This question is for anyone who has had postural kyphosis and have tried yoga and/or pilates to fix it. Did it work? Any other suggestions?|||I apologize, I know your question was directed at people who have experience with your question, but I was curious and looked it up and found some direct information for you. Here is an article that addresses yoga and postural kyphosis: http://www.yogabasics.com/learn/yoga-for...
I see there is much on the net about it, and yes I do know that yoga can definitely correct bad posture, or a rounded back due do bad posture. The article I linked you does warn about consulting a health care professional if your kyphosis is caused by osteoporosis or other bone weakening disease before trying yoga to correct it.
I highly recommend doing yoga, it has helped my posture tremendously, and I had no idea I even had bad posture. I walk taller and hold my back straighter, and I feel so full of calm energy, I can%26#039;t imagine myself stopping yoga now. It%26#039;s part of my life forever. :)
As for the pilates, I don%26#039;t think it will help as much as yoga at all. Yoga emphasises work on the spine and on creating space between the vertebrae in each pose. Pilates has no such focus, it is geared more toward strengthening the muscles. Yoga will strengthen, increase flexibility, and help pull the bones and muscles back into correct alignment when done properly. make sure you do yoga that emphasises correct alignment of the skeletal structure while you do it.
Good luck!
Monday, November 16, 2009
I read to NEVER hold your breath during a Yoga session. How true is that?
I read that you should never hold your breath while meditating or doing some yoga. But a lot of form of Yoga asks you to hold your breath in different ratio like 4-7-8 etc.. What is your personaly experience breathing ratio? Thanks|||Perhaps there is confusion between breathing instructions applying to asana practice (yoga postures), especially Vinyasa, versus various other pranayam (yogic breath regulation) techniques.
During asana practice (again, especially Vinyasa), the breath is not held.
(Vinyasa is frequently defined as breath-synchronized movement).
Ujjayi without retention is the only pranayam technique I have heard recommended during asana practice.
I believe the various other pranayam techniques, such as those incorporating varying inhale/exhale ratios, are intended to be initiated and concluded while maintaining a single posture (often Padmasana/Full Lotus, Sukhasana/Easy pose, or other related poses).
People often interpret the term %26#039;yoga%26#039; as only pertaining to asana (since frequently, that is only part of yoga that Westerners practice).
Asana is actually a small slice of yogic knowledge.
Namaste%26#039;,
dwb|||how about this statement %26quot;Never hold breath during yoga other than the ones that asks you to do so%26quot;
During asana practice (again, especially Vinyasa), the breath is not held.
(Vinyasa is frequently defined as breath-synchronized movement).
Ujjayi without retention is the only pranayam technique I have heard recommended during asana practice.
I believe the various other pranayam techniques, such as those incorporating varying inhale/exhale ratios, are intended to be initiated and concluded while maintaining a single posture (often Padmasana/Full Lotus, Sukhasana/Easy pose, or other related poses).
People often interpret the term %26#039;yoga%26#039; as only pertaining to asana (since frequently, that is only part of yoga that Westerners practice).
Asana is actually a small slice of yogic knowledge.
Namaste%26#039;,
dwb|||how about this statement %26quot;Never hold breath during yoga other than the ones that asks you to do so%26quot;
How to avoid passing out in yoga class?
I%26#039;ve almost passed out in the past 3 yoga classes I%26#039;ve gone too- my vision gets really dark, and my hearing starts to fade- like a really bad head rush! It%26#039;s embarrassing to revert to the child%26#039;s pose when everyone else is doing what they%26#039;re supposed to. How can I avoid this? My instructor said that it may have to do with low blood pressure-- how could I change that? I am breathing normally too- so I don%26#039;t think that%26#039;s it.|||Stay away from yoga class or else eat better foods that provide energy and drink plenty of water before class!
What should I get to begin yoga at home?
I would love to start doing yoga, but I would want to get some kind of dvd and do it at home. What dvd s good for beginners? Do I need anything else?|||I would highly recommend Yoga Zone:
http://www.yogazone.com/
In addition to the dvds, you will need a yoga mat (they have them at Target) and possibly straps and blocks depending on your flexibility (or lack of). The yoga zone site has a yoga for beginners link that will explain the use of straps and blocks.
I think the yoga zone dvds have to ordered off amazon or barnes and nobles, but I think anything that has a beginner next to it would be great.
http://www.yogazone.com/
In addition to the dvds, you will need a yoga mat (they have them at Target) and possibly straps and blocks depending on your flexibility (or lack of). The yoga zone site has a yoga for beginners link that will explain the use of straps and blocks.
I think the yoga zone dvds have to ordered off amazon or barnes and nobles, but I think anything that has a beginner next to it would be great.
What's the best type of yoga to improve your flexibility for running in track and field?
I%26#039;m a 400m runner for my track team and one thing my coach says I need to work on is my flexibility...regular stretching doesn%26#039;t seem to work well enough, so what type of yoga should I look for to improve?|||Hatha yoga is nice for you.. but yoga in general is awesome for your flexibility.. not only your flexibility, but also your focus, concentration and inner strength, which is very crucial for you as a runner I guess!
By the way, take a look at this free e-course to learn more about yoga and how it can help you: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||just yoga in general i think. i%26#039;m in yoga and you cant do jus one pose and be done you have to do several. each pose works a different part of your body and alot have to do wit the legs so do all of it|||This is where I get all my yoga stuff, including books and dvds, which helped me get started.
http://shopyogagear.com/
They%26#039;ve got stuff for sale, sure, but they also have videos and articles, and all sorts of stuff that helped me dive into yoga!
hope this helps (:
By the way, take a look at this free e-course to learn more about yoga and how it can help you: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||just yoga in general i think. i%26#039;m in yoga and you cant do jus one pose and be done you have to do several. each pose works a different part of your body and alot have to do wit the legs so do all of it|||This is where I get all my yoga stuff, including books and dvds, which helped me get started.
http://shopyogagear.com/
They%26#039;ve got stuff for sale, sure, but they also have videos and articles, and all sorts of stuff that helped me dive into yoga!
hope this helps (:
Does anyone know of a good Yoga video to buy that will actually help you lose weight and get your body tone?
Of course my New Years resolution is to lose weight I want to do yoga in-between my running.|||Here%26#039;s the thing - purchasing a yoga vid isn%26#039;t going to cause you to lose weight or tone your body. At most you might burn a calorie or two typing in your credit card info.
You have to actually DO the exercises so it hardly matters which one you get. You%26#039;ll get out of it what you put into it. Ownership bestows no benefits.
That said, if you%26#039;re new to yoga I recommend starting elsewhere. If you have cable or whatever, check for any exercise channels. You can catch some yoga shows. Even better, if you have any %26quot;on demand%26quot; type channels, you can watch them at your leisure.
Also check into videos at your library. That way you don%26#039;t spend any money and you get to see many more and choose the one that suits you best.
And it wouldn%26#039;t hurt to take a yoga class or two. It%26#039;s important for beginners to get the positions down properly - it%26#039;s hard to learn that from a book or video. You can check around with local yoga studios and see if they offer any free classes.
As to books, it won%26#039;t hurt to check them out of the library as well. But just stick with the simple positions - there are many poses that look extremely complicated - but aren%26#039;t if you know how to get into them. But that%26#039;s what the books don%26#039;t tell you - they just show you a bound position and you have to figure out how to get from a standing position to having your arms wrapped around your legs!
Back to the videos - start with anything that has for beginners on it. It%26#039;ll be rather boring but it really is important to get your positioning right.|||First of all... take responsibility for yourself and your actions... be aware of what you eat, how you act, how you take care of your physical body.
I don%26#039;t know how long you have been practicing, or any of your background, but start with where you are today, don%26#039;t try to over do it... don%26#039;t go down the black diamond hill if you%26#039;ve never tried the bunny hill.
Knowing that... I love anything from Rodney Yee or Susan Deason. Richard Freeman is good for Ashtanga. Rodney Yee has a good one, yoga for athletes, where he gives a short summary of asanas for runners.
Borrow tapes from the library if they have any... check out any %26quot;on demand%26quot; classes on your cable|||My absolute favorites are the Ashtanga videos. It%26#039;s a great workout http://www.ashtanga.com/html/action.lass...
Here%26#039;s another good one http://www.gaiam.com/product/media-libra...
Good luck with your resolution!|||Bryan Kest%26#039;s Power Yoga is a good one. I run a lot too and it really keeps my muscles loose and keeps the small muscles toned.
Shiva Rae%26#039;s Yoga Shakti as well. This one has make-your-own-work-out feature which is cool. Kundalani Yoga with Ana Brett is awesome as well ... tough though.
You have to actually DO the exercises so it hardly matters which one you get. You%26#039;ll get out of it what you put into it. Ownership bestows no benefits.
That said, if you%26#039;re new to yoga I recommend starting elsewhere. If you have cable or whatever, check for any exercise channels. You can catch some yoga shows. Even better, if you have any %26quot;on demand%26quot; type channels, you can watch them at your leisure.
Also check into videos at your library. That way you don%26#039;t spend any money and you get to see many more and choose the one that suits you best.
And it wouldn%26#039;t hurt to take a yoga class or two. It%26#039;s important for beginners to get the positions down properly - it%26#039;s hard to learn that from a book or video. You can check around with local yoga studios and see if they offer any free classes.
As to books, it won%26#039;t hurt to check them out of the library as well. But just stick with the simple positions - there are many poses that look extremely complicated - but aren%26#039;t if you know how to get into them. But that%26#039;s what the books don%26#039;t tell you - they just show you a bound position and you have to figure out how to get from a standing position to having your arms wrapped around your legs!
Back to the videos - start with anything that has for beginners on it. It%26#039;ll be rather boring but it really is important to get your positioning right.|||First of all... take responsibility for yourself and your actions... be aware of what you eat, how you act, how you take care of your physical body.
I don%26#039;t know how long you have been practicing, or any of your background, but start with where you are today, don%26#039;t try to over do it... don%26#039;t go down the black diamond hill if you%26#039;ve never tried the bunny hill.
Knowing that... I love anything from Rodney Yee or Susan Deason. Richard Freeman is good for Ashtanga. Rodney Yee has a good one, yoga for athletes, where he gives a short summary of asanas for runners.
Borrow tapes from the library if they have any... check out any %26quot;on demand%26quot; classes on your cable|||My absolute favorites are the Ashtanga videos. It%26#039;s a great workout http://www.ashtanga.com/html/action.lass...
Here%26#039;s another good one http://www.gaiam.com/product/media-libra...
Good luck with your resolution!|||Bryan Kest%26#039;s Power Yoga is a good one. I run a lot too and it really keeps my muscles loose and keeps the small muscles toned.
Shiva Rae%26#039;s Yoga Shakti as well. This one has make-your-own-work-out feature which is cool. Kundalani Yoga with Ana Brett is awesome as well ... tough though.
What is the best type of yoga for a beginner?
I would like to join a yoga class with my husband.|||Classes at gyms and community centers are good.
The best beginner%26#039;s DVDs/Videos are by Lilias Folan:
Flowing Postures for Beginners (sold sep. or in a set of 4)|||I had spine surgery but was very interested in taking up Yoga.
Friends suggested Hatha yoga, as the moves are progressive. Mose pleaces teaching yoga would be able to advise what you could try by the level of difficulty and your body condition.
If you have any injuries, you may also wish to research on Pilates. It%26#039;s very low strain and helps to tone core muscles + the breathing techniques helps with stress.|||Most schools that offers yoga classes has Yoga For Beginners. Start from there and decide later on what kind of yoga you%26#039;d like to specialize in ((:
Have fun!|||Most studios in my area offer an intro series of classes for people new to yoga. It lasts three to four weeks and meets once a week for an hour to an hour and a half. This is an excellent way to begin as it will give you a firm foundation to begin exploring other classes. I always encourage beginners to look for a class that offers a lot of instruction. Classes that are described as vinyasa or flow usually offer little or no instruction, so I would stay away from them for the first few months. Classes called hatha, classical, or gentle may be a good starting place to continue learning the basics.
Namaste!|||yoga in modern america is of two types, meditation and hatha. as for meditation, each individual must choose his or her own path, mine is raja. for the other i suggest Ashtanga.|||Meditation!!
The best beginner%26#039;s DVDs/Videos are by Lilias Folan:
Flowing Postures for Beginners (sold sep. or in a set of 4)|||I had spine surgery but was very interested in taking up Yoga.
Friends suggested Hatha yoga, as the moves are progressive. Mose pleaces teaching yoga would be able to advise what you could try by the level of difficulty and your body condition.
If you have any injuries, you may also wish to research on Pilates. It%26#039;s very low strain and helps to tone core muscles + the breathing techniques helps with stress.|||Most schools that offers yoga classes has Yoga For Beginners. Start from there and decide later on what kind of yoga you%26#039;d like to specialize in ((:
Have fun!|||Most studios in my area offer an intro series of classes for people new to yoga. It lasts three to four weeks and meets once a week for an hour to an hour and a half. This is an excellent way to begin as it will give you a firm foundation to begin exploring other classes. I always encourage beginners to look for a class that offers a lot of instruction. Classes that are described as vinyasa or flow usually offer little or no instruction, so I would stay away from them for the first few months. Classes called hatha, classical, or gentle may be a good starting place to continue learning the basics.
Namaste!|||yoga in modern america is of two types, meditation and hatha. as for meditation, each individual must choose his or her own path, mine is raja. for the other i suggest Ashtanga.|||Meditation!!
Could anyone find me a good yoga routine to strengthen my surfing?
Just so you know, I%26#039;m thirteen, great are cardio, but just not that strong in my core. Strengthening it would be very helpful. I%26#039;m an inexperienced yoga student but will learn fast. And I want something that would only be up to twenty minutes a night.
Thank you! If you have any other excercises you think would help, please tell me!|||I think you need the deep breathing exercises to make your breath stronger, and the yogic asanas with their physiological benefits.. for this check this free yoga e-course:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||I would say starting with a few sun salutations to build heat in the body some standing poses and then for sure balancing postures like Eka pada jathara parivarttadasana and tree pose, and over time, depending on your abilities moving into warrior III. Learning 3-part breath is vital because the breath shows when the mind loses focus. I would recommend maybe taking a 1 or 2 private classes with a local teacher to help you better understand the mechanics behind the breath and postures... also this web page might help... http://www.yogacards.com/Yoga-postures.h...|||Join the courses offered by the Art of Living foundation which teaches yoga and breathing techniques. Visit www.artofliving.org
Thank you! If you have any other excercises you think would help, please tell me!|||I think you need the deep breathing exercises to make your breath stronger, and the yogic asanas with their physiological benefits.. for this check this free yoga e-course:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||I would say starting with a few sun salutations to build heat in the body some standing poses and then for sure balancing postures like Eka pada jathara parivarttadasana and tree pose, and over time, depending on your abilities moving into warrior III. Learning 3-part breath is vital because the breath shows when the mind loses focus. I would recommend maybe taking a 1 or 2 private classes with a local teacher to help you better understand the mechanics behind the breath and postures... also this web page might help... http://www.yogacards.com/Yoga-postures.h...|||Join the courses offered by the Art of Living foundation which teaches yoga and breathing techniques. Visit www.artofliving.org
What are some yoga poses, or a series of yoga poses that help tone your abs?
Basically, I%26#039;m looking for a pose or series of yoga poses that will hope strengthen and tone my abs. Any suggestions?|||Read this
http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/yoga-p...
http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/digest...
Hope it%26#039;s helpful.|||Check these Articles out! They give you step by step instructions! It%26#039;s great.
http://www.tvlesson.com/article/11917_ho...
http://www.tvlesson.com/article/12043_ho...|||boat pose; sun salutations are pretty good, especially the transition from upward dog to downward dog.
Give pilates a try...they were meant for the abdominal area.
http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/yoga-p...
http://www.yoga-poses-at-home.com/digest...
Hope it%26#039;s helpful.|||Check these Articles out! They give you step by step instructions! It%26#039;s great.
http://www.tvlesson.com/article/11917_ho...
http://www.tvlesson.com/article/12043_ho...|||boat pose; sun salutations are pretty good, especially the transition from upward dog to downward dog.
Give pilates a try...they were meant for the abdominal area.
What are 3 great total body yoga poses I can do in the morning?
I would like to add a little yoga each day. What are 2-3 poses that can help me be more flexible that I can do everyday when I wake up. I would like to take about 5 minutes to do this and increase overtime.|||There is actually one yoga routine which will exercise your whole body. You can do it for 5 minutes every morning and it will really help you with flexibility. The beautiful thing is that it exercises and stretches every single part of your body.
The name of it is Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar). If you want to find out more about it, here are some links that I recommend:
http://santosha.com/asanas/suryanamaskar...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=e...
