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What Is The Proper Breathing Technique For Bikram Yoga? How Long Do You Hold A Pose?

Monday, August 31, 2009

Also, is it okay to do Bikram in a semi-warm room opposed to it being really hot. I know you probably won’t get the benefits of sweating as much and releasing as much toxins, but is it okay for this type of yoga? It sounds like you don’t have a studio in your area. I’ve been [...]

What Is The Best Way To Clean A Yoga Mat? Preferably Without Dry Cleaning…?

Monday, August 31, 2009

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I am not sure of the best way to clean a yoga mat. The one I have has acquired a bit of nasty smells accordingly. I wonder if you can just soak it in mild soap and wring it out, or if that might mess it up ? (it is that weird tacky [...]

Chakra Energy Balancing for Health & Healing

Monday, August 10, 2009

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Chakra Energy Balancing provides the key to optimal health. After a couple years of writing on this site I realized that I had been somewhat negleting to write posts recently that focus on chakra balancing. After all one of the reasons I came to Kundalini Yoga in the first place was it’s focus and body [...]

How long do you think it would take me to lose about 5 pounds while doing yoga?

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

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I usually do yoga and relaxation things and stuff like that – I have a couple questions 1. How long do you think it would take me to lose about 5 pounds while doing yoga? 2. What are the best yoga tips and exersises? 3. What are some good ways to relax? 4. Any advise about yoga? Those are my [...]

Different Types of Yoga

Thursday, January 1, 2009

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Looking for a fitness form, which both is good for your body and your mental spirit and bring the two sides of you on speaking terms? Find it in yoga. Here we guide you through the many types of yoga, so you can choose the best for you, depending on whether you want to burn the [...]

Yoga For Back Pain

Friday, September 5, 2008

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With so many of us experiencing back pain in the modern day, it is hard for me not to point out the benefits of practising yoga to alleviate any spinal discomfort. Many physical therapists are also prescribing yoga to both treat and prevent back pain. I want to offer you two very simple yoga poses [...]

Yoga For Athletes

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

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It is a common mistake for athletes to under-estimate the power of Yoga as a tool for conditioning their mind and body. Normally they will have been put off by the commercial Yoga on television, or by participating in mild stretching sessions as opposed to following Yoga as a disciplined practice. For all athletes, Yoga can prove to be very beneficial and should be used in conjunction with training to increase athletic capacity. By nature many sports subject athletes to some potentially damaging movements. These can be corrected by focussing on the yoga asana movements, helping to increase endurance and correct bad habits.

Yoga For Weight Loss

Friday, August 29, 2008

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If you are like many people you have probably considered starting an exercise program to help you loose weight. Many people assert that yoga will help with weight loss, and while many people have lost weight thanks to yoga others do not believe that such a serene form of exercise will help them to reach [...]

Choosing The Right Yoga Equipment

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Yoga is a great way to get fit, increase flexibility, and learn how to lead a healthy balanced life. Yoga has become very popular in recent times although it is a form of exercise that has been around for centuries. If you are considering taking up yoga you may have looked into all of the [...]

The Different Types Of Yoga

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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Yoga can prove beneficial on many levels. It’s proven to strengthen muscles while improving flexibility, which leads to many less joint and muscle pains, and decreases the likelihood of muscle strains, sprains, arthritis later in life. Yoga has been around for centuries and it’s teachings are derived from Zen Buddhism.

Picking Clothing For Your Yoga Class

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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Yoga is designed to foster flexibility, stress relief, and relaxation, which means that the clothing you choose to wear while practicing yoga should help you to achieve these goals. Yoga clothes should be comfortable, breathable, and should allow you to move freely in a variety of different poses. Clothing that is too tight will restrict [...]

A Brief History Of Yoga

Monday, August 25, 2008

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Yoga combines the mind, body and spirit to give you more than just a physical workout. Yoga is a practice that has evolved throughout its history and is strongly rooted in tradition. Originating in India, it dates back centuries and evidence of it’s teaching can be found in many sacred texts. The practice of Yoga [...]