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Is Yoga Good for You? Answers from the NCCAM

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | May 4, 2023 | emotions, wellness | 0 |

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...

Yoga Nidra for Emotional Issues Associated with Menstrual Irregularity

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Oct 27, 2017 | anxiety, Yoga Nidra - Guided Meditation | 0 |
Hatha Yoga Poses to Reduce Anxiety

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Oct 26, 2016 | anxiety, sequences / routines | 0 |
4 Ways to Get Rid of Anxiety with Yoga

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Jul 23, 2016 | anxiety | 0 |

Surya Namaskar Mantras in English and Hindi

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Apr 9, 2023 | surya namaskar | 0 |

Quickly view the Surya Namaskar mantras in English and Sanskrit. The step number, yoga poses, and English pronunciation are provided.

Cardiovascular Benefits of 4 Rounds of Surya Namaskar

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Oct 29, 2017 | cardiovascular, surya namaskar | 0 |
Surya Namaskar Weight Loss

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Jul 23, 2016 | surya namaskar | 0 |
5 Amazing Health Benefits of Surya Namaskar

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Jun 10, 2016 | surya namaskar | 0 |

Eat Safflower Oil, Burn 4 lbs of Belly Fat

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Apr 22, 2023 | burn fat, weight loss | 0 |

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.

Can Yoga Help You Lose Weight? YES

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Apr 22, 2023 | burn calories | 0 |
Which Yoga Poses Burn the Most Calories?

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Apr 12, 2023 | burn calories, burn fat, weight maintenance | 0 |
Experienced Yoga Practitioner’s Gain Less Weight

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Jun 15, 2022 | weight loss, weight maintenance | 0 |

Viniyoga Sequence for Chronic Lower Back Pain

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | May 4, 2023 | Back Pain, sequences / routines | 0 |

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.

Yoga Nidra Meditation Lowers Blood Sugar Levels

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Apr 28, 2023 | diabetes, Yoga Nidra - Guided Meditation | 0 |
Improve Cardiovascular Function Without Exercising

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Oct 27, 2016 | blood pressure, cardiovascular, sequences / routines | 0 |
Breathing Yoga Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Jun 16, 2016 | blood pressure, heart & lungs, pranayama breath, sequences / routines | 0 |

Workplace Yoga Enhances Job Satisfaction and Productivity

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Apr 15, 2023 | workplace | 0 |

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.

Silver Yoga Benefits Senior Women

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Dec 20, 2016 | balance, silver yoga | 0 |
Yoga for Smoking Cessation (Jogging works too!)

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Sep 18, 2016 | quit smoking, wellness | 0 |
How Can Yoga Help Me Quit Smoking?

by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Sep 7, 2016 | quit smoking, vinyasa | 0 |

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4 Ways Yoga Gets Rid of Depression

Yoga can prevent and treat depression without medication or as complementary therapy, according to...

Easy 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!

Review 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...

60-Minute Viniyoga Series Helps Osteoarthritis Insomnia

This 60-minute Viniyoga series helped reduce the number of nights with sleep disturbance caused by...

Sprouted Hummus Tips

Sprouted hummus easily turns regular hummus recipes into a living, raw foods delight by using...

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.

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...

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…

Yoga Increases Teen Test Scores Without Extra Studying

Teens perform better overall and in separate subjects when taking a comprehensive yoga class...

Yoga Reduces Menopausal Stress Better Than Exercise

Going to a comprehensive yoga class reduces menopausal stress better than exercise, according to a...

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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