Enjoy!|||I do form of power yoga by Diamond Dallas Page, it is called the YRG Workout. He has some great yoga poses but my favorites are bent knee triangle because I can fell it open up my back and hips. I also like Road Warrior #1 because is stretches your lower body. They sell DVD%26#039;s but I found some positions online at the site below. Have Fun!
The name of it is Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar). If you want to find out more about it, here are some links that I recommend:
http://santosha.com/asanas/suryanamaskar...
http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=e...
Enjoy!|||I do form of power yoga by Diamond Dallas Page, it is called the YRG Workout. He has some great yoga poses but my favorites are bent knee triangle because I can fell it open up my back and hips. I also like Road Warrior #1 because is stretches your lower body. They sell DVD%26#039;s but I found some positions online at the site below. Have Fun!
What can i use instead of yoga bricks?
I recently bought a few yoga DVDs and almost all of them include this bricks that you have to use. I cant go out and buy them right now so i was wondering if anyone had a quick fix for me. Thanks!|||Thick books with hard covers. If there%26#039;s any that you don%26#039;t need anymore, you could wrap them in duct tape so they don%26#039;t open up.
I have found this to work well for poses like triangle, when they tell you to put your hand on a block.|||if you don%26#039;t have to lift them towels work, or if you have some hand weights sitting around that works too, or bottles of water.
I have found this to work well for poses like triangle, when they tell you to put your hand on a block.|||if you don%26#039;t have to lift them towels work, or if you have some hand weights sitting around that works too, or bottles of water.
What's the best type of yoga to help me with flexibility?
I can barely touch past my knees and I have always had a lot of problems with flexibility. I am not overweight, I am very physically active and walk over 10 miles a day, but have no flexibility. What is the best type of yoga to help and if I do it frequently how long will it take until I can see real improvement?|||Basic hatha yoga is the type you would like to try as a beginner. Like you, I was quite inflexible, especially with my hamstrings. These are the muscles located at the back of your thighs which are responsible for the forward bending action. Walking, running, wearing high heels, etc. can cause your hamstrings to tighten.
Based on personal experience, it usually takes a couple of months to see significant improvement. You can start practicing 4 times a week increasing to doing it everyday when you feel comfortable enough with the yoga poses. Although you will feel a noticeable change in your body, mind and emotions even just after a few weeks of consistent practice.
Yoga will complement and even enhance your walking exercise. It is always best especially for beginners to practice yoga under the supervision of a certified instructor. If you cannot find a hatha yoga class, I highly recommend that you try Iyengar yoga.
Good luck!|||any type, since you do not have flexibility, will help. Actually, you can just do any basic stretches.
Hold the stretch for about 20 seconds and do not bounce the muscle. After about a week, you should start to see some type of improvement, but stretching muscles does take time.|||Hi there. I%26#039;m new to Yoga too, so I still don%26#039;t know all the types, etc., but if you want to learn, there is a daily download on iTunes that will help you get started... go to podcasts, health, then suscribe to it. They are 1 hr sessions, and easy to follow, even for beginners. They also tell you about the types of Yoga and why they are beneficial to the body. It certainly makes me feel better after I%26#039;m finished because I used to be very flexible, but have a hard time putting my hands to the floor anymore.. It%26#039;s like starting from %26quot;0%26quot; Good luck.
Based on personal experience, it usually takes a couple of months to see significant improvement. You can start practicing 4 times a week increasing to doing it everyday when you feel comfortable enough with the yoga poses. Although you will feel a noticeable change in your body, mind and emotions even just after a few weeks of consistent practice.
Yoga will complement and even enhance your walking exercise. It is always best especially for beginners to practice yoga under the supervision of a certified instructor. If you cannot find a hatha yoga class, I highly recommend that you try Iyengar yoga.
Good luck!|||any type, since you do not have flexibility, will help. Actually, you can just do any basic stretches.
Hold the stretch for about 20 seconds and do not bounce the muscle. After about a week, you should start to see some type of improvement, but stretching muscles does take time.|||Hi there. I%26#039;m new to Yoga too, so I still don%26#039;t know all the types, etc., but if you want to learn, there is a daily download on iTunes that will help you get started... go to podcasts, health, then suscribe to it. They are 1 hr sessions, and easy to follow, even for beginners. They also tell you about the types of Yoga and why they are beneficial to the body. It certainly makes me feel better after I%26#039;m finished because I used to be very flexible, but have a hard time putting my hands to the floor anymore.. It%26#039;s like starting from %26quot;0%26quot; Good luck.
What is a good guided intermediate yoga dvd?
I have done yoga before, and I am looking for a dvd(NOT FOR BEGINNERS) more of an intermediate, do you have any suggestions? Thanks.|||I really like Yoga for Energy with Rodney Yee (I think I got the name of it right). It%26#039;s got no instruction, just tells you which pose to move into...it%26#039;s in 5 sections so you can do any or all when you feel the need.
I really like it, but when I first got it I had to pay attention, and sometimes they%26#039;d move from one pose to another faster than I was accustomed to, having only used beginner videos/dvds prior to that.
Here%26#039;s a link to it so you can see it and read the description...if you decide to buy, definitely price shop (I%26#039;ve found really good deals on Amazon and eBay on DVDs in the past).
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Journals-Ener...
I really like it, but when I first got it I had to pay attention, and sometimes they%26#039;d move from one pose to another faster than I was accustomed to, having only used beginner videos/dvds prior to that.
Here%26#039;s a link to it so you can see it and read the description...if you decide to buy, definitely price shop (I%26#039;ve found really good deals on Amazon and eBay on DVDs in the past).
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Journals-Ener...
What is a good guided intermediate yoga dvd?
I have done yoga before, and I am looking for a dvd(NOT FOR BEGINNERS) more of an intermediate, do you have any suggestions? Thanks.|||I really like Yoga for Energy with Rodney Yee (I think I got the name of it right). It%26#039;s got no instruction, just tells you which pose to move into...it%26#039;s in 5 sections so you can do any or all when you feel the need.
I really like it, but when I first got it I had to pay attention, and sometimes they%26#039;d move from one pose to another faster than I was accustomed to, having only used beginner videos/dvds prior to that.
Here%26#039;s a link to it so you can see it and read the description...if you decide to buy, definitely price shop (I%26#039;ve found really good deals on Amazon and eBay on DVDs in the past).
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Journals-Ener...
I really like it, but when I first got it I had to pay attention, and sometimes they%26#039;d move from one pose to another faster than I was accustomed to, having only used beginner videos/dvds prior to that.
Here%26#039;s a link to it so you can see it and read the description...if you decide to buy, definitely price shop (I%26#039;ve found really good deals on Amazon and eBay on DVDs in the past).
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Journals-Ener...
I want to start doing yoga at home. How do i get started?
I work out the gym for an hour to two every day, i eat right, but i still dont lose weight. I have been stressing alot and i%26#039;m told that might be why my body wont let go of these unwanted pounds i%26#039;m packing. (15lb) i was told to try yoga to relax and it should help my body, but how do i get started? i want to do it at home, in my bedroom, where i can be alone and truly relax. Please help.|||Yes, Yoga is the only remedy.
I am from India. I practice yoga researched by Vethatiri Maharishi, 93 yrs old master passed away an year back.
Visit www.vethathiri.org/ mostly you will get an idea. They have training centers thru the world.
Wishes from Jagadeeswaran Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
tjagadeeswaran@yahoo.co.uk|||ask around to some friends for some dvds of yoga they recommend....or go to a few classes to learn the basics then you can do it at home yourself....|||Rodney Yee has wonderful DVD%26#039;s and videos. Many levels of skill available %26amp; in beautiful settings. Great stuff.|||Try searching info in internet. I have included a link below. Go to a book store or a fitness store %26amp; get information.|||buy/rent some books and/or videos from a store or form the library... wherever and books will give u good tips and show u useful positions but videos are much more relaxing b/c u dnt have to flip the page everytime u want to do sumthing else.
I use yoga booty ballet... which is like relaxing then a workout then a strengthworkout and ends with more relaxation- i use them quite often but books are good to read to understand wut to think about and how ur body should be comfortable ect.
good luck!!
I am from India. I practice yoga researched by Vethatiri Maharishi, 93 yrs old master passed away an year back.
Visit www.vethathiri.org/ mostly you will get an idea. They have training centers thru the world.
Wishes from Jagadeeswaran Chennai, Tamil nadu, India
tjagadeeswaran@yahoo.co.uk|||ask around to some friends for some dvds of yoga they recommend....or go to a few classes to learn the basics then you can do it at home yourself....|||Rodney Yee has wonderful DVD%26#039;s and videos. Many levels of skill available %26amp; in beautiful settings. Great stuff.|||Try searching info in internet. I have included a link below. Go to a book store or a fitness store %26amp; get information.|||buy/rent some books and/or videos from a store or form the library... wherever and books will give u good tips and show u useful positions but videos are much more relaxing b/c u dnt have to flip the page everytime u want to do sumthing else.
I use yoga booty ballet... which is like relaxing then a workout then a strengthworkout and ends with more relaxation- i use them quite often but books are good to read to understand wut to think about and how ur body should be comfortable ect.
good luck!!
What are some good pilates & yoga equpiment that work?
I%26#039;m looking to start doing pilates and/or yoga and I just want things I can do from my own house. Does anyone know some equipment that is at a reasonable price and works?|||Here is a well-written, narrated guide to the best resources on the Internet for yoga, including where to buy equipment and gear, and also a guide for pilates:
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Sp...
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/He...|||Hi
You can purchase a Pilates ring (magic circle), resistance bands, yoga straps, a Swiss ball. If you want to purchase a Pilates reformer - the ones that really work well are very very expensive. Get a good one with springs not cords.
You can check out Balanced Body or Stott Pilates on line for example.|||I love my pilates aero, have used it now for four months, and lost 25 pounds and 18 inches over all.
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Sp...
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/He...|||Hi
You can purchase a Pilates ring (magic circle), resistance bands, yoga straps, a Swiss ball. If you want to purchase a Pilates reformer - the ones that really work well are very very expensive. Get a good one with springs not cords.
You can check out Balanced Body or Stott Pilates on line for example.|||I love my pilates aero, have used it now for four months, and lost 25 pounds and 18 inches over all.
Tell me your experience with yoga and the benefits you received?
For those of you that do yoga, do you really see a difference? And what do you notice that has improved physically, mentally, or spiritually?|||You definitely receive benefits. Spiritually, mentally... I wasn%26#039;t anxious for everything anymore, no stress at all! And i faced the world more positively. These were the most important for me. I dunno how it happened, but it helped me a lot. %26lt;3|||Mentally and physically ... yes. Everything seems to get better blood flow. I like to combine it with pilates to get a good core strength.|||I used to do yoga two times a day (I just follwed a video, in the comfort of my own home) once in the morning and once at night. My arms and legs and tummy got toned and I had more energy and was more calm after doing the exersizes. It deffinately made an impact on my body, physicaly, just not something totatly drastic, and mentaly.
Is it true that most yoga classes are female only because women like to blow off amongst themselves?
I think this question has been outstanding since yoga was invented. Many, many centuries ago.|||Who, in fact, do they blow off?|||Question outstanding for centuries? This is the first I%26#039;ve heard of it. I really don%26#039;t think that that happens in Yoga.
It only seems women only because they can%26#039;t get much exercise and fitness any other way. 90% of all sports must be male orientated; football, rugby, cricket, etc. So maybe it is the most popular of a niche selection.|||I never liked he prospect of wrapping my legs around my head in stretchy pants. Seen enough Ohms in electric class.|||Well it isnt, yoga is a ritual of exercises practiced since ancient times and its usually men who did more than women Yogi - ever heard of that?
Its very powerful if you do it consistently and there are amazing benefits.
Go and learn more about it on the web, hope this helps|||Yes they give each other points for,loudness, length, smell,etc,|||The blowing off (if it happens) is more likely to be an accidental consequence of doing Yoga than the intended purpose.
In my experience it%26#039;s usually men who gather together (in the pub, on the sports field etc.) to blow off amongst themselves. But I only have half the evidence needed for a definitive answer, being only a man.
I rest my case.|||Don%26#039;t be silly, reasearch a subject before you go spouting on like that.|||You should step out of your microcosm.|||Many men think that yoga is girlish so a lot of those on these classes are, yes, women...
As for the kama sutra...well, it should be practiced by both sexes!|||women go mostly because men are not as supple they are to stiff|||Why would I a single man want to hang out with a bunch of leatard clad overweight women who were bending and stretching? Ohhhh sick.
Thanks, I%26#039;ll pass. Yes I%26#039;ve seen the video tapes of yoga with all the young hotties. I%26#039;ve also seen the real class. Like I said Ohhh sick.|||How would you research something like that...oh, yes, give an overfunded University team some more cash to look into it...that and why money is round and why caterpillars don%26#039;t have feet on their teeth...etc, that way we can keep the money going to those who already have jobs and make students pay for their education...for the rest of their lives.|||by blowing off do you mean farting only you didn%26#039;t quite make it clear what you were talking about
It only seems women only because they can%26#039;t get much exercise and fitness any other way. 90% of all sports must be male orientated; football, rugby, cricket, etc. So maybe it is the most popular of a niche selection.|||I never liked he prospect of wrapping my legs around my head in stretchy pants. Seen enough Ohms in electric class.|||Well it isnt, yoga is a ritual of exercises practiced since ancient times and its usually men who did more than women Yogi - ever heard of that?
Its very powerful if you do it consistently and there are amazing benefits.
Go and learn more about it on the web, hope this helps|||Yes they give each other points for,loudness, length, smell,etc,|||The blowing off (if it happens) is more likely to be an accidental consequence of doing Yoga than the intended purpose.
In my experience it%26#039;s usually men who gather together (in the pub, on the sports field etc.) to blow off amongst themselves. But I only have half the evidence needed for a definitive answer, being only a man.
I rest my case.|||Don%26#039;t be silly, reasearch a subject before you go spouting on like that.|||You should step out of your microcosm.|||Many men think that yoga is girlish so a lot of those on these classes are, yes, women...
As for the kama sutra...well, it should be practiced by both sexes!|||women go mostly because men are not as supple they are to stiff|||Why would I a single man want to hang out with a bunch of leatard clad overweight women who were bending and stretching? Ohhhh sick.
Thanks, I%26#039;ll pass. Yes I%26#039;ve seen the video tapes of yoga with all the young hotties. I%26#039;ve also seen the real class. Like I said Ohhh sick.|||How would you research something like that...oh, yes, give an overfunded University team some more cash to look into it...that and why money is round and why caterpillars don%26#039;t have feet on their teeth...etc, that way we can keep the money going to those who already have jobs and make students pay for their education...for the rest of their lives.|||by blowing off do you mean farting only you didn%26#039;t quite make it clear what you were talking about
What is the difference between yoga and Pilates?
I have been getting some painful lower pack pain on and off recently and my normal aerobic exercises is hurting my back so much, someone at work recommended Yoga to help. When looking at DVDs and reviews Pilates kept coming up? What%26#039;s the difference, and which would be better to still tone up and help my back?
Thanks|||Here is a good short article on the difference and similarities between pilates and yoga, I recommend you read it: http://healing.about.com/od/pilates/a/yo...
You want to be careful with back pain, as you don%26#039;t know what could be causing it. Any exercise could exacerbate it (make it worse), or could make it better, depending on what is causing the pain.
Visit your chiropractor and find out what%26#039;s causing your pain first, see what he recommends.
You could try yoga - I had lower back pain for a long time and began doing gentle yoga, and over time my back pain disappeared. Do this - try whichever one sounds good to you, but don%26#039;t do anything that makes your pain worse.
I have found yoga to be excellent for helping my low back pain, but there are also some yoga positions I cannot do because it strains my low back too much and causes me more problems. It%26#039;s about learning to listen to your body and learning what is okay and what is not.
Yoga isn%26#039;t just stretching, either. It strengthens and tones the muscles, as well as %26quot;wringing out%26quot; the toxins and %26quot;stale%26quot; fluids from areas such as between the vertebrae, the hips, and other areas that don%26#039;t get much attention (smaller muscle groups, tendons, etc) in regular exercise.
If you read the article I linked, you will find it suggests doing BOTH yoga and pilates, as they compliment each other.
Take care of your back, don%26#039;t do anything that causes it pain, and go gently when you try new exercises.
Best of luck!|||You would be better off doing pilates. Its a series of exercises that strengthens your abs (core) and your back. I had alot of lower back pain for years and I have been doing pilates now for 2 years and the pain is gone. At first its hard to do because of the pain but keep going and after about a month or 2 you will feel the difference. I was going once a week to the gym and doing mat pilates. Yoga is mostly stretching and balance, it will not be good for your back.|||I think yoga is soo much better if you want total relaxation and stretch ur muscles (I%26#039;m addicted to it!) Pilates is also amazing if you want a workout that doesn%26#039;t press on your joints and also get a result( you%26#039;ll sweat a lot)
Yoga= relaxation, tone muscles and a lot of health benefits
Pilates= Extend spine, a %26#039;cardio%26#039; workout that does you wonders and is better than jogging (from experience!)
