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Fox News
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Brooke Burke flaunts beach body during Malibu yoga session
Brooke Burke showed off her yoga moves this week during a beach visit. The 53-year-old mom worked her warrior, tree and triangle poses on a Malibu beach Tuesday while looking fit in a black, white and gray patterned bikini top and loose-fitting cream-colored capri pants. The "Dancing with the Stars" alum also flaunted her toned legs while frolicking in the waves post-yoga session. The beauty icon, who is known for staying in great shape, weighed in on the topic of Ozempic last month, saying that she supports the weight-loss medication, but warns against people who use it without being willing to put in the work to be healthy. "When it comes to the world of Ozempic, which has changed the landscape of obesity, I'm not mad at it, I'll be really honest," the fitness guru and TV personality, 53, told Page Six in an interview. She added, "But I'm not mad at it if someone is disciplined enough to weight train, to do their blood work and to eat. What drives me crazy is people that want a quick fix, they want to starve their body, and they don't understand the value of weight training." "We're seeing this depleted look because people are losing their appetite," she explained. "That's the hormone, right? It helps you curb your appetite. They're not eating. That's terrible for your metabolism. That is terrible for everything." Burke continued, "I know we wanna cheat the system as Americans, we do. We're looking for that quick fix; it's not necessarily sustainable." Burke also shared her unique morning routine with Fox News Digital in May, which included a castor oil belly button detox, lymphatic massage, a superfood smoothie and occasionally a facial cold plunge. "It actually works for bloating, detoxing. Skin quality is great. And I think it might be… maybe part of it's mental – you know, I'm always a skeptic and I keep it real – but it might also be the intention of kind of loving your belly a little bit and doing a belly massage and just taking care of yourself," Burke saidl of the castor oil belly button detox. "So yeah, weird, I know, I like weird things." The Brooke Burke Fitness founder shares daughters Neriah, 24, and Sierra, 21, with her ex-husband, Garth Fisher, to whom she was married from 2001 to 2005. The entrepreneur is also mother to daughter Heaven, 17, and son Shaya, 16, whom she shares with ex-husband David Charvet. Burke and the "Baywatch" star tied the knot in 2011, but they split in 2018 and finalized their divorce in 2020. She is currently engaged to real estate developer Scott Rigsby. Rigsby is father to daughter Lila, 16, and son Levi, 12, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Heather LaCombe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
10 Yoga Poses To Relieve Your Constipation
Constipation happens to us all. In fact, 16% of Americans and one-third of older adults suffer from chronic constipation. Difficulty passing stool and the pain that comes with it are responsible for more than 700,000 hospitalizations per year. Its prevalence, however, doesn't make it any easier. What can help are the many remedies that promise relief, some of which are easy and free, including yoga. Yoga is primarily known for increasing flexibility and reducing stress, but it can also stimulate the digestive system, help alleviate discomfort, and promote regular bowel movements. The gentle twists, stretches and mindful breathing techniques can help stimulate the bowels, increase blood flow to the digestive tract and creating small muscle contractions that get things moving through the intestines. Yoga is an effective practice for managing chronic conditions, including back pain, arthritis and heart issues, by promoting circulation and helping to reduce inflammation. Stress and anxiety can have significant impacts on the digestive system, leading to occasional constipation and discomfort. Yoga can relax the body and mind while calming the nervous system. When the mind and body are in sync, the bowels can ramp up the digestive process. Incorporating yoga into your daily routine can be a gentle and sustainable way to relieve constipation and improve overall digestive health without equipment. By combining physical moves with breathing and relaxation techniques, yoga offers a drug-free approach to promoting regular bowel movements and enhancing your sense of well-being. This holistic practice not only targets the physical symptoms of constipation but also addresses the underlying stress and tension that can make digestive issues worse, making it a cost-effective way to stay healthy. Benefits of Yoga Yoga is not just about twisting yourself into a pretzel, although that is part of the fun. If you are just starting, it is an easy way to get moving while also improving your flexibility and balance. As you become more experienced, you will begin to understand your body more and start connecting your breath with your poses. As you advance, you can try harder poses that will increase your strength and keep your body healthy. Yoga's emphasis on relaxation and mindfulness helps calm the nervous system, reducing stress levels and promoting a more balanced internal environment. Regular yoga practice can also lead to better sleep and increased energy levels. Certain poses can massage your intestines and help things move along, and make your next trip to the bathroom an easier one. Below, find the list of exercises that will relieve your constipation. Best Yoga Poses for Constipation Knees to Chest Lying on your back, bend your knees and bring them in toward your chest as you exhale. Wrap your hands around your knees while keeping your back flat. Hold for 30 seconds, focusing on your breathing. Seated Spinal Twist Seated on the ground with your