wellness Archives | The Genius of Yoga

Cardiovascular Benefits of 4 Rounds of Surya Namaskar

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | cardiovascular, surya namaskar |

After 4 rounds of Surya Namaskar, the participants achieved 80% of their age-predicted maximum heart rate (HRmax). This number is high enough to induce cardiovascular benefits.

Silver Yoga Benefits Senior Women

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | balance, silver yoga |

Silver Yoga benefits senior women by significantly improving their physical and mental health...

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...

Yoga Reduces Cigarette Cravings, Jogging Does Too!

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | quit smoking |

Yoga reduces cigarette cravings and jogging does too, according to a study from the USF Moffitt...

How Can Yoga Help Me Quit Smoking?

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | quit smoking, vinyasa |

Look out smokin’ ladies! Cigarette smoking is THE leading cause of preventable death for American women. If that surprises you, the next sentence certainly won’t. To quit smoking isn’t easy. The good news is, taking yoga classes can increase your chances of quitting. How many yoga classes do you need?

2 Amazing Benefits of Hot Yoga

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | balance, bikram |

This pioneering, hot yoga study is the first-ever “controlled description of the effects of short-term hot yoga practice on strength and steadiness.”

Yoga Reduces Menopausal Stress Better Than Exercise

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | menopause, stress |

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

Workplace Yoga Enhances Job Satisfaction and Productivity

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | workplace |

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.

Cardiovascular Benefits of Surya Namaskar, Sun Salutation

Posted by Victoria Weinblatt, MSEd, RYT-200, CMT | heart & lungs, surya namaskar |

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.

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.