Yoga nidra, the supreme meditative and relaxing technique, is not about being asleep, as it otherwise sounds, but about being alert all-through. The aspirant remainsrelaxed in the stillness, in the savasana posture and commences a gentle and powerful sense of awareness feeling all parts of  his physical body from toes to head. By doing this, […]

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Ten years of research conducted by NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences) recently revealed that yoga is equivalent to conventional medicines when it comes to treating the alcoholics, mentally depressed and schizophrenic patients.
Motivated by these results, NIMHANS has already employed yoga instructors for such patients. The research was carried out for three […]

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It is said that Iyengar style yoga is best suited for beginners, as it makes use of straps, bolsters, cushions and blocks, which helps beginners in performing the postures in an easy manner. It is also easier to find a class that practices this style.
Another such style, considered good for beginners is called ‘Kripalu Yoga’, […]

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Yoga moves give an overall active, good feeling and help in personal development of the body and mind. In a regular yoga practice, various yoga moves are incorporated. Yoga moves are the ideal way for body stimulation and relaxation. Yoga moves, being gentle, yields good results for body and mind, and helps one to remain […]

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Yoga is a 5000 year old practice, which continues to evolve through the years to meet individual needs. Today, there are different forms of yoga, though most styles have unique features with common roots.  It is an ancient Indian body of knowledge, which is derived from the Sanskrit work “yuj” which implies “to integrate”. Hence […]

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Just like any other activity, yoga is practiced in clothes that are specially designed to meet the physical demands of yoga. Wearing the right attire during a practice helps individuals to give their best. Yoga clothing should be comfortable enough to enable free movements of various parts of the body and should be suitable for […]

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Pilates exercises, help in developing efficient movement and core strength, utilizing Pilates principles. Before getting into actual Pilates exercises, the warm up exercises serve as a foundation before practicing mat exercises.
Pilates Quick workouts – This series of exercises can be done anytime as quick warm-up exercises. Apart from pepping up, it stretches and tones the […]

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Pilates can be worked out by attending a Mat Class or by enrolling in a dedicated Pilate Studio.
Mat Pilates Classes: is typically taught in groups and is offered in fitness and health centers or even in dance classes. Here a teacher guides the student through a series of exercises which takes into consideration the posture […]

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