Dolphin Pose

Also Known As: Puppy Pose Type of Pose: Standing, Mild Inversion Benefits: A version of downward facing dog which is especially useful to those with wrist pain. Instructions: 1. Begin on all fours with your knees beneath your hips and wrists beneath your shoulders. 2. Bring your elbows to the floor, keeping them lined up […]

Yoga Studio vs. Gym

Is it better to take yoga classes at the gym (health club) or at a specialized yoga studio? The answer is…it depends on what you value in your yoga experience. Let’s take a look at how the two stack up on the basic issues of affordability, convenience, quality of teaching, ambiance, and community. (Of course, […]

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 […]

Asana

Definition: The physical practice of yoga postures that is a form of exercise. Sanskrit word for posture or seat. Used as a suffix in the Sanskrit names for yoga poses. One of the eight limbs of yoga. Examples: Ashtanga is a type of vigorous asana practice. Bring yourself into Trikonasana.

Is Yoga Just Stretching?

Question: Is Yoga Just Stretching? Answer: Although yoga involves stretching your muscles, it is a whole different ballgame than the few warm-up stretches you might do at the gym. Let’s look at a few of the ways yoga is different: Yoga places emphasis on alignment, meaning that how you are touching your toes is more […]

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 […]

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