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Yoga in Daily Life

On November 24, 2011 By

Doing yoga is not just about learning how to do different poses. It’s not just a physical routine or a form of fitness workout because yogic practice also has mental and spiritual elements that bring about positive changes to your overall well-being. Those who do yoga everyday, or have been doing so for a [...]

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Yoga Poses

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Yoga poses can be categorized in several ways; according to difficulty, type (seated, standing, etc.), benefits, etc. The most popular yoga exercise is probably the Lotus Pose, because its use is not limited to yogic practice, but also for meditation exercises in general. To give you an idea of how simple or complex yoga [...]

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Yoga Exercises

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Yoga exercises and poses, or asanas, vary in difficulty, type, and the benefits and effects they have on different parts of the body. There are sequences of yoga exercise suited for pregnant women, those suffering from shoulder and back pain, those who want to build muscles and strengthen joints, those who want increased flexibility, [...]

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Yoga for Men

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When yoga first hit mainstream popularity, a lot of men were still hesitant to get into yoga because they thought yoga exercises were a bit feminine and are more meditative than physically challenging. Now, more and more men and even professional male athletes are getting into yoga, and finding that yoga exercises do indeed [...]

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Yoga for Pregnant Women

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Pregnancy brings about hormonal, mental, and physical changes in a woman’s body that can be difficult to cope with. It is also during this phase that a woman’s emotions run high, making her more prone to stress, panic, and anxiety. Doing prenatal yoga can help women deal with all these changes and serve as [...]

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Yoga for Back Pain

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Very few people are immune to lower back pain, whether you are a professional working a desk-bound job or a student spending hours sitting crouched in front of the computer. Women also experience back pain during pregnancy and even when they are on their period. If you are keen on doing yoga exercises and [...]

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Yoga for Kids

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Adults are not the only ones who experience stress everyday; kids as well deal with external pressures in school, extra curricular activities, and in keeping up with their friends and classmates. Doing yoga exercises is a good way to help kids relax and have fun, while teaching them better focus and concentration. Here are [...]

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Yoga for Weight Loss

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Yoga has long been established to bring holistic benefits to those who practice it; it soothes the soul, calms the mind and relieves stress, increases flexibility and tones muscles — among many others. Still, a LOT of people get into yoga for the sole purpose of losing weight. If you are also learning about [...]

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Yoga for Beginners

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Even though yoga is beneficial and suitable for people of all ages, there are still some yoga poses that require a certain level of flexibility and muscle strength to perform. This is why all students are taught series of poses like the Sun Salutations to gradually ease the body into adapting to the physical [...]

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