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In this class, Movement Therapy Guide Shahada Karim teaches you how to relieve tension in the neck on all sides.&nbsp;Physical stress often manifests in shoulder and neck tension bringing pain along with it if not taken care of right away. Neck tension can also come from excessive typing or texting, something that we're all a little guilty of one way or another. The best way to stop neck pain or tension is to begin treating it as soon as it happens. No prior yoga experience is necessary for this class. These stretches are easy enough to do whenever you need them and anyone can benefit from gaining a little more mobility in their neck. Shahada Karim is a Yoga Teacher and Movement Therapy Guide. Shahada’s self-imposed mission is to help every human she meets, fall in love with themselves. Over the past decade, she’s earned multiple certifications in Yoga, Ayurveda, Nutrition, and Fitness to help facilitate that mission. Previously she dedicated more than two decades to a career in Journalism and Communications. Today she brings that expertise to teaching and participating in health and wellness on both physical and digital fronts. She designed the NOURISH plans around the Ayurvedic principle, with the help of a Nutritionist and Nurse Practitioner, to make it accessible to anyone interested in taking the journey no matter what their current physical and energetic state.

In this class, Movement Therapy Guide Shahada Karim teaches you how to relieve tension in the neck on all sides. 

Yoga for a Sore Neck

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We all need a little support. Whether you need an extra lift, extension, support, or release this block is here to fulfill your needs! Made from a dense combination of fine and coarse cork, our support blocks feature beveled edges for extra comfort. It comes packed in a convenient drawstring bag to protect it from the rest of the items in your fitness bag, or to carry on its own.

We all need a little support. Whether you need an extra lift, extension, support, or release… this block is here to fulfill your needs! 

Habibi Sport Support Block 

The Yoga Design Lab Wheel is a great way to deepen your stretches and add an extra challenge to your practice. It can be used for backbends, chest openers, hip stretches, and more.

Yoga Design Lab Yoga Wheel 

The Yoga Design Lab Wheel is especially beneficial for people who are new to yoga and is also great for aiding in recovery from injuries because it allows you to work your muscles at your pace. Overall, the Yoga Design Lab Yoga Wheel is an excellent addition to any yoga practice, no matter your skill level.

The Yoga Design Lab Yoga Wheel makes poses more accessible and helps you achieve a better stretch. It's made from durable cork with a non-slip surface, so it's safe for use on any type of flooring and is slightly larger than a standard yoga wheel, making it more versatile and easier to use. The yoga wheel is also lightweight so you can easily take it with you from home to the studio and back.

Unlike most of our competition, our Cork Mat is made with a 100% natural rubber base layer topped with a renewable, sustainable cork top layer. While natural cork provides superior wet and dry grip, it is ideal in heated and hot yoga classes because as temperatures rise, cork begins to loosen and becomes softer &amp; easier to grip. It's also moisture-activated - becoming grippier as it gets wet. Truly nature's best solution for towel-free traction. Cork is also closed-cell and naturally anti-microbial, sealing out moisture &amp; resisting odor and bacteria from sweat. Our natural rubber base layer offers a unique springy ride that cushions and protects joints, while also remaining stable and supportive in any pose. Stays put on the floor better than foam base layers and provides denser cushioning. The stunning, symmetrical pattern helps guide alignment and is printed using a non-fade water-based ink. The foldable 1.5mm thickness option is excellent for yogis on the go, and also provides an excellent "non-slip" topper for other mats.

Unlike most of our competition, our Cork Mat is made with a 100% natural rubber base layer topped with a renewable, sustainab…

Yoga Design Lab Cork Yoga Mat in Mandala Black

Speed your recovery and improve your fitness level with this muscle rehabilitation tool that features three different surfaces (flat, ridged, and pointed) to allow for a variety of applications—from pressure point targeting to deep tissue massage—on an array of body parts. Crafted with a foam exterior and PVC core to be both lightweight and firm, this model is 13" long to be perfect for travel.