Combine the both and you%26#039;ll feel GREAT about your body, self and mind|||Pilate%26#039;s is very similar to yoga there is not a lot of difference, the breathing is different , in yoga you breath in before going into a posture , Pilate%26#039;s you breath the other way. in Pilate%26#039;s some of the moves are done faster and more repetitions, both are beneficial and keep you aligned and supple. Both strengthen the back muscles|||Yoga is a millenar indian practice that involves a whole phylosophy and lifestyle.
Pilates was invented by a guy named Pilates who couldn%26#039;t do big movements but still wanted to exercise so he cam e up with this series of movements and later on a machine where you strap yourself to.
The reason why you keep getting Pilates instead of yoga, might just be because nowadays in gyms they try to commercialise versions of a mix of both (which turns out to be none really, but still good exercise).
Try wikipedia.com on both subjects and see which one seems to better fit your case/mindset/lifestyle.
Good luck!|||I think yoga is good for relaxing and stretching
but pilates real tones, i feel more burn with pilates
i would recommend pilates to you
atleast a few tries
you can test for yourself if the positions irratate your back
theres ten minute pilates excercises on youtube that actually work|||Yoga is actually a philosophical aspect of Hinduism. It%26#039;s more about spirituality and bonding with Brahman. BUT...the Yoga you are referring to is more about meditation, stretching, and strength. Pilates, I believe, focuses more on flexibility and toning.|||There is a huge difference that%26#039;s all i can say, i had the same problem, and i took Pilates and within a month my back didn%26#039;t hurt but if u take Pilates i am telling you, u must take the class with the recliners, it can get pricey but its worth it.|||yoga is more centered and stretching, pilates is more centered on toning your body. i would recommend yoga, i do pilates and sometimes it%26#039;s a bit hard on my back with some of the positions. best wishes|||The difference is Pilates has more excersing in it.
Yoga is mostly streching.
You should try Pilates it wil probably help you more.
I hope I helped.|||Yoga is curdled milk and pilates are those little potato things you get in Italian restaurants.
Thanks|||Here is a good short article on the difference and similarities between pilates and yoga, I recommend you read it: http://healing.about.com/od/pilates/a/yo...
You want to be careful with back pain, as you don%26#039;t know what could be causing it. Any exercise could exacerbate it (make it worse), or could make it better, depending on what is causing the pain.
Visit your chiropractor and find out what%26#039;s causing your pain first, see what he recommends.
You could try yoga - I had lower back pain for a long time and began doing gentle yoga, and over time my back pain disappeared. Do this - try whichever one sounds good to you, but don%26#039;t do anything that makes your pain worse.
I have found yoga to be excellent for helping my low back pain, but there are also some yoga positions I cannot do because it strains my low back too much and causes me more problems. It%26#039;s about learning to listen to your body and learning what is okay and what is not.
Yoga isn%26#039;t just stretching, either. It strengthens and tones the muscles, as well as %26quot;wringing out%26quot; the toxins and %26quot;stale%26quot; fluids from areas such as between the vertebrae, the hips, and other areas that don%26#039;t get much attention (smaller muscle groups, tendons, etc) in regular exercise.
If you read the article I linked, you will find it suggests doing BOTH yoga and pilates, as they compliment each other.
Take care of your back, don%26#039;t do anything that causes it pain, and go gently when you try new exercises.
Best of luck!|||You would be better off doing pilates. Its a series of exercises that strengthens your abs (core) and your back. I had alot of lower back pain for years and I have been doing pilates now for 2 years and the pain is gone. At first its hard to do because of the pain but keep going and after about a month or 2 you will feel the difference. I was going once a week to the gym and doing mat pilates. Yoga is mostly stretching and balance, it will not be good for your back.|||I think yoga is soo much better if you want total relaxation and stretch ur muscles (I%26#039;m addicted to it!) Pilates is also amazing if you want a workout that doesn%26#039;t press on your joints and also get a result( you%26#039;ll sweat a lot)
Yoga= relaxation, tone muscles and a lot of health benefits
Pilates= Extend spine, a %26#039;cardio%26#039; workout that does you wonders and is better than jogging (from experience!)
Combine the both and you%26#039;ll feel GREAT about your body, self and mind|||Pilate%26#039;s is very similar to yoga there is not a lot of difference, the breathing is different , in yoga you breath in before going into a posture , Pilate%26#039;s you breath the other way. in Pilate%26#039;s some of the moves are done faster and more repetitions, both are beneficial and keep you aligned and supple. Both strengthen the back muscles|||Yoga is a millenar indian practice that involves a whole phylosophy and lifestyle.
Pilates was invented by a guy named Pilates who couldn%26#039;t do big movements but still wanted to exercise so he cam e up with this series of movements and later on a machine where you strap yourself to.
The reason why you keep getting Pilates instead of yoga, might just be because nowadays in gyms they try to commercialise versions of a mix of both (which turns out to be none really, but still good exercise).
Try wikipedia.com on both subjects and see which one seems to better fit your case/mindset/lifestyle.
Good luck!|||I think yoga is good for relaxing and stretching
but pilates real tones, i feel more burn with pilates
i would recommend pilates to you
atleast a few tries
you can test for yourself if the positions irratate your back
theres ten minute pilates excercises on youtube that actually work|||Yoga is actually a philosophical aspect of Hinduism. It%26#039;s more about spirituality and bonding with Brahman. BUT...the Yoga you are referring to is more about meditation, stretching, and strength. Pilates, I believe, focuses more on flexibility and toning.|||There is a huge difference that%26#039;s all i can say, i had the same problem, and i took Pilates and within a month my back didn%26#039;t hurt but if u take Pilates i am telling you, u must take the class with the recliners, it can get pricey but its worth it.|||yoga is more centered and stretching, pilates is more centered on toning your body. i would recommend yoga, i do pilates and sometimes it%26#039;s a bit hard on my back with some of the positions. best wishes|||The difference is Pilates has more excersing in it.
Yoga is mostly streching.
You should try Pilates it wil probably help you more.
I hope I helped.|||Yoga is curdled milk and pilates are those little potato things you get in Italian restaurants.
What are some good exercises/yoga poses to help fix my posture?
I always walk with my head down low, pretty much always have. Would like to have good posture, and not become a hunchback. I really need some good exercises or yoga to get my posture to how it should be.|||Standing is one of the important and beneficial yoga poses. This pose is helpful in aligning your body and your feet. It is also very useful in improving and maintaining a good posture. It is an advantage because if you have a bad posture, your backbones can be stretched and straightened without noticing it. Standing poses helps in giving strength to your legs and at the same time increase elasticity in your legs and hips because they are all connected to each other. |||I read the article over and thought it was a pretty good article which outlined how certain weight training exercise regimes can really boost your natural growth hormone production. Of course, we all know that more natural growth hormone you have in your system, combined with a higher natural testosterone count will lead to higher gains in lean muscle mass.
I have to admit, the exercise regime for those actors, in it鈥檚 whole format seemed harmless, but if you performed these exercises in succession of each other, it makes for a pretty intense workout. Here鈥檚 the workout:
鈥?Pull ups: 25 reps;
鈥?Dead lifts (135 pounds): 50 reps;
鈥?Push ups: 50 reps;
鈥?Box jumps with 24 inch boxes: 50 reps;
鈥?Floor wipers (135 pounds): 50 reps;
鈥?Kettle bell cleans and presses (36 pounds): 50 reps;
鈥?Pull ups: 25 reps;
Each exercise is to be performed in succession with no rest between exercises. This is a very intense set that, I would imagine, require a huge amount of energy and effort. Imagine trying to do 3 sets with this type of set and rep scheme. Anyways, my curiosity got the better of me, and I went over the entire article.|||Yes you can, through yoga postures! Such as, the tada asana pose, it%26#039;s a nice posture for your body..
You can discover more, through this free yoga e-course:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...
Best
I have to admit, the exercise regime for those actors, in it鈥檚 whole format seemed harmless, but if you performed these exercises in succession of each other, it makes for a pretty intense workout. Here鈥檚 the workout:
鈥?Pull ups: 25 reps;
鈥?Dead lifts (135 pounds): 50 reps;
鈥?Push ups: 50 reps;
鈥?Box jumps with 24 inch boxes: 50 reps;
鈥?Floor wipers (135 pounds): 50 reps;
鈥?Kettle bell cleans and presses (36 pounds): 50 reps;
鈥?Pull ups: 25 reps;
Each exercise is to be performed in succession with no rest between exercises. This is a very intense set that, I would imagine, require a huge amount of energy and effort. Imagine trying to do 3 sets with this type of set and rep scheme. Anyways, my curiosity got the better of me, and I went over the entire article.|||Yes you can, through yoga postures! Such as, the tada asana pose, it%26#039;s a nice posture for your body..
You can discover more, through this free yoga e-course:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...
Best
How often should you do yoga to get toned muscles?
How many times a week should I do yoga to get toned muscles?|||I do yoga stretches daily. 15 minutes in the morning and 10-15 in the evening. Aside from walking 20 minutes 3 times a week, that%26#039;s all the exercising I do and I eat a lot! (lol) But I%26#039;m toned. I%26#039;m 5%26#039;3 and weigh 118. Hope this helps.|||If u can do it once a day. If u also have any access to some equipment you should also consider light resistance training. The best workout for toning muscles is low weight/high reps.
Is it okay to do yoga with a herniated disc?
I%26#039;ve spent most of the past two months in bed with a herniated disc and am getting desperate. The doctor assigned some exercises but I%26#039;m used to doing more exciting and active things like kickboxing, which I guess I will never do again. So what can I do, besides walking? I have never done yoga before but it sounds like an option. Does anyone have any experience with this?|||Sit in virasana, or hero posture. If you have knee problems or have tight quadriceps, sit on a block or in between thick blankets.
Interlace your fingers and raise your arms to shoulder level first, stretching them forward with your palms facing outward. Keeping the spine steady, inhale and elongate through the spine as you raise your arms from the armpits until the palms face the ceiling. Keep your neck erect, your chest expanded and your elbows straight. Make sure your head does not lean back and your body doesn%26#039;t tilt forward. Breath evenly through the nose and hold up to 1 minute.
Virasana helps ease stiffness in the shoulders and neck, and may help with herniated disks.
Avoid doing seated forward bends, which may compress the disks. You may do uttanasana or standing forward bend. Make sure that your pelvis is tilted far enough to allow elongation of the spine, widening the disk spaces. Make sure you do not round your back.
it is highly recommended to do these with a qualified yoga instructor, preferably one-on-one private sessions. Look for a teacher who has had experience working with students who have the same condition.|||I recommend that you find a studio that teaches Iyengar yoga. This style of yoga focuses on body alignment, and they use yoga props to help you come into the pose if you%26#039;re a beginner. Make sure you tell the instructor about your herniated disk. Report Abuse
|||Yoga is a great exercise, but you should definitely talk to local yoga instructors in your area and find one who is qualified to teach you how to modify certain moves. If it hurts, then don%26#039;t do it. See if your doctor can recommend anyone. I *suspect* power yoga%26#039;s speed will be up your alley, but start off slowly. Tai Chi is another option, as is swimming.|||no dont do it|||No way do not do yoga, that requires bending. If you need to do something get in a pool and do some laps (back stroke only) don%26#039;t wrench your back. Get a kick board and do kicks. Anything but Yoga.
Interlace your fingers and raise your arms to shoulder level first, stretching them forward with your palms facing outward. Keeping the spine steady, inhale and elongate through the spine as you raise your arms from the armpits until the palms face the ceiling. Keep your neck erect, your chest expanded and your elbows straight. Make sure your head does not lean back and your body doesn%26#039;t tilt forward. Breath evenly through the nose and hold up to 1 minute.
Virasana helps ease stiffness in the shoulders and neck, and may help with herniated disks.
Avoid doing seated forward bends, which may compress the disks. You may do uttanasana or standing forward bend. Make sure that your pelvis is tilted far enough to allow elongation of the spine, widening the disk spaces. Make sure you do not round your back.
it is highly recommended to do these with a qualified yoga instructor, preferably one-on-one private sessions. Look for a teacher who has had experience working with students who have the same condition.|||I recommend that you find a studio that teaches Iyengar yoga. This style of yoga focuses on body alignment, and they use yoga props to help you come into the pose if you%26#039;re a beginner. Make sure you tell the instructor about your herniated disk. Report Abuse
|||Yoga is a great exercise, but you should definitely talk to local yoga instructors in your area and find one who is qualified to teach you how to modify certain moves. If it hurts, then don%26#039;t do it. See if your doctor can recommend anyone. I *suspect* power yoga%26#039;s speed will be up your alley, but start off slowly. Tai Chi is another option, as is swimming.|||no dont do it|||No way do not do yoga, that requires bending. If you need to do something get in a pool and do some laps (back stroke only) don%26#039;t wrench your back. Get a kick board and do kicks. Anything but Yoga.
What kind of exercise do you recommend I try, pilates or yoga?
I want to buy an exercise video, because I want to tone up and lose some weight. I go to the gym, but I just started, and I would like to be able to fit something in on the days I cannot make it to the gym. I have a chubby stomach, and big thighs. Do you recommend I try a pilates video, or a yoga video? Or maybe you have other suggestions?|||These are similiar programs.
http://www.winsorpilates.com/index.php?a...
http://www.zonepilates.com/|||I am doing the same thing, i just started this week. I am doing yoga, pilates and cardio. Yoga is good for stretching and breathing and pilates is a combination of both and a little more and i love it! Pilates works on your core so you are working on the abs a lot, and you can really feel the burn! I rented a dvd from the library, bf i go out and buy one, just to see what it is like. It has yoga and pilates. I just started so i dont see the results but sure do feel them! Also, you have to do cardio, it works, just walking around help shed pounds. Or doing something that will get that heart pumping, and following a pretty decent diet. Yoga and pilates focus on body sculpting, and will give you a leaner look, nice legs and elongates your body. (I am talking about pilates!)
Basically, i say do all three...
http://www.winsorpilates.com/index.php?a...
http://www.zonepilates.com/|||I am doing the same thing, i just started this week. I am doing yoga, pilates and cardio. Yoga is good for stretching and breathing and pilates is a combination of both and a little more and i love it! Pilates works on your core so you are working on the abs a lot, and you can really feel the burn! I rented a dvd from the library, bf i go out and buy one, just to see what it is like. It has yoga and pilates. I just started so i dont see the results but sure do feel them! Also, you have to do cardio, it works, just walking around help shed pounds. Or doing something that will get that heart pumping, and following a pretty decent diet. Yoga and pilates focus on body sculpting, and will give you a leaner look, nice legs and elongates your body. (I am talking about pilates!)
Basically, i say do all three...
Is it not recommended to do any cardio work after a yoga class?
I have been told this by a yoga instructor, though it makes little sense to me and I would like to keep doing treadmill exercise straight after- Is there any reason I shouldn%26#039;t? |||Whne doing yoga you relax all your muscles, stretch them and also slow your heart rate down. If you then go onto building muscle and bringing your heart rate up again you could have serious heart failure, you could also damage your muscles to the point where you can no longer control them. It is a very silly thing to do, and you shouldn%26#039;t really be doing exercises like this if you don%26#039;t understand what they do and how.|||I would have thought it would be much better to do the treadmill before the yoga. At the end of a yoga sessions you cool and down and do relaxation don%26#039;t you which is a good point to stop working out. So maybe just do the treadmill first?
Can someone give me a breakdown of the different types of yoga?
I don%26#039;t know much about any of it, but am interested. I%26#039;ve heared of hatha yoga, but I know there are many different forms or types of it. Can someone break this down for me a little bit, and explain what each includes?|||I personally practice vinyasa, which is based in hatha, but focuses on the flow from one asana into another. There is also a lot of pranayama (breath work), and the asanas chosen are often designed to create heat in the body. It can be pretty sweaty stuff.
I also like Anusara yoga. It%26#039;s sort of a new style, but the one or two classes I%26#039;ve attended, it was quite beautiful - they talk a lot about the inner goodness of humans.|||I%26#039;m definitely not an expert, but the types I know of are Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Bikram. Hatha is more about individual strength and flexibility poses, while Ashtanga focuses on series of poses that flow from one to the next, possibly more spiritual. Bikram is where the room is very hot and you get very flexible. Not really sure of the tenets of Iyengar, all I know is that it was founded by the yogi B.K.S. Iyengar.
