Yoga Precautions for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Yoga teachers know that pre-existing physical conditions are important when teaching students. Yet, there are a few yoga students who…
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Is Yoga for PTSD Effective?
As more information about Yoga’s healthy effect on symptoms of anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD) has been established by science, studies have confirmed that practicing Yoga as a complementary treatment for PTSD is effective in improving a patient’s symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Balance the Kapha Dosha With Yoga
Individuals with a predominantly kapha dosha are firm, solid, tend to be chubby, calm, peaceful and enjoy structure. The kapha quality is…
Yoga Poses for the Third Chakra
Yoga poses that help to balance and energize the Manipura Chakra include vigorous Sun Salutations, Warrior poses, core abdominal work, twists and energizing pranayama exercises. On the other hand, supported backbends will help to cool an overactive Third Chakra.
Yoga Asana: The Pros and Cons of Headstand
According to William Broad, author of The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards, Headstand is one of the most risky poses yoga offers. He notes that any pose like Headstand, which can torque the neck, can tear arterial linings, causing blood clots and, ultimately, strokes.