Search:       

Saturday, 17 May 2008       

Articles in: Home / Fitness / Yoga

Display by: Title | Popularity | Newest | Oldest


1). Anuloma-Viloma - Yogic Breathing For Better Health  By : Kevin Pederson
This is a truism as a healthy body is the prime requisite for success and happiness in life. People are increasingly being convinced that yoga makes for good health, contentment and happiness in present day stressful life and is not just an exercise regimen.

2). Ardha Kurmasana - Half Tortoise Pose  By : Kevin Pederson
Ardha Kurmasana is also known as Half Tortoise Yoga Asana. Due to its resemblance to a tortoise it is known as the tortoise pose.

3). Asanas To Help You Out From Your Backache  By : Kevin Pederson
Yoga is very important in our daily life and it can create positive impact on your health. By doing some asanas would be very good for your back. As the lifestyle and the way of working has changed which causes many of these ailments. The food habits with high on fat, cholesterol and other unwanted things just add up to your ailments.

4). Back Pain Yoga Posture  By : Leah K Copbagy
Special back pain yoga posture choices can dramatically improve the flexibility and lengthen the natural reach of your spine. Back injuries often arise from just bending to pick something up. It is important to identify and use the appropriate postures safely and effectively.

5). Beginning Yoga Breathing – All You Need To Know  By : Mike Singh
In yoga, breathing is everything. Here are a few pointers to bear in mind while starting out with yoga breathing.

6). Benefit of Yoga - The Christian Viewpoint  By : Alden Smith
The benefit of yoga is twofold - increased health and unification of the spirit with the body. It is accomplished through the use of many different aspects, but mainly through the combination of Asanas, or postures, and breathing/meditation practices. This raises many question in the Christian community. In my research for this article...

7). Benefit Of Yoga For Back Pain  By : Leah K Copbagy
The benefit of yoga for back pain treatment is hard to overestimate. Back injuries are often delicate, chronic matters that are resistant to many physically demanding therapeutic solutions. In fact, many back pain sufferers find...

8). Benefit of Yoga Part I  By : WealthSurge
The practice of Yoga brings with it many physical and emotional benefits that the majority of people are unaware of. This article is quite long, so we have broken it up into two parts. The first part is an introduction to Yoga and a overview of the major physical and psychological benefits of Yoga, while the second part shows how practicing yoga da...

9). Benefiting From Your Yoga Practice  By : Stephen Kreutzer
Yoga is not only an extremely popular form of exercise, but depending on the form you practice, can be exciting or calming, social or meditative, energizing or relaxing. No matter which of these best describes your yoga class, here are a few tips to help you get the most out of every class you attend. * Go to yoga class with an empty s...

10). Benefits And Importance Of Adho Mukha Svanasana  By : Kevin Pederson
When we take each word of this asana and look for the meaning it comes out to be a very simple word. “Adho Mukh” means facing downwards and “Svana” means a dog. This would mean facing downwards dog pose.

11). Benefits And Importance Of Adho Mukha Vrksasana  By : Sharon Hopkins
Vrksasana is a tree pose which means you are standing with your hand raised towards the sky. Adho Mukha Vrksasana can be termed as a tilted tree pose where in your hands are supporting the entire body weight. This asana when done by beginners has to be done very carefully as balancing yourself on your hand cannot be that easy. To make ...

12). Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part I  By : Kevin Pederson
This asana is also known as Surya Namaskar Asana or Sun Salutation Asana. It is a combination of 12 postures and each posture provides its unique benefits. The essence of this asana is salutation of the Sun god, which is power source of all the energy in this world.

13). Benefits And Importance Of Ashtanga Namaskar - Part II  By : Kevin Pederson
In the process to salute the sun god it also helps our body. This asana becomes very important due to the valuable part it plays with our lives. The composition of these poses in its own different way helps in creating a fit and fine body for you.

14). Benefits And Importance Of Bhujangasana  By : Kevin Pederson
Bhujangasana is known as the snake or cobras pose because it reflects the look of a raised hood. As you raise your head along with your chest it represents a snake hood. The rest of the body lies down representing the body of the snake. This asana can be one of the best asanas for your back as well as your spine.

15). Benefits And Importance Of Tuladandasana  By : Kevin Pederson
It is known as the Balancing Stick Pose and is very useful for your entire body. Your hands and legs get stretched enough to regain the lost strength. This strength may have lost with the wear and tear of your body. In life we have to balance so many things which can be beyond our control. This asana just shows the relevance of balance in our life and how one can gain from the same.

