Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Child
Postnatal yoga is an excellent solution to the stresses of new motherhood and a great way to ease your body back into shape. You can…
The Physical Benefits of Power Yoga
Power yoga, through its practice of a series of rigorous asanas, is more about strengthening the body than chanting and meditating than…
Yoga and Laughing at the Sky
Yoga and laughing are combined in Laughter Yoga, which was developed by Dr. Kataria, and his wife, Madhuri in 1995. Combining laughter…
Yoga for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prenatal Yoga can be a relaxing, wonderful time of special closeness between mother and child. More than that, devoting the time to…
The Origin of Hot Yoga
The practice of Hot Yoga has grown out of Bikram Yoga. Bikram Yoga outlines a set practice of Yoga asanas, in a specific order. Hot Yoga utilizes Bikram Yoga as a framework from which to build a powerful and effective Yoga practice. The use of a heated and humid room is also a core element of any Hot Yoga practice. Truly, Hot Yoga practitioners and teachers owe a debt of gratitude to Bikram Choudhury and his teacher, Bishnu Ghosh, in the creation of such a powerful and healing Yoga practice…
Four Safe Prenatal Yoga Techniques for the Third Trimester
As you practice prenatal Yoga, do remember that during your pregnancy, a hormone that helps your ligaments and bones to soften in preparation for childbirth is released, so please be mindful to not overstretch in these poses. It is highly advisable to learn prenatal Yogic techniques from a certified Yoga instructor at a professional studio.
Yoga for Pregnancy – First Trimester
Pregnancy is a great opportunity to relax and turn your attention inwards. Hormones released during pregnancy cause dramatic changes in the body. For example: the hormone relaxin, softens the connective tissue, cartilage, and supports the joints to prepare for an easier delivery. Any asana or pranayama technique that doesn’t make you feel good should be stopped immediately.
Power Yoga – Rejuvenate Your Mind, Body and Soul
Power yoga is becoming extremely popular these days and it is the modern version of the traditional yoga postures. Yoga can help you to achieve physical fitness as well as mental wellness. People who want to loose weight can also try out the power yoga techniques in order to burn out the extra calories. Since ancient times, yoga has played a significant role in achieving better mind, body and health.
Chair Yoga – Can it Help You?
Practicing chair yoga can bring the same benefits as a full yoga practice. The idea is that the breathing and awareness practice is the same; we are simply adjusting the poses so that we are more comfortable in them. You can’t really pay attention to your body and connect with your muscles stretching if you are unsteady and afraid to fall over or if you have chronic pain and that is all you can think about