I also like Anusara yoga. It%26#039;s sort of a new style, but the one or two classes I%26#039;ve attended, it was quite beautiful - they talk a lot about the inner goodness of humans.|||I%26#039;m definitely not an expert, but the types I know of are Hatha, Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Bikram. Hatha is more about individual strength and flexibility poses, while Ashtanga focuses on series of poses that flow from one to the next, possibly more spiritual. Bikram is where the room is very hot and you get very flexible. Not really sure of the tenets of Iyengar, all I know is that it was founded by the yogi B.K.S. Iyengar.
Where can I find yoga classes for me and my pet in maryland?
I want to do a yoga class with my dog. I have been to yahoo and google to find local yoga studios. I have no luck. Can anyone help with finding pet yoga classes in maryland?|||they have yoga classes for dogs? Oy ve...
How do I keep my tailbone from hurting during certain yoga poses?
I just started yoga, but whenever I try to roll up or down, or anything involving my bum on the ground, my tailbone digs into the ground and is very painful. Am I missing something?? I am definitely not bony.... I%26#039;m a good size 12.|||Try making a softer surface, maybe 2 mats or a mat on a blanket. If that doesn%26#039;t work, then don%26#039;t roll.
How many poses involve doing that? I%26#039;ve been taking yoga for a few years and can only think of a couple moves that might hurt that way and they%26#039;re not really yoga positions, just transitions.
Ask your instructor for alternate ways of doing the asanas that hurt or just do something else for those moments.
Our yoga practice is done in a manner that is respectful to our body. You shouldn%26#039;t try to push past your limits. In the end you%26#039;ll get more benefit out of a gentle practice than one that leaves you sore the next day.|||Try sitting on a towel or even a pillow that is not too big. It will give just that bit of cushion for your tailbone so it shouldn%26#039;t hurt so much. Also you can ask your instructor as well.|||Use yoga mat. Doing yoga without proper yoga mat may hurt your back.
http://yoga.thewikiz.com|||Are you using a mat? That happened to me, on hard and even some carpeted floors! If you buy a yoga mat you should be fine!
How many poses involve doing that? I%26#039;ve been taking yoga for a few years and can only think of a couple moves that might hurt that way and they%26#039;re not really yoga positions, just transitions.
Ask your instructor for alternate ways of doing the asanas that hurt or just do something else for those moments.
Our yoga practice is done in a manner that is respectful to our body. You shouldn%26#039;t try to push past your limits. In the end you%26#039;ll get more benefit out of a gentle practice than one that leaves you sore the next day.|||Try sitting on a towel or even a pillow that is not too big. It will give just that bit of cushion for your tailbone so it shouldn%26#039;t hurt so much. Also you can ask your instructor as well.|||Use yoga mat. Doing yoga without proper yoga mat may hurt your back.
http://yoga.thewikiz.com|||Are you using a mat? That happened to me, on hard and even some carpeted floors! If you buy a yoga mat you should be fine!
How can I find an investor in Long Island, NY to invest $ to open my children's yoga studio?
I currently teach children%26#039;s yoga in my home and at the homes of clients, with a small client base. I have a business plan and location for a studio to rent, but since a grant is difficult to get for such a project, I am looking for an investor for a very lucrative project. Ideas?|||You%26#039;re probably best off going to a bank and getting a small-business loan.|||Why don%26#039;t you go to a local yoga for adults, and ask them if they want to take part in it/ invest. That would be the best thing for you to do.
Otherwise there are websites online that you can post your business plan and if they think its profitable they will grant you money.
Find a good and profitable yoga place, and see what they think about your business plan and try to partner up with them.
Otherwise there are websites online that you can post your business plan and if they think its profitable they will grant you money.
Find a good and profitable yoga place, and see what they think about your business plan and try to partner up with them.
Is there a yoga class in Trichy,TN that a tourist can drop into for two weeks this coming June?
I am looking for a yoga class or a yoga teacher for the two or three weeks, we will be staying in Trichy this summer. This is my ninth visit to India but my first time seeking yoga contacts in the Trichy area.|||There is a Yoga teacher who gives class near Indian Bank Colony, Sundar Nagar (Near Simco Meter Factory). Just go to that area and enquiry.
What is the best way to advertise yoga retreats in Mexico?
I am a yoga teacher living in a small coastal village south of Puerta Vallarata reached by boat. I have put together a unique kind of yoga retreat that includes being invited to the heart of this village life as a way to do yoga and have a real Mexico cultural experience at the same time. The retreat includes yoga, experiencing the local beauty of nature, a birding excursion, interacting with village children and local characters that make this spot unique. One of those is the village healer who uses local plants and herbs for healing treatments. Also exposure to the Huciol Indians through their spirit vision inspired art.
Experienceing true Mexican cuisine with a local family cooking for the group. This retreat can be offered with a minimum of 8 people at a very low rate including 7 nights in the village, 1 night in P.V., yoga, birding, boat ride to and from village, almost all meals, experiences with the village, swmimming, hiking, sunning for $985.
(not including flight).|||Must be in Yalapa ...
Create a quality web site (not a beginners one) and participate in the two Vallarta message boards below. Don%26#039;t be blatant with ads and put them in the proper areas.|||Hi. I think that first you need to define who your target market is. Is it Mexico, the US? Young and singles? All ages? Children? Depending on your market then you can define where you should advertise. For example. Let%26#039;s say it%26#039;s targeted towards foreigners coming to Mexico, young, people who take an interest in taking care or improving their bodies and persons. Then you might want to start by contacting some local yoga salons and offering a small comission for referring and booking customers. Another try might be a local paper. It all depends on what your market is and what your target audience should be. A website helps, but the first step is getting people to go to your website. Have you done a google search on yoga+mexico or yoga+puerto+vallarta? This might give you some ideas about how to design or drive your campaign. Hope this helps.
Experienceing true Mexican cuisine with a local family cooking for the group. This retreat can be offered with a minimum of 8 people at a very low rate including 7 nights in the village, 1 night in P.V., yoga, birding, boat ride to and from village, almost all meals, experiences with the village, swmimming, hiking, sunning for $985.
(not including flight).|||Must be in Yalapa ...
Create a quality web site (not a beginners one) and participate in the two Vallarta message boards below. Don%26#039;t be blatant with ads and put them in the proper areas.|||Hi. I think that first you need to define who your target market is. Is it Mexico, the US? Young and singles? All ages? Children? Depending on your market then you can define where you should advertise. For example. Let%26#039;s say it%26#039;s targeted towards foreigners coming to Mexico, young, people who take an interest in taking care or improving their bodies and persons. Then you might want to start by contacting some local yoga salons and offering a small comission for referring and booking customers. Another try might be a local paper. It all depends on what your market is and what your target audience should be. A website helps, but the first step is getting people to go to your website. Have you done a google search on yoga+mexico or yoga+puerto+vallarta? This might give you some ideas about how to design or drive your campaign. Hope this helps.
What is the most original and basic form of Yoga?
Okay, there%26#039;s a lot of kinds of Yoga. And I am having a hard time choosing one. I just want to know the most basic form of yoga, the type that other kinds of yoga base upon; so that I will be able to stick to one practice and instructor. Thanks.|||By %26quot;yoga%26quot;, will assume you inquire regarding asana (pose) practice, a component of Hatha yoga (as opposed to yogas which traditionally do not include asana: Bhakti, Karma, Jnana).
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) is frequently referred to as the Grandfather of modern Hatha yoga.
It would appear that Krishnamacharyaya%26#039;s %26quot;style%26quot; was %26quot;no style%26quot; in the sense that it predated the many different styles of Hatha yoga that would evolve later.
Four students of Krishanmarcharya would later become well known for how they later went on to teach asana:
- Krishnamacharya%26#039;s son, T.V.K. Desikachar, whose style now usually referred to as Viniyoga;
- B.K.S. Iyengar, simple known as Iyengar style;
- K. Pattabhi Jois, Astanga Vinyasa;
- Indra Devi, Indra Devi Foundation.
In addition to above four, as am sure you are aware, there are now perhaps two dozen or more distinguishable Hatha yoga styles.
I cannot pretend to know which is most basic or authentic.
I have read some statements that Jois%26#039;s Astanga Vinyasa style is the same method that was taught to him by Krishnamacharya.
Then again, perhaps Devi%26#039;s style is authentic, since it seems that what she taught never developed a distinguishing %26quot;style name%26quot;.
Following link has brief descriptions of many contemporary styles.
http://www.traditionalyogastudies.com/ar...
The biography of Krishnamacharya at wikipedia ends with this statement :
%26quot;Whether you practice the dynamic series of Pattabhi Jois, the refined alignments of B.K.S. Iyengar, the classical postures of Indra Devi, or the customized vinyasa of Viniyoga, your practice stems from one source: a five-foot, two-inch Brahmin born more than one hundred years ago in a small South Indian village.%26quot; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishnamach...
Namaste%26#039;,
dwb|||If you want to know the basic form I think it%26#039;s %26#039;Padmasana%26#039;. But my opinion about yoga is whatever your age is, don%26#039;t practice Yoga without an instructor. You see you can do the basics and the Pranayams like %26#039;Kapalvati%26#039; and %26#039;Anulom Bilom%26#039; all you want in a daily manner, but you should never do the other derived yogas which are restricted for people with certain physical problems. It may harm you. so do it under proper guidance. Good Luck!!!!|||I think you can go with Hatha yoga; which is physical targeted yoga.. You%26#039;ll learn a lot about breathing and poses from it.. I suggest also that you get this free yoga e-course; for the yoga poses, their physiological benefits, and many yogi breathing techniques: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||Yoga is a very good thing. I always do it.You don%26#039;t have to do extra.Just do the basics.that%26#039;s are-Kapalvati, Anulambilam etc etc.
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya (1888-1989) is frequently referred to as the Grandfather of modern Hatha yoga.
It would appear that Krishnamacharyaya%26#039;s %26quot;style%26quot; was %26quot;no style%26quot; in the sense that it predated the many different styles of Hatha yoga that would evolve later.
Four students of Krishanmarcharya would later become well known for how they later went on to teach asana:
- Krishnamacharya%26#039;s son, T.V.K. Desikachar, whose style now usually referred to as Viniyoga;
- B.K.S. Iyengar, simple known as Iyengar style;
- K. Pattabhi Jois, Astanga Vinyasa;
- Indra Devi, Indra Devi Foundation.
In addition to above four, as am sure you are aware, there are now perhaps two dozen or more distinguishable Hatha yoga styles.
I cannot pretend to know which is most basic or authentic.
I have read some statements that Jois%26#039;s Astanga Vinyasa style is the same method that was taught to him by Krishnamacharya.
Then again, perhaps Devi%26#039;s style is authentic, since it seems that what she taught never developed a distinguishing %26quot;style name%26quot;.
Following link has brief descriptions of many contemporary styles.
http://www.traditionalyogastudies.com/ar...
The biography of Krishnamacharya at wikipedia ends with this statement :
%26quot;Whether you practice the dynamic series of Pattabhi Jois, the refined alignments of B.K.S. Iyengar, the classical postures of Indra Devi, or the customized vinyasa of Viniyoga, your practice stems from one source: a five-foot, two-inch Brahmin born more than one hundred years ago in a small South Indian village.%26quot; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krishnamach...
Namaste%26#039;,
dwb|||If you want to know the basic form I think it%26#039;s %26#039;Padmasana%26#039;. But my opinion about yoga is whatever your age is, don%26#039;t practice Yoga without an instructor. You see you can do the basics and the Pranayams like %26#039;Kapalvati%26#039; and %26#039;Anulom Bilom%26#039; all you want in a daily manner, but you should never do the other derived yogas which are restricted for people with certain physical problems. It may harm you. so do it under proper guidance. Good Luck!!!!|||I think you can go with Hatha yoga; which is physical targeted yoga.. You%26#039;ll learn a lot about breathing and poses from it.. I suggest also that you get this free yoga e-course; for the yoga poses, their physiological benefits, and many yogi breathing techniques: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com|||Yoga is a very good thing. I always do it.You don%26#039;t have to do extra.Just do the basics.that%26#039;s are-Kapalvati, Anulambilam etc etc.
What's the difference between Pilates and Yoga?
What%26#039;s the difference between Pilate%26#039;s and Yoga? I practice Pilate%26#039;s one in a while when I am stressed or when my body is in pain :/. Yoga seems to be similar but what%26#039;s the difference.
Also which one is your favorite and are any good DVDs you would recommend to do at home?|||Pilates focuses on core strength; making the core body muscles (such as the psoas) stronger. it is more %26quot;exercise-like%26quot; than yoga with repetitions. There is usually not a strong mediative component. Pilates will get you in shape and make you strong in a good way - not the surface way like aerobics.
Yoga is more about body awareness. It has a meditative component and is much much older. Yoga will change your life and who you are permanently for the better.
I recommend dunya (dianne mcpherson) yoga DVDs.
you can buy three of her yoga DVDS at www.dancemeditation.org
she is my teacher and it changed my life for the better.|||Pilates is more of a series of little exercises to tone muscles. I have not tried yoga. I bought the Windsor Pilates power sculpt and abs. It is good. I always thought
yoga was more stretching and endurance. I would like to know about yoga also.|||pilates is to loosen muscles and tone them...yoga is used as a stress relief...football players do pilates in the offseason to stay loose|||i think yoga is more calming u no for the sole|||Pilates is more of a physical workout... yoga is more of a workout of the mind and soul
Also which one is your favorite and are any good DVDs you would recommend to do at home?|||Pilates focuses on core strength; making the core body muscles (such as the psoas) stronger. it is more %26quot;exercise-like%26quot; than yoga with repetitions. There is usually not a strong mediative component. Pilates will get you in shape and make you strong in a good way - not the surface way like aerobics.
Yoga is more about body awareness. It has a meditative component and is much much older. Yoga will change your life and who you are permanently for the better.
I recommend dunya (dianne mcpherson) yoga DVDs.
you can buy three of her yoga DVDS at www.dancemeditation.org
she is my teacher and it changed my life for the better.|||Pilates is more of a series of little exercises to tone muscles. I have not tried yoga. I bought the Windsor Pilates power sculpt and abs. It is good. I always thought
yoga was more stretching and endurance. I would like to know about yoga also.|||pilates is to loosen muscles and tone them...yoga is used as a stress relief...football players do pilates in the offseason to stay loose|||i think yoga is more calming u no for the sole|||Pilates is more of a physical workout... yoga is more of a workout of the mind and soul
How can you use yoga to help with obesity?
Yoga helped me to lose weight and overcome addictions and self esteem issues. Now I want to find a way to help my loved ones to overcome obesity. Please help as I am concerned for the health and happiness of my precious family.|||Think about the psychological aspects of your challenge. Talk to them seriously about their problem; use what you know about each family member to create a compelling argument toward a healthier life. In relationships of a long-term nature like familial ones, you already have the communication tools, the %26quot;common language,%26quot; to communicate with them best; a pitfall of long-term relationships is that familiarity breeds negative habits, too, so think about the aspects of communication with your family members that have not worked in the past, and replace or discard those methods.
In order to make changes in one%26#039;s lifestyle, the first thing that must be affected is the inner person. You stand as a compelling and salient example to your family members of what can happen when you want something bad enough. Build on the simple positive nature of your presence in their lives, and deliver your message (your plea, in some cases!), heavy on the positive, always giving them encouragement. Many self-help books have this running theme: we [the general we] avoid success most often because we are *afraid* of it, and scared to change because change means losing something, even if what is lost is of no positive use. As irrational as it sounds, it%26#039;s often so true.
You may need to enlist the help of a trained, licensed mental health practitioner. There%26#039;s absolutely no shame in seeing a therapist of counselor! Nearly everyone does at some point in their lives. Don%26#039;t be afraid to use this or other tools to effect change in their lives.|||Have them do the same thing you did!|||Make it a fun time and get some yoga tapes and get some mats and have everyone practice the simple yoga basic postures and just have a good time teaching and and watching and enjoying each other. Use a basement or some place that will give you and your family ample room to do the poses.|||I%26#039;m sure you learned from yoga that you do your best but let go of the results. You can tell your loved ones about the benefits, etc. but you can%26#039;t force anyone to do anything. Just be a great role model; enjoy your own life and eventually, people may ask how you got so happy and self assurred.
In order to make changes in one%26#039;s lifestyle, the first thing that must be affected is the inner person. You stand as a compelling and salient example to your family members of what can happen when you want something bad enough. Build on the simple positive nature of your presence in their lives, and deliver your message (your plea, in some cases!), heavy on the positive, always giving them encouragement. Many self-help books have this running theme: we [the general we] avoid success most often because we are *afraid* of it, and scared to change because change means losing something, even if what is lost is of no positive use. As irrational as it sounds, it%26#039;s often so true.
