Yoga

A new study tested women's cognitive function after both yoga and aerobic exercise. The researchers found yoga increased attention span more than a quick run. Time to head to the yoga studio?

Let’s take this outside. From greenmarkets to rooftop bars, we’re about to revamp your summer and blow your mind with 21 ways to bust out of those four walls.

Yoga isn’t just about getting limber and loose — studies show that the ancient practice can actually turn off genes that cause stress and inflammation.
From yoga kickboxing to spinning yoga, it seems that yoga has become a little… “extreme.” Go back to basics with a few gentle, tension-releasing poses.
Stress can wreak havoc on our minds and bodies. But new research suggests yoga and meditation can actually turn off genes linked to stress, and turn on genes that promote health and wellbeing.
This just in: Lululemon has launched a brand-new app that hunts down local studios and classes. What’s the bottom line, and why should we care about their new Om Finder app?

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At the end of the Greatist Challenge, Laura recounts her adventures staying fit on a budget.

Fitting fitness into vacation time isn’t always easy. We've rounded up 17 action-packed getaways — from beach boot camps to surf and yoga retreats that will get you in shape at your own pace.

Guest blogger Rachel Stroud explains how yoga went from causing her anxiety to curing it — and how yoga can help cure yours, too.

EA Sports — the video game developer better known for creating hard hitting sports games like Madden and NBA Live is getting healthy with Yogify, an iOS app that brings yoga practice to your palms.

Yoga has been hailed as a health cure-all, but that doesn’t mean it can’t also cause harm. Learn how to prevent yoga’s most common injuries.

In this edition of The Greatist Debate, we investigate which exercise is the better choice: Yoga or Pilates? It looks like in this battle, both can have their benefits!

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