This classic yoga pose develops strength and stamina and is good for building strong bones. Caution If you have heart or circulation problems like high blood pressure, practice with your hands on your hips. Stand with your feet wide apart. Raise your arms to the sides to shoulder level, palms down. Turn your left foot […]
Imitating the solid stance of a bulldog, this pose strengthens your legs and ankles, stretches your hips and hamstrings, and boosts circulation. Separate your feet wide apart with your toes pointing forward or slightly inward. Contract your thigh muscles. Place your hands on your hips and inhale. Stretch your buttocks back as you exhale and
Carrying some extra weight shouldn’t stop you from exercising with yoga. While you may experience some limitations, you can still benefit immensely from doing yoga asanas, and I’d like to give you some hints on how to optimize your practice. “Overweight” is a broad term, so just apply the suggestions that apply to you. Poses
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On days when your body feels especially stiff or cold, try practicing the following simple exercises before doing these workouts. To warm up quickly and easily, do several gentle repetitions, holding the final pose for just a few seconds. For example, in Cat Stretch, arch your back up and down gently in time with your
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This relaxing pose gently opens the groin and stretches the inner thighs. To make it truly restorative, don’t worry about pressing your legs toward the wall; just relax. Sit sideways very close to the wall. Turn as you lie down on your back so that both feet and buttocks are against the wall. Bend your
This is an easy pose to do sitting down, but if you’ve been sitting long hours at your desk already, take the opportunity to get out of your chair and do it standing. Stand or sit with your feet together or slightly apart. Lift your chest as you straighten your back. Bend your elbows so
While the Cassava root may be considered exotic in the West, for centuries it has served as an important food source for indigenous peoples of the ancient world. Many ethnic cultures still eat the cassava root routinely. This tropical, starchy root vegetable is also known as tapioca, yuca and manioc, depending upon the region where
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When looking for serious health benefits, search no further than your spice cabinet or the produce section of your local grocery store. Here’s a follow up to Healing Power of Herbs and Spices (Part 1) to help you tap into the medicinal potential of culinary herbs and spices. Coriander (Cilantro)Fresh coriander leaves (also known as cilantro) provide
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Hearing plays an important role in how we relate to the world. Think of all the different sounds we might hear in a day. A persistent alarm clock, the sound of children laughing, or heavy rainfall—all of these sounds communicate something to us. What about a song that lifts our spirits, a helpful conversation we
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If you’ve ever struggled with a sore back, you’re not alone. Did you know that back pain is the number one reason people have to stay home from work? In the US, it’s the second most common reason people visit the doctor, the second most common cause of disability and, at some point in life,
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