What the increasing agreement between common knowledge and popular science has concluded is that yoga does indeed have anti stress and anti-anxiety benefits. Scientists believe that yoga regulates the heart, the brain and improves blood flow.
In addition to limited research on the benefits of Yoga, scientists have studied the effects of other techniques, such as meditation and biofeedback, on heart rate variability. Some studies show that an action as simple as placing our hand on our heart and feeling a state of gratitude can aid in stabilizing the autonomic nervous system and regulating the heart beat.
Yogic methodology cannot promise a life free of cancer but it can reduce many of the risk factors associated with cancer. Practicing yoga becomes a lifetime program along with sound nutrition and a healthy way of living.
Stretches restore flexibility to the hip flexors and strengthen the piriformis muscle, but that’s not all. When included in a comprehensive Yoga training routine, they improve posture, flexibility, and overall health.
Where does shoulder tension come from? Whether it is from sitting at the computer all day, a difficult workout routine or just day-to-day activity and stressors, many people hold tension in their shoulders. It may feel like the side of the neck is actually getting shorter. In fact, it is often the levator scapulae, the muscle that attaches the shoulder blades to the neck, tensing up and pulling in an uncomfortable manner. However, this tension can be alleviated and eliminated through a Yoga routine.
Practicing Yoga poses, in order to stretch your spine, works in a multitude of ways. First, the poses strengthen the muscles around the…
Yoga moves, such as the Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar) have an energizing and relaxing effect on the body, which decreases the effects…
Yoga teachers need to be familiar with glaucoma, but it is up to students to discuss their conditions with their doctors and share relevant information with instructors. Is the glaucoma under control? Has there been a recent surgical procedure? Are there other risks, such as high blood pressure, that make specific exercises risky?
The practice of power or flowing Yoga sequences is a very effective way to raise your heart rate, increase circulation, burn calories and strengthen your whole body. Flowing Yoga sequences will usually include a foundation of Sun Salutations, Warrior Poses and standing postures.
The process of Yoga is to stretch and strengthen muscles. When considering Yoga for hip dysplasia, or any hip pain, be mindful of the method of Yoga you choose, in addition to being attentive to the individual Yoga moves. It’s important to move slowly and gently when building the muscles to support hip joints. Therapeutic Yoga, restorative Yoga, gentle Yoga, basic Hatha Yoga, or Anusara Yoga are examples of styles that hold postures. Unfortunately, Power Yoga, Flow Yoga, and Vinyasa, with their focus on a faster paced movement, are not advised.