If you have asthma, you don’t need me to describe it for you. It can be stressful. But it doesn’t have to be. You may not have known before, but yoga can be a safe remedy for people who suffer from asthma. Yoga has really become a huge part of cures for various human ailments. [...]
With the huge rise in popularity, it’s really no wonder that there’s also been a rise in yoga-related injuries. While this isn’t really any larger of an issue than it ever has been, percentage wise, it is worth doing your research on. With any new exercise program, there’s risk of injury. Your body is doing [...]
As must of us know, many animals must pant in order to keep cool. This works because the act of panting dramatically ups the amount of saliva in the mouth as the tongue is being stretched. The air doubly collects moisture from the surrounding area and ends up being ‘swamp cooled’ when it passes through [...]
I know that you all are probably as excited to try this technique as I was when I first tried it, so I’ll get right to the point. I just want to warn you of two things – Firstly, when you try out this breathing technique, make sure that your head is up and your [...]
There are plentiful reasons as to why exactly you should be practicing Bikram Yoga (also known as “hot yoga” and “Bikram Method Yoga”). It can help you to super-enhance not only your flexibility, but your balance, mental pique, and physical strength. These are NOT the only perks, however. Bikram Yoga can change so many aspects [...]
I was so excited when I heard of this “karma yoga” thing. I signed up for a retreat in the south-west of France expecting to get do a little stretching and meditation. When I first heard about this intriguing retreat, all I knew was that it would cost me only €10 a day and that [...]
People from all walks of life with all sorts of interests in hobbies can enjoy Dharana Yoga. Modern psychology dictates that the mind cannot focus on any solitary object for any amount of time. The mind must in some way keep moving. For example, you might focus on a book, but your mind is alive [...]
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 [...]