How to Choose the Best Yoga Mat If you are just starting your yoga practice, one of the first decisions you'll need to make is what kind of yoga mat to buy. So below you'll find descriptions of some of the different kinds that are available as well as an outline of some of the advantages and disadvantages to consider when buying your yoga mat.Plastic Yoga MatsMost people begin with a plastic yoga mat, maybe because they are highly promoted...more
Yoga and Tennis a Great Combination The elasticity of the muscles is essential particularly for the player of tennis because it needs the cat-like reflexes with glares of the force. However it does not mean that you must stretch your muscles as an any manner that you want because inaccurate drawing can make your muscles tight and can lose elasticity. Thus, you must know what are the suitable manners to make it make; the execution of the...more
There are many considerations when it comes to purchasing workout clothing. Depending on the type of activity that you are doing, you may need a variety of clothes. Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise right now. This ancient practice has been done for centuries. In those days, yoga was not considered simply a method of physical fitness.There are spiritual connotations related to the practice of yoga. Asian countries practice yoga in different forms. When yoga was introduced to the western world it took on a whole new dynamic. Today yoga in the United States is primarily defined by its fitness benefits. There are a number of reasons that people practice yoga.Some people are attracted to the meditation components of this practice. Others are drawn to the stretching details of yoga. Men and women enjoy this practice and do it regularly. Yoga requires flexible movement and space. This is one of the reasons why it is important to consider your clothing. Freedom of movement is very essential as it relates to exercise clothing, especially where yoga is concerned.People of different sizes and heights participate in forms of yoga. Each of these people requires moveable...more
What is Yoga? By spiritual experience throughout the centuries it has been granted by men that life has a goal. According to the teachings of Veda, Upanishads, epics the goal is to realize God or to realize one's perfect nature. Four major methods are described to achieve this goal of life which are called as yoga or the paths of...more
Yoga as Mood Enhancement Yoga is a great disposition enhancer and it does it naturally. Any kind of exercise releases hormones that help ease the stress that often leads to the blahs, blues, or outright depression. Activity keeps your mind far from negative thoughts and allows you to gain insight on dilemmas in your life. People who...more
There are several yoga postures, each suits varying body needs, age, and mental activities. Practicing yoga are done either on a mat or any soft supportive surface. Some postures even need the supervision of a yoga instructor.While Asana is an example of physical exercise, Hatha is a set of Asanas that has specific purpose. Other yoga postures are suited for relieving back pains. It is advisable to hold each yoga postures from five to ten seconds but it depends on the level of comfort.Asana is most commonly practiced for body cleansing and keeping a good health. Mainly focused on breathing exercises, Asana keeps the body relaxed, improves blood circulation, and reduces back and shoulder pains. Learning a varied breathing techniques is a requirement in practicing Asana to be able to maximize its benefits. Yoga after all is a combination of breathing techniques, meditation, postures, and visual improvements.The Asana also increases endorphins, which are hormone-like substances in the body. The increasing endorphins help in reducing pain. This is because endorphins contain amino acids that are attach to receptors, which in turn stop pain signals in the brain.A posture that is...more
The Differences between the Six Types of Yoga Yoga is becoming a more and more popular activity in the Western world today. The number of places holding Yoga classes is on the increase and there is a plethora of different types of Yoga. With a...more
Interesting Facts about Yoga Yoga is a group of ancient practices which were first developed in India. It is still popular in the country today, and is considered to be a spiritual exercise. Many Indians see it as a way of attaining...more
How Yoga Can Help with Asthma Yoga has helped in curing and preventing many diseases. The poses and asanas stimulate the required organs and help you with your ailments. Asthma is a very common problem. It is basically shortness of breath due...more
7 Kundalini Yoga Postures to Clear the Chakras "Men of great knowledge actually found out about the chakras - their workings, their petals, their sounds, their infinity, their co-relationship, their powers. They found that the life of a...more
Best Yoga Guide Reviews I was interested in learning yoga but was embarrassed with the way I looked and I did not want to show my body to strangers so I chose to take up yoga classes at home. I found that there were a lot of guides to yoga...more
Yoga: Not Just for Flexible People As a Yoga teacher, I've met many people who say things like, "I'd like to try Yoga but I'm not very flexible." Maybe they think Yoga is only for people who are very limber and can twist themselves into...more