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Lifeline Progression Roller

These compression tights are streamlined with ‘seamless seams’ that you have to experience to believe! The compression helps stimulate blood flow to your muscles every time you move, to help prevent fatigue and aid with quick recovery. The four-way stretch fabric lifts and smooths your curves without sacrificing comfort. From high-impact exercise to a casual stroll around the block, these leggings will hold you together and keep you looking snatched and spectacular.

These compression tights are streamlined with ‘seamless seams’ that you have to experience to believe!

Habibi Sport Legging 

Movement Therapy Guide Shahada Karim teaches you how to do an open heart neck stretch.&nbsp;This stretch is great for opening up the chest while improving posture and allowing space for breath work. It's also one of those stretches that can be done anywhere and anytime you need some relief. Follow along and learn more by watching Shahada Karim's How-To. Shahada Karim is a Yoga Teacher and Movement Therapy Guide. Shahada’s self-imposed mission is to help every human she meets, fall in love with themselves. Over the past decade, she’s earned multiple certifications in Yoga, Ayurveda, Nutrition, and Fitness to help facilitate that mission. Previously she dedicated more than two decades to a career in Journalism and Communications. Today she brings that expertise to teaching and participating in health and wellness on both physical and digital fronts. She designed the NOURISH plans around the Ayurvedic principle, with the help of a Nutritionist and Nurse Practitioner, to make it accessible to anyone interested in taking the journey no matter what their current physical and energetic state.

Movement Therapy Guide Shahada Karim teaches you how to do an open heart neck stretch. 

How-To Do an Open Heart Neck Stretch

Warm up and recover like never before. The Normatec 3 uses dynamic air compression to create a restorative massage that helps you feel refreshed faster. 7 levels of compression and our patented Pulse technology deliver precise treatment to 5 overlapping zones with ZoneBoost™ by using biomimicry to replicate the natural muscle pumps and one-way valves of the legs. Trust us, your legs will thank you.<h3> </h3>Designed by an MD, Ph.D., Normatec is the original, most tested, and most scientifically backed dynamic air compression system on the market. Designed to provide improved mobility and profound restorative healing results, Normatec has long been the most trusted system by the world’s top athletes and consumers everywhere looking to advance their wellness.<h3> </h3><h3>Give your body a boost</h3>Normatec’s compression therapy increases circulation and helps you maintain your full range of motion, leaving you fresh and limber. <h3>Unlock your next level</h3>Give yourself the competitive advantage of recovery compression, and warm up faster no matter where you are, so you are always ready to give it your all. <h3>Conquer Sore Muscles</h3>Normatec is like the best massage of your life. It’s proven to help with lymphatic drainage, and decrease pain and soreness so you never have to let DOMS cramp your style. <h3>Get Science-Backed Recovery</h3>Science is in our DNA. Normatec was created by an MD, Ph.D. and designed with input from top pro athletes and sports medicine professionals. <h3>Customize Your Sessions</h3>Get perfectly curated routines in the Hyperice App, or choose your own settings with adjustable time, pressure, and ZoneBoost™ options. <h3>Keep the whole squad on point</h3>Compression therapy benefits more than just your legs. Normatec is also available for the hips, arms, and in a portable package so your whole body gets to feel refreshed and revived.

Ditch those sore muscles and upgrade your wellness routine with NormaTec Compression Boots. Warm up quickly, recover faster, and feel fully revived with NormaTec's restorative massage technology.

Normatec Compression Boots

Fitness Expert Gideon Akande loves using the Normatec Compression Boots to recover and he's here to show you how to use them in your own routine.

How-To Use Normatec Compression Boots 

In this 5-minute yoga flow, Yoga Teacher Shahada Karim teaches you three poses that will help you fall asleep. 

How-To Get Better Sleep With a 5-Minute Yoga Flow

In this 5-minute yoga flow, Yoga Teacher Shahada Karim teaches you three poses that will help you wake up in the morning. 

