Bored with your workout? Hit a plateau and stopped losing pounds? Consider switching your routine. You'll be inspired by the new challenge, and possibly work new muscle groups to tone and firm your body even further. Here are some of the newest and trendiest exercise routines. You may find something to get your adrenalin going—and revive your passion for a fun, fabulous … [Read more...] about Fun exercise trends to try (hint: samurai swords, anyone?)
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How to prepare for a yoga session
Yoga isn't just great exercise. It is a great way to center yourself and achieve mental clarity and calm. In fact, many people see it as a kind of 'moving meditation' that allows them to become attuned to their inner self and release negativity and stress. Here are some ways to prepare yourself mentally and physically for your yoga session, so that you reap all the full … [Read more...] about How to prepare for a yoga session
How to do proper yoga alignment and postures
One of the benefits of yoga is that it helps your posture, aligning the core areas of your body and facilitating what Eastern medicine calls 'perfect energy flow.' But even Western doctors praise yoga for the way it develops flexibility. Here is a description of basic yoga movements and how to establish proper alignment of your core areas. They can help you in your yoga … [Read more...] about How to do proper yoga alignment and postures
Benefits of hot yoga
In a nutshell, hot yoga (or hatha yoga) involves performing all the yoga postures in a heated room. There are two kinds of hatha yoga: vinyasa yoga which is characterized by flowing postures, and bikram yoga which involves static asanas. Hot yoga or hatha yoga is very intense, and will leave you drenched in sweat and as tired as if you'd done a three-hour workout. But … [Read more...] about Benefits of hot yoga
9 Kinds of Yoga
Yoga is one of the most popular fitness activities today. For some people, they prefer to look at the practice from a simple physical point of view. However, any yoga enthusiast will tell you that yoga goes beyond the body. Indeed, the premise of yoga is going beyond the physical aspect – it merges the body, the mind, and the soul. If you've tried to look up yoga … [Read more...] about 9 Kinds of Yoga