Five Yoga poses that can help banish bloating and help return to your balance point. As you go about the session remember that the exhale breath is critical to breaking blockages for internal cleansing. Inhale for a count of four and exhale to a count of eight while practicing these postures. Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose) Before performing the pose, … [Read more...]
8 Yoga Poses For Quality Sleep
By Cathy Madeo Did you know that yoga can increase the quality of your sleep, help with sleep disorders such as insomnia and overall bring a better sense of wellbeing to you? Yoga helps cultivate a deeper mind body connection which allows you to have better control over your body. By bringing attention to your breath through the practice of yoga, you trigger the … [Read more...]
5 Yoga Poses To Build Big Toe Power
We all are familiar with yoga asanas. In this article we deal with how focussed attention while performing asanas can help build toe power and stability. Facts to Know Muscles in your big toes support the ligaments and bones that make up your arches. Healthy arches (as opposed to fallen ones) act like shock absorbers, transmitting the forces of motion, up through the … [Read more...]
5 Yoga Poses for Weight Loss
Plank pose The plank engages several large muscle groups of the body including arms, abs, lower back, glutes and shoulders. This pose is often performed to ready the body for more difficult poses. It can also help with improving balance, supporting posture and is an essential exercise for overall fitness and strength. Triangle (Trikonasana) The action of this … [Read more...]
Yoga Poses To Open Up Your Shoulder
Shoulder instability is a common issue among women, that can lead to serious injury if left ignored. From years of bad posture to overuse through sports or other repetitive activities, there are many reasons you might lose flexibility in your shoulders. The good news is that you can reverse these problems or even prevent them altogether by enhancing shoulder mobility. … [Read more...]
Yoga Poses For Skiers
Skiing is primarily a lower-body intensive sport asking a lot from the body—cold muscles are called upon to perform a variety of functions. By observing the body's imbalances, brought on by the particular movements of skiing, and employing a yoga program to bring the body into a state of equilibrium, you can avert injury and participate in the sport for years to come. To … [Read more...]
