The modern Western world has embraced the ancient Indian practice of yoga in the quest for improved physical health and mental well-being. A growing number
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Unconventional Meditation | A Mindful Experience
I am an avid hiker. I don’t travel long distances to hike, the Sandia Mountains are located on the east side of Albuquerque and I
Ask the Doctor Podcast
Does Yoga Build Strength?; Do Men Loose Weight Faster than Woman?; How Much Ice is Too Much? This regular segment of ‘Ask the Doctor’ addresses
Yoga for Beginners – All You Need to Know to Get Started
Being new to yoga, you’re probably not sure where to start. Yoga is such a broad term it can be overwhelming. For this reason, we’ve assembled this
Does Yoga Build Strength?
Is yoga sufficient strength exercise for optimal health, or do I have to lift weights in a fitness center? In general, the few available experiments
Can Exercise Help with Arthritis Pain?
By Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP for Athletico Physical Therapy Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. The degenerative joint disease is due
FAI Patients Who Practice Yoga Respond Well to Surgery
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a painful hip condition that is most often diagnosed in younger patients who perform activities that require hip flexibility, like yoga. In patients
10 Yoga Asanas for Strength
Shape, strengthen and tone your entire body with these 10 yoga asanas for strength. Why is Building Strength Important? Stronger muscles not only help stabilize your
Barre Workouts: Learn the Benefits and Limitations
By Tara Hackney for Athletico Physical Therapy Barre workouts have been around for a while. You may be curious; maybe you’ve tried a class; maybe
YOGA FOR HAMSTRINGS: HAMSTRING STRETCHES
Many of us have very tight hamstrings. For athletes, especially runners, the hamstrings get tight as they’re used during workouts. Hamstrings can also tighten up
These 3 Surprising Workouts Are the Best For Your Health, Says Harvard
There’s nothing like a multitasking sweat session to help us burn calories, banish stress, and clear our minds. But as Business Insider reports, not all fitness routines
Yoga for Athletes: Warrior One Pose
The extensive benefits of yoga are well publicised in modern media, and it has become a firm mainstay of Western culture. However for those who