Breath of Fire - Kundalini yoga
October 8th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
The Breath of Fire both energizes and relaxes.
It does wonderful things for your tummy muscles too. 
Prenatal Yoga - good for you, and the baby
May 28th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Prenatal yoga has both physical and mental benefits during pregnancy.
When it is paired with a cardiovascular exercise such as walking or jogging, yoga can truly be an ideal way to stay in shape throughout the length of your pregnancy.
Prenatal yoga helps you to learn how to breathe properly and how to relax - useful skills in the labor ward.
In fact, one of the very first things that you will learn in any yoga class is how to breathe fully, and the breathing technique in yoga which is known as ujjayi requires you to take in air slowly through your nose, filling your lungs, and then exhale completely until your stomach compresses.
The reason that learning this type of breathing is so important is because it will really prime you for labor and childbirth by training you to stay calm when you need it most, and so a regular yoga practice, particularly while you are still pregnant, is going to help you to be able to fight the urge to tighten up when you feel pain, which is what your body will do naturally.
All types of yoga are great for your mind, body and soul, but if you are pregnant then this type is going to help you out more than any other, as it is specifically designed to focus on the body of a pregnant woman.
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Yoga Techniques - beginning yoga
May 6th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Yoga is a wonderful means to good health, which is achieved by working the mind, spirit and body in harmony. If you are considering including yoga into your workout program, you can begin by learning the basic techniques within the three segments of the yoga system. By learning a few of the most important yoga techniques, you will be able to start into a regular yoga routine fairly quickly, and see positive results within a matter of weeks. Yoga is one of the best types of exercise for flexibility, and will also include yoga techniques for relaxation and stress reduction. Yoga can pave the way to a healthier, happier, more balanced you.
Asanas - poses
The asanas are one of the first yoga techniques that you will learn with this practice, and are basically the postures or stretching exercises that work to balance the mind and body.
The purpose of these yoga techniques is to increase blood flow to rejuvenate the various areas of the body. Most of the asanas that you will learn to perform will successfully and effectively work various body parts at once. These benefits are seen three different ways: through increased blood circulation, massaging the organ or gland by gently squeezing it, and deep breathing and visualization. You will also enjoy an increased flexibility to the spine by practicing these yoga techniques, which will benefit the entire body in terms of fitness and health.
Can you Pranayama?
Pranayama refers to the group of yoga techniques that assist in the process of deep breathing. Yoga breathing is beneficial to the body for a number of reasons, including an increased vitality, a centering of the mind, and an increase in the elimination of toxins. Good yoga breathing techniques will help your mind to focus and your body to fight off illnesses more effectively. Through these exercises, you will achieve a higher level of rejuvenation and vitality, by producing a large storehouse of energy for the body to use as necessary. Pranayama yoga techniques are essential for yoga exercise to work at maximum effectiveness.
Meditation and Visualization
The third prong of yoga techniques is that of meditation and visualization. While asanas will strengthen your body, and pranayama will create balance, meditation and visualization will center the mind to bring the greatest benefits of a yoga workout. Meditation is a yoga technique that will help to keep your mind from outside distractions as you are performing your workout. Sometimes, focusing on the ticking of a clock will be enough to help you concentrate completely on the exercise at hand. Visualization, on the other hand, is a yoga technique that will help you to actually see your body in your mind getting healthier and stronger. By combining these three types of yoga techniques into your workout, you will be giving yourself the best exercise and the maximum benefits.
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