You may need to enlist the help of a trained, licensed mental health practitioner. There%26#039;s absolutely no shame in seeing a therapist of counselor! Nearly everyone does at some point in their lives. Don%26#039;t be afraid to use this or other tools to effect change in their lives.|||Have them do the same thing you did!|||Make it a fun time and get some yoga tapes and get some mats and have everyone practice the simple yoga basic postures and just have a good time teaching and and watching and enjoying each other. Use a basement or some place that will give you and your family ample room to do the poses.|||I%26#039;m sure you learned from yoga that you do your best but let go of the results. You can tell your loved ones about the benefits, etc. but you can%26#039;t force anyone to do anything. Just be a great role model; enjoy your own life and eventually, people may ask how you got so happy and self assurred.
How do you shake up your yoga routine?
Is it vital to join a yoga studio and/or have an instructor, or is there a do-it-yourself way with the basic poses? I was thinking something like a yoga deck of cards (is there such a thing?), where I could shuffle the poses to get a different workout every time. I have a bunch of videos, but they%26#039;re tedious after a while. If joining a class is the best way, please be honest! Thanks!|||I teach yoga, and also used the videos, dvd%26#039;s too. There is something about a class that just makes things more fun. My class all know each other now, and whenever someone new comes in they all speak to them and get to know them. I%26#039;d say classes will perk up your routine. You%26#039;ll meet people, get out of the house, and have a real live teacher! It makes a real difference! Be sure to ask about the level of difficulty before going in, and most of all have fun!
How do you relieve everyday anxiety without medication or yoga?
Everyday I have bad anxiety. Even if I%26#039;m out doing something it affects me. Is there a way to get rid of this without medication, yoga, or therapy?|||Lifestyle and home remedies
Although social anxiety disorder generally requires help from a medical expert or qualified psychotherapist, you can try some self-help techniques to handle situations likely to trigger social anxiety disorder symptoms.
First, assess your fears to identify what situations cause the most anxiety. Apply these techniques to those situations. Practicing these techniques regularly can help you manage or reduce your anxiety. You may need to begin with small steps in situations that aren鈥檛 overwhelming.
These techniques include:
飩?Eating with a close relative, friend or acquaintance in a public setting.
飩?Making eye contact and returning greetings from others, or being the first to say hello.
飩?Preparing for conversation. For instance, read the newspaper to identify an interesting story you can talk about.
飩?Giving someone a compliment.
飩?Focusing on personal qualities you like about yourself.
飩?Showing an interest in others. Ask about their homes, children, grandchildren, hobbies or travels, for instance.
飩?Asking a retail clerk to help you find an item.
飩?Getting directions from a stranger.
In addition, be sure to keep your medical or therapy appointments, take medications as directed, and talk to your doctor about any changes in your condition.
Coping and support
Coping with social anxiety disorder can be challenging. Having social anxiety disorder can make it difficult for you to go to work or school, to interact with other people, or even to visit the doctor. But maintaining connections and building relationships are key ways to help cope with any mental disorder.
Over time, treatment can help you feel more comfortable, relaxed and confident in the presence of others. In the meantime, don鈥檛 use alcohol or illicit drugs to try to get through an event or situation that makes you anxious.
Some positive coping methods include:
飩?Banishing negative thoughts about yourself
飩?Practicing relaxation exercises
飩?Adopting stress management techniques
飩?Reaching out to people you do feel comfortable around
飩?Joining a support group
飩?Engaging in pleasurable activities, such as exercise or hobbies, when you feel anxious
飩?Getting enough sleep
飩?Eating a well-balanced diet
飩?Setting realistic goals
As difficult or painful as it may seem initially, don鈥檛 avoid situations that trigger your symptoms. By regularly facing these kinds of situations, you鈥檒l continue to build and reinforce your coping skills.
Over time, doing this can help control your symptoms and prevent a relapse of your condition. Remind yourself that you can get through anxious moments, that your anxiety is short-lived, and that the negative consequences you worry about so much rarely come to pass.|||Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc.
Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.
But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There%26#039;s this herb called %26quot;St John%26#039;s Wort%26quot; - it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John%26#039;s Wort works like prozac. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc.
If you%26#039;re unable to take St John%26#039;s Wort, you can substitute it with Siberian Ginseng or Licorice Herb.
The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced... you have that %26quot;learned behavior%26quot; in your mind. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction... There are several other techniques to help cope them!
Ok, to use Distraction: Firstly, try to....
Extracted from Source.|||this is my non medical personal advice. focus on the source of that daily anxiety. can you change it?get away from it? talk about it with someone? sometimes you have to let it go and focus on something positive that is happening or could happen. there are so many anxiety causing issues we all deal with daily, don%26#039;t let this one control you.|||There are tons of way including:
- Breathing exercises
- Listening to music
- Aromatherapy
- Taking a hot bath
- Exercising
- Reading
- Eating your favorite comfort food
- Getting a massage...
For a list of 25 Natural Ways to Relieve Anxiety, check out this article:
http://www.stop-anxiety-panic-attack.com...|||Do what you like. Do it with involvement. http://yoga.thewikiz.com|||Check out this site; it has a lot of helpful information.
http://anxietycures.ruqqa.com/
Although social anxiety disorder generally requires help from a medical expert or qualified psychotherapist, you can try some self-help techniques to handle situations likely to trigger social anxiety disorder symptoms.
First, assess your fears to identify what situations cause the most anxiety. Apply these techniques to those situations. Practicing these techniques regularly can help you manage or reduce your anxiety. You may need to begin with small steps in situations that aren鈥檛 overwhelming.
These techniques include:
飩?Eating with a close relative, friend or acquaintance in a public setting.
飩?Making eye contact and returning greetings from others, or being the first to say hello.
飩?Preparing for conversation. For instance, read the newspaper to identify an interesting story you can talk about.
飩?Giving someone a compliment.
飩?Focusing on personal qualities you like about yourself.
飩?Showing an interest in others. Ask about their homes, children, grandchildren, hobbies or travels, for instance.
飩?Asking a retail clerk to help you find an item.
飩?Getting directions from a stranger.
In addition, be sure to keep your medical or therapy appointments, take medications as directed, and talk to your doctor about any changes in your condition.
Coping and support
Coping with social anxiety disorder can be challenging. Having social anxiety disorder can make it difficult for you to go to work or school, to interact with other people, or even to visit the doctor. But maintaining connections and building relationships are key ways to help cope with any mental disorder.
Over time, treatment can help you feel more comfortable, relaxed and confident in the presence of others. In the meantime, don鈥檛 use alcohol or illicit drugs to try to get through an event or situation that makes you anxious.
Some positive coping methods include:
飩?Banishing negative thoughts about yourself
飩?Practicing relaxation exercises
飩?Adopting stress management techniques
飩?Reaching out to people you do feel comfortable around
飩?Joining a support group
飩?Engaging in pleasurable activities, such as exercise or hobbies, when you feel anxious
飩?Getting enough sleep
飩?Eating a well-balanced diet
飩?Setting realistic goals
As difficult or painful as it may seem initially, don鈥檛 avoid situations that trigger your symptoms. By regularly facing these kinds of situations, you鈥檒l continue to build and reinforce your coping skills.
Over time, doing this can help control your symptoms and prevent a relapse of your condition. Remind yourself that you can get through anxious moments, that your anxiety is short-lived, and that the negative consequences you worry about so much rarely come to pass.|||Negative emotions (like sadness, stress, anger, etc.) causes your Serotonin production to be low; when your Serotonin level is low, you are more prone to getting Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, etc.
Medication like Antidepressants (SSRI - Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) helps to boost Serotonin level.
But there are natural ways to do it without medication. There%26#039;s this herb called %26quot;St John%26#039;s Wort%26quot; - it is said to be more effective than Prozac. No, it is not for mild depression only and ignore those sayings. In fact, it does help anxiety and panic-attacks as St John%26#039;s Wort works like prozac. Other natural ways will be exercise, diet, more exposure to light, etc.
If you%26#039;re unable to take St John%26#039;s Wort, you can substitute it with Siberian Ginseng or Licorice Herb.
The problem is that, even if your Serotonin is balanced... you have that %26quot;learned behavior%26quot; in your mind. You need to break that initial cycle to destroy that learned behavior - Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) does this. A technique that you can use without CBT will be Distraction... There are several other techniques to help cope them!
Ok, to use Distraction: Firstly, try to....
Extracted from Source.|||this is my non medical personal advice. focus on the source of that daily anxiety. can you change it?get away from it? talk about it with someone? sometimes you have to let it go and focus on something positive that is happening or could happen. there are so many anxiety causing issues we all deal with daily, don%26#039;t let this one control you.|||There are tons of way including:
- Breathing exercises
- Listening to music
- Aromatherapy
- Taking a hot bath
- Exercising
- Reading
- Eating your favorite comfort food
- Getting a massage...
For a list of 25 Natural Ways to Relieve Anxiety, check out this article:
http://www.stop-anxiety-panic-attack.com...|||Do what you like. Do it with involvement. http://yoga.thewikiz.com|||Check out this site; it has a lot of helpful information.
http://anxietycures.ruqqa.com/
How much do a pair of Yoga Pants cost from Lululemmon?
There is a store on Richmond road called Lululuemon. It%26#039;s a yoga store, does anyone know how much a pair of Yoga Pants cost?|||i love lululemon. ya their pants vary in price. the reversible ones with the band of color on the top are 98 dollars. but they do have some that are not reversible and have no color they are about 70 to 80 dollars. if you get some i think it is totally worht it. i have a sweater and i love it|||no i dont have any, but i would love to get a pair, i probably will. Report Abuse
|||cheap real in china ,in website www.cheap-nikejordan.com have selling|||check out the the yoga pants at www.egreent.com they are just $49. they are made from bamboo fiber so are naturally anti-wicking and anti-bacterial which means they draw away moisture from your skin and do not hold odor. bamboo is super soft and very comfortable and healthy for our environment too, as no pesticides are used in the growth of the plant.|||I think somewhere between 40 and 100
|||cheap real in china ,in website www.cheap-nikejordan.com have selling|||check out the the yoga pants at www.egreent.com they are just $49. they are made from bamboo fiber so are naturally anti-wicking and anti-bacterial which means they draw away moisture from your skin and do not hold odor. bamboo is super soft and very comfortable and healthy for our environment too, as no pesticides are used in the growth of the plant.|||I think somewhere between 40 and 100
How much a yoga teacher earn in average?
I m just curious to know how much a yoga teacher can earn in average?|||It depends if you teach independently or with a yoga studio. There are a number of teachers now grossing more than $100,000 a year and very few earn above $200,000. The average, however, for full-time teachers is between $25,000 and $50,000 depending on where you live and how many hours you work.
What is better for loosing weight yoga or Pilates?
I have done some bickrem hot yoga but now its summer i get too hot. I wasnt the best at yoga, so would anyone recomend pilates?|||Pilates is definitely better if weight loss is your goal. Pilates is strength training as well as flexibility and balance, whereas yoga is more geared towards flexibility and relaxation. In Pilates you%26#039;ll build muscle mass all over your body, even in places you didn%26#039;t know muscles existed. The more lean muscle mass you have, the more calories you burn and the more pounds you%26#039;ll drop. Pilates is an amazing workout! Go for it!|||I cannot say for sure which is better for weight loss, but after doing Pilates, I have tons more energy and actually want to do things. I%26#039;d give it a try, it%26#039;s amazing!
What are some good books about yoga that I can find in Chapters?
I%26#039;ve just started yoga today using a website, but I would like to know some books I could buy about starting yoga. Also, is my back supposed to hurt just from SITTING? I knew I was out of shape but COME ON. Ouch. Help is appreciated!|||Hi,
I%26#039;ve tried so many different diets in the last 10 years that I can say now, they don%26#039;t work!
A few months ago, I came across a great product for weight loss and like many others I was skeptical about it. But I really wanted to lose weight and I tried it. The results were excellent and I lost 20 pounds in 2 months. I felt fantastic and I dropped another 5 pounds safely. That%26#039;s why I recommend you check this product at http://www.fit-thin.info where they have a free trial and you only pay 5.49$ shipping and handling.
Good luck!|||I%26#039;m trying to lose weight too and it%26#039;s sooo hard. My aunt is using a weight loss product and it%26#039;s really working for her. I%26#039;m gonna try it and I recommend you try it too. Check their website at
http://www.thin-fit.info , my aunt got a free trial and paid only 5.49$ shipping and handling.
I%26#039;ve tried so many different diets in the last 10 years that I can say now, they don%26#039;t work!
A few months ago, I came across a great product for weight loss and like many others I was skeptical about it. But I really wanted to lose weight and I tried it. The results were excellent and I lost 20 pounds in 2 months. I felt fantastic and I dropped another 5 pounds safely. That%26#039;s why I recommend you check this product at http://www.fit-thin.info where they have a free trial and you only pay 5.49$ shipping and handling.
Good luck!|||I%26#039;m trying to lose weight too and it%26#039;s sooo hard. My aunt is using a weight loss product and it%26#039;s really working for her. I%26#039;m gonna try it and I recommend you try it too. Check their website at
http://www.thin-fit.info , my aunt got a free trial and paid only 5.49$ shipping and handling.
What type of yoga is best for toning & flexiblity?
I am 34 and can%26#039;t touch my toes, plus I have recently lost weight and want to tone my abs, and thighs. Which type of yoga should I try for flexibility and toning these areas?|||All they types of yoga promote toning of the entire body and improving flexibility. I have found that Power Yoga (aka. Ashtanga or Vinyasa) is particularly good at toning the entire body. In power yoga, you go through a series of movements following the breath. There are also classes where you do power hold of 1 minute in all the poses. Holding plank or side plank for a minute or more are great ways to tone the core.
Hatha yoga is the more typical yoga class, and it consists of gentle stretching and holding the poses. However, I don%26#039;t find it as effective as power yoga. I can feel the effects of gaining strength and toning from power yoga, but have not had the same effects with hatha yoga classes.
Also, if you want to specifically focus on toning the core (abs) consider taking a Pilate%26#039;s class. Pilate%26#039;s is similar to yoga, but focuses on toning the core more than the entire body.|||All kind of yoga postures will help you tone your body.
http://www.yogawizard.com|||bikram yoga! it%26#039;s amazing and will transform your body|||Since I started to work out I was looking for a good weight loss product. I was on a diet but I felt that I needed a little %26quot;help%26quot; so I decided to try this great product and I had fantastic results. You can check their website at
http://www.greatgiftsyes.info , they give you a free trial and you only pay 6.95$ shipping and handling.
Hatha yoga is the more typical yoga class, and it consists of gentle stretching and holding the poses. However, I don%26#039;t find it as effective as power yoga. I can feel the effects of gaining strength and toning from power yoga, but have not had the same effects with hatha yoga classes.
Also, if you want to specifically focus on toning the core (abs) consider taking a Pilate%26#039;s class. Pilate%26#039;s is similar to yoga, but focuses on toning the core more than the entire body.|||All kind of yoga postures will help you tone your body.
http://www.yogawizard.com|||bikram yoga! it%26#039;s amazing and will transform your body|||Since I started to work out I was looking for a good weight loss product. I was on a diet but I felt that I needed a little %26quot;help%26quot; so I decided to try this great product and I had fantastic results. You can check their website at
http://www.greatgiftsyes.info , they give you a free trial and you only pay 6.95$ shipping and handling.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Where can I find free pictures or diagrams of yoga and pilates positions?
I%26#039;m trying to find pictures and diagrams of positions for yoga and pilates, possibly also with instructions. It would be even better if they could all be on the same webpage for easy printing. All answers are appreciated. Thanks!|||look up at lhj.com and/or prevention.com..
half of my work outs came from there and it%26#039;s very convenient..
some of the ones at lhj.com are animated.. cool, isnt it?|||Try Hairy Twater, Shaving Ryans Privates, or any other adult feature films. enjoy
half of my work outs came from there and it%26#039;s very convenient..
some of the ones at lhj.com are animated.. cool, isnt it?|||Try Hairy Twater, Shaving Ryans Privates, or any other adult feature films. enjoy
How can yoga be used to improve cardiovascular health ?
Im looking for some kind of yoga program that might be used to supplement my running.|||Hi, I think that since you are probably in great cardio shape from running, you may want to try a quiet practice such as Yin or Restorative yoga. It would balance it out nicely.
If you still want an active yoga workout, I suggest you try Power or Ashtanga style yoga. Any style will help prevent injuries in running as well. Hope that helped!|||i second the opinion for power yoga for all the reasons stated above.
If you still want an active yoga workout, I suggest you try Power or Ashtanga style yoga. Any style will help prevent injuries in running as well. Hope that helped!|||i second the opinion for power yoga for all the reasons stated above.
What are the benefits of Yoga and what positions are good for weight loss and toning the body?
