Archive for March, 2009
Laughing Yoga? Yes, it Does Exist!
Monday, March 30th, 2009Many people say that “laughter is the best medicine” and quite a number of people roll their eyes when they hear people say that “laughter is the best medicine”. But all facts considered, laughter has been shown to help improve the health and general well being of patients.
So the next time if you feel the urge to stifle a laugh, don’t. People who laugh more are generally less prone to chronic ailments. Laugher has been shown to boost the immune system and help undo the more serious effects of depression. It has also been shown to protect the heart from premature malfunction and has been attributed to have a beneficial effect on an extremely wide variety of ailments.
Yoga is Good Exercise for Fitness Beginners
Saturday, March 28th, 2009There are many kinds of yoga exercises, all which seem to have derived from the original eight stages of reaching a state of bliss. The most popular kind of yoga is Hatha-Yoga, which focuses on the poses and breathing techniques thereby helping to encourage good health.
A nice thing about yoga is that you don’t need any fancy equipment in order to practice it. A positive attitude is all you need to bring. Clothing does not have to be special either. Simply wear some loose fitting, non-restrictive clothing.
Understanding Namaste Yoga
Friday, March 27th, 2009Namaste Yoga is a popular form of yoga, often seen on exercise and fitness DVDs in different stores that offer exercise videos. What does the first name of Namaste refer to and mean, since we already know the word “yoga”.
Not all forms of yoga are alike and it’s important to know that fact. Although it might seem that one type of yoga has to be better than another, this is not the case and some versions of yoga are better suited to some students than others, depending on their personal goals.
Add a Yoga Strap to Your Yoga Practice
Thursday, March 26th, 2009Almost certainly, once you’ve used one, you’ll find a yoga strap to be an valuable “prop” in your yoga practice. But, before we talk about the benefits of using a yoga strap, let’s talk a little about Yoga, itself.
Yoga Mind/Body Benefits
Yoga aids you in awakening your inner body and enlivening your outer body! As you unburden your mind to give your full attention to each pose, you stimulate your “inner body” awareness of the present moment. Your “outer body” is enriched as each pose nourishes, energizes, and revitalizes every cell, fiber, and tissue through enhanced breathing, flexibility, strength and alignment. The goal of yoga practice is to create a union between the body, mind and spirit.
What is Yoga? A View At An Ancient Practice
Thursday, March 26th, 2009The question “What is Yoga?” is not the type of question that is answered simply or in depth in such a short space. The practice of yoga has numerous unique schools of thought and varying opinions. In ancient Hinduism, the term “yoga” is more or less a general one, similar to the word “biology” or “physics”.
For the vast majorities of Hindius, the word “yoga” stands for a type of “technology of the spirit” (even though it doesn’t actually translate directly into that), which involves meditation, asceticism. The main goal of “yoga” in this type of circumstance is to get a more beneficial understanding of yourself, of nature, and of the various concepts of existence itself.
Hot Yoga and the Yoga Towel
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009So, what’s so darned important about a yoga towel? A towel is a towel, right? No, not really. But, before we applaud the many rewards of a good yoga towel, let’s discuss a bit about Yoga, itself.
What Yoga Practice Can Do for You
Yoga practitioners find that habitual yoga practice awakens both mind and body! As you clear your mind to give your complete attention to each pose, you stimulate your “inner body” awareness of the present moment. Consistent yoga practice advances a healthy body through proper breathing for more oxygenation, greater flexibility for ease of motion, added muscle strength for confident movement, and perfect alignment for enhanced energy flow. The goal of yoga practice is to create a union between the body, mind and spirit.