16). Benefits And Usefulness Of Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimottanasana  By : Sharon Hopkins
This asana is also known as the Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose. This asana similar to its name stretching your legs and arms. It is one of those enduring asanas that helps your heart and other parts of your body. Stretching is always good for your body. It helps in creating the right balance for your body. Doing this asana is a step forward ...

17). Benefits And Usefulness Of Trikanasana  By : Kevin Pederson
Trikanasana is also known as the Triangle Pose. As and when you look at the asana you can easily notice why this name has been given to this asana. It works out every muscle of your body from the arms to the legs. It is a great way to shed some of the excess weight you have been carrying all along.

18). Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 1  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
In comparison to many forms of exercise, the benefits of Chair Yoga far outweigh the risks. The therapeutic exercises work the body, from head to toes, to the best of any client’s ability. Therefore, the method used, addresses the whole body in a single routine. This is an amazing feat, for a low-impact exercise program, where t...

19). Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 2  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
We have all heard the saying, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” Those words are extremely profound, when thinking about correcting poor posture and alignment.

20). Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 3  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Flexibility is considered to be a “by product” of Yoga practice, but in the case of Chair Yoga, it is often “down played” or taken for granted. Since most Chair Yoga enthusiasts are seniors, the true value of flexibility is mobility. When you consider that mobility for seniors can be the difference between dependence and independence, flexibility is now of extreme value.

21). Benefits of Chair Yoga – Part 4  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
Chair Yoga can easily work in harmony with most physical rehabilitation prescriptions. Many physical therapists have knowledge of Yoga or are teachers of Yoga. Many doctors, physical therapists, and medical professionals recommend Yoga to patients who are making a “come back.”

22). Benefits Of Garudasana  By : Sharon Hopkins
'Garuda' means eagle and 'asana' means pose. Garuda known as king birds also happen to be the vehicle of Vishnu. Even though most of the yoga poses aims towards balance and tranquility, by the look of the asana it will be more visible. This asana would help in loosening up your joints. Stretching your muscles would help in making all the parts of y...

23). Benefits of Matsyasana  By : Kevin Pederson
The name given to every asana derives its inspiration from nature. As this pose happens to look like a fish it is known as matsyasna - fish pose.

24). Benefits Of Padangusthasana  By : Kevin Pederson
This is one of the basic yoga asanas which we learn initially while learning yoga. All the yoga poses help in improving your flexibility which becomes very useful in our daily life. The asana is also known as head to foot pose.

25). Benefits Of Performing - Standing Head To Knee Yoga Pose  By : Kevin Pederson
Dandayamana Janushirasana is also known as Standing Head to Knee Pose. The core need for this asana is to maintain balance. With the sense of balance you tend to be a determined person from within.

26). Benefits of Salamba Sirasana  By : Kevin Pederson
Salamba Sirasana is known as the king of asanas. As in any story the king and queen play different role, in the same manner the asanas also play a different role.

27). Benefits of Shavasana  By : Kevin Pederson
For many it is considered to be one of the easiest asanas, but that is not the case. Even though it may look very simple and non-beneficial but it is the other way round.

28). Bhakti Yoga – The Science of Devotion  By : Kevin Pederson
Bhakti means devotion to the Almighty. Bhakti yoga deals with devotion to God and achieving the union with him. This is the easiest of all yoga types.

29). Chair Yoga Vinyasa Flow  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
[Health-and-Fitness: Yoga] Here is an option for your Chair Yoga classes. There are seated flows and standing flows from the back, or side, of the chair. “The flow,” which we know as “Vinyasa,” is synchronized breathing with movement. This brings to mind vigorous Yoga classes for young, energetic, and fit Yoga students. However, Vinyasa can be gentle, too.

30). Christian Yoga?  By : Paul M. Jerard Jr.
There is an interesting article in the September 5th issue of Time magazine. This particular article covers a spectrum of opinions about mixing Christianity with Yoga. Even, if you don’t agree with a single opinion, it’s a good read, as long as you remain objective. Over the course of time, I have been lucky enough to teach, or ...

Browse Pages: 1 [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

 


Main Menu
Home
Most Popular Articles
Top Authors
Submit Articles
Submission Guidelines
Link to Us
Bookmark
Contact Us

Partners
Blue Articles

 

 

- Privacy Policy -