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Yoga and laughter go together - have fun with yoga

October 17th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Trying to save the world through the power of laughter and yoga reports: “Workshop participant Sparky Lovejoy, a yoga teacher and massage therapist from Santa Rosa, says laughter yoga has been life changing.

‘On a physical level, it cleared up an ongoing sinus problem in a month. On an emotional level, it helped me overcome fear, anxiety and helped me relax,’ she said. ‘I’m not so afraid of people, and I’ve finally found a reason to come out of hiding.’”

Yoga and laughter sounds like a great idea. You could of course devise your own sessions at home - put on your favorite comedy DVD or CD during your yoga workout.

Yoga always shifts your energy - if you start your session feeling depressed or tired, you’ll feel happier and more energized afterward.

Yoga is good for you, and as the truism states, laughter is the best medicine.

Yoga at home: can you learn yoga by yourself?

June 5th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

If you live in a rural area, or in a location where there are no yoga studies within easy distance, you can certainly do yoga by yourself.

Learning yoga at home - books, DVDs

There are many books and DVDs which will teach you yoga. Here are some tips to help you to get the most from them:

* When you’re beginning your yoga practice, work with just one pose at a time. The next day, add another pose. Work with these two poses only for a few days. Yoga is not a competition, it’s a way to become familiar with your body, and your mind. This means that you must be very aware of what’s happening, both with your body and your  mind, in the moment.

* When you’re familiar with four or five poses, practice these poses for a week or two. If you’re working with a DVD, work with just the first five or ten minutes of the DVD, then rest in Savasana (Corpse Pose). This pose is not as easy as it appears. It’s extremely difficult to relax completely.

Chair Yoga: Yoga For Everyone, Including Workaholics And Seniors

May 2nd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Chair yoga is just what it sounds like: gentle yoga done sitting on a chair or with the aid of a chair, either as part of a yoga class, or for anyone too busy to do formal yoga classes. Chair yoga has caught on with seniors, and at retirement communities, because it’s safe and suitable for those who have trouble getting up and down, and who have stiff joints.

The poses for chair yoga are hatha yoga adapted for someone sitting down, or standing an using a chair for support.

Chair Yoga For Workaholics - Calm Down And be More Productive

You may be busy, but you can still do yoga. At its simplest, chair yoga for workaholics is simply taking time out for pranayama (yogic breathing) several times during the day, and doing some simple yoga stretches while seated at your desk.

It’s particularly valuable if you suffer from any of the various forms of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), and of course if practiced daily, your chair yoga will help to prevent RSI too.

Chair yoga also relieves stress. If you’re rehearsing a presentation, do some side stretches, and bend forward, and take a few moments for pranayama. Even five minutes of gentle practice will relax you, and give you a burst of energy.

Chair Yoga For Seniors - Improve General Health, And Loosen Stiff Joints

If you suffer from arthritis or another disability, chair yoga can will return mobility and strength to your body, and relaxation and confidence to your mind. If you can’t get to a fitness center or gym, chair yoga programs are available on DVD, with a range of seated and standing routines.

Chair yoga classes are available in many communities. Check your local paper. If you don’t find a class within easy distance, then check out a chair yoga CD, DVD, or book.

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