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Yoga is a 6000-year-old form of exercise which not only disciplines the body but conditions the mind as well. While the various “asanas” or exercises are the basic building blocks of the practice of yoga, breath is the very essence of it. Some go so far as to say, “If you can breathe, you can [...]
Have you been working toward a flat stomach for what seems like forever and getting nowhere? There are many myths about ab exercises that are guaranteed to generate six-pack abs, but fail to produce results. If you’re ready to target your abs by training your core and maximize your fat burning ability, the following information [...]
Need to get ready to hit the beach? Have a class reunion or important event coming up that you want to have a great body for? Follow these 10 rules and you will be on your way! We all want to lose weight and look great, but it can be easier than you think. Most [...]
There’s no doubting that those who practice yoga and pilates often have very impressive abilities to bend themselves into positions which are enough to make the rest of us wince at the thought. Is this really a good thing though? How much do these abilities transfer to daily life and exercise? Is there a more [...]
Chinese medicine has evolved over thousands of years. One major difference between medicine in the east and the west is that the west treats the specific ailment and the east treats the whole body to keep that harmony and balance. Herbal medicine has also been associated with feng shui as together they are said to [...]
Becoming a semi-retired Yoga instructor is much more appealing in today’s job market. All of us reach a point where we want to spend our time making a contribution to our families and communities. The option of part-time work, as a Yoga teacher, is one of many for a new breed of retirees. Due to [...]
It has been argued that the purpose of Yoga is not based on treatment. This is ironic – at a time when Yoga is practiced widely for its stress management abilities. Add to this, Yoga therapy has steadily flourished, over centuries, as long-term practitioners became aware of the healthy side effects of Yoga practice. At [...]
Within every form of Yoga are the tools of change. Yoga was designed to give you the tools to improve yourself, your health, and your lifestyle – at this moment. Just by practicing your favorite form of Yoga, each day, you reinforce your emotional health; but let’s observe how the principle works and how to [...]
I’m not a huge fan of cardio, spinning, or aerobics in terms of people looking to lose body fat obviously in short time periods. I mean if somebody likes doing it; if somebody wants to be the triathlete, you know what, go ahead and do it and love what you do. But I’m not a [...]
If you want taut, toned abs, you’re not alone. A lot of people do and don’t know how to get them. However, it’s pretty simple to do so, as long as you know what you’re doing. First, of course, the standard advice applies. Eat right and don’t sit around like a couch potato. You’ll need [...]
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