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Proven Skincare Review at 48: My Results for Hyperpigmentation, Redness & Aging Skin

My Simple Skincare Philosophy After 40 As a 48-year-old woman who spent years trying to “figure out” skincare, I’ve learned one truth: I don’t want complicated routines, I like products that actually work. Two years ago, I found PROVEN Skincare, a fully personalized 3-step routine tailored to your skin type, needs, climate, and even your […]

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Chaturanga for Beginners: The One Tutorial You Need

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Are you looking to master Chaturanga? This Chaturanga for Beginners to Tutorial is a comprehensive guide. I will walk you through the fundamentals of Chaturanga, providing you with the knowledge and techniques necessary to practice this foundational pose confidently. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this tutorial is tailored to help you develop

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One-Year Yoga Transformation: Empowering 2023 Update

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What happens if you do yoga every day? I am excited to present my one-year yoga transformation 2023 update. In this blog post, I will delve into the incredible progress achieved through dedicated practice, highlighting the transformative power of yoga. Whether you are a seasoned yogi seeking inspiration or someone new to the practice, this

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8 Stretches to Unlock Your Front and Middle Splits Flexibility

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Are you looking to enhance your front and middle splits flexibility? Look no further! In this blog post, I will guide you through a series of effective stretches to help you achieve and unlock your front and middle splits flexibility. Whether a beginner or more advanced, these stretches will help you reach your flexibility goals.

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Low Lunge Yoga Variations: 5 Strength and Flexibility Drills

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The low lunge yoga variations I will share today are perfect for strength and flexibility. There are many active variations and some passive ones that I enjoy practicing. Follow along with me! How to Do Low Crescent Lunge Pose (Anjaneyasana) The low crescent lunge, also known as Anjaneyasana, is a yoga pose that stretches and

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15 Best Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Core

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I have been writing so much content about the best yoga poses to strengthen your core that I am starting to feel like I am repeating myself. But honestly, most of us need to hear something multiple times before internalizing the information, so I am happy to help and provide you with another yoga core

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Yoga for Shoulder Flexibility: Improve Your Posture Fast

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Using yoga for shoulder flexibility will not only improve your posture but will also change your perspective on the world. Why? Because how you carry yourself reflects how you perceive the world and vice versa. Yoga for Shoulder Flexibility How should you use yoga for shoulder flexibility? As usual, we will use some of the

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Best Yoga for a Strong Core: 10 Yoga Poses for Core Strength

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Yoga is overall an excellent exercise for a strong core. The best yoga for a strong core is all about finding yoga poses and routines that work for you because they are challenging enough but not too challenging that you hate or can’t do. Best Yoga for Core Strength Follow Along Routine Here’s your core

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Active Splits Stretching: Refine Your Front Splits

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I recommend a lot of passive stretching when learning the spits over 40. However, this active splits stretching routine is helpful whenever you want to refine your front splits (say, you can sit on blocks and are struggling with advancing to a more comfortable split and keeping your hip squared). Furthermore, you will learn that

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Core-Strengthening Yoga Exercises: 10-Minute Routine!

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Today’s core routine includes core-strengthening yoga exercises focusing on variations of the boat pose (paripurna navasana). I love the boat pose because it is fun and effective. Core-Strengthening Yoga Exercises We start today’s core-strengthening yoga exercises with simple pulse crunches to wake the core using the Pranayama breath. Pranayama is a yogic practice involving controlled

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