legs straight out in front of you, pull your navel in toward your spine. Then, bend your right knee and put the foot on the outside of the left thigh. Wrap your left arm around your right leg as you twist to the right. Reach your right arm up and then back. Place the fingertips on the ground behind you. Press down firmly with your left straight leg as you breathe in to sit up tall, and breathe out to twist further to your right. Look over your right shoulder and breathe. Then release and switch sides. Cat Cow Start on all fours with your hands below your shoulders and knees below your hips. Breathe in while lifting your head toward the ceiling. Arch your back as you breathe in, moving your stomach toward the ground. Then, exhale while pulling your chin to your chest and pulling your abs in so that you arch your back toward the ceiling. Continue alternating back and forth for about one minute. Child's Pose Kneel on the floor so that your shins and the tops of your feet are on the ground. Bend at your hips, moving your hands forward and your butt back. Inch your hands out in front of you until your stomach is resting on your thighs and your arms are stretched straight out in front of you, palms on the floor. Focus on your breathing, and take it slow. Cobra Lie face down on a yoga mat. Place both palms flat on the mat directly beneath your shoulders. Add a bend to your elbows, keeping them tucked into your sides. Inhale, then raise your chest off the mat as you exhale. Roll your shoulders back, keeping your neck neutral. Maintain the position for up to 30 seconds. Wide Leg Forward Fold Begin by sitting tall with your legs out in front of you. Slowly open up the legs as far as your body allows while keeping an upright spine. Try leaning forward with your back straight, stopping when the back starts to round. Hold this position for a few breaths. For the standing variation: stand with your feet a little wider than shoulder-width. Keeping a tall spine, clasp your hands behind your back. Make sure to maintain your balance as you gently lean forward as far as your flexibility allows while keeping your back straight. You can place your hands on the floor in front of your feet or keep them clasped behind your back. Breathe and sink deeper into the pose. Triangle Pose Stand with your feet hip-width apart with your arms at your sides. Take a step forward so that your feet are a few feet apart, with your front right heel in line with the arch of your back left foot. Point your right foot forward and keep your left foot perpendicular to it. Then, lower the right arm down to touch the right shin. Lift the left arm toward the sky and engage the right side of the waist. Hold this position for 10 seconds, remembering to breathe slowly and consistently, before switching sides. Malasana Squat in a wide stance with your knees pointed outward. Bring your hands together at your chest and use your elbows to push your knees out wider. Hold this stretch for about 30 seconds. Downward Dog Begin in plank position with your body in a straight line. Keep your arms straight with your palms pressing down on the mat. With your knees slightly bent, tuck in your belly and think about pulling your chest toward your thighs while lifting your butt toward the sky. Once you are lifted into the final position, straighten your legs gently. Keep your head between your upper arms and relax your shoulders. Stretch your heels to the ground. If this isn't possible, focus on lengthening your spine rather than forcing the feet to be flat on the ground. Thread the Needle Start in tabletop position with hands directly below your shoulders and knees below your hips. Lift your right hand off the ground. Following your right arm with your gaze, thread it behind and through your left arm until your shoulder is resting on the mat. Gently rest your head on the ground, looking toward your hand. Hold for 3 breaths and then switch sides. This article was originally published on
News.com.au
3 days ago
- Health
- News.com.au
Concerning daycare images show children with their mouths taped shut in yoga exercise
A Sydney daycare centre has received a warning from the NSW Department of Education after concerning images emerged of children with their mouths covered with tape. The toddlers at Heritage House in Wahroonga, on Sydney's north shore, were participating in a breathing exercise as part of a yoga session last year. No injuries were reported from the exercise which was meant to be relaxing, but the Department launched an investigation into the matter after concerns were raised by a parent. 'While no children were harmed in this incident, it was an inappropriate activity that should not have taken place in an early learning centre,' a spokesperson from the NSW Early Childhood Education and Care Regulatory Authority told 'A thorough investigation was immediately conducted and a compliance action issued to the approved provider, which remains on their record.'  An external visitor was not running the yoga session, and the centre provided evidence to the Department that the mouth taping exercise has since been discontinued.  In a statement, Heritage House told the Sydney Morning Herald: 'It was a well-intentioned activity led by one of our educators, a yoga instructor.' 'We accept that the Department issued a warning and as a result we took steps to ensure that the activity was not repeated.' Photos of the activity were shared on the centre's parents app alongside a caption where an educator described the activity as 'unique'. 'The children gathered for a unique lesson combining breathwork, gentle yoga, and the tape-mouth technique. Guided to focus on nasal breathing, they playfully mimicked animals in yoga poses, learning to breathe deeply and calmly through their noses, fostering early mindfulness,' they wrote, according to SMH. A number of parents whose children attend the daycare threw their support behind the centre and its educators on Tuesday. One parent told 7News: 'They've always been very careful about the kids, their growth, their education, everything.' Another said: 'People are friendly, they seem engaged, kids are happy here.' Mouth taping, specifically for adults prone to mouth breathing while sleeping, has become a recent trend on TikTok but concerns have been raised about the dangers of restricting airflow.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Dance teacher who claims she had to stop working after 'emotional meltdown' at yoga retreat sues organiser for £200k
