The most dangerous fat lies around the organs, deep within the belly. The fat in the abdominal area functions differently from fat elsewhere in the body. It has a greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, but when you're under constant stress, the amount of the hormone you produce remains … [Read more...]
Celebrating International Yoga Day with Cathy Madeo, Yoga Expert
Cathy Madeo is an E-RYT 500-Hour RYT, YACEP certified yoga instructor, social media influencer, entrepreneur, and mom of 2. She has devoted her life to the study, practice, and teaching of yoga. Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Cathy Madeo, an E-RYT 500-Hour RYT, YACEP certified yoga instructor as she talks about her diet and her success … [Read more...]
5 Yoga Poses to Help Stop Snoring
Snoring is caused by the rattling and vibration of tissues near the airway in the back of the throat. During sleep, the muscles loosen, narrowing the airway, and as we inhale and exhale, the moving air causes the tissue to flutter and make a noise like a flag in a breeze. The sound of snoring is irritating and annoying and can lead to sleep deprivation for the bed partner. … [Read more...]
4 Compelling Reasons To Try Yoga Therapy
Finding your center in a busy world is now more valuable than ever before. In a world that struggles to stay still and contemplate, mindfulness and a cool head will help you see through every challenge. These facts are what make yoga therapy perfect for anyone, no matter their background. Age and fitness level won’t factor as much with yoga. Furthermore, practicing yoga therapy … [Read more...]
7 Yoga Asanas to Practice with Arthritis
By Tara Stiles is a global yoga expert and author of Clean Mind, Clean Body A general guideline for people who suffer from arthritis & practice yoga is to not force or push your way into positions. Move around gently to compress and release the areas involved in the movements and move slow enough so you notice how you feel and know when to move further and … [Read more...]
6 Chair Yoga Poses for Arthritis
By Rachel Baer Yoga is a practice that comes in many different forms, including poses, breathing techniques and meditation. It has proven to help people with arthritis improve many physical symptoms such as pain and stiffness & psychological issues such as stress and anxiety. Benefits of Yoga for Arthritis People with various types of arthritis who practice yoga … [Read more...]
Top 5 Yoga Apps to Try on International Yoga Day
This year the theme for International Yoga Day 2020 is "Yoga for Health - Yoga at Home." To practice yoga correctly and reap full benefit Women Fitness brings you 5 popular Yoga Apps on International Yoga Day. Yoga Studio: Mind & Body 4+ Recommended by: Huffington Post, Mac|Life, 148Apps, PopSugar, Gizmodo, The Guardian, Elite Daily and many more. All-In-One … [Read more...]
Chandra Namaskar: A Great Way to Prepare Yourself for Sleep
The Moon Salutation was created by a group of senior female teachers at the Kripalu Center in the late 1980s. Their goal was to honor women’s bodies and women’s rhythms while also complementing the Sun Salutation. Steps for Chandra Namaskar: Begin your practice with a short meditation, to cultivate your connection with the moon. Below are the steps for a traditional … [Read more...]
Yoga Asanas To Manage Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which pressure on a nerve that leads from your spinal cord to your hands causes numbness pain or tingling in your hands or fingers. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passage formed by ligaments in your wrist through which nerves and tendons pass. When the muscles and ligaments of the carpal tunnel become swollen or inflamed, they compress … [Read more...]
Yoga For Glowing Skin
Not only does Yoga help in keeping your body healthy and energetic, but also aids the health of your skin thus providing you with a natural glow and radiance. Our ancestors did not use any cosmetic products, but still exhibited a glow and shine which was reflective of inner health. Yoga is well known for its relaxation techniques and it really does help to reduce stress. … [Read more...]
Yoga Asanas To Build On Your Orgasm
Orgasms can give your brains a better workout than doing a crossword puzzle or a Sudoku. In order to intensify an orgasm and increase multiples there are certain exercise that can improve your sex life. Below are asanas to build excitement between-the-sheets game. Your partner won't even know what hit them. Note, the more positions you can get into, the more varied your sex … [Read more...]
