Yoga for Health Archives

Hatha Yoga for Headaches

April 22, 2023March 29, 2023

There are a large number of Hatha Yoga poses that can relieve headache pain. As a general rule, only poses or asanas that do not require the head to sink lower than the level of the heart should be practiced. Helpful poses include but are not limited to Cow Pose, Cobra Pose, Reclining Pose, Table Pose, and Corpse Pose. While asanas can be performed at any time, the standard recommendation is that Yoga sessions should be practiced three times a week to gain all of its physical and mental benefits.

Heal With Yoga Practice

March 30, 2023March 27, 2023

Another advantage of healing with Yoga, is that it lets people control a variety of body functions. These include blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, metabolic functions, and so on and so forth. Skeletal, muscular, endocrinal, and nervous systems then respond in a highly sensitive manner, to ensure proper function and maintain health. For example – when you practice Sarvangasana, the thyroid is really stimulated, or when you practice Sirshasana, the pituitary is stimulated, or when you practice Paschimottanasana, the pancreas is stimulated. Research has shown that, people who regularly practice Yoga, have lower anxiety, are more stress resistant, have normal blood pressure, great heart function, and overall enhanced physical fitness.

Stroke Recovery and Yoga

March 17, 2023March 16, 2023

Although scientific research is still incomplete, initial reports show that Yoga may not only promote the recovery of stroke symptoms, but it may, also, help with the management and prevention of underlying causes, as well as related health issues. Therapeutic Yoga promotes self awareness and a sense of well-being that is valuable to overall health.

Healthy Spine and Yoga

February 25, 2023February 25, 2023

In Kundalini Yoga, a healthy spine has a significance of its own, as far as the Nadis and Chakras are concerned; but in this article, we shall consider…

Seven Holistic Health Benefits of Yoga

October 31, 2024February 17, 2023

Holistic is perhaps the best term to define yoga. The practice is one that incorporates physical, mental, and spiritual health all into one big bundle of joy. If you are ready to embark on an activity to improve overall good health, you will find that nothing else can stand up to the completeness of the yoga package.

How to Improve Your Life Quality with Yoga

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

The techniques involved in a serious Yoga practice are capable of improving lives. Life with Yoga is much better than life without Yoga.

Yoga is For Everyone

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

The most enjoyable way to learn yoga, is to take one or two movements each day and practice them until you feel you are ready to take on another move or two. Remember there is no stress or pressure on you to keep up with anyone else. You do it at your own pace.

Yoga as a Healing Method

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

If you practice yoga on a regular basis, you know the benefits it provides. You know the light, uplifted feeling of exhilaration that…

Yoga For Emotional Health

January 10, 2023January 10, 2023

Do you know why students come to your classes? Do you ever ask? You might think stress or weight loss and you might be right, but the truth is there are many different reasons. Some students want to belong and some want a sanctuary from anxiety, depressed feelings and the pressure of life. Yoga teacher training has equipped instructors with the tools to offer a haven where students can recover and restore emotional health.

Yoga for Shoulder Pain or Tightness

December 18, 2022December 18, 2022

Come to Extended Child’s Pose on your Yoga mat with your knees apart and your arms extended out in front of you. Take a few deep breaths as you enjoy a nice stretch. To come into Threading the Needle pose, with an inhale come to your knees and raise your right hand up toward the ceiling and parallel to the wall.