As we reach the one year anniversary of life inside a pandemic, many people are experiencing pandemic fatigue. From the blurred lines of continuing to work and live at home, to the lack of social gatherings, games, concerts, and the like, people need a way to calm themselves in the storm. Meditation is just what … Continue reading 5 Tips for Using Meditation to Avoid Pandemic Fatigue
Yoga is meant to bring together your mind and body. While some question its value, there are scientific studies that show just how beneficial yoga can be. If you’re interested in starting yoga but aren’t quite sure about the benefits of yoga – here are the advantages you should know about. Yoga can: Decrease stress … Continue reading The Science-Backed Benefits of Yoga
Interested in trying yoga? Whether you have a basic knowledge of the practice or have no idea what “Downward Dog” is, these tips are meant to help get you started. A growing number of people are turning to Yoga right now. Since so many people are practicing social distancing due to the COVID outbreak, practicing … Continue reading 6 Tips for Yoga Beginners
New to yoga and confused about which equipment to buy? Here’s a summary of what to look for in a mat, as well as other optional equipment to consider. Yoga mat Sometimes called a “sticky mat,” the general purpose of a yoga mat is to create traction for your hands and feet to help you … Continue reading 3 Pieces of Yoga Equipment You Should Own
Choosing yoga clothing sounds easy until you realize that anything too tight will make you uncomfortable and anything too loose will expose you or fall over your head in certain positions. Here are some tips on choosing yoga clothing to help you stay focused on your practice instead of your attire. Functional attire Falling under … Continue reading How to Choose Yoga Clothing
For people who have trouble falling asleep, a little yoga before bed might do just the trick. In addition to helping you calm your mind, there are specific poses that can help your body relax. Try a few of the following tonight. Viparita Karani This pose involves lying on your back with your buttocks pushed … Continue reading Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep
Most men know that yoga can improve your flexibility, but the practice has a lot of other health benefits! Check out these seven addition reasons to consider adding yoga to your regular routine. It keeps your spinal disks supple. If you have a lot of back problems, talk to your doctor to find out if … Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Yoga
Most people don’t think of yoga as a way to relieve constipation, but there are some pieces of research that indicate yoga can be helpful. That’s because certain postures can manipulate your digestive tract, which, in turn, may help you pass gas or stool. Here are some poses that are worth trying. Cobra This is … Continue reading Relieving Constipation With Yoga
Of all the exercising you can do, yoga may be one of the best for keeping your body and mind young. That’s because it’s low impact, requires little or no equipment (a mat or towel, at the most), can be done almost anywhere and has few restrictions for practitioners based on age or ability. In … Continue reading Yoga Keeps Body and Mind Young
New research presented at the Society of Integrative Oncology’s 12th International Conference indicates that yoga may help men undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer by alleviating some of the side effects and helping them maintain their quality of life. Yoga’s benefits for other ailments It’s not the first time yoga has been touted for its … Continue reading Men With Prostate Cancer May Benefit From Yoga
