All Entries in the "Yoga" Category
Yoga and Meditation Can Help You Overcome Addiction
There are many different parts of the body and mind that can be healed through yoga and meditation and one of the areas of your life that can be most improved through these therapies is the struggle with addiction. Addiction is something that a large percentage of the population has to deal with on a [...]
How Buteyko Breathing Exercises Can Help You
When it comes to relieving stress and helping your body get as much air as it can with each breath, there is simply nothing better than Buteyko breathing exercises. These exercises have worked for many people around different parts of the world, so they are definitely worth at least trying for a few weeks to [...]
The Power of Holotropic Breathing
When it comes to holotropic breathing, many people tend to view it with rather skeptical eyes because they don’t see how it could possibly be an acceptable form of treatment. Most people tend to think that alternative forms of treatment like this really have no place in the world of psychology and science because it [...]
Relieve Stress with Breathing Exercises for Asthma
People with asthma are not the only ones who can benefit from breathing exercises, and there are plenty of examples of people using breathing exercises for asthma when they don’t already have any troubles breathing. The reason you should think about using these breathing exercises is that they work wonders when it comes to relieving [...]
Restorative Yoga Poses for Better Health
Stress is a normal part of life that we all must face. The degree to which stress impacts our lives, however, depends on how we manage it. Ignoring stress or just “living with it” can lead to a host of health problems, including high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, insomnia and even obesity. One way to [...]
Yoga Particularly Beneficial for Seniors
Web MD recently carried an article about the particular benefits of seniors practicing yoga – it was seen that seniors who had suffered a stroke could specifically benefit from the practice of yoga, by helping rebuild body balance and also prevent falls in the future. The results of the study conducted by researchers at the [...]
Can I Practice Yoga With Injuries?
By Tracey A.Planinz, PhD Yoga is a time-honored approach to over-all health and fitness. However, while traditional Hatha yoga is considered a gentle form of exercise, there are some postures that should still be avoided with certain injuries. Follow the tips below to avoid further injury and get the most out of yoga practice during [...]
How Do I Use Yoga Props?
Although traditional hatha yoga did not utilize the yoga props we have today, teachers such as B.K.S. Iyengar of India, founder of Iyengar yoga, advocate using props to ensure proper alignment and to avoid injury. If you are new to yoga and are not ready for advanced poses, props are a great way to help learn [...]
