Yoga
Tuesday, May 07th 2013
Is Yoga on Your To-Don't List?
About 10 years ago, I decided I needed to add some variety to my workout routine. I also craved something a bit slower-paced and meditative. So I took up yoga.
I loved the way it stretched out my body. I loved the way it forced me to slow down and relax. I loved the way I felt when I took that special time out from my busy life.
Wednesday, Oct 31st 2012
Yoga: A Potent Cross-Training Tool
by Jai Sugrim
Whether you're a weekend warrior–type athlete who is training for your first local 5-K or a world-class runner about to run a marathon, you may want to consider how yoga could enhance your performance.
Yoga Quiz
Take this short quiz to test your knowledge about yoga.
| Questions: | 5 |
| Attempts allowed: | Unlimited |
| Available: | Always |
| Pass rate: | 75 % |
| Backwards navigation: | Allowed |
Monday, Sep 17th 2012
How Yoga Fights Disease
September is National Yoga Month. I'm sure you've heard by now that Yoga is an effective stress reducer and may even help you lose weight, but new research shows that a certain type of chanting yoga may also be effective in warding off disease. And that is good news, indeed, for all of us wishing to live longer, healthier lives.
Meditation Method a Matter of Taste
Study finds choosing a technique you're comfortable with makes you less likely to quit
FRIDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) -- People who want to learn to meditate should select a method that makes them feel comfortable, rather than choose a technique just because it's popular, a new study indicates.
3 Ways to Improve Your Energy Levels (Caffeine Not Included)
It's natural to feel a bit sluggish at times, especially considering the demands put on the modern woman, who is often expected to have a booming career and a well-run household. And, reaching for an extra large mocha latte is likely to only give a temporary boost and leave you feeling even groggier than before.
Chronic Pain: Move It to Lose It
Everyone experiences pain now and then—whether from smacking your shin on the coffee table, lifting a heavy object, returning a tennis shot with too much enthusiasm or having surgery. The pain hurts, but it's over in a short while, sometimes with the help of medication.
Tuesday, Feb 07th 2012
Which Kind of Yoga Class Is Right for Me?
The beauty of yoga is, like brands of shampoo, there are different kinds for each taste preference and desire. Depending on what's available in your community, options can range from "power yoga," which often includes a fast-paced flow of sequences (sometimes called vinyasa) with intermittent challenging holds to Kundalini yoga, which focuses more on breath work and mantras.
What are you looking to achieve from your yoga class?
Wednesday, Nov 30th 2011
Reiki: Can Hands Really Heal?
If you've been reading about yoga, meditation or tai chi, you've probably at least heard a passing mention of reiki, a Japanese practice that utilizes heat and energy to heal and soothe discomfort.
Adaptive Exercise: What to Do When Moving Isn't Easy
Everyone needs physical activity for good health. Yet when women develop conditions such as arthritis, high blood pressure or too much weight or are affected by cancer or other diseases, becoming or staying physically active may seem impossible.
