After a long day, many people experience that tight sensation in their neck or shoulders that slowly creeps in. If you feel these sensations more often than not, you may be holding excess stress and ...

Staying physically active helps seniors boost energy, improve mood, and strengthen the mind-body connection. (Leslie Sokol's Dance photo) The connection between your physical and mental well-being is ...

With the stress of the pandemic, body image issues have been on the rise. With the stress of the pandemic, body image issues have been on the rise. For Maggi Apollon of Miami, she’s felt it personally ...

Somatic exercise is a style of movement where the exerciser focuses on how the movement makes them feel. 1,2 It tends to be slow and thoughtful so that the person doing it has the chance to notice any ...

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned bodybuilder, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about ‘mind-muscle connection.’ After all, even four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler said, “Work the muscles, not ...

Somatic exercises can come with a lot of benefits, but these are the risks and expert tips you should keep in mind. Dr. Valerie Cholet is a Professor of Kinesiology. She earned her doctorate at Penn ...

Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of Pilates at home. Thought you needed a fancy studio and sophisticated machines to practice? Think again! The key lies in your own body and knowing which ...

There’s no question that it takes nearly divine athletic ability to become an Olympian, never mind a gold medal winner, too. No matter the sport, your body is challenged to do things faster, stronger, ...

One of the best things about the bird-dog exercise is that it promotes spinal alignment by encouraging a neutral spine position throughout the movement. This is important for avoiding back pain and ...

Baduanjin, a traditional Chinese mind-body practice, reduced blood pressure to a similar extent compared with routine brisk walking over 1 year in people with slightly elevated BP, researchers ...