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Seated Forward Bend – Paschimottanasana
Sunday, May 4th, 2008Literally translated as “intense stretch of the west,” Paschimottanasana can help a distracted mind unwind.
Benefits include:
Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression
Stretches the spine, shoulders, hamstrings
Stimulates the liver, kidneys, ovaries, and uterus
Improves digestion
Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause and menstrual discomfort
Soothes headache and anxiety and reduces fatigue
Therapeutic for high blood pressure, infertility, […]
Asana of the Week - Extended Triangle Pose
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008Benefits include:
• Stretches and strengthens the thighs, knees, and ankles
• Stretches the hips, groins, hamstrings, and calves; shoulders, chest, and spine
• Stimulates the abdominal organs
• Helps relieve stress
• Improves digestion
• Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause
• Relieves backache, especially through second trimester of pregnancy
• Therapeutic for anxiety, flat feet, infertility, neck pain, osteoporosis, and sciatica
Use […]
Yoga Sun Salutation video - warm up, or a fast work out
Friday, March 7th, 2008Many yoga devotees use the Sun Salutations routine as a warmup. However, Sun Salutations can also form your entire routine when you’re busy.
Just run through the routine once or twice, and you’re done. You’ll feel great.
Here’s a great video to show you the routine.
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