Yoga has become an increasingly popular practice in recent years, with more people recognizing its benefits for both physical and mental health. This popularity has created a growing demand for qualified yoga instructors, but it has also made the field more competitive. To succeed as a yoga instructor, it is…
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We all know that in order to be healthy we need to eat well and exercise. However, the best strategy for optimising our bodies is still up for debate with the health philosophies of yogis being frequently at odds with the traditional fitness community. In actual fact, there are many…
Read MoreIf you take a walk through any gym’s stretching area you’ll see that most everyone uses the words “flexibility” and “mobility” to mean the same thing. The thought is that if you stretch enough, you’ll stay limber, mobile and always ready to move. What Is Mobility? Mobility is dynamic or…
Read MoreIt’s not enough to build muscle and attain aerobic fitness. You need to think about flexibility, as well. Stretching can assist. You might think of stretching as something which is performed only by runners or gymnasts. However, we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence.…
Read MoreSeated Yoga poses include straight and cross-legged postures, forward folds as well as twists. These kinds of asanas are appropriate for practitioners at all levels with the use of props as required to promote safe alignment. You can do them in order to loosen up at the beginning of a…
Read MoreDuring pregnancy, many women attend a pregnancy yoga class in order to keep toned, to remain flexible and to prepare their bodies for labour and birth. Expecting women also go to pre-natal yoga to meet other pregnant women in their area. However, once the baby is born it can be…
Read MoreYoga can be intimidating, particularly if you’re a newbie. Not only could it be challenging to learn the lingo (pranayama wha?) and master the poses, however the overall vibe of yoga is quite different from your typical fitness class. And while most yoga studios are extremely warm and welcoming to…
Read MoreYoga can do a lot more than merely relax your body in mind — especially if you’re living with diabetes. Certain yoga asanas may assist with lowering blood pressure and blood sugar levels while improving circulation as well. This leads many experts to recommend yoga for diabetes management. Regular practice…
Read MoreIs yoga strength training? Depending on the style that you practise, yes — however its suitability also depends upon your fitness goals. Light yoga won’t build strength and get you ready for a power-lifting competition however the muscle-building yoga styles can offer the benefits of regular strength training. The more…
Read MoreStrengthening your core could help to relieve back pain and improve your posture (nothing makes your belly look tummy other than slouching). You don’t need to just go to the gym in order to strengthen your core muscles. Yoga is an extremely good tool to access for improving the strength…
Read MoreThe discipline of aerial fitness fuses stretching style exercises, Pilates-based core moves, fun aerial challenges, strength training, balance as well as posture work in order to help to create new brain-body connections. This is for those who are looking for something outside of the normal gym workout in order to…
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard a friend or two commend the virtues of yoga. Among the many possible benefits of yoga are improved flexibility, reduced anxiety as well as depression, lowered chronic pain as well as even lowered blood pressure. However, if you’re not careful yoga can also cause injury, specifically to…
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