In her new book, Yoga Cures, which hits shelves tomorrow, the celeb yogi and Women’s Health contributor explains how yoga can help ease an alphabet of more than 50 ailments, from anxiety to not getting enough Zzzs. What Is Hiking Yoga? “The health benefits of yoga are old, but they’re new in the minds of the general public,” says Stiles. “You don’t have to be a super-advanced practitioner to feel better—you can do just a few things that can change your life.” One ailment that’s super-relevant to an overworked population? Office Body—an unofficial but pervasive condition that includes cramped wrists, locked-up hips, and slumped shoulders. We asked Tara Stiles to help treat what ails us—and maybe you? Here’s her simple 3-step prescription, excerpted from Yoga Cures.
- Hands and Knees Wrist Release What it does: Stretches wrists and fingers cramped from too much texting and typing, and boosts circulation to your digits. How to do it: Position yourself on your hands and knees, with a neutral spine, wrists under your shoulders, and knees under your hips. “Turn your right hand as far to the right as it will go, so the heel of your hand is facing forward and your fingers are facing your body. Roll your body around slightly, getting the stretch into different areas of your wrist,” says Stiles. “Stay with this for five, long, deep breaths and then do the other side.” Check out Well+GoodNYC’s full article for more cures at Got Office Body? Tara Stiles’ 3-Step Yoga Cure.
