Part I: Yoga and Weight Lifting Go Perfectly Together
...For many years, Ive enjoyed the attributes, and the results, of working out with weights at my gym. Its a national chain gym, which provides the most elaborate, sophisticated and creative exercise machines for specific muscles, plus, treadmills, stationary bikes, rowing machines, racquetball courts, swimming pool, saunas, and aerobics classes of all kinds.
But, even with all of that variety, my favorite place is still the free weight room. Dont get me wrong, I use the other areas frequently, but for the purist, the free weights are still the place for a great work out of muscle building and toning.
The trouble with most exercises you will do in a gym is they cause shortening and tighten...more
The Health Benefits Of Yoga
...ize the mind with the body and this is what produces the real quantum benefits.
It is nowadays an open secret that the will of the mind has enabled people in general to accomplish bizarre physical feats, which beyond doubt demonstrates the mind and body connection.
In fact, Yoga = meditation, seeing as how both of them work in tandem in reaching the common aim of unity of mind, body and spirit which can lead to an feeling of boundless joy that you can only feel through Yoga.
Although this may sound quite abstract in a very "hippie-flower-power" kind of way, it is very beneficial in order to maintain emotional balance - something that is getting harder and harder with the pace of our modern society.
As it is quite clear, also from the aspect of western medicine, that the physical and mental health go hand in hand a calm and harmonious mind can definitely be said to be one of the greatest health benefits of Yoga.more
The Benefits of Practicing Yoga
... to be the first sound the human being heard from the Creator. To chant OM, one needs to relax the mind beforehand and