Yoga Basics
...ou can do it or not, then the sun salutation is the way to go. It is easy to follow and very relaxing. Since this is your first time make sure that you focus on your breathing and then follow the following procedures one at a time carefully and slowly:
1.Stand with your feet together and your hand in a prayer like position placed in front of your chest.
2.While breathing in, try to arch your back very slowly while extending your arms over your head and slowly stretching your spine.
3.Breathe out while you bend over and try reaching your toes if you can. However if you cant then its okay, just do not overexert or else you will just injure your back in the process.more
Obtain Better Health With Yoga
...et yourself back to the ideal is done with slow, abdominal breaths.
The third aspect, also very important is Meditation or Dhyana. This gets you into a state of sublime relaxation and is very beneficial not only to the nervous system but also the immune system.
All kinds of heart problems and disease, respiratory problems, muscular and stress-related conditions tend to respond well to yoga. It has also proved useful in dealing with pain and so is very helpful for people suffering from arthritis and other painful ailments. It has been beneficial in bringing down blood pressure and helping reduce stress and anxiety, not to mention reversing heart problems. A study done in London in 1973 resulted in five out of twenty high blood pressure patients stopping the use of their anti-hypertensive drugs while seven reduced their dosage. In 1993, there was a study done in India where 40 physical ...more
Yoga: One Reason You Should Not Do Yoga Posture The Plank
...e at the wrist, which may result in numbness, tingling, weakness, or muscle atrophy in the hand and fingers. The disease typically affects the thumb, index, and middle fingers and is often particularly troublesome at night).
Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this posture for you. It is best to perform this yoga posture in presence of a qualified yoga teacher.
Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.more
Try Yoga To Relieve Your Stress
...It seems that the more we multi task, the less we get done. We are all trying to accomplish too much, and as a result, we seem to suffer more and more stress levels in our lives. Yoga exercise can help us balance our lives; everyone knows how it can improve our cardiovascular system, strength our muscles and improve our flexibility. But equally important, yoga can reduce our stress level and help us improve the quality of our life, by helping us to truly relax to a deeper level.
High levels of stress develop the fight or flight syndrome. This stored stress will result in an increased heart rate and blood pressure. It will also cause our muscles to tense and wi...more
