Yoga - Earth’s Oldest Exercise Pastime
March 19, 2009
Long before weight machines, stationary bikes and step aerobics became tools in any weight-management plan, people practiced yoga for spiritual and physical health. The origins of yoga predates written history: archeologists have uncovered stone carvings...
The Different Schools Of Yoga
March 19, 2009
More than 100 different schools of yoga exist, according to the American Yoga Association. Some types of yoga are practiced more in the United States than others. When you start a yoga program, look into what type of yoga you will be practicing. You may...
Yoga Warm Ups And Stretches
March 19, 2009
A typical yoga routine includes warm-ups performed prior to the formal yoga postures. These stretches are beneficial whether you are a yoga student or not. They help to release tension while improving muscle and joint flexibility. Here are two yoga warm-ups...
Power Yoga Workout
March 4, 2009
What do you get when you pair the flowing movements of Vinyasa with Ashtanga yoga? Power yoga. Even though this yoga type has been around for thousands of years, people have recently been discovering it anew. Richard Freeman, a student of yoga since 1968,...
