What is sphinx pose so good for? Spend some time in sphinx and youll get stretching, strengthening,andmobility work in. Most importantly, though, youll arch your low back, a motion known as lumbar extension. Katie Thompson rounded, which is the opposite of extension and happens when we bend forward). Because of this, many people feel tightness when they move into extension, Dr. Salay says. Is sphinx pose bad for your back? Katie Thompson...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Meal preppingcan help you cut back on buying lunch at work or ordering takeout most nights. Jessica Kasparian / Kathryne Hall / Amy Winderl / Laneen Wells I got theDot & Dash Containersas add-ons, and I highly recommend scooping these up too. While theyre pricey, theyll replace almost every other container in your pantry....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. Courtesy of brands/Mitchell Layton/Getty Images But so far, one honor has eluded Bueckers: the NCAA title. Theyre always there for you. Its like a weight lifted off your shoulders, she says. Now, however, shes ready to turn the page....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The connection between ADHD and disordered eating Generally speaking, food comes with a lot of decision-making. Danii Pollehn/Adobe Stock How we eat, when we eat, and what we eat is pretty complicated, Dr. Pumar says. And because people with ADHD dont tend to have strong executive functiona....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The short answer: It depends on whattypeof damage youre dealing with. Rena Lolivier/Getty Images (Its kind of like saying youve got damaged skin, she says.) The good news, though? Jojoba oil and aloe are other great options to soften and smoothen, Dr. Camp adds....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Make some room in your closetwere going shopping. Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells One style you should check out? I will definitely keep these in the rotation for easy runs and recovery runs. We also love theAdrenaline GTS 23as a walking or running shoe, especially if you haveflat feetor plantar fasciitis....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Which brands, you ask? Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells So far, weve spotted markdowns on bestsellers from Nike,Hoka,Ugg, and even Stanley. If its time to replaceyour trusty walking shoes, youre in the right place. Bracing for April showers? Nordstrom has lots of functional (and fashionable)waterproof bootsthatll protect your feet from the elements....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. A lip mask is for overnight, and a lip balm is for every day. Courtesy of brands/Jessica Kasparian/Hannah Pasternak/Laneen Wells Between their favoritesand picks from SELF stafferswe curated a solid list of deeply nourishing lip masks. Keep scrolling to shop them all. It made a night and day difference in my chronically chapped lips....

For many folks, adductor exercises are a neglected part of strength training. Heres what you (and your neglected inner thighs) need to know. What do your adductors do anyway? Katie Thompson Their main function is to stabilize your pelvis, according to Dr. Betiku. They also help steady your knees, he adds. (More on that in a moment.) Why are adductor exercises so important? Like we mentioned, your adductors play a big role in stabilizing your pelvis....

Wed consider that all more reason to learn how to prevent UTIs in the first place. So its well worth some extra effort on the front end to avoid UTIsand the complications they can bring. Wipe from front to back when you use the bathroom. Ashley Armitage/Getty Images This tip makes perfect sense when you consider your anatomy. Dont hold your pee for hours when you better go. Pee after having sex....

Therapy is often hyped up as the ultimate fix for any mental health concern. Maybe that emotionalbreakthrough moment(like inGood Will Hunting)never happened. Or even after opening up, you still feel as if youve made zero progress. Marina113/Getty Images You havent found the most helpfultypeof therapy. But, as youve probably figured out by now, its not that simple…or straightforward. For instance, exposure therapy tends to be the go-to for obsessive-compulsive disorder....

For the most important meal of the day, breakfast can be surprisingly difficult to do right. ), but you also shouldnt treat it as a total afterthought. But there are some breakfast bad habits that can stop you from making the most of that meal. CSA-Printstock For starters, you skip breakfast completely. Meaning: You need fuelfoodASAP to replenish those stores and supply the energy you need for your day. This could cause you to make food choices later on that might not be ideal, according to Young....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Flat arches need more arch support, whereas high arches need less. Original images by SELF staff / Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Check out our picks below. The Vionics instep, however, is just right. When wearing these sneakers, my feet feel held in a neutral position, helping me avoid overpronation....