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Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 2
For exceptional benefits to the thyroid and parathyroid, it is arguable that other asanas would be more effective, especially if held longer. For example: The shoulder stand, (Sarvangasana), held for a longer duration, would be more beneficial for sending oxygenated blood to the thyroid and parathyroid.However, the condition of a Yoga student’s neck should be a prime concern when performing the shoulder stand.Read more…Yoga as an Aid to Bust Stress
Stress is a physical and psychological condition that demands more from the body. Under these conditions a variety of changes happen in the body the increases the hormonal reactions to meet that demanding situation. A stress busting therapy should be able to cope up with the physical and the psychological needs of our body.Read more…Teaching Hatha Yoga: Should a Yoga Teacher be a Vegetarian?
There are many beliefs and myths about what one should do to become a Yoga teacher. Some Yoga teacher organizations do make official statements in regard to Yoga teacher ethics; and diet is included, sometimes.However, if you teach Yoga, should you be a vegan?Read more…Trying Yoga for Back Pain? Then Pick the RIGHT Poses (Part 1)
Studies have shown that Yoga may be one of the most effective exercises for back pain relief. In fact Health-First reporter Leslie LoBue says twisting your body into those sometimes awkward positions may actually be just the thing for lower back pain.However, as effective as Yoga may be to reduce the pain of back problems, knowing exactly what poses to use, for how long, what to offset the poses with and in what sequence to execute them, are other factors that should be taken into consideration before using it as a therapeutic relief from back pain.Read more…I Must Thank Yoga if I Ever Do Win a Grammy
Voice lessons aside, one other thing that helps with singing or public speaking will be a feeling of looseness and flexibility in the throat. While some may rely on ‘Hot tea, lemon and honey’ to achieve this, there are actually some yoga poses that help ‘loosen’ the vocal cords and with practice actually increase the flexibility of the muscles in those areas.Now, from personal research, a specific book titled ‘Singing for the Stars’ by Seth Riggs-(the vocal coach of the who-is-who of the Music Industry)-specifies that stretching to warm up not only the vocal cords but the whole body before doing vocal warm-ups are very helpful.Read more…Trying Yoga for Back Pain? Then Pick the RIGHT Poses (Part 2)
I went over in detail the use of the shoulder stand sequence as ‘the’ Yoga exercise for back pain in part one of this article. Now let’s go over the rest of the applicable poses shall we.FORWARD STRETCHES:Wind Relieving Pose (Vatayanasan):Lie down flat.Read more…I Almost Stopped Yoga for this… til I found It's Still Yoga
Has anyone heard of Hindu-Push ups?If you haven’t, boy have I got news for you. Quite simply, they work (they almost made me forego yoga till I found it was actually Yogic) and you need to check them out.Read more…That's NOT Yoga, if One Eats Like that
Indeed if someone were to say they thought Yoga was just stretching after they saw a student leave a Yoga class and later on eating at McDonald’s or something, they probably would be right.Why?Well, Yoga, in its entirety, includes a proper diet.Read more…10 Yoga Tips for Everyday Living
1. Check your posture. Observe how you stand, sit and walk at all times. Being aware of yourself is a reminder of who you are.Read more…The Practice of Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is mainly practiced for health and vitality. Hatha Yoga was introduced in the 15th century by Yogi Swatmarama. Hatha yoga focuses on the purification of the physical being which leads to the purification of the mind or vital energy.Read more…Yoga Anti-Aging Health Benefits
The most common definition of aging is not what really determines it. In reality, misusing our bodies over a long time causes the body to degenerate and consequently look older. A lifetime of remaining sedentary, consuming non-nutritious foods or having poor posture while working can cause the stiffness or aches and pains commonly attributed to getting old.Read more…And You Thought Yoga Was Just Stretching!
While on the way to spot a friend of mine at the local YMCA, he asked why I didn’t just join the gym and I explained to him that I practice Yoga and occasional calisthenics at home for my exercises and really didn’t feel the need for a gym membership. His response was predictable: “Yoga…isn’t that just stretching?”I smirked at the familiarity of the question and proceeded to explain to him the theme of this article.Read more…Got Only 15 Minutes To Exercise? Then Try This From Yoga
We live in a sound-byte age where our daily demands leave us with little time for exercise, at least in the mornings when it may perhaps be most efficient.However, Yoga offers a systematic combination of poses, deep breathing and meditation that you could practice in 5-10 minutes-or less depending on your choice-and will also leave you invigorated and eager to step into the day feeling more energized.So what is this quick routine I am talking about?Read more…Gentlemen, Guys Actually Do Yoga
Let’s face it, at its first mention; Yoga might not come off as the most masculine exercise. But that’s just it-at its first mention. When you delve deeper into it, you will realize nothing could be further from the truth.Read more…Building Stronger Arms Through Yoga
I was at work the other day and a co-worker of mine who takes Yoga classes suddenly started pumping a 20 pound dumbbell he had nestled in his cubicle. Being that he does this rather frequently, I asked why and his response was “Oh, my yoga classes don’t do anything for my arms.”I looked at him puzzled and luckily for me, I had a draft of a book with photos of some yoga balancing poses and asked him if he had tried or even knew of them.Read more…Yoga & Its Benefits to Health
Yoga is the perfect exercise blend for many active people. It is a balancing regimen that strengthens the body, focuses the mind, and helps create a felt sense of spirit. Yoga is an ancient philosophy of life as well as a system of exercises that encourages the union of mind, body, and spirit.Read more…Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 1
Surya Namaskar is now accepted as part of Hatha Yoga, but it was not always this way. Historically, traditional Hatha Yoga styles did not contain any of the Sun Salutation sequences, seen today, as an every day component of a daily Yoga practice.The reason for the integration of Sun Salutations into the contemporary Hatha Yoga class is that the Sun Salutations have multiple mental, physical, and spiritual benefits.Read more…Teaching Hatha Yoga: The Transformation
Anyone who decides to become a Yoga teacher goes through many transformations, but your students will go through a variety of transformations, as well. The relationship between Yoga teacher and student is healthy because of the sharing of knowledge. Due to this constant sharing of ideas, the Yoga teacher and his or her students become healthier, wiser, and spiritually connected.Read more…What Yoga Can Do for You?
People today are very conscious about their body and psyche. Both the inside and out parts of one’s self. This is why there are so many inventions pertaining to self-enhancement that deals on the physical and psychological aspects of their lives.Read more…Hurricane Power Outages and Yoga
During the 2005 Atlantic tropical hurricane season many people who failed to listen to authorities and a evacuate as required to do so by law found themselves stuck for three to four weeks without power or water. Many of those people who live in the hurricane area know this can happen and they stock up on food and water. Nevertheless without any television, telephones or power there is not a lot you can do.Read more…
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