A good night's sleep can feel elusive for many of us, courtesy of a racing mind, a mile-long to-do list and stress getting in the way. So, what's a tired person to do? It may seem counterintuitive, ...

Yoga has been shown to improve sleep quality but what is it about the practice that means we get a better night’s rest?

This past fall, I started adding hour-long Yin yoga classes to my evening fitness routine. On the nights I practiced, my body felt looser, my joints less achy, and my mind quiet and content. On those ...

Yoga is a type of mind-body therapy that combines mindfulness, physical postures, and breath control. Research has shown it can improve sleep, particularly in older adults, during pregnancy, and ...

Yin yoga is a style of yoga that includes specific passive poses (called yin poses) that are held for an extended time, usually 3 to 10 minutes. Although this type of yoga was developed in the 1980s ...