I know diet is also important, but as part of the physical side is concerned i%26#039;m kind of looking in Yoga and would like to know the benefits of Yoga and how you can lose weight with it (positions) and tone up your body etc.
Thankyou for any answers.|||Yoga is one of the best healthy practice for man and woman. It keeps you fit and calm. Yoga is the natural cure for stress and high blood pressure. It%26#039;s amazing for your mind/body harmony achievement. And it tones your body and let you get in shape.
For postures and tips, here is a great free yoga e-course:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...
Peace
Thankyou for any answers.|||Yoga is one of the best healthy practice for man and woman. It keeps you fit and calm. Yoga is the natural cure for stress and high blood pressure. It%26#039;s amazing for your mind/body harmony achievement. And it tones your body and let you get in shape.
For postures and tips, here is a great free yoga e-course:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...
Peace
What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
I just started doing Yoga 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love it. My gym also offers a few Pilates classes, but I wanted to know how the classes differ from each other before I tried it out.|||The Pilates method is a complicated system of effective but gentle, whole-body conditioning and corrective exercises. It was first practiced by dancers and gained mass attention in recent years because of its largely aesthetic body sculpting effects. Yoga is a lifestyle, rather then simply an exercise. Its known as the path to both physical and mental well-being. It includes everything from physical postures and healthy diet to breathing, relaxation and meditation skills.
Pilates mainly concentrates on cultivating core strength in the body and lengthening the spine. Also, Pilates is a valuable tool for increasing strength, definition and proper posture. Yoga aims to work the body equally and unite the body with mind and spirit. Yoga is often considered therapeutic, when compared to Pilates, as it helps people find harmony and release stress.
Breathing and concentration are fundamental to both practices; however yoga employs breath on a deeper level. The slight difference between them is that Pilates instructs one to inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth; while in yoga, one is taught to inhale and exhale through the nose only.
Yoga has many different styles, but all are generally performed in a group setting on a yoga mat with the aid of a yoga instructor. Pilates has a full complement of mat work, but it also incorporates work on Pilates machines which help build a longer, leaner, dancer-like physique.
Cotton fitted clothing is recommended for both Pilates and yoga practitioners. Pilates method doesnt rely as much on extra props - such as blocks, straps, blankets, etc. - as yoga does.|||Hej my english is not so god but I will try. Yoga is more spiritual where you are conecting body and soul. Pilates is more like a training. I like Pilates more. But yoga is god to.
Pilates mainly concentrates on cultivating core strength in the body and lengthening the spine. Also, Pilates is a valuable tool for increasing strength, definition and proper posture. Yoga aims to work the body equally and unite the body with mind and spirit. Yoga is often considered therapeutic, when compared to Pilates, as it helps people find harmony and release stress.
Breathing and concentration are fundamental to both practices; however yoga employs breath on a deeper level. The slight difference between them is that Pilates instructs one to inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth; while in yoga, one is taught to inhale and exhale through the nose only.
Yoga has many different styles, but all are generally performed in a group setting on a yoga mat with the aid of a yoga instructor. Pilates has a full complement of mat work, but it also incorporates work on Pilates machines which help build a longer, leaner, dancer-like physique.
Cotton fitted clothing is recommended for both Pilates and yoga practitioners. Pilates method doesnt rely as much on extra props - such as blocks, straps, blankets, etc. - as yoga does.|||Hej my english is not so god but I will try. Yoga is more spiritual where you are conecting body and soul. Pilates is more like a training. I like Pilates more. But yoga is god to.
What is the difference between Yoga and Pilates?
I have no clue. I know what Yoga is and Pilates looks so much like yoga, I%26#039;m confused thanks.|||yoga is usually focused on balance and stretching, where pilates is a workout for your core muscles (particularly abs)|||que los pilates son m谩s rapidos.
pilates is faster
pilates is faster
How much yoga does it take to be fit and healthy?
For those of you whose regular exercise consists of only yoga, how long do you practice per day to be in good physical condition and to keep fit?|||minimum 25 mins|||hello. I am on a yoga program, our program is divided into one-hour segments of time. (yoga, gym, lunch, cog-stim, etc) What I have noticed the most is the prahna (breathing) exercises. Also some of the inversion poses well, give me a viewpoint I hadn%26#039;t realized or accepted before. Yoga is not a program to bulk yourself %26#039;up%26#039;, but a way to become a more complete person. much luck, da ma tse|||Yoga is meditating, not a work out
What cloting and footwear should i wear for Yoga and Pilates?
Hey! Im going to go to a yoga class tonight i%26#039;ve not been before so just wondering what i should wear. Also going to start pilates so also wondering what i should wear. Are trainers good for your feet?? Im told that i need to wear warm clothes as well??
Also im doing this at a Country Club do places like that normally provide the mats?
Im completely new to the whole county club gym thing!
Thanks|||well usually in yoga you don%26#039;t wear shoes and you just wear relaxing and comfortable clothes.
I%26#039;m not sure about pilates though.
Also im doing this at a Country Club do places like that normally provide the mats?
Im completely new to the whole county club gym thing!
Thanks|||well usually in yoga you don%26#039;t wear shoes and you just wear relaxing and comfortable clothes.
I%26#039;m not sure about pilates though.
How can do you sit in the adept yoga position?
I want to sit in the adept yoga position for meditation, and though I%26#039;m getting better, considering I%26#039;ve been practising moderately for a month I%26#039;m still having difficulty, also my hips and thighs suffer excruciating pain, has anyone got any tips on how I can improve or loosen my hips/thighs.|||Agree with LillyB; essentially it%26#039;s just a matter of practice, and even then, it%26#039;s not a guarantee.
You can seek out suggested hip-opening poses in books and videos.
Here%26#039;s a sequence on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SwZMQ4gR...
I%26#039;d recommend poses such as:
- Baddha Konasana (bound angle/cobbler%26#039;s pose)
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/486 ;
- Upavistha Konasana (wide angle seated forward bend) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/684 ;
- The leg portion of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (one legged King Pigeon) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/863 ;
- Hanumanasana (front-to-back splits) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/874 ;
And, as Lakely alluded to, despite the frequent recommendations to mediatate in poses such as Padmasana (Full Lotus) or Siddhasana (Accomplished/Adept pose) and other similar poses, ultimately, it is the mind that meditates, not the body.
Even a bed-ridden person unable to sit upright can meditate if they desire to.
However, with that said, there are definitely reasons why the above poses are so often recommended, along with other frequent suggested details such as sitting upright with an erect spine.
Best wishes.
Namaste%26#039;,
dwb|||U have to practice all the positions to sit like that for a long time. It%26#039;ll take around 6 months to sit without any pain or uneasiness. There is no shortcut dear! When u sit in Padmasana or Sukhhasana your legs r crossed and blood circulation to that part is minimal, so as to be able to supply more blood to your brains.|||Good meditation is a mental practice and does not depend on your sitting position. Without any question whatsoever, you should sit in a comfortable position.|||Practice.|||Know more about yoga positions at my blog http://yogainusa.com|||Try standing on your head
You can seek out suggested hip-opening poses in books and videos.
Here%26#039;s a sequence on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SwZMQ4gR...
I%26#039;d recommend poses such as:
- Baddha Konasana (bound angle/cobbler%26#039;s pose)
http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/486 ;
- Upavistha Konasana (wide angle seated forward bend) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/684 ;
- The leg portion of Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (one legged King Pigeon) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/863 ;
- Hanumanasana (front-to-back splits) http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/874 ;
And, as Lakely alluded to, despite the frequent recommendations to mediatate in poses such as Padmasana (Full Lotus) or Siddhasana (Accomplished/Adept pose) and other similar poses, ultimately, it is the mind that meditates, not the body.
Even a bed-ridden person unable to sit upright can meditate if they desire to.
However, with that said, there are definitely reasons why the above poses are so often recommended, along with other frequent suggested details such as sitting upright with an erect spine.
Best wishes.
Namaste%26#039;,
dwb|||U have to practice all the positions to sit like that for a long time. It%26#039;ll take around 6 months to sit without any pain or uneasiness. There is no shortcut dear! When u sit in Padmasana or Sukhhasana your legs r crossed and blood circulation to that part is minimal, so as to be able to supply more blood to your brains.|||Good meditation is a mental practice and does not depend on your sitting position. Without any question whatsoever, you should sit in a comfortable position.|||Practice.|||Know more about yoga positions at my blog http://yogainusa.com|||Try standing on your head
How do you make more income as a yoga instructor?
My friend is struggling to make ends meet as a yoga instructor. How can she build her clientele or what other things could she do to make more income as a professional in this field?|||Well thats all well and fine if Yoga was a commodity or product that was created to market and sell to the masses and make lots of money for the Yoga Instructor, but it is not a commodity or a product, and Yoga Instructorship is not a profession, it is a spiritual vocation, like being a pastor or monk.
Yoga is sacred spiritual pathwork towards self-realization and mergence into God-Consciousness. The western world has bastardized it%26#039;s first, original and only true value: the scriptual yogas of the Vedic Sanatana Dharma are spiritual practices taught without regard to compensationo by holy beings, saints, gurus and monks/swamis from ashrams and temples of Hinduism and its denominations, such as Kashmir Shaiva or Buddhism. Yoga is a spiritual practice, not power this or baby that or lion face whatever.
Your %26#039;friend%26#039; had better get their priorities straight and find a job. Yoga Instructors should be teaching as a higher calling from God and not focus on the money. That goes for Mukunda the guy hocking yoga as a cosmetic surgery substitute. Smells like a well researched, studied and investigated scam: selling yoga as a cosmetic fix! What will they fabricate next!
Rev. Devi|||1- create a free reports on
a- How You Can Lose Weight with yoga
b- How to fight arthritis with yoga
c- How Yoga for Kids can cure Hyperactivity
you get the idea
2- Distribute these reports to the current clients, schools, advertise, in your yellow page ads, senior citizen centers,
3- Open up a yoga for kids program
4-Create specific Weight Loss yoga class
5- Create a yoga program for seniors
These reports can even become full books on the subject or ebooks that can be sold on line.
6- do free topic specfic yoga seminars in the biggest local library, senior citizen centers
7- Come up with corporate yoga program. Promote it to health care departments of local corporations. They can sponsor programs for their employees as a benefit.
Become the expert, the source of yoga in your area.
Yoga is great but if you want to hit the masses you must repurpose it. Like Lose Weight...|||Has she not been reading all the many accounts of how people are flocking to classes in facial yoga exercises? They are all the rage and some are fully booked. I learned the exercises in a couple of days and they really do work in rejuvenating the face and neck. Most of those teaching facial yoga are also teaching classical yoga. Here is just one site to check out that gives photos of exercises and much more info.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-... and get Mail Online.
Then in the little Search box at the top enter %26quot;face yoga%26quot;
Choose first one %26quot;Facial yoga is the new craze .......%26quot; First pic is %26quot;The lion face%26quot;.
Jennifer Aniston and Gwynneth Paltrow are fans of this yoga
SOURCE(S): 20+ years research/experimentation - safe natural treatments to cure skin, scalp and hair problems and anti aging/rejuvenation treatments
Yoga is sacred spiritual pathwork towards self-realization and mergence into God-Consciousness. The western world has bastardized it%26#039;s first, original and only true value: the scriptual yogas of the Vedic Sanatana Dharma are spiritual practices taught without regard to compensationo by holy beings, saints, gurus and monks/swamis from ashrams and temples of Hinduism and its denominations, such as Kashmir Shaiva or Buddhism. Yoga is a spiritual practice, not power this or baby that or lion face whatever.
Your %26#039;friend%26#039; had better get their priorities straight and find a job. Yoga Instructors should be teaching as a higher calling from God and not focus on the money. That goes for Mukunda the guy hocking yoga as a cosmetic surgery substitute. Smells like a well researched, studied and investigated scam: selling yoga as a cosmetic fix! What will they fabricate next!
Rev. Devi|||1- create a free reports on
a- How You Can Lose Weight with yoga
b- How to fight arthritis with yoga
c- How Yoga for Kids can cure Hyperactivity
you get the idea
2- Distribute these reports to the current clients, schools, advertise, in your yellow page ads, senior citizen centers,
3- Open up a yoga for kids program
4-Create specific Weight Loss yoga class
5- Create a yoga program for seniors
These reports can even become full books on the subject or ebooks that can be sold on line.
6- do free topic specfic yoga seminars in the biggest local library, senior citizen centers
7- Come up with corporate yoga program. Promote it to health care departments of local corporations. They can sponsor programs for their employees as a benefit.
Become the expert, the source of yoga in your area.
Yoga is great but if you want to hit the masses you must repurpose it. Like Lose Weight...|||Has she not been reading all the many accounts of how people are flocking to classes in facial yoga exercises? They are all the rage and some are fully booked. I learned the exercises in a couple of days and they really do work in rejuvenating the face and neck. Most of those teaching facial yoga are also teaching classical yoga. Here is just one site to check out that gives photos of exercises and much more info.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-... and get Mail Online.
Then in the little Search box at the top enter %26quot;face yoga%26quot;
Choose first one %26quot;Facial yoga is the new craze .......%26quot; First pic is %26quot;The lion face%26quot;.
Jennifer Aniston and Gwynneth Paltrow are fans of this yoga
SOURCE(S): 20+ years research/experimentation - safe natural treatments to cure skin, scalp and hair problems and anti aging/rejuvenation treatments
Is it not recommended to do any cardio work after a yoga class?
Is it not recommended to do any cardio work after a yoga class?
I have been told this by a yoga instructor, though it makes little sense to me and I would like to keep doing treadmill exercise straight after- Is there any reason I shouldn%26#039;t?|||My suggestion is to ask your yoga instructor the reasoning behind their advice. I see that you are getting conflicting answers here as well, so I think the best thing to do is ask your yoga instructor.
Good luck!|||I would generally avoid combining any cardio with yoga or lifting weights. This is because your blood glucose levels are low after any intense activity and you will not be able to perform the subsequent activity with anywhere near the concentration levels or effort that you can by itself. In addition workouts of more than 90 minutes tend to depress the immune system. If you cannot avoid combining then I would recommend that the cardio come after lifting weights or yoga. This way your nutrients are spent in the activities that build and strengthen muscles and generally cardio doesnt require the same concentration and awareness that yoga or lifting weights does.|||There%26#039;s no reason why you can%26#039;t do a cardio workout after yoga. In fact, the class should be a very good warm up for your muscles and cardio can have a calming effect on the body just as yoga does. If it%26#039;s more convenient for you, it%26#039;s a must. The important thing is to get the cardio into your exercise plan. After all, it%26#039;s the most beneficial exercise for your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and skin. Best of luck to you!|||There is no reason! You can do yoga before or after your cardio work, definitely.
Be consistent and go on with the exercises.
By the way here is a free yoga e-course to discover more:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...
Best|||it is best to do the yoga last so you can stretch muscles from your workout. it reduces chances of injury you must do basic stretches before the cardio
I have been told this by a yoga instructor, though it makes little sense to me and I would like to keep doing treadmill exercise straight after- Is there any reason I shouldn%26#039;t?|||My suggestion is to ask your yoga instructor the reasoning behind their advice. I see that you are getting conflicting answers here as well, so I think the best thing to do is ask your yoga instructor.
Good luck!|||I would generally avoid combining any cardio with yoga or lifting weights. This is because your blood glucose levels are low after any intense activity and you will not be able to perform the subsequent activity with anywhere near the concentration levels or effort that you can by itself. In addition workouts of more than 90 minutes tend to depress the immune system. If you cannot avoid combining then I would recommend that the cardio come after lifting weights or yoga. This way your nutrients are spent in the activities that build and strengthen muscles and generally cardio doesnt require the same concentration and awareness that yoga or lifting weights does.|||There%26#039;s no reason why you can%26#039;t do a cardio workout after yoga. In fact, the class should be a very good warm up for your muscles and cardio can have a calming effect on the body just as yoga does. If it%26#039;s more convenient for you, it%26#039;s a must. The important thing is to get the cardio into your exercise plan. After all, it%26#039;s the most beneficial exercise for your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and skin. Best of luck to you!|||There is no reason! You can do yoga before or after your cardio work, definitely.
Be consistent and go on with the exercises.
By the way here is a free yoga e-course to discover more:
http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com...
Best|||it is best to do the yoga last so you can stretch muscles from your workout. it reduces chances of injury you must do basic stretches before the cardio
What is the best way to learn Yoga at home?
My aunt thinks Yoga will help my Sleep Apnea symptoms! Willing to give it a try. Are there specific videos or books you%26#039;d recommend for me?|||Hmm a video is probably best seeing as it%26#039;s hard to learn and get into yoga from a book. Go to the store and see which ones seem to be the best for you. I think they might actually have yoga tapes that are designed before bedtime.|||go to a yoga studio.|||I got power yoga DVD by Ridney Yee. He is great person to learn from. I have been doing yoga for 3 years. It is great workout. Make sure the DVD says beginner on it because it can be really hard .
