Yoga for a month so far...
I've been going to yoga class for about a month at my work. I like the bonus of getting to leave mid-day and enjoying some free time and stress relief. My flexibility definately needs an improvement ...
Yoga and Depression
According to researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine, yoga postures and the deep, controlled breathing associated with yoga might help to ease anxiety and depression. Brain scans of ...
Boost the immune system with yoga
The other day I had a slight throat at night. In the morning my nose started running as I went off to yoga. I definitely coming down with a cold.
But after 2o minutes of my ashtanga yoga class, ...
End Neck Pain By Improving Posture
How Proper Posture Improves Your Spine Relieving Nerve Pressure by Dr. Matthew Bellinger
How does posture have anything to do with neck pain?--Neck pain comes from pressure on the nerves. How doe ...
Watch your posture when walking!
Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. (famous author, Harvard physician and natural healing advocate) says that we have to be careful of our posture. So, when you are walking, keep mindful of that! He calls the old ...
Our posture doesn't lie
Here is a great discussion about your posture related to your exercise program. It's true that you can tell by someone's posture if they workout or not.
Drummer Gary Allen says watch your posture!
Drummer Gary Allen (Charlie Daniels Band, J.J. Cale’s band, The Outfit) notes that the art of drumming places “great physical demands on the body”. He knew to keep good posture from the get-go and i ...
The importance of posture when running
Though it may not seem like it, your technique while running plays a huge role in your exercise efficiency. If you're all over the place, you're wasting a lot of energy that will affect you on longer ...
Slipping during postures
Does anyone else have the problem of sliding on the mat when your hands or feet get sweaty? I find I spend my downward facing dog just trying to not slip. Is it my mat? Is it me? Any ideas of how to ...
Tips for Yoga
Yoga is a great exercise as it helps the mind and the body. But is should be done right to derive maximum benefit. Here are a few pointers while doing yoga.
1. The best time to do yoga is usu ...