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: Trish E Williams | 2010-04-02 | Yoga One of the primary causes of headache is stress, practicing yoga to relieve headaches is a perfect way to find relief because yoga melts away stress. When you are able to control how stress effects your body you will stop getting headaches. Yoga teaches you how to redirect the negative energy that stress puts on the body. 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: 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
By: Julia Denham | 2010-04-03 | Yoga Are you looking for yoga poses for stress relief? Triangle pose is a great pose which energizes as well as relaxes you. Spending just a few minutes in triangle pose can change your mood completely. 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: Patterns | 2011-01-04 | Yoga The Rag Doll releases tension in the parts of your body where most people carry tension — your neck and spine. It helps you relax and also works your abdominal muscles and the core muscles of your torso for a total upper-body workout. 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: woodwind | 2011-01-11 | Yoga Cats are experts when it comes to stretching, so it should come as no surprise that the Cat stretches out your spine, back, neck, and shoulders. This exercise works the same muscles as the Table, but you also stretch your spine and belly. 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: 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: woodchuck | 2011-01-04 | Yoga The Airplane raises the altitude of your attitude, making you feel uplifted. It stimulates feel-good chemistry in your brain and works your biceps, triceps, and upper torso. Imagine that you're flying through blue skies as you do this exercise. 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