Your first yoga class ?: 10 rules and tips to keep in mind Are you a beginner in yoga practice or are you about to attend your first yoga class? We offer you 10 rules and tips to keep in mind: Choose a slow-paced yoga style , such as Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga or Iyengar Yoga . Leave the dynamic Ashtanga and Vinyasa , […]
Yoga vs. Stretching To think that “yoga is the same as stretching” (by the name of sports practice and in the literal sense of the word, which in English means “stretching”) is based on a fundamental misunderstanding of yoga and human anatomy. Now that scientific research has largely dethroned those ingrained notions of what “stretching” means, […]
Top 9 Yoga Poses Soothing for Low Back Pain Back pain is very common and the causes can be difficult to diagnose. Some of the most important factors in today’s society include a higher level of obesity in the Western world and the impact of the digital age, with people slouching over their desks at work […]
What are the benefits of stretching and yoga? Stretching and yoga have, in some way, several characteristics in common, in that yoga routines include stretching movements, although you can perform stretching activities without yoga exercises. Many types of exercise programs that do not involve yoga include stretching and flexing muscles. The areas for stretching include the […]
Safety in yoga: working with the knees When practicing yoga, knee joints are without a doubt the most vulnerable point. Now it is difficult to find a person practicing yoga, and who never had problems with his knees. Let’s try to understand why this is happening and how to avoid it. Anatomy of the knee joint The […]
Yoga postures to fight insomnia and sleep better Natural method to fight insomnia, fall asleep more easily, and sleep better. When people suffer from insomnia, or have difficulty falling asleep ( due in large part to the stress and anxiety that causes our pace of life), many tend to use pills or other chemicals that alter the body making it easier to fall […]
How to start meditating. Meditations for Beginners Preparing for meditation or what you need to know. Why meditate – with stress from stress in everyday life, meditation is an excellent relaxing remedy, relieving daytime stress, plus it helps to suppress fear and anger, cope with troubles, understand and accept other people, feel compassion for oneself and others, […]
A simple guide to breathing and stretching to reduce pain It is not a coincidence that yoga and breathing techniques are intimately linked. Most people hold their breath when they stretch. These breathing techniques can help relieve pain. Breathe while stretching By remembering to inhale and exhale slowly, we keep the flow of oxygen to our muscles, […]
Weight Loss with Yoga: Are the Yoga Exercises for Weight Loss Effective? Yoga and weight loss One of the main causes of serious health problems is obesity. The effect of excess weight is very detrimental to your health, lack of energy and concentration in many daily activities, and other more serious physical problems can be […]
Does yoga help with weight loss? We regularly hear the question whether it is possible to lose weight with yoga or to stay on weight. In this article we will answer this question. To immediately fall in the house: yes, yoga helps people to gain or maintain a healthy weight. Research by scientists shows that […]