How-To Wake Up With a 5-Minute Yoga Flow

PVC Schedule 40 Pipe is dual marked and can be used in DWV and pressure applications. Gradual sloping fittings are used for DWV applications. Sharply angled pressure fittings must be used for pressure. PVC Schedule 40 is highly durable, with high tensile. Find the PIPE PVC DWV4X10'SCH40 at Ace.

PVC Schedule 40 Pipe is dual marked and can be used in DWV and pressure applications.

Charlotte Pipe Schedule 40 PVC Dual Rated Pipe 

This StretchTech cropped T-shirt is made with a stretchy, breathable fabric with quick-drying powers and UV sun protection. Workout or weekend, you're covered.

This StretchTech cropped T-shirt is made with a stretchy, breathable fabric with quick-drying powers and UV sun protection. Workout or weekend, you're covered. 

Old Navy Short-Sleeve StretchTech Loose Cropped T-Shirt

Train for success in the DSG® Women’s Performance 7/8 Tights. This pant features wicking technology to provide dryness and includes a side pocket to hold your cellphone while you move. Take on your goals with ease in the DSG® Women’s Performance 7/8 Tights.

Train for success in the DSG® Women’s Performance 7/8 Tights. This pant features wicking technology to provide dryness and includes a side pocket to hold your cellphone while you move. Take on your goals with ease in the DSG® Women’s Performance 7/8 Tights.

DSG Women's Performance 7/8 Leggings

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a power snatch move. 

How-To Do a Power Snatch

Designed for a versatile workout, the PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 Dumbbells range from 5-50 pounds per hand. This one pair replaces the need for 825 pounds of free weight. Imagine having a whole rack of dumbbells at home like the gym but without the cost or space required, that is the efficient design of the Elite EXP adjustable dumbbell set. And EXP stands for expandable, so you can even expand your 50 lb set later to 70 lbs and again to 90 lbs per hand all in one compact set. Enough weight to work your whole body in the convenience of your home.

Designed for a versatile workout, the PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 Dumbbells range from 5-50 pounds per hand. This one pair replaces the need for 825 pounds of free weight.

PowerBlock Elite EXP Stage 1 Pair Dumbbells

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with dumbbells. 

How-To Do a Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a shoulder press with a bar. 

How-To Do a Shoulder Press with a Bar

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a front squat while holding a bar. 

How-To Do a Front Squat

Strength Coach and Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor teaches you how to do a power clean. 

How-To Do a Power Clean

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The Vyper 2.0 changed fitness rolling forever. Featuring all the traditional benefits of foam rolling amplified by three powerful speeds of vibration, the Vyper 2.0 is strong, sleek, and durable. The Vyper 2.0 is constructed of a high-intensity vibrating core and rechargeable lithium-ion battery encased in an eco-friendly high-density polypropylene foam for maximum vibration transfer. Turn on the Vyper 2.0 and choose low-, medium-, or high-intensity vibrations, all with just one button intuitively placed on the side for easy access. <ul><li>3 speeds high-intensity vibrating core</li><li>Eco-friendly polypropylene roller</li><li>Rechargeable lithium-ion battery</li></ul>

Hyperice Vyper 2.0 Vibration Foam Roller Recommended by Physical Therapist Dr. David Odom 

Hyperice Vyper 2.0 Vibration Foam Roller Recommended by Fitness Expert Gideon Akande

The Vyper 2.0 changed fitness rolling forever. Featuring all the traditional benefits of foam rolling amplified by three powerful speeds of vibration, the Vyper 2.0 is strong, sleek, and durable.

