The Basics of Yoga Pilates
...While Yoga exercises are quite old, the Pilates method of exercising was invented by Joseph Pilates in the 20th century. Yoga Pilates is a combination of the two exercise routines and can be very helpful especially when the principles of Pilates are applied properly to a Yoga workout.
There are over five hundred exercises that can be performed by combining Yoga and Pilates and they do not require any expensive or elaborate equipment. Every pose of Yoga can benefit from some of the breathing and posture enhancing skills contained within the Pilates regimen.
The basics of Yoga Pilates simply state that it is important for everyone using this form of exercise to completely know the movement to and away from the center w...more
Yoga For Abs - Six Pack The Yoga Way!
... balance your abdomen on your co joined elbows while at the same time raising your legs. This is a hard pose that you may not achieve at first, but still will do wonders for your abs.
Sun Salutations
This a pose combo. I tried to do these and at first found it very challenging. That's the thing with yoga, you may think it's easy but it's not! Sun salutations have also a spiritual importance in yoga, and like I said it involves motions, backward and forward motions. Sun salutations are a great way to begin your yoga ...more
Yoga To Avoid Lenses
...der Siddhasana, Sukhasana or Padmasana. This kriya increases stability and concentration of the mind, strengthens the optic nerves, and corrects weakness and certain disorders of the eyes. It cures insomnia if practiced at night before sleep.
5. To correct your eyesight, practice nadi shodhan (alternate breathing) pranayama. Always start and end with the left nostril.
6. Blinking your eyelashes frequently moistens the eyes and gives the eyes a short rest.<...more
What is Yoga?
...trength and flexibility within the body. I can only say in reference to the religion factor that although yoga is a part of the Hindu religion, it is not in itself a religion, and some of the benefits obtained by a regular practice would only, in my opinion, enhance and strengthen your religious convictions, whatever they may be.more
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