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- What to Never Ever Eat After Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Jez HeathWe’ve all been there, feeling a bit worn down, low energy and tired after a work-out. If we’ve been doing weight resisting exercise such as yoga, our arms and legs can sometimes tremble and feel weak as well. At these times, we tend to think that eating will help to replenish our energy ...
Views: 777 - Sirsasana (Headstand) – The Queen of Yoga Poses - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Jez HeathSirsasana meaning headstand is considered to be one of the most important yoga poses. Sirsasana is known as "the queen of poses", and the reason relates to the effect it has on the brain and mind. The inversion of this pose causes increased and unrestricted blood flow to the brain. This brings ...
Views: 8254(1 vote) - What Is Pranayama - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Jez HeathAs we become more familiar with yoga and the Indian tradition of the 8 limbs of Hatha yoga, we are likely to hear of Pranayama or yoga breathing and practice some of the techniques in this limb of yoga. While some styles of yoga encourage the combination of asana and Pranayama (primarily ujjayi ...
Views: 4870(1 vote) - Yoga as an Effective Treatment for Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Jez HeathAbout 90% of us will suffer from some for of lower back pain during our adult lives. When this happens many of us as back pain sufferers will be given treatment advice that doesn't really treat the underlying causes of our back pain, focusing instead on simply trying to manage the symptoms with ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - What is Yoga Asana - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Jez HeathRegardless of what particular school or type of yoga we practice, it is unlikely that many of us are really practicing yoga. Rather we are more likely to focus on only 1 of the 8 limbs of yoga - yoga asana. Yoga asana are the physical positions and postures of yoga that started were really ...
Views: 1063(1 vote) - The Stratospheric Rise of Yoga Brings Opportunities and Challenges - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2007 from Jez HeathOver the last 20 years, the popularity of yoga has increased from nearly no interest to being one of the most popular exercise regimes around. To match the increasing demand for yoga, more and more yoga centers are opening all the time. For those of us looking for something new, or just starting ...
Views: 1243(1 vote) - Learning to Love the Yoga We All Hate - by Submitted on May 07, 2007 from Jez HeathListen in to conversations after any yoga session, and we’re almost guaranteed to hear someone discussing this or that yoga pose that they hate and wish they never need to do again – ever. But why is it that there are certain yoga poses that we just dread? We can feel them coming, ...
Views: 885(1 vote) - Finding inspiration - can other students improve your yoga? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2007 from Jez HeathMany of us that regularly go to yoga classes will have heard the instructor telling us not to look at others in the room, but instead to think about our own practice. There is no doubt about the truth of this advice. When making these comments, the instructors are reminding us to practice yoga ...
Views: 963(1 vote) - Recharge And Relax At Work With These Simple Techniques - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Jez HeathOur busy lifestyles and work demands mean that we often find it difficult to exercise our bodies as frequently as we should. This leads to tiredness, stress and reduced work performance. However taking a short break to complete a few simple yoga postures at your desk can help to relieve stress ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Give Yourself A Boost At Work With These Simple, Refreshing Tips - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Jez HeathContinued concentration over long periods required in the modern workplace can be demanding on your mind and your body. The stress and fatigue felt by many of us can impact our work performance – and lead to ongoing stress and exhaustion when you get home. However taking a short break to ...
Views: 1609(1 vote) - Discover How a Commitment to Yoga Can Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2007 from Jez HeathWhile it’s true that you’ll get out of your practice only as much as you’re willing or able to put into it, a committed approach to your practice can help you in ways that you’ve never expected. Indeed practicing yoga could be the platform and motivation you need to completely transform your ...
Views: 2391(1 vote) - Benefiting from the unbearable - Pain in our yoga practice - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2007 from Jez HeathPain is without doubt an integral part of yoga practice. But is it really something that should be avoided at all costs? Of course pain is our body's way of telling us that it's not comfortable with the posture we're holding. Throughout our practice we should be conscious and listen to our ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - If you’re serious about being healthy, get in front of a computer - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2007 from Jez HeathMarketing companies are constantly inventing new and expensive fads to help us exercise, lose weight and get healthy. But if we’re really going to get results, it’s probably just best to do more and more of the things we already enjoy. Frankly there aren’t any shortcuts to good health and ...
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