By Lara Heimann Sleep is so important for our health, especially for our immunity and nervous system. Preparing for bed is part of our entry in to sleep, so try these poses to better prepare your nervous system to relax and restore. The purpose of the poses in the sequence below is to wring out the stress of the day, slow down the breath, and focus the mind to declutter your … [Read more...]
Learn to Relax Muscles for Labor & Delivery
When you are doing pelvic floor exercises, you need to learn how to relax the ab muscles while engaging the pelvic floor, or the PC. And conversely, when doing abdominal exercises, you must learn how to relax the pelvic muscles and work your transverse. It is a little like patting your head and rubbing your belly at the same time---women start out wanting to engage them both at … [Read more...]
15 minute HIIT Yoga Session to Build Stamina
HIIT and yoga can be combined for a effective fat-burning, sweat-inducing workout. HIIT Yoga classes are broken up into three portions: Warm-up with a few minutes of Surya Namaskar (2 to 3 rounds will suffice)The HIIT Yoga SessionStretch & relax. Start with a short flow to warm up the body before getting into the tough stuff. The warm-up phase will cover the … [Read more...]
Postnatal Yoga Asanas for Time-Pressed Mothers
Yoga for postnatal mothers should focus on the back, core muscles, and pelvic floor – areas that tend to weaken after pregnancy and childbirth. Greater emphasis needs to be placed on relaxation and deep breathing exercises, especially while feeding the baby or dealing with sleepless nights. Consult your doctor before starting a yoga session after pregnancy. Usually, a six-week … [Read more...]
