According to the science of yoga, we can compare our bodies to vehicles that we use to travel the path of life. The food we eat is like the fuel we put in the gas tank—the better the fuel, the better the vehicle performs. What we eat has a huge impact not only on our […]
As yoga becomes an integral part of our society, people are looking to this ancient science and wondering whether it can offer them something deeper and more meaningful. The answer, of course, is yes. Practicing yoga and living a yoga lifestyle can have a profound effect on our consciousness. If we want to experience deeper
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Practicing yoga asanas, even doing gentle poses for just 15 minutes a day, releases tension from our bodies, reduces our stress, and strengthens our immune system, all of which help keep away winter ills like coughs and colds. Doing Salute to the Sun regularly is also quite beneficial for building up resistance to coughs and
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Kids have great imaginations and lots of energy and they love to play, so it’s not surprising that they enjoy doing yoga. Pretending to be dogs, cats, cobras, and camels is great fun, and they really enjoy the challenge of moving their bodies in new and different ways. This fun activity has lots of benefits.
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I’m sure you’ve noticed that your physical and mental condition can influence your breath and vice versa. For example, when we are angry and stressed, our breath becomes shorter, while deep breathing has a relaxing and positive influence on the body and mind. So here are a few tips to help you use your breath
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Caution: If you have high blood pressure, don’t hold your breath. Lie face down with your chin on the floor, arms at your sides and toes turned under. Roll to one side and make fists, bringing your hands together with thumbs touching the ground. Roll onto your hands and rest your chin on the floor. Move
This pose is fun and challenging at the same time. It loosens the hips and knees and improves balance and concentration. Stand with your feet together. Gaze at a fixed point in front of you and transfer your weight to your left leg. Cross your right leg over the left and bend your left knee.
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This asana deeply massages the abdominal organs and helps relieve digestive problems and constipation. Sit with your legs extended. Bend your right leg and place your right foot on the floor to the outside of your left knee. Rotate your torso to the right, bringing your left elbow to the outside of your right knee.
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This roaring pose brings blood to the face, improving your complexion. Caution: Because this pose involves holding your breath, if you have high blood pressure or heart or circulation problems, consult your doctor before practicing this pose. Kneel down and sit on your heels, toes turned under. Lengthen your spine and rest your hands on your
Simple and focused, these three “winged” exercises help to release knots and dispel tightness in your shoulders and upper back. They’ll also help you develop strong, toned arms. Circles Stand with your feet together or slightly apart. Lift your chest as you straighten your back. Tuck your tailbone slightly to avoid overarching your lower back.
