While for some yoga is a spiritual practice, for others it is purely physical. Modern yoga as we know it has only been around for only a century, but that doesn't mean that claims it can help cure physical ailments are meritless. Certain types of yoga can be very effective. It's unlikely that yoga will cure cancer, but how about a bad back? Let's look at a some popular yoga genres to find out.Ashtanga This form stresses a constant flow between...more
In this posting, I will be revealing an convenient yoga practice that you could apply to relieve anxiety and reduce emotional stress and tension. One of these stress busters or stress relievers is identified as the Yoga Complete Breath. And if you are a jumpy person, you should execute this technique just prior to bedtime to boost wholesome, natural and revitalizing sleep. You can also get it done throughout the day when you feel...more
Using Yoga Therapy for Anxiety. In this complex, fast paced world we now live in, probably most people suffer from at least a low level, if not a medium to high level of anxiety. Anxiety can be described as a conditioned of over-heightened alertness in which fear is the underlying emotion. Anxiety can physically manifest itself in the body in many different ways including severe muscle tightness, pain, stiffness, headaches, insomnia, and high-blood pressure. It can make us feel short-tempered, irritable and in a general negative frame of mind. It is difficult to use wise judgement when fear is what is the basis for decision-making. A close friend of mine suffered from anxiety for many years, she used pychotropic anti-depressants to feel more in control and calm for a few months. She found that her anxiety was tempered, but it was accompanied by a sense of extreme detachment from her emotions and life. She said to me, "I almost felt removed from myself". She also was not able to think as clearly since the drugs seemed to make her feel cloudy mentally. She had chronic insomnia as well and as a result of not getting proper rest night she felt tired and...more
In this report, I will be providing information on an effortless yoga procedure that you could work with to relieve anxiety and reduce emotional stress and tension. One of these stress busters or stress relievers is identified as the Yoga Complete Breath. And if you are a stressed person, you should do this activity just prior to...more
Bikram yoga aims toward improving one's general wellness and claims the intense heated studio allows for greater stretching, injuries prevention, as well as stress and tension relief. .Yoga exercise claims to systematically stimulate as well as restore health to every muscle, joint, and organ of the body. To learn more about Bikram yoga continue...more
Yoga may have roots tracing back many centuries but two authors have suggested modern versions of the activity have adapted themselves to our way of life.Stefanie Syman, who wrote The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America, and Mark Singleton, author of Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice, suggest that athletic nature of the pastime is a relatively new phenomenon, the Weekly Alibi reports.The pair, whose tomes both showcase lean individuals wearing yoga clothes on the front covers, are interested in the history of the discipline.Commenting on the topics covered in their offerings, the news source said: "[They] explore how yoga went from ashrams to the suburbs by way of everyone from 19th-century scholars to rock stars such as The Beatles, Madonna and Sting."Indeed, it is true that many celebrities have been pictured wearing their yoga clothing over the years, with the trend consistently rising in prominence.And, as the Alibi notes, a considerable amount of money is spent by consumers each year on yoga clothes, mats, books and videos, among other things.These days, the emphasis for those engaged in the activity is often health and the publication noted: "Just as...more
Forty or Fifty years before, a many of people still didn't know the difference between Yoga and Yogurt. These days, Yoga is so admired that it's almost a household word. Although it's very well established these days, it doesn't mean...more
Yoga is not only an extremely popular form of exercise, but depending on the form you practice, can be exciting or calming, social or meditative, energizing or relaxing. No matter which of these best describes your yoga class, here are a few tips to...more
The practice of Yoga brings with it many physical and emotional benefits that the majority of people are unaware of. This article is quite long, so we have broken it up into two parts. The first part is an introduction to Yoga and a overview of the...more
The benefit of yoga is twofold - increased health and unification of the spirit with the body. It is accomplished through the use of many different aspects, but mainly through the combination of Asanas, or postures, and breathing/meditation...more
The stresses of everyday modern living can put a toll on the human mind and body. This is why the cases of anxiety are rising fast. And many people, in their efforts to cure anxiety and panic attacks, are now looking for natural and...more
Cancer survivors often feel fatigued because of the chemotherapy or radiation sessions that are required for their survival. They can also have great difficulty sleeping due to those same treatments. A new study shows that yoga can help these people...more