What is the difference between yoga and pilates?
I really know nothing of the two other than that they are similar in some ways and different in others. I would like to have some sort of exercise I can do at home since I won%26#039;t have as much free time to go to the gym anymore. I would like to do exercises that tone my body overall. Gaining strength would be nice but it%26#039;s not as important. I%26#039;ve heard that yoga is more about stress release and meditation but can it also be used as a workout? Thanks for the help!|||-- Yoga means union with your true nature.
-- Pilates is the name of a guy called Joe.
YOGA
Yoga%26#039;s fundamentals are sourced to various ancient texts, among them Patanjali%26#039;s Yoga Sutras, The Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Yoga incorporates sustained mental focus, physical postures and breathing techniques to get the body and mind functioning perfectly. Regular practice allows the practitioner to transcend attachment to his body and mind, allowing his perfect true nature -- divine consciousness -- to fully emerge, so he might become one with it
There are as many styles and sequences of yoga posture practice as there are gurus. Among the more famous currently:
1. K. Patabhi Jois -- athletic sequences combining yoga postures and gymnastic movements. Called %26quot;ashtanga,%26quot; which refers to the eight steps of yoga in the Yoga Sutras, so really any yoga practice combining yoga posture, breathing and meditation can accurately be described as ashtanga. (Beryl Bender Berch borrowed Jois%26#039; style and sold it to the west as %26quot;Power Yoga.%26quot;)
2. B.K.S. Iyengar -- precise, sustained poses, using bolsters and props if required. Can be strenuoous, or very gentle for elderly practice and like physical therapy. Iyengar and Jois had the same guru.
3. Satchidananda (%26quot;the Woodstock swami%26quot;) -- a sequence of still poses interspersed with complete stillness in a %26quot;corpse%26quot; pose. Known as %26quot;Integral%26quot; yoga, combining the paths to self-realization expounded upon by 20th C. yoga philosopher Sri Aurobindo:
i. Raja, or Hatha Yoga: postures, breathing, meditation
ii. Bhakti Yoga: devotion to a concept of divine consciousness such as a deity, like the %26quot;Hare Krishna%26#039;s%26quot; for example
iii. Karma Yoga: selfless action, dissolving ego
iv. Jnana Yoga: using philosophy/science to distinguish between what is real and what is illusion.
4. Sivananda/Vishnu-Devananda - see above. Sivananda was guru to both Vishnu-Devananda and Satchidananda. Sivananda organization books are very good, and include endless possible variations in the postire sequences, along with proper yoga diet (balanced vegetarian with dairy).
5. Bikram Choudhury - a set sequence practiced in 105 degree heat, devised by a champion bodybuilder from India who settled in Beverly Hills. A team of lawyers protects his various copyrights. (Raquel Welch borrowed Bikram%26#039;s style for a 1970s exercise video.)
All of the above offer rigorous teacher training certification programs recognized internationally.
6. Beware of a class combining the word %26quot;Yoga%26quot; with another word, and sticks a trademark symbol next to it. It%26#039;s a marketing scheme, offering teacher certifications after a quickie weekend of expensive dumb-downed %26quot;training,%26quot; with predictable results.
PILATES
My shorthand for Pilates is %26quot;yoga with more ab work%26quot; but it%26#039;s really more than that.
According to legend, Joe Pilates was a sickly 19th C. German child who read everything he could on physical fitness: calisthenics, yoga postures, boxing, martial arts, body building, etc. He combined it all into a personal workout which made him something of a perfect athlete by age 14.
He moved to London in 1912 and became a boxer, gymnast and circus performer, and gave self-defense classes to Scotland Yard detectives. He began his overall training program while teaching fellow inmates in the internment camp he was placed in during WWI.
He moved to New York in 1925 and taught classes in his codified system called %26quot;Contrology.%26quot; Precision, focus, control, flow, deep breathing are all important components. The professional dance world discovered him, and all manner of dance warmups and strengthening exercises were added to the mix. There are Pilates mat classes which is just you and the mat, and Pilates Refomer, done on a contraption with ropes and pullies attached.
Beware - nobody owns the term %26quot;Pilates.%26quot; It can be legally used by anybody to mean anything. Ask your instructor%26#039;s training background and certification authority.
HAVE FUN !!|||It depends what your expectation/results are.
There are many differnt types of Pilates and Yoga. Pilates type movements (which evolved from yoga movements) are now commonplace in rehab and used by elite athletes (core movements). Yoga may be difficult for those with joint pain, but can be done with modification.
Both are good for pain relief, although pilates is tailor made for my needs. Yoga causes some discomfort for me (long holds, more stress on joints, some inversions). I still do both, but have to do some pilates warm up before I do some yoga... lol...
Both are very good workouts - takes much more discipline than lifting weights and riding a bike for an hour. I stopped lifting weights (except dumbells and squats), but still hit the heavy bag - I feel much better now.|||They are totally different. Pilates is more about breathing and developing the core! It%26#039;s also about strengthening, flexibility and improving posture.
Yoga is more spiritual and is about meditation and poses.|||pilaties in more intense
-- Pilates is the name of a guy called Joe.
YOGA
Yoga%26#039;s fundamentals are sourced to various ancient texts, among them Patanjali%26#039;s Yoga Sutras, The Bhagavad Gita, Hatha Yoga Pradipika.
Yoga incorporates sustained mental focus, physical postures and breathing techniques to get the body and mind functioning perfectly. Regular practice allows the practitioner to transcend attachment to his body and mind, allowing his perfect true nature -- divine consciousness -- to fully emerge, so he might become one with it
There are as many styles and sequences of yoga posture practice as there are gurus. Among the more famous currently:
1. K. Patabhi Jois -- athletic sequences combining yoga postures and gymnastic movements. Called %26quot;ashtanga,%26quot; which refers to the eight steps of yoga in the Yoga Sutras, so really any yoga practice combining yoga posture, breathing and meditation can accurately be described as ashtanga. (Beryl Bender Berch borrowed Jois%26#039; style and sold it to the west as %26quot;Power Yoga.%26quot;)
2. B.K.S. Iyengar -- precise, sustained poses, using bolsters and props if required. Can be strenuoous, or very gentle for elderly practice and like physical therapy. Iyengar and Jois had the same guru.
3. Satchidananda (%26quot;the Woodstock swami%26quot;) -- a sequence of still poses interspersed with complete stillness in a %26quot;corpse%26quot; pose. Known as %26quot;Integral%26quot; yoga, combining the paths to self-realization expounded upon by 20th C. yoga philosopher Sri Aurobindo:
i. Raja, or Hatha Yoga: postures, breathing, meditation
ii. Bhakti Yoga: devotion to a concept of divine consciousness such as a deity, like the %26quot;Hare Krishna%26#039;s%26quot; for example
iii. Karma Yoga: selfless action, dissolving ego
iv. Jnana Yoga: using philosophy/science to distinguish between what is real and what is illusion.
4. Sivananda/Vishnu-Devananda - see above. Sivananda was guru to both Vishnu-Devananda and Satchidananda. Sivananda organization books are very good, and include endless possible variations in the postire sequences, along with proper yoga diet (balanced vegetarian with dairy).
5. Bikram Choudhury - a set sequence practiced in 105 degree heat, devised by a champion bodybuilder from India who settled in Beverly Hills. A team of lawyers protects his various copyrights. (Raquel Welch borrowed Bikram%26#039;s style for a 1970s exercise video.)
All of the above offer rigorous teacher training certification programs recognized internationally.
6. Beware of a class combining the word %26quot;Yoga%26quot; with another word, and sticks a trademark symbol next to it. It%26#039;s a marketing scheme, offering teacher certifications after a quickie weekend of expensive dumb-downed %26quot;training,%26quot; with predictable results.
PILATES
My shorthand for Pilates is %26quot;yoga with more ab work%26quot; but it%26#039;s really more than that.
According to legend, Joe Pilates was a sickly 19th C. German child who read everything he could on physical fitness: calisthenics, yoga postures, boxing, martial arts, body building, etc. He combined it all into a personal workout which made him something of a perfect athlete by age 14.
He moved to London in 1912 and became a boxer, gymnast and circus performer, and gave self-defense classes to Scotland Yard detectives. He began his overall training program while teaching fellow inmates in the internment camp he was placed in during WWI.
He moved to New York in 1925 and taught classes in his codified system called %26quot;Contrology.%26quot; Precision, focus, control, flow, deep breathing are all important components. The professional dance world discovered him, and all manner of dance warmups and strengthening exercises were added to the mix. There are Pilates mat classes which is just you and the mat, and Pilates Refomer, done on a contraption with ropes and pullies attached.
Beware - nobody owns the term %26quot;Pilates.%26quot; It can be legally used by anybody to mean anything. Ask your instructor%26#039;s training background and certification authority.
HAVE FUN !!|||It depends what your expectation/results are.
There are many differnt types of Pilates and Yoga. Pilates type movements (which evolved from yoga movements) are now commonplace in rehab and used by elite athletes (core movements). Yoga may be difficult for those with joint pain, but can be done with modification.
Both are good for pain relief, although pilates is tailor made for my needs. Yoga causes some discomfort for me (long holds, more stress on joints, some inversions). I still do both, but have to do some pilates warm up before I do some yoga... lol...
Both are very good workouts - takes much more discipline than lifting weights and riding a bike for an hour. I stopped lifting weights (except dumbells and squats), but still hit the heavy bag - I feel much better now.|||They are totally different. Pilates is more about breathing and developing the core! It%26#039;s also about strengthening, flexibility and improving posture.
Yoga is more spiritual and is about meditation and poses.|||pilaties in more intense
Yoga??????????????????
what helps when you do yoga?? like i already know that it makes your blood pressure go down, but what else?|||yoga does the following things:
a little bit more flexible, and burns about 2 callories.
if you want results dont do alternative crap
weight loss, run
strength, high weight low rep
endurance, low weight high rep
flexibility, stretching
its much quicker and efficient than spending lots of time doing next to nothing.|||Yoga does just about everything ... strengthens, tones, reduces depression, helps digestion, relieves headaches, improves memory ... the list is endless.
Check this out:
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Holistic-Heal...|||yoga is one which keeps u mentally %26amp; physically resistive.it makes one to refresh when one was exhausted.it works as if like an exercise.to tolerate all the tensions one need to do yoga.this is why we have many kinds of yogaasanas.meditation is one part of yoga.if u are angryon some1 just do yoga %26amp; c the change in u...|||It gives you so many benefits that it will be difficult to exlplain here.. I would recommend you to visit http://www.myfullneeds.com/health.htm and read a full book on yogasan. You can download it also. Thanks.|||Well it calms you and you%26#039;re stretching.
As far as weight loss, not much. :/|||one get relaxed...
a little bit more flexible, and burns about 2 callories.
if you want results dont do alternative crap
weight loss, run
strength, high weight low rep
endurance, low weight high rep
flexibility, stretching
its much quicker and efficient than spending lots of time doing next to nothing.|||Yoga does just about everything ... strengthens, tones, reduces depression, helps digestion, relieves headaches, improves memory ... the list is endless.
Check this out:
http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Holistic-Heal...|||yoga is one which keeps u mentally %26amp; physically resistive.it makes one to refresh when one was exhausted.it works as if like an exercise.to tolerate all the tensions one need to do yoga.this is why we have many kinds of yogaasanas.meditation is one part of yoga.if u are angryon some1 just do yoga %26amp; c the change in u...|||It gives you so many benefits that it will be difficult to exlplain here.. I would recommend you to visit http://www.myfullneeds.com/health.htm and read a full book on yogasan. You can download it also. Thanks.|||Well it calms you and you%26#039;re stretching.
As far as weight loss, not much. :/|||one get relaxed...
Yoga???????
Ok, I would like to get rid of stress. Someone suggested yoga. However, I am NOT limber. Should I still look into it?|||Yoga is union. Yoga is not just physical (Hatha) but complete union, enunciated in its 8 branches, so beautifull by Patanjali.
Anyways, on more practical terms: Yes, yoga, the union is necessary for stress relief, achieving freedom from thoughts.
Yoga is union... of what with what? Within is an arrangement since birth: Kundalini (Divine Feminine) and Atma (Spirit) which are separate and need to unite to create the joy and bliss. The fallout of this yoga/union is bliss, relief from all concerns, pains and tensions.
The Kundalini needs to traverse the path of the central channel before touching the spirit which resides in the physical heart.
One exercise, a guided meditation I can recommend is by H. H. Shri Mataji and its quite likely that at the end of this short meditation, you%26#039;ll be quite blissed:
http://www.sahajayoga.com.au/info/experi...
Good Day, Mate!|||hey, v1ctor_a2 ..that%26#039;s so spot on!
now, how could i add you to my yahoo 360? looking for someone to talk more on yoga. am doing a teacher training here in hong kong.
my 360 nickname is ashtangi_kali Report Abuse
|||i am not flexible at all i cant even touch the floor but i would say science i started yoga which is last year most of my pains around my neck and back and stress of me. so just do it the way you can do it and have fun|||Yes, there are many versions of yoga and you do not need to be very limber to do it. Once you practice for a while, you will become more limber. It%26#039;s a wnderful way to relax just do not push yourself into any advanced positions. You%26#039;ll end up hurting yourself and causing more stress.|||Yoga consists of 3 elements
Asanas (the exercises or movements)
Breathing
Meditation (relax, think)
The physical bending side is totally variable based on your age and flexibility - so stiffies can enjoy the overall benefits, be assured you will loosen up your mind and your body with Yoga...|||Definitely give it a try. Take a beginner%26#039;s class but most yoga intstructors let you know that everyone is at a different level and you dont need to do exactly what your neighbor can do. I starting doing yoga a few weeks ago and it makes me feel great. The nights I do yoga, I get the best sleep too.|||Yoga is one of the best activities you can do for the well-being of your body and mind. How do you think you will ever become limber unless you gently stretch your body? It%26#039;s amazing how just learning to breathe correctly makes you feel better. GO FOR IT!|||you DO NOT need to be limber for yoga! that is a total myth. you just happen to get more limber from doing yoga. see if you have Bikram%26#039;s Hot Yoga near you! its awesome!|||Yoga is the best! You can search around for the best type to fit your lifestyle and some schools focus a lot on breath and general relaxation. I had the most awful semester last year and the only way I got through it was my beginer yoga class.
Anyways, on more practical terms: Yes, yoga, the union is necessary for stress relief, achieving freedom from thoughts.
Yoga is union... of what with what? Within is an arrangement since birth: Kundalini (Divine Feminine) and Atma (Spirit) which are separate and need to unite to create the joy and bliss. The fallout of this yoga/union is bliss, relief from all concerns, pains and tensions.
The Kundalini needs to traverse the path of the central channel before touching the spirit which resides in the physical heart.
One exercise, a guided meditation I can recommend is by H. H. Shri Mataji and its quite likely that at the end of this short meditation, you%26#039;ll be quite blissed:
http://www.sahajayoga.com.au/info/experi...
Good Day, Mate!|||hey, v1ctor_a2 ..that%26#039;s so spot on!
now, how could i add you to my yahoo 360? looking for someone to talk more on yoga. am doing a teacher training here in hong kong.
my 360 nickname is ashtangi_kali Report Abuse
|||i am not flexible at all i cant even touch the floor but i would say science i started yoga which is last year most of my pains around my neck and back and stress of me. so just do it the way you can do it and have fun|||Yes, there are many versions of yoga and you do not need to be very limber to do it. Once you practice for a while, you will become more limber. It%26#039;s a wnderful way to relax just do not push yourself into any advanced positions. You%26#039;ll end up hurting yourself and causing more stress.|||Yoga consists of 3 elements
Asanas (the exercises or movements)
Breathing
Meditation (relax, think)
The physical bending side is totally variable based on your age and flexibility - so stiffies can enjoy the overall benefits, be assured you will loosen up your mind and your body with Yoga...|||Definitely give it a try. Take a beginner%26#039;s class but most yoga intstructors let you know that everyone is at a different level and you dont need to do exactly what your neighbor can do. I starting doing yoga a few weeks ago and it makes me feel great. The nights I do yoga, I get the best sleep too.|||Yoga is one of the best activities you can do for the well-being of your body and mind. How do you think you will ever become limber unless you gently stretch your body? It%26#039;s amazing how just learning to breathe correctly makes you feel better. GO FOR IT!|||you DO NOT need to be limber for yoga! that is a total myth. you just happen to get more limber from doing yoga. see if you have Bikram%26#039;s Hot Yoga near you! its awesome!|||Yoga is the best! You can search around for the best type to fit your lifestyle and some schools focus a lot on breath and general relaxation. I had the most awful semester last year and the only way I got through it was my beginer yoga class.
