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 wasOh, my yoga classes dont 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. Surprisingly,...more
There are many reasons why you should use Bikram Yoga. The advantages of Bikram Yoga can totally change your life. Its amazing how Yoga can trigger your life and change your perspectives. Bikram Yoga is widely known as the hot yoga. It was also called the Bikram Method Yoga. This aims to build your mental and physical strength. Improving your flexibility and balance is important and covered by Bikram Yoga. Bikram yoga has roots in Hatha yoga...more
What can we say about yoga straps other than they give you a great workout along with being portable? Making these portable can help and using them more because of the ease of storage and transportation but in turn they give a great workout also. There are different yoga straps for many different skill levels all of this type of work out. Many of the time it helps to ease into stretches and getting started with a workout itself. Whether you are presently having trouble achieving your poses or you want to step up a bit and increase the difficulty of your routine, there are also many other kinds of props you can use to help you achieve everything you are pursuing.Quality yoga straps also provide the extra support you need to help maintain correct alignment during many of the exercises that are performed. Oftentimes yoga straps can be used when the exercise of having to connect your limbs together is not strong enough yet because of experience. The yoga straps themselves come in many different colors and types of patterns that you could coordinate to along with some of the outfits that you use for your workouts.There are a few different ways to purchase a set of yoga straps, the...more
When you suffer from chronic back or joint pain, it is hard to find any type of exercise that does not put you through stress. Even cardiovascular workouts can aggravate these physical issues.Things like running and weight training can only increase the pain you feel in your joints and back or spine. However, there are options for you to stay in...more
Boys and girls in their adolescence, because of the lack of knowledge, look for new ways to improve their health. Some go for fad diets while others tend to opt for unhealthy ways of ensuring their physical fitness. Yoga for youth is one of the most popular ways to help the youth stay in shape and absolutely fit both physically and mentally.Yoga...more
As a yoga teacher it is always a pleasure when potential students phone up and inquire about attending yoga classes. Maybe this information could be of some assistance to you as you go on in your practice.For starters, try hard not to eat for a minimum of 2 hours prior to the class. From Hatha to Vinyasa, Bikram to Anusara, the landscape is scattered with alternative styles of yoga one could choose to begin practicing.Check in with your yoga teacher before you go to the class.Many studios offer classes that are specially designed for beginners to yoga. If you are interested in taking many different yoga classes every week, you could be able to purchase a limitless monthly yoga package from your studio.Introduce yourself to your yoga teacher. Smile at your fellow yogis and relax and smile as you roll out your mat.Get Yourself The Right Yoga clothes - Now you do not have to buy the costliest yoga clothes on the rack, you do not really have to buy any new garments actually .When attending a yoga class, try and arrive ten - 15 minutes early so you have the time to change, set up your mat and collect whatever props you'll need before the class begins.Look The Part - Looking the part...more
Yoga is not something new. It has been a part of the culture in Asian countries. So many techniques have been passed down from generation. The oldest yoga instructors have never considered yoga as a career. The oldest instructors of the ancient art...more
There is an interesting article in the September 5th issue of Time magazine. This particular article covers a spectrum of opinions about mixing Christianity with Yoga. Even, if you dont agree with a single opinion, its a good read, as long as you...more
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...more
Bhakti means devotion to the Almighty. Bhakti yoga deals with devotion to God and achieving the union with Him. This is the easiest of all yoga types. This branch of yoga teaches the relation between the devotee and the divine. It does not involve...more
Yoga has simple and effective body movements that strengthen one's back, firm the stomach, and redistribute body weight. Yoga exercises stretch and tone the body muscles. They increase endurance and improve flexibility.Yoga Asanas or positions are...more
If you are looking for an exercise that brings both muscle toning, cardio workout, and relaxation, yoga may just be for you! This old world tradition has turned into a new world craze, for all ages.On this path to enlightenment that winds back 5,000...more