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Many people embrace yoga as a fitness tool to get into shape, but those of us “in the know” realize that it serves a much greater purpose than simply helping a person look good in a swimsuit. Practicing yoga can reshape how a person sees oneself and how they see the world around them. Yoga […]
Prenatal yoga has grown in popularity over the past decade. Yoga is a gentle form of exercise (think happy joints) that can help women stay limber and toned while pregnant, while also improving one’s balance and circulation. Yoga also teaches the mom-to-be how to breathe more efficiently, which is very beneficial when progressing through the […]
Padmasana (pod-MAHS-anna), also known commonly as Lotus Pose, gets its name from the Sanskrit word for the lotus flower or “padma.” When a yogi is in the full position, the legs gently drop open like the petals of a lotus. Padmasana is a very calming pose and can assist the yogi in preparing for a […]
Yogic breathing is a fundamental practice in the study of yoga. The breath is paramount in your yoga practice, it is more important than the postures themselves. As one of the limbs of Patanjali’s eight-limbed path, yogic breathing, or pranayama, is defined as the “control of life force,” and directed at increasing the imperative energy […]
People don’t often think of pumpkins for their nutritional value. Low in calories to boot- this vegetable contains vitamins and antioxidants such as lutein, xanthin and carotenes. Here are some other healthy facts about pumpkins: 100 g provides just 26 calories and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol they are one of the food items […]
When Savasana ends Yoga Nidra begins… Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a sleep-like state that yogis can experience during meditation. It is among the deepest possible states of relaxation one can reach while still maintaining full consciousness. The practice of Yoga Nidra has been found to reduce tension and anxiety, specifically symptoms such as […]
All of nature is comprised of five basic elements: earth, water, air, fire and space. Exploring these elements allows yogis to incorporate the laws of nature into one’s yoga practice and achieve improved health benefits, knowledge and happiness. Each worldly element controls different structures in the body. Earth forms solid structures, like bones, flesh, skin […]
With the Autumnal Equinox on September 22, change is coming. As we transition into fall, the season of transformation, from the heat (pitta) and carefree summer months it is important that we change with the season. In fall the days get shorter, the nights longer, the weather cooler, the air crisper, the leaves change colors […]
Virabhadrasana III (pronounced veer-ah-bah-DRAHS-anna ), also known commonly as Warrior III Pose, is an intermediate balancing pose. Warrior III gets its name from the mythological Hindu warrior, Virabhadra. This standing posture creates full body stability and requires the combined efforts of the core, arms and legs. Continued practice of Virabhadrasana III will build inner and […]
Popeye, the sailor man loved his greens and happily sang about them in his tunes- “I’m strong to the finish, ’cause I eats me Spinach.” Popeye was definitely onto something. Spinach has many health benefits. For example, most of the caloric content in spinach comes from protein. Spinach is also an excellent source of potassium, […]