Yoga??????
is there any good yoga books that people recomend? that i could use?|||i don%26#039;t have book to recommend but i have a great dvd to - yoga for beginners (hatha yoga). i love it.|||There%26#039;s a book called %26quot;Simply Yoga%26quot; and it comes with a DVD. It%26#039;s really, really basic but is good information.|||go to a book store and look for a yoga book. look for a book that it is like yoga for beginners. start out easy
Yoga.......,?
r there any good yoga poses that a 13yr old guy can do im just starting. ps 4 the record i am straight|||First, doing yoga doesn%26#039;t mean you are gay. I am in a yoga class that has 5 male members, all obviously masculine, several of them are married. So toss out that stupid stereotype. :)
Also, yoga is NOT just for people with back pain or problems as one poster has insinuated. It is excellent for increasing flexibility, strength, and stamina and is an excellent supplement for any other physical activity or sport (weight lifting, circuit training, running, etc.) I highly recommend it to everyone I meet.
As for yoga poses for you at 13, go ahead and start any beginner series.
I found a link to a yoga video for teens, it sounds like a great video to me. I%26#039;m actually going to order it for my 11 yo son :)
http://www.fitnessbeginnings.com/yoga-te...
Hope this helped!|||why? you%26#039;re young and probably don%26#039;t have severe back pain or something... I understand my dad sometimes needs yoga... unless you want to be a gymnast?
umm... there%26#039;s one that i know thats hard to do: do the flamingo pose (left leg bent) then hold your left foot with your left hand and then reach foreward with your right hand and and push your left leg back and keep in balance.|||%26quot;ps 4 the record i am straight%26quot;
Wow. Just because you wrote that in, you%26#039;re probably kinda gay. But seriously, I%26#039;m sure that there are lots of yoga poses for beginners, I just don%26#039;t know any.|||the basics. look up beginners yoga online or buy a book. also, find a yoga studio near you to take a beginners class. i%26#039;ve done all of those things....|||for beginners Inyengar Yoga
http://yoga.about.com/od/beginningyogapo...
Also, yoga is NOT just for people with back pain or problems as one poster has insinuated. It is excellent for increasing flexibility, strength, and stamina and is an excellent supplement for any other physical activity or sport (weight lifting, circuit training, running, etc.) I highly recommend it to everyone I meet.
As for yoga poses for you at 13, go ahead and start any beginner series.
I found a link to a yoga video for teens, it sounds like a great video to me. I%26#039;m actually going to order it for my 11 yo son :)
http://www.fitnessbeginnings.com/yoga-te...
Hope this helped!|||why? you%26#039;re young and probably don%26#039;t have severe back pain or something... I understand my dad sometimes needs yoga... unless you want to be a gymnast?
umm... there%26#039;s one that i know thats hard to do: do the flamingo pose (left leg bent) then hold your left foot with your left hand and then reach foreward with your right hand and and push your left leg back and keep in balance.|||%26quot;ps 4 the record i am straight%26quot;
Wow. Just because you wrote that in, you%26#039;re probably kinda gay. But seriously, I%26#039;m sure that there are lots of yoga poses for beginners, I just don%26#039;t know any.|||the basics. look up beginners yoga online or buy a book. also, find a yoga studio near you to take a beginners class. i%26#039;ve done all of those things....|||for beginners Inyengar Yoga
http://yoga.about.com/od/beginningyogapo...
Yoga??????
Hi. Do you know of any websites that have yoga exercises and stuff related to that??? Thank you.|||Yes, check out www.MyYogaOnline.com where they have tons of streaming yoga videos, tips and more.|||Yoga online! Yes, we do :-) We offer online workout videos and we offer Yoga, Pilates, Toning, Cardio and much more. With over 80 online exercise videos---there is always something new to try.
Here is our URL:
http://www.workoutsondemand.com
If you have specific questions about your exercise routine, please feel free to contact me via our website.
Pascale Vandenbroucke|||Here%26#039;s a good start. Rodney Yee is a well-respected instructor and his site has links and DVDs for sale. Great videos for the beginner through expert level.
http://www.yeeyoga.com/|||You could try the yoga store - http://www.yoga-store.net/
Here is our URL:
http://www.workoutsondemand.com
If you have specific questions about your exercise routine, please feel free to contact me via our website.
Pascale Vandenbroucke|||Here%26#039;s a good start. Rodney Yee is a well-respected instructor and his site has links and DVDs for sale. Great videos for the beginner through expert level.
http://www.yeeyoga.com/|||You could try the yoga store - http://www.yoga-store.net/
Yoga??????????????
does anyone use yoga?
how has it helped you?
and what kind of yoga do you do?|||I orginally started Yoga because of my poor posture (I tended to hunch forward). 3-4 years later, I achieved better posture in addition to other benefits:
- better flexibility
- better balance - I can hike more efficiently now, esp. in uneven surfaces. When I play volleyball, I land with more control.
- less back ache
- more productive sleep
Other benefits that I believe are there include:
- detoxification: deep stretches tend to %26#039;wring out%26#039; the lactic acids in the muscles. I think there are less toxins floating around in my body overall now.
- more upper body strength without weight training; however, I am still not convinced that Yoga can give you the same upper body strength as weight training, so I still do weights.|||yes i do some do yogic esxercise relating to breathing(praynama)
if done under proper guidance these yogic exercises can prove good for wait loss and strengthens one%26#039;s immune system.|||Yes I do. I use Yang-Minyasa yoga and OH. MY. GOD. Does it work! I am more relaxed, I have less pains in my back, I sleep better, and I learned so much on the way.
If you want a video to start out: Hot Body Cool Mind
Is a really amazing video. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend it.|||Dear
Yoga is the best form of excercise which tones both body and mind. Dont try DIY kit type - proper guidance is a must - at least 3 days training required to get the correct postures. Discuss with the trainer and learn only a few things which u can do, and do it REGULARLY.
I am doing this for a long time, keeping weight at 75kg, height 175cm, eats lots of food, and enjoying life.|||I used to do Iyengar yoga but now do Ashtanga yoga. Ashtanga additionally teachers you how do breath. I highly recomment it.
I also do mobility drills every morning for my joints.
Results are a much better posture and a fealing of wellbeing. I used to need massages; want to treat myself to a movie etc. I find now that I never need a massage anymore; and I feel so good just walking down the street, that the last thing I want to do is stay seated indoors.|||I do Hatha Yoga and I love it! I%26#039;ve been doing it for a very short time but I do 35 minutes everyday and in the first week I lost 2 pounds....it%26#039;s fun too|||I started doing yoga because I wanted to be more flexible and to help my back. I remember I was nervous about going to that first class. I started with basic Hatha yoga and just fell in love with yoga. Since then, I have tried all kinds of yoga, including hot yoga, power yoga, ashtanga yoga, kundalini, etc. I go 2-3 times a week, now, mostly to power yoga. Here%26#039;s what it%26#039;s done for me:
-went from size 8 to size 4
-went from being very inflexible to very flexible
-back pain is gone
-energy is way up
-sleep better at night
-entire body is toned and strong
-have more patience - with myself, my body, with others
-can do awesome handstands
It%26#039;s really the only exercise routine I%26#039;ve ever enjoyed enough to keep up with. I highly recommend it.|||i do!!!!! well im not as tense, i lose weight, plus i can balance easily and i am more flexible. i do japanese yoga. its called
wai lana yoga. its on tv. i also look on yoga websites and learn the moves.|||What is yoga?
Yoga is the best and most time-tested path to physical and mental well-being known to mankind. While some people think of yoga simply as physical exercise, it is actually a complete system for overall health and well-being. It includes everything from physical postures, personal hygiene, and a healthy diet to premeditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques. The most advanced forms of meditation and self-realization are also a part of yoga. Wai Lana鈥檚 workouts focus on yoga鈥檚 physical techniques.
Why do yoga?
Like many forms of exercise, yoga asanas effectively stretch and strengthen your body. The greatest benefits of yoga asanas, however, come from their profound effects on the internal systems of the body. By bending, stretching, twisting, and flexing in the various postures, you bathe your internal organs with oxygenated blood and prana, also known as life force energy or chi. Yoga asanas soothe and tone your nerves and regulate the endocrine system, which is responsible for the production of hormones鈥攐ne of the keys to both physical and mental health. They also improve digestion and elimination, strengthen the respiratory system, and tone the reproductive organs. Although yoga techniques like asanas, breathing, and relaxation are extremely effective in relieving stress, it is Yoga Sound meditation that relieves deep-seated stress and anxiety, enabling you to experience yoga%26#039;s greatest gifts: spiritual happiness and inner peace.
Wai Lana
It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find anyone who has had as much influence as Wai Lana in increasing the worldwide appreciation of the beauty and benefits of the ancient art of yoga. Wai Lana%26#039;s internationally aired TV series attracts a huge audience and has played a significant part in the skyrocketing popularity of yoga. Click here to read Wai Lana鈥檚 biography.
What is Pilates?
Derived from ancient yoga asanas, the Pilates exercise system was formulated by Joseph Pilates over 80 years ago for more specific and limited purposes. Although Pilates is not a complete balanced or holistic exercise and health system, it is quite useful. Pilates focuses mainly on cultivating core strength in the body and lengthening the spine. Practiced for decades by dancers, Pilates has become popular in recent years for its largely aesthetic body sculpting effect. Pilates can be a valuable tool for enhancing strength, definition, and good posture in partnership with Wai Lana Yoga. Click here to explore Wai Lana%26#039;s Pilates Yoga line of products
Guidelines for yoga and Pilates practice:
鈥?Yoga postures, especially inversions and those that compress the abdomen, should not be done on a full stomach. Listen to your body鈥攊f you practice too soon after eating or drinking, certain poses will feel uncomfortable.
鈥?It鈥檚 best to practice yoga asanas barefoot, using a yoga mat or nonslip surface for standing poses. A mat, rug, or folded yoga blanket will provide firm padding for other asanas.
鈥?Wear comfortable clothing, something that allows you to move freely.
鈥?Ideally, the room should be well ventilated. Have enough space to extend your arms and legs in all directions without hitting anything.
鈥?While practicing, concentrate on the feeling that the asana is producing in your body.
鈥?If you feel too weak or shaky in a pose, come out of it. Gradually, you will build up your strength and be able to hold the pose longer.
鈥?Don%26#039;t go beyond your personal limitations, but extend your boundaries gently. Doing the asanas correctly means doing them to the best of your ability without straining.
鈥?Throughout the workout, focus on your breath, inhaling and exhaling fully and completely through your nose. Breathing with awareness not only feels good, but also balances and regulates energy flow within the body, strengthening your internal organs and boosting your resistance to disease.
how has it helped you?
and what kind of yoga do you do?|||I orginally started Yoga because of my poor posture (I tended to hunch forward). 3-4 years later, I achieved better posture in addition to other benefits:
- better flexibility
- better balance - I can hike more efficiently now, esp. in uneven surfaces. When I play volleyball, I land with more control.
- less back ache
- more productive sleep
Other benefits that I believe are there include:
- detoxification: deep stretches tend to %26#039;wring out%26#039; the lactic acids in the muscles. I think there are less toxins floating around in my body overall now.
- more upper body strength without weight training; however, I am still not convinced that Yoga can give you the same upper body strength as weight training, so I still do weights.|||yes i do some do yogic esxercise relating to breathing(praynama)
if done under proper guidance these yogic exercises can prove good for wait loss and strengthens one%26#039;s immune system.|||Yes I do. I use Yang-Minyasa yoga and OH. MY. GOD. Does it work! I am more relaxed, I have less pains in my back, I sleep better, and I learned so much on the way.
If you want a video to start out: Hot Body Cool Mind
Is a really amazing video. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend it.|||Dear
Yoga is the best form of excercise which tones both body and mind. Dont try DIY kit type - proper guidance is a must - at least 3 days training required to get the correct postures. Discuss with the trainer and learn only a few things which u can do, and do it REGULARLY.
I am doing this for a long time, keeping weight at 75kg, height 175cm, eats lots of food, and enjoying life.|||I used to do Iyengar yoga but now do Ashtanga yoga. Ashtanga additionally teachers you how do breath. I highly recomment it.
I also do mobility drills every morning for my joints.
Results are a much better posture and a fealing of wellbeing. I used to need massages; want to treat myself to a movie etc. I find now that I never need a massage anymore; and I feel so good just walking down the street, that the last thing I want to do is stay seated indoors.|||I do Hatha Yoga and I love it! I%26#039;ve been doing it for a very short time but I do 35 minutes everyday and in the first week I lost 2 pounds....it%26#039;s fun too|||I started doing yoga because I wanted to be more flexible and to help my back. I remember I was nervous about going to that first class. I started with basic Hatha yoga and just fell in love with yoga. Since then, I have tried all kinds of yoga, including hot yoga, power yoga, ashtanga yoga, kundalini, etc. I go 2-3 times a week, now, mostly to power yoga. Here%26#039;s what it%26#039;s done for me:
-went from size 8 to size 4
-went from being very inflexible to very flexible
-back pain is gone
-energy is way up
-sleep better at night
-entire body is toned and strong
-have more patience - with myself, my body, with others
-can do awesome handstands
It%26#039;s really the only exercise routine I%26#039;ve ever enjoyed enough to keep up with. I highly recommend it.|||i do!!!!! well im not as tense, i lose weight, plus i can balance easily and i am more flexible. i do japanese yoga. its called
wai lana yoga. its on tv. i also look on yoga websites and learn the moves.|||What is yoga?
Yoga is the best and most time-tested path to physical and mental well-being known to mankind. While some people think of yoga simply as physical exercise, it is actually a complete system for overall health and well-being. It includes everything from physical postures, personal hygiene, and a healthy diet to premeditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques. The most advanced forms of meditation and self-realization are also a part of yoga. Wai Lana鈥檚 workouts focus on yoga鈥檚 physical techniques.
Why do yoga?
Like many forms of exercise, yoga asanas effectively stretch and strengthen your body. The greatest benefits of yoga asanas, however, come from their profound effects on the internal systems of the body. By bending, stretching, twisting, and flexing in the various postures, you bathe your internal organs with oxygenated blood and prana, also known as life force energy or chi. Yoga asanas soothe and tone your nerves and regulate the endocrine system, which is responsible for the production of hormones鈥攐ne of the keys to both physical and mental health. They also improve digestion and elimination, strengthen the respiratory system, and tone the reproductive organs. Although yoga techniques like asanas, breathing, and relaxation are extremely effective in relieving stress, it is Yoga Sound meditation that relieves deep-seated stress and anxiety, enabling you to experience yoga%26#039;s greatest gifts: spiritual happiness and inner peace.
Wai Lana
It would be difficult, if not impossible, to find anyone who has had as much influence as Wai Lana in increasing the worldwide appreciation of the beauty and benefits of the ancient art of yoga. Wai Lana%26#039;s internationally aired TV series attracts a huge audience and has played a significant part in the skyrocketing popularity of yoga. Click here to read Wai Lana鈥檚 biography.
What is Pilates?
Derived from ancient yoga asanas, the Pilates exercise system was formulated by Joseph Pilates over 80 years ago for more specific and limited purposes. Although Pilates is not a complete balanced or holistic exercise and health system, it is quite useful. Pilates focuses mainly on cultivating core strength in the body and lengthening the spine. Practiced for decades by dancers, Pilates has become popular in recent years for its largely aesthetic body sculpting effect. Pilates can be a valuable tool for enhancing strength, definition, and good posture in partnership with Wai Lana Yoga. Click here to explore Wai Lana%26#039;s Pilates Yoga line of products
Guidelines for yoga and Pilates practice:
鈥?Yoga postures, especially inversions and those that compress the abdomen, should not be done on a full stomach. Listen to your body鈥攊f you practice too soon after eating or drinking, certain poses will feel uncomfortable.
鈥?It鈥檚 best to practice yoga asanas barefoot, using a yoga mat or nonslip surface for standing poses. A mat, rug, or folded yoga blanket will provide firm padding for other asanas.
鈥?Wear comfortable clothing, something that allows you to move freely.
鈥?Ideally, the room should be well ventilated. Have enough space to extend your arms and legs in all directions without hitting anything.
鈥?While practicing, concentrate on the feeling that the asana is producing in your body.
鈥?If you feel too weak or shaky in a pose, come out of it. Gradually, you will build up your strength and be able to hold the pose longer.
鈥?Don%26#039;t go beyond your personal limitations, but extend your boundaries gently. Doing the asanas correctly means doing them to the best of your ability without straining.
鈥?Throughout the workout, focus on your breath, inhaling and exhaling fully and completely through your nose. Breathing with awareness not only feels good, but also balances and regulates energy flow within the body, strengthening your internal organs and boosting your resistance to disease.
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