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How to Improve Cardiovascular Function Without Exercising

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | blood pressure, cardiovascular, sequences / routines |

You can improve cardiovascular function without exercising in 2 weeks with this combination of...

Hatha Yoga Poses to Reduce Anxiety

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | anxiety, sequences / routines |

This series of Hatha yoga poses significantly reduces anxiety after only 8 classes, according to a...

Breathing Yoga Lowers Blood Pressure Naturally

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

Breathing yoga can lower blood pressure naturally in as little as two weeks of regular practice, even for yoga beginners, according to the results of a study published in the journal Heart Views. Here are all the pranayama exercises you need to try this at home or with your clients.

Viniyoga Sequence for Chronic Lower Back Pain

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | Back Pain, sequences / routines |

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.

Hatha Yoga Poses for a 90-Minute Intermediate Class

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | hatha yoga, sequences / routines |

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.

60-Minute Viniyoga Series Helps Osteoarthritis Insomnia

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | arthritis, insomnia, sequences / routines, viniyoga |

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

Easy Hatha Yoga Exercises for Ankles, 8-Minute Sequence

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | balance, sequences / routines |

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!

Intermediate Hatha Yoga Sequence for Better Balance

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | balance, sequences / routines |

I love yoga poses for balance. You can use this creative intermediate Hatha balance sequence at home or in your classes. Eka Pada Pranamasana — one-legged prayer pose — is the resting pose. It will improve your balance and posture as you strengthen your abs and legs.

Yoga Breathing Exercises to Improve Adult Asthma

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | asthma, pranayama breath, sequences, sequences / routines |

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.

90-Minute Hatha Yoga Class to Reduce Stress

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | hatha yoga, sequences / routines, 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.

8 Iyengar Yoga Poses to Improve Balance and Mobility

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | balance, Iyengar, sequences / routines |

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.