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Sunday, June 15, 2008

Yoga and Neck Problems: What's the Risk?

...Firstly, a Yoga student, who has such a serious ailment, should get their doctors permission before starting to practice Yoga with a teacher. If possible, get a doctors referral to a particular Yoga teacher, who is more knowledgeable in this area. Many doctors often network with local Yoga teachers, studios, and ashrams, for the benefit of their patients.

chair Yoga classes may be advisable in some instances. Yoga postures practiced during chair Yoga classes will not put pressure on the neck. It is also wise to find a teacher who has been thoroughly trained in the use of props, modifications, and completely understands your ailment.

Find a Yoga teacher who is understanding, gentle, and knowledgeable. At that point, set up an interview with your prospective Yoga teacher, and explain your ailment in detail. The methods,...more

Free Pilates Exercises Videos For All Ages

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Pilates is the growing exercises that have become a fad during the 21st century. Ever since the 1970s and the aerobic phase that was moved by Jane Fonda, Pilates is running into the same direction. However, the brand and most notable name in pilates is Scott Pilates and Windsor Pilates who "invented" the sporting activity. Right now you see the many info-commercials such as As Seen On TV which advertise all types of pilate dvds and workout activities. Honestly, my opinion of doing pilates the right way is to buy the following equ...more

Yoga for beginners: More Stress Management Tools

...>This is a stress, fatigue, worry, and insomnia cycle, which will shave years off your life, while draining you of life energy. We know that the body contains energy; in Yoga, we call it prana. You have the power to recharge your life energy through Pranayama, or you can get medical prescriptions.

Why would doctors of western medicine recommend prescriptions, in the above- mentioned case? Many doctors are burdened with patients who refuse to be pro-active about their health. Remember the old saying, You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink.

Yoga practice is the water, which will break the stress, fatigue, worry, and insomnia cycle, but only a comparative small number of people, on this planet, are pro-active about health. Do you think this is...more

An Introduction To Yoga For beginners

...You may have read about the explosion in the popularity of Yoga. You have probably heard about some of the health benefits. You may even be considering giving it a try, but there are many things to consider before beginning.

First of all. What IS Yoga? Yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient india where it was developed. However, Yoga is essentially the development of balance in the body through developing strength and flexibility.

Yoga certainly does help improve strength and flexibility, but there are other benefits as well. It can help ease tension in the body, improve joint mobility, ease back pain by strengthening the spine, improve posture, boost glands in the endocrine system, improve digestion, improve circu...more

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