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Is Yoga Good for You? Answers from the NCCAM
The United States Government funds yoga research to protect and help the public. Learn about the health benefits they found. Yoga Is Generally Considered Safe Yoga is a legitimate component of complementary and alternative...
Surya Namaskar Mantras in English and Hindi
Quickly view the Surya Namaskar mantras in English and Sanskrit. The step number, yoga poses, and English pronunciation are provided.
Eat Safflower Oil, Burn 4 lbs of Belly Fat
Research shows consuming a small amount of safflower oil daily, without changing your diet, gets rid of 4 pounds of belly fat. Shrink your waistline effortlessly.
Viniyoga Sequence for Chronic Lower Back Pain
Can doing Viniyoga to relieve chronic lower back pain work better than following exercise instructions in a self-care book? University of Washington researchers set up a study to find out because "chronic low back pain is a common problem lacking highly effective treatment options" and more than half of adults suffer from this issue.
Workplace Yoga Enhances Job Satisfaction and Productivity
Many employees, just like you, who participate in workplace wellness programs consisting of yoga and meditation have positive outcomes. They report a variety of physical and psychological benefits that can increase their quality of life, including job satisfaction and productivity, according to a study in Occupational Medicine.
3-Minute Guided Meditation Script for Any Occasion
Let this 3-minute guided meditation script help you relax the body, quiet the mind and appreciate the moment. These words are a wonderful gift for your audience, clients, friends or students.
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Intermediate Hatha Yoga Sequence for Better Balance
I love yoga poses for balance and created this creative, intermediate balance sequence for you to perform at home or in your classes.
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8 Iyengar Yoga Poses to Improve Balance and Mobility
This eight-pose Iyengar Yoga sequence induces beneficial effects on balance and mobility after completing this series twice per week for 12 weeks. See a detailed list of the poses, along with a picture and “how to” description of each. Suitable for seniors.
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Yoga for Anxiety: An Overview of Clinical Studies
Yoga as a stand-alone therapy or a complement to medication “may benefit anxiety conditions” and “may be superior to medication for a subgroup” of adults.
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4 Ways Yoga Gets Rid of Depression
Yoga can prevent and treat depression without medication or as complementary therapy, according to...
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Weight Loss Without Dieting, Kripalu Yoga
This Kripalu yoga non-dieting weight loss program, resulted in a loss of 16.95 pounds after one year, at a rate of 1.41 pounds per month. Participants also experienced emotional and spiritual growth, feeling more compassion for others and less stressed out.
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Cardiovascular Benefits of Surya Namaskar, Sun Salutation
You don’t have to do aerobics to significantly improve your cardiovascular health. You can achieve an average of 80 percent of HRmax while doing surya namaskar, sun salutation, which is high enough to offer cardiovascular benefits.
Read MoreReview for BalanceFrom All-purpose Yoga Mat: 1/4 inch, high density, and anti-tear
Free, Black Carrying Strap and Matching Yoga Blocks for Some Colors BalanceFrom All Purpose Yoga Mat Review BalanceFrom All-purpose Yoga Mat: an overview What is the number one best-selling yoga mat on Amazon? The BalanceFrom...
Read MoreWhat to bring for my first yoga class?
You likely don’t need your own yoga mat for your first class. Eventually, the type of mat you buy will depend on the style of yoga you do most. For example, a thick mat might make Vinyasa more difficult, but Yin Yoga classes easier. So, you may want to wait until you find a class you like and then consult your instructor.
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2 Amazing Benefits of Hot Yoga
This pioneering, hot yoga study is the first-ever “controlled description of the effects of short-term hot yoga practice on strength and steadiness.”
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Hatha Yoga Poses for Weight Loss, Burn Over 2.5 Calories per Minute
Are you doing yoga for weight loss? These Hatha yoga poses burn more than 2.5 calories per minute,...
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Yoga Reduces Menopausal Stress Better Than Exercise
Going to a comprehensive yoga class reduces menopausal stress better than exercise, according to a...
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Yoga Increases Teen Test Scores Without Extra Studying
Teens perform better overall and in separate subjects when taking a comprehensive yoga class...
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What Is the Yogi Grip? Doing Yoga Hands Correctly
Have you ever heard a yoga teacher talk about the “yoga grip?” This super simple yoga hands position refers to gripping your big toe with your middle and index fingers. The yogi grip helps you hold select yoga poses with grace and balance. Common yoga poses that use the yogi grip include, standing forward bend…
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Hatha Yoga Poses for a 90-Minute Intermediate Class
Here are all the Hatha yoga poses you need for a 90-minute intermediate class. You can follow this yoga sequence for your home practice or teach it to your yoga class. I created this original Hatha yoga class using my favorite yoga book Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
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60-Minute Viniyoga Series Helps Osteoarthritis Insomnia
This 60-minute Viniyoga series helped reduce the number of nights with sleep disturbance caused by...
Read MoreEasy Hatha Yoga Exercises for Ankles, 8-Minute Sequence
Increase your ankles’ strength and range of motion with the following easy series of Hath yoga exercises. No warm-up required and you don’t need to commit to an entire yoga routine to benefit. Just follow the 8-minute video!
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Yoga Breathing Exercises to Improve Adult Asthma
Here are the six yoga breathing exercises and four poses you need to perform or teach a yoga class clinically shown to significantly improve adult asthmatics quality of life. The 40- to 50-minute class consists of 30 to 35 minutes of pranayama.
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90-Minute Hatha Yoga Class to Reduce Stress
You can skip yoga class once in a while and still enjoy the emotional benefits of stress reduction. According to a study in the Journal of Nursing Research, just one class produces significant results. Although, to reduce the physical signs, you must attend classes regularly.
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An Iyengar Yoga Sequence to Reduce Stress
Here is a 90-minute Iyengar yoga sequence to reduce stress from a study by researchers at Charite...
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