By: | 2010-04-14 | Yoga This is the latest article in our yoga central series and today we will be looking at a pose known as bridge pose or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana. We will look at how to properly carry out the pose, the benefits you can get from it and anything that you need to consider before beginning. Please read the entire article before trying the pose. read more
By: Patterns | 2011-01-11 | Yoga Maybe you know the old yoga saying: You're as young as your spine is limber. The Bridge is designed to stretch your spine to make it more elastic. The exercise also stretches your rib cage and chest and strengthens your upper back, torso, hamstrings, and calves. As for any wrinkles you may have? Sorry, the bridge can't iron them out read more
By: Carmela Turner | 2012-05-04 | Exercise There are certain yoga poses that are very useful for traveler to get rid of travel fatigue and stress. These poses help relax the body muscles and reduce stress. read more
By: Mercedes Aspland | 2010-03-26 | Alternative Medicine This is the second article in our yoga central series and today we will be looking at a pose known as camel pose or Ustrasana. We will look at how to properly carry out the pose, the benefits you can get from it and anything that you need to consider before beginning. Please read the entire article before trying the pose. read more
By: Sherry Holistan | 2010-03-26 | Yoga There's no need to be shy; it's not only the advancement of years that can cause stiffness and pain in the hips. The mere fact that we walk upright places a lot of pressure on the hip joints and this is exacerbated by activities such as running and cycling. Add that to the reality that a lot of people have jobs which require them to be seated and immobile for long periods of time and you can begin to see the scale of the problem. This can lead to anything from the occasional twinge to the full fledged deterioration of the joint. Hip opening poses are therefore in high demand and should be an integral part of any exercise routine. One of the best is the yoga pigeon pose. read more
By: Linda Adams | 2010-10-19 | Wellness Most women decide to have a baby only after they've established with their careers, and that's usually when you're well into the third decade of your life. read more
By: sita giri | 2011-03-28 | Yoga Yoga postures are designed to cleanse, tone and purify the body, which in turn affects the mind and your ability to practice pranayama and meditation without distraction read more
By: H. Sulanti | 2010-04-01 | Yoga Some of the most common inverted yoga poses are the Downward facing dog pose, Standing forward fold pose, Prasarita Padottanasana, Dolphin pose, Shoulder stand pose, Headstand pose and Legs up the wall pose. All these yoga poses are known as Inverted poses because while practicing these positions the head is lower than the heart, that is, the opposite of our usual upright position. read more
By: H. Sulanti | 2010-03-27 | Yoga Easy yoga pose or the Sukhasana is a basic yoga pose that involves sitting in the standard cross-legged position. This pose is also known as the Swastikasana by the nomenclature followed by the Iyengar School of yoga. The Easy yoga pose is relatively easier to achieve when compared with similar poses like Padmasana and hence is preferred by many people who suffer with physical limitations. read more
By: H. Sulanti | 2010-03-26 | Yoga Regular practice of yoga strengthens the body and the mind. There are some poses in yoga which should be practiced only after one has mastered the easy yoga asanas, that is, if one has a good hold on all the arm balances, inverted poses and backward bends, it is time to move on to the next level of poses which are called advanced yoga poses. A yoga practitioner should master the basic and intermediate yoga positions before moving on to the advanced ones. read more
By: xdavid | 2010-12-23 | Yoga When it comes to children, they come in all shapes, sizes, personalities, and energy levels. One way that you can bring an entire classroom of children to the same level is through yoga poses for kids. Yoga can bring kids to a level of calm that allows them to pay attention and learn better, while at the same time, energizing those that are having trouble staying awake. read more
By: Michael Westbrook | 2012-05-01 | Yoga Learn yoga poses for unwinding and relaxing after a long day. Learn to relax your body with yoga so you can rest more peacefully. read more
By: woodchuck | 2011-01-11 | Yoga The Dog introduces ankle weights to a classic yoga master pose — the downward- facing dog. The Dog strengthens, stretches, and tones all parts of your body, but especially your rhomboids (the muscles behind your thighs) and hamstrings (the muscles on the back of your legs above the knees). The exercise also improves circulation to your head and chest, which helps you feel strong and mentally awake. read more
By: woodwind | 2011-01-04 | Yoga The Triangle is based on a powerful and ancient yoga master pose. It's an extended side angle pose that beginners can enjoy. The exercise works many muscles in your body, but it concentrates on the core muscles of your trunk, your shoulders, and your legs. As you balance, the Triangle also helps you trace and explore the physical feeling and sensation of your body. read more
By: Jessie Penn | 2010-03-27 | Yoga The roots of Yoga can be traced back 5,000 years. The earliest reference to Yoga was the Indus valley, a powerful and influential civilization in the early antique period. This culture evolved around the Indus and Sarasvati rivers, in northern India. read more