Yoga for Kids

As yoga’s popularity grows, more and more avenues of this ancient practice are being explored. Yoga for kids, quite a modern concept, grew out of parents thinking their children could enjoy some of the same benefits of yoga that adult do, such as improved body awareness, coordination, and stress relief. Traditional yoga practice is definitely […]

Budget Yoga

Taking yoga classes from an experienced instructor is the best way to begin and sustain a yoga practice. But at $15-$20 a pop, quality classes don’t come cheap. If you have found that yoga classes put a strain on your wallet, here are some ideas for doing yoga on a budget. 1. Buy Classes in […]

Can The Inflexible Do Yoga?

Question: Can I Do Yoga Even Though I’m Not Flexible? Answer: Don’t avoid yoga just because you think you aren’t flexible. In fact, if you have tight muscles, yoga is just the thing to loosen you up. The point of yoga is not to show off how flexible you are, but rather to become more […]

How many calories do you burn in one session of yoga

It depends on how much you weigh and the length and difficulty of the class. Below is a general estimate of how many calories you can burn during a 45 and 60-minute yoga class. 1. Vinyasa – 594 calories burned 2. Bikram – 477 calories burned 3. Ashtanga – 351 calories burned 4. Hatha Yoga […]

Handstand

Type of pose: Inversion, Arm Balance Benefits: Strengthens the arms and core, improves balance. Note: Wondering whether to invert while menstruating? Instructions: 1. Come into downward facing dog with the hands about a foot away from the wall. 2. Walk the feet in closer to the hands, bringing the shoulders closer to the wall. 3. […]

Yoga Poses You Can Really Use

Sure, it’s great to be able to stand on your head, but how often does this skill come in handy in your daily life? Here are some yoga poses you can really use to improve your quality of life. Every time I approach a public toilet, I thank goodness for awkward chair pose. This pose […]

Lotus Pose – Padmasana

Type of pose: Seated Benefits: Ultimate hip opener. This pose is a yoga classic and is one of the most recognized poses, even outside the yoga community. It is an advanced pose, however, and should be approached with caution by novices. Although this pose is often used for meditation, it may not be comfortable for […]

Pranayama

Definition: Breath control. Although breathing is one of our involuntary bodily functions (it happens whether you think about it or not, if you are alive) we can also control the breath to some extent. Exercises in breath control, such as breath retention and deliberate methods inhalation and exhalation for specific mental and physical benefits are […]

Yoga for Stress

Yoga has long been known to be a great antidote to stress. Yoga combines many popular stress-reducing techniques, including exercise and learning to control the breath, clear the mind, and relax the body. As yoga becomes increasingly popular, more and more people are discovering the benefits this ancient practice brings to their stressful lives. Exercise […]

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