wasted if her mental attitude is not right. Beauty of figure, complexion and dress all lose their appeal if a woman is bored, tense or disagreeable; while plain and dowdy women often hold attention and admiration through magnetism, … [Read more...]
Make Your Workouts More Functional
Functional strength training simply means training our bodies to better perform the types of movements we use for everyday life. When you isolate body parts, as you sometimes do with traditional strength training, you end up training your muscles but not your movements. One way to change that is to look for ways to make your strength exercises more functional: Being … [Read more...]
From Stroke to Strength: Abigail Atkinson on Adaptive Yoga and Heart-Conscious Living
Yoga teacher and stroke survivor Abigail Atkinson transformed her personal rehabilitation journey into a powerful model of recovery, resilience, and heart health. Through adaptive yoga and mindful movement, she now helps others rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in their bodies after illness and injury. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how listening to her … [Read more...]
Losing Inches of Your Thighs
Let's face it-nobody wants to be pear-shaped, that bulge over the hips and the "Jodhpur thighs" are not exactly appealing. Unfortunately for women this is exactly where fat is most likely to accumulate, often with the "Orange-Peel" effect of cellulite. Try to incorporate the following tips to lose fat off your thighs Losing fat depends heavily on nutrition, … [Read more...]
Yoga to Get Your Heart Healthy
According to new research from Yale University School of Medicine, findings show that people who practice yoga and meditation at least three times a week may reduce their blood pressure, pulse and -- most importantly -- their risk of heart disease. Yoga improves heart health in both healthy individuals and those with diagnosed heart disease, According to study conducted … [Read more...]
Short of Breath? Think COPD. Tips to Manage Better
World COPD Day is observed on November 19th, and this year’s theme is“Short of Breath, Think COPD.” It highlights a crucial message: despite being the third leading cause of death globally, COPD often remains undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The campaign aims to raise awareness, encourage early detection, and ensure that persistent breathlessness is never ignored. Feeling … [Read more...]
Mastering The Art of Backbends
By Kino MacGregor Backbends have a way of striking awe—and sometimes intimidation—in practitioners of all levels. In photos and on social media, we see gravity-defying shapes: dancers’ arcs, wheels, and deep kapotāsanas. But the heart of backbend isn’t performance—it’s transformation. To master the art of backbends is to cultivate strength, surrender, and energy in equal … [Read more...]
Yoga Asanas for Reducing Abdominal Fat
The most dangerous fat lies around the organs, deep within the belly. The fat in the abdominal area functions differently from fat elsewhere in the body. It has a greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, but when you're under constant stress, the amount of the hormone you produce remains … [Read more...]
Yoga Stretches For Tired Legs and Feet
Do your legs and feet feel stiff and tired after a long day? Try these yoga stretches for instant relief! It’s normal for your legs and feet to feel tired and stiff after a long day, even if you didn’t workout, or put obvious strain on them. Most of us feel tight and stiff due to our lifestyle, and simple daily habits that we repeat. Sitting for long periods throughout the … [Read more...]
The Yoga Lifestyle: 2024 Research on Combining Yoga, Nutrition, and Supplements for Enhanced Longevity in Seniors
The majority of individuals worldwide, especially seniors, want enhanced longevity. Longevity is the duration of an individual's life. Research has shown that combining yoga, nutrition, and supplements has a positive impact on the longevity of older people in society. Incorporating anti-aging supplements (such as Masi’s supplements), planned nutritional habits, and mental … [Read more...]
The Greatest Victory in Life is Conquering Yourself! – Yoga Teacher Sheena Shah
As a child, Sheena Shah's knees were constantly dislocated and doctors told her that without major surgery on both legs, she could end up in a wheelchair by the age of 30. She underwent surgery in her right knee in 2010, while studying for her degree in Psychology at The University of Warwick. Sheena Shah fell into depression and knew that she needed to make a change and take … [Read more...]
Five Self-Care Ideas for Every Area of Your Life
We all need to look after ourselves these days, in all areas of our lives. Particularly when it comes to our physical and mental health. In a world of stress, we need to find calmness in our lives to protect us against the likes of anxiety and depression. It’s something many struggle with. In fact, research shows that around 60% of adults in the UK suffer from anxiety, a … [Read more...]
Yoga Expert Lina Lindahl On Body-mind Connection
Lina Lindahl is a Yoga Alliance certified Vinyasa Flow Instructor. She has been in the health industry for a decade and in 2014 she took the leap to focus solely on what was true to her heart. Lina has since taught yoga both nationally and internationally, and in 2015 she was awarded Sweden’s yoga instructor of the year. Her teaching reflects the numerous teachers she has … [Read more...]
The Mind and Body System: Yoga for Chronic Pain
Image Source "It could all be in your mind" - this is a phrase connected with chronic pain, which could be frustrating to a person experiencing one. With this, chronic pain has been well-researched for decades - with scientists and researchers looking for pain sources within muscle injuries, infections, and spinal discs. Not only this, but recent research explores the … [Read more...]