A DANCE teacher who claims she had to stop working after an "emotional meltdown" at a yoga retreat is suing the organiser for £200,000. Melissa Revell paid out £2,250 for a teacher training course in 2019 in Goa run by Brit yoga guru Jamie Clarke and Mexican instructor Dulce Aguilar. 5 She claims the intense self-exploration exercises brought on a breakdown which has left her unable to work or look after herself. The dance teacher and personal trainer said her weight ballooned from a size 6 to a size 16 and is now suing The Yoga People International Ltd for £200,000 compensation. Revell claims the course involved unadvertised psychological exercises, which led to her being "re-traumatised" when memories relating to her being adopted were triggered. She said that as a result, she went from being fit, active and working to being "not able to care for herself". Revell also claims she now leads "an extremely reclusive, impoverished and dysfunctional life" with "acute anxiety whenever she leaves the flat." But lawyers for the yoga company insist Clarke, Aguilar and its other staff did nothing wrong. They also deny there was any "psychological" element to the training and say the emotional collapse Revell claims to have suffered was not a foreseeable risk of a yoga course. The High Court was told she paid for the 200-hour training course in September and October 2019, with the aim of becoming a qualified teacher of Ashtanga yoga. But she ended up leaving India early after having a meltdown triggered by an exercise in exploring childhood memories, her barrister says. He added: "On 24 September 2019, Ms Aguilar instructed the claimant and the other students on the course to participate in a somatic touch session led by her. "Ms Aguilar explained that the purpose of the exercise was for the students to explore their childhood memories and their relationship with their parents so that they could forgive them for things they had done, heal and move forward. "As part of the exercise, the students were instructed to pair up and sit in a circle with one person sitting in front of the other. They were told to take turns in their pairs to hold the other person. "Whilst holding the other person, they were instructed to imagine that the other person was their parent and massage their shoulders, hold their hands and stroke their hair. Ms Aguilar said words such as 'I love you, you are my teacher, my carer, my nurturer and I forgive you'." The barrister said following the session, Revell "started shaking and feeling ill" and was gripped with "overwhelming anxiety". Revell reportedly spoke with Clarke about how she was feeling and was offered one-to-one therapy sessions back in the UK as he "could not spend all his time with one student". Her lawyer said this "dismissive response" along with "coercive pressure to participate" in further "psychology focused exercises" caused Revell to "become very ill" and fly home. She was subsequently diagnosed with "significant and severe complex PTSD and comorbid depersonalisation/derealisation disorder" and "functional neurological disorder", the court heard. 5 5 Her barrister said: "She remains significantly incapacitated by her injuries. Her long-term relationship with her partner failed as a result of her psychological illness. "Now she lives alone and leads an extremely reclusive, impoverished and dysfunctional life. "She does not go out much. She is not able to care for herself. She cannot cook or clean or do grocery shopping. Her home is untidy and dirty as a result. She struggles with self-care. "She can go for days without changing her clothes or washing her hair. She doesn't eat properly. As she is unable to exercise, she has gained weight; she used to be a UK size 6-8 and now is a size 14-16." Although she had a history of mental health problems going back to to her childhood, she had been in good mental and physical health between 2013 to 2014 and the yoga course, he added. The court was also told there was no warning about "possible re-traumatisation". But the company's lawyers argue there was no psychological or psychotherapy element to the course. It also claims Revell attended a party where students danced and sang karaoke on a beach while in India, with staff unaware of her alleged symptoms. The firm added: "There was no focus, or even reference, to considering traumatic events. The philosophy was of archetypes - fostering connection and love. "The claimant completed the exercise without complaint or distress and at the end of the session approached Ms Aguilar and said that she had loved the exercise and was moved by it. She gave Ms Aguilar a hug." The case is now set to return to court for a full hearing at a later date. 5
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Feeling breathless and tired? This common deadly heart condition is too often missed in women – this is the simple check-up you must demand from your doctor
Jacqueline Lewis used to power through the brisk ten-minute uphill walk that was part of her daily commute. But three years ago she noticed she was getting breathless even on flat ground. Within weeks, the mother-of-two from Slough – previously a fan of running and yoga – struggled even to walk and talk on her phone at the same time.
