Yoga fitness is no longer a commodity of the young, flexible, and few who can actually pull off wearing spandex. Yoga, which is practically becoming synonymous with physical and mental wellbeing, has begun to make its way into the medical field as a supplement to physical and mental recovery programs.Yoga fitness may soon be more [...]
After many studies, it is no surprise that the conclusion is so clear – yoga improves people’s heart health. One of the more recent studies shows that those who practice yoga poses have much healthier hearts than those who do not. Surprise, surprise! One of the big indicators of a healthy heart is HRV (heart [...]
Hot yoga has only one elective piece of gear, but it will completely fulfill your practice – a sticky hot yoga mat. This mat cannot get slippery when it gets damp unless you actually enjoy bruised knees and sprained wrists. Thankfully, there are quite a few brands out there nowadays that are one-hundred percent cotton.
If you’re frequently ailed by problems such as acid reflux, occasional heart burn, gas, constipation, or even stomach aches, yoga may just be the perfect fix for you! While there are a variety of reasons as to why these sorts of inconveniences plague us, they can all be relieved with yoga. (Always talk to your [...]
If you suffer from hypertension, or high blood pressure, you already know the harm it can do to your body. It’s scary to think that this condition is nick-named ‘the silent killer’, but it’s apt. Many people who suffer from hypertension don’t even know that they have it, until it’s too late. There are no [...]
If you’ve just had a baby, chances are you’ve heard wonderful things about yoga, both before, after, and even during pregnancy. But there are some things you should know, once your little baby is out and about – most docs recommend you wait at least 6 weeks before performing yoga again, after giving birth. Only [...]
If you’re just starting out, a headstand (A.K.A. Sirsasana Pose) may look pretty intimidating, but once you get it down, it’s actually pretty easy. Anyone can learn it in only a couple of weeks. Now any pose that requires you be upside down can feel pretty awkward, and even downright scary. Don’t worry – once [...]
You can’t know how many times my friends have called me crazy. They’ll comment on how great I look or how happy I’ve been lately, and ask me what’s new. The answer is always the same – hot yoga. You can imagine how many giggles that got from them at first. But soon the giggles [...]
If you’re new to the scene, it may be difficult to understand the difference between a Pilates workout and a normal yoga session. Though there are many similarities, Pilates focuses more on expanding your range of motion than it does on breathing. If you combine your Pilates workout with your yoga session, you’ll see strengthened [...]
A lot of beginners ask if there’s a connection between specialized yoga breathing and weight-loss. The answer being – of course there is! With a wide variety of yoga techniques, it’s pretty hard not to lose weight. But your level of weight-loss is heavily dependant upon the technique you choose, and what your needs and [...]