It has been said that yoga builds strength, opens the hips, helps women get in touch with their bodies and teaches relaxation techniques for mothers-to-be. Melissa Paz, who attended prenatal yoga classes during her pregnancy, agrees that yoga helps pregnant women, prepare for labor in a number of ways. Cara McCune, who is in her [...]
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Power Yoga is now the new addition on the fitness block. A full-fledged workout is said to improve muscle strength and flexibility, while also helping one to build stamina and shed those extra kilos. Power Yoga, combines the traditional Suryanamaskar with weight training and functional aspects. Apart from being a great stress buster, it strengthens [...]
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Various studies have revealed yoga to be an effective therapy in reducing the intensity and frequency of Asthma bouts. Yoga, which includes Pranayama (breathing), is not only great for meditation, but also for the lungs. It increases the air capacity, air flow, efficiency and stamina of lungs. Different Pranayama techniques such as the Breath of [...]
There have been several proven evidences in the recent past regarding the fact that yoga helps in dealing effectively with certain ailments such as depression, PMS, anxiety and Menopause. A particular pose in Yoga, Badha Konasana, is said to relieve the PMS symptoms, while also stretching the inner thighs and groin area. It also helps [...]
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Apart from reducing stress and increasing flexibility, yoga can now help patients who have undergone weight loss surgery to connect with their new bodies. A particular form of yoga known as Bariatric yoga is, in other words, a gentle Hatha yoga meant for individuals who have undergone a weight loss surgery and are willing to [...]
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A study conducted at the Washington State University has revealed that Iyengar yoga, if practiced by breast cancer patients, may help in further boosting immunity. Iyengar yoga, is a particular form of yoga that includes all factors of physical fitness and concentrates on body alignment and mental relaxation. In classes that were conducted for beginners, [...]
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While the term “yoga” is well known to one and all, the term “Pilates (read Pul-la-tees)” even now remains ambiguous to many, and therefore a combination of both Yoga and Pilates sounds quite interesting. A yoga-pilates class is open to all, irrespective of the age group. As far as Pilates is concerned, the muscles of [...]
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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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