Hyperice Vyper 2.0 Vibration Foam Roller

NormaTec Compression Boots Recommended by Fitness Expert Gideon Akande

THE MB1 Massage Ball is composed of foam and is specifically designed to replicate the feeling of a massage therapist's hands. Featuring a patented, layered construction made up of different densities, the massage ball works to break up adhesions and stimulate blood flow to ease joint and muscle pain more effectively and restore movement more quickly. The unique EVA foam surface is very dense, yet still compresses to "grip" the tissue, encouraging blood and oxygen flow to keep muscles and fascia healthy. The MB1 Massage Ball is machine washable, lightweight, and slip resistant. 1-year manufacturer's warranty. TriggerPoint empowers people of all lifestyles to move and feel better. TriggerPoint designs and develops innovative massage therapy tools that mimic the touch of a therapist's hands - making their foam rollers, hand rollers, massage sticks and balls ideal for individuals of all ages, sizes, and athletic ability. <ul><li>Ideal for targeting small muscles such as calves, piriformis, and pecs</li><li>Encourages blood and oxygen flow to enhance overall movement, range of motion and performance</li><li>Foam surface is easier to clean and more hygienic than cloth</li><li>2.6-inch diameter, 1.2 ounces</li><li>Backed by 1 year manufacturer's warranty</li></ul>

TriggerPoint MB1 Massage Ball Recommended by Fitness Expert Gideon Akande

The MB1 Massage Ball provides direct deep tissue compression for fast relief of aches, pains and muscle fatigue in small areas. It can be used on any surface, so you can roll anytime, anywhere.

TriggerPoint MB1 Massage Ball

Top rated for best value, Elite offers the most popular features of a Theragun in an ultra-quiet device designed for the everyday user. It's never been easier to experience the proven 5-in-1 benefits of Theragun's percussive massage for recovery, performance, sleep, mobility, and stress.

Therabody Theragun Elite Massage Gun Recommended by Fitness Expert Gideon Akande

Therabody Theragun Elite Massage Gun

<ul><li>Hexagonal ends prevents your dumbbell from rolling away or underfoot during your workout will stay in place when they are stored</li><li>Each end of the dumbbell is coated in a thick layer of protective rubber to reduce noise and prevent chipping</li><li>A textured handle fights against sweat to offer a secure grip through your most intense workouts</li><li>Practical construction delivers added support, reducing the risk of dropping your weight</li><li>Each dumbbell is sold individually so you can build a weight set that is customized to your needs</li></ul>

Weider Rubber Hex Dumbbells Recommended by Fitness Expert Gideon Akande

Weider Rubber Hex Dumbbells

This Buddy Lee Aero Speed jump rope is the ultimate rope for the fastest speed and cross-training. Durable handles and PVC cords make this high-performance jump rope. The technology of Buddy Lee Jump Ropes guarantees smooth rotational movement in all directions. These ropes are suitable for beginners to advanced users.

Buddy Lee Aero Speed Jump Rope Recommended by Fitness Expert Gideon Akande

Buddy Lee Aero Speed Jump Rope

Polyurethane full-length rubber soles. Full-length double lasted mid-sole. Sleek 7" height offers superior speed, ring performance, and grip. Fully padded tongue, arch, and heel support for a high-quality shoe. Comes complete with a quality drawstring mesh carry bag.

Title Boxing Innovate Mid Boxing Shoes Recommended by Personal Trainer Bryan Jean-Pierre

Honey-Can-Do Bamboo Bath Mat Recommended by Interior Designer Lauren Makk

Title Innovate Boxing Shoes Recommended by Fitness Trainer Braelon McMullen

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With the Title Boxing Innovate Mid Boxing Shoes, you can box with style and comfort. The sleek 7" height offers superior speed, ring performance, and grip.

Title Boxing Innovate Mid Boxing Shoes

Build yourself a workout floor with this interlocking fitness mat! The textured design gives you a secure foot grip so you won’t have to worry about slipping while exercising. This flooring mat is also nice and padded to provide you with comfort. It also protects your floor from any bangs or dings from your gym equipment. The pieces connect nice and easily so you can build your ideal workout area.

Series-8 Fitness Interlocking Foam Flooring Recommended by Olympic Weightlifter Jessica Taylor

Build yourself a workout floor with this interlocking fitness mat! The textured design gives you a secure foot grip so you won’t have to worry about slipping while exercising.

How-To Do an Open Heart Neck Stretch

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