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Heavyweight Yoga
A certified yoga instructor in Austin, Texas, has been making waves in the fitness circuit not only because she teaches this stretching and balancing exercise to people of all shapes and sizes, but also because she is obese herself. Abby Lentz, who is in her 60s, has recently released her DVD entitled "Heavyweight Yoga," which is designed for people with excess weight and bulges to... [Read More]
Getting Started with Tai Chi
Thing about these health benefits: better respiratory and cardiovascular function, improved flexibility and balance control, reduced anxiety, stress, and pain; strengthened abs, legs, and arms, lower risk of hypertension, heart attacks, heart failure, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's. There is no reason why you should not practice t'ai chi. If you are sick and tired of tennis or st... [Read More]
5 Ways to Stay on Track with Yoga
Everything India has never been so hot, especially after the monumental success of Slumdog Millionaire at the recent Oscars. While everybody is doing the upbeat Bollywood dance, you decide to take on yoga. You know it is a simple workout program that is easy to learn. You know it will soothe your soul while working out your body. You also know very well that this program strengthens your cardiovas... [Read More]
Yoga vs. Pilates
Yoga and pilates are two of the most popular forms of exercises right now. With practitioners singing the praises for both workouts, people who want to pick up a physical activity to keep them fit want to know which one is the better exercise routine?YogaYoga is based on the Eastern thought of moving energy throughout the body. You are healthiest and most energetic when energy is able to flow free... [Read More]
Easy Yoga Breathing Techniques
Not only does Yoga have to do with holding poses for several seconds, but it also deals with deep breathing techniques. Yogic breathing uses controlled inhalation, exhalation, and the retention of vital energy. This brings in more oxygen to the blood and brain, as well as control vitality. Here are some of the easier breathing techniques applied in yoga.Alternate nostril breathin... [Read More]
The Benefits of Yoga
When the term “yoga” is voiced out, several images come to mind. Most of them are stretching exercises and out of this world poses that need to be maintained for a specific length of time. What most people don't know is people who do yoga have greater strength, energy and flexibility. The different flexibility exercises combined with deep breathing can turn the most skeptical of all pe... [Read More]
The Benefits of Yoga
When the term “yoga” is voiced out, several images come to mind. Most of them are stretching exercises and out of this world poses that need to be maintained for a specific length of time. What most people don't know is people who do yoga have greater strength, energy and flexibility. The different flexibility exercises combined with deep breathing can turn the most skeptical of all pe... [Read More]
Tai Chi for Beginners
Learning Tai Chi is not a quick process. Just like exercise, you can't learn it in a short time and reap the benefits immediately. It would actually take a long time before you begin to “get it.” Despite of this, the learning process is fascinating, and by following these tips you would reap Tai Chi's maximum effect.Tai Chi is about repetition – Once you have learn... [Read More]
Tai Chi Exercises - The Warm-Up
In a Western point-of-view, Tai Chi can be best described as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. Tai Chi was originally derived from martial arts. It consists of slow, graceful movements reflecting the natural movement of animals and birds. This Chinese technique is slowly gaining popularity around the world because even old people can do it with ease.But before we discus... [Read More]
The Basic Yoga Positions: The Final Position
These are the final five poses that are usually used in a basic yoga session. Half spinal twist This lengthens and strengthens the spine. It is also beneficial for your liver, kidneys, and the adrenal glands as well. This is one of the few yoga poses that rotates the spine. The movement also tones the spinal nerves and ligaments, and can improve digestion. In doing this position, keep your spine e... [Read More]