The Benefits Of Yoga For Kids

Yoga, the ancient practice of fusing the body and mind, is not just for adults. Practicing yoga can be fun and beneficial for children. The rage of yoga for kids is spreading rapidly throughout the country. Not only are yoga centers adding children’s... 

What Are The Benefits Of Hot Yoga

For some folks their yoga practice takes a tumble in the summer months. “Too hot” is sometimes the excuse. For others it’s a great time to deepen their practice. This month I would like to talk about “heat” and “yoga”.... 

The Benefits Of Yoga During Pregnancy

As the six women in Yoga for Pregnancy move through pregnant yoga the sun salutation, their bodies seem to lighten and lengthen. Even those in their third trimester are moving with a vigor, grace and balance very different from the awkward heaviness often... 

Exercise And Yoga During Pregnancy

Exercise during pregnancy can be healthy for both mother and child. Pregnant women who are physically active have shorter labors, gain less fat, require less medical intervention during delivery, and recover more quickly than pregnant women who were sedentary,... 

Choosing The Right Yoga Style

Despite yoga’s booming popularity, there are still many misconceptions about the practice. For example, many people don’t realize that the word “yoga” is commonly used in America to refer to hatha yoga, the branch of yoga that... 

The Yoga Mind-Body Connection

True fitness starts between the ears, say yoga experts, who note that the mental calmness through yoga practice helps activate the body’s natural healing mechanisms and promote optimal well-being. As a form of fitness training, yoga is unsurpassed... 

Beginning A Yoga Routine

Are you trying to begin a yoga regimen? When looking for a yoga style, you should first decide what you wish to accomplish from the class. The best thing to do is sample classes of few different styles and begin your routine with the teacher you like... 

Nine Great Reasons to Try Yoga

When I hit my 40s, I began to understand why my parents didn’t want to get down on the floor with me when I was a kid. Although I exercised regularly, my lower back ached. My shoulders and neck were so stiff that it hurt when I’d turn to look... 

Inverted Poses In Yoga

Of all the asanas, inversions are the poses that most clearly teach perseverance and bring us to a new perspective on our own bodies. Turning upside down doesn’t come naturally for most people. Inverted poses require us to use a completely different... 

Practicing Yoga At Home

Practicing on your own, without the structure and support of a class, requires not only discipline, but mental flexibility. When you decide to practice yoga at home, it’s easy to imagine that you will do it every day, but the fact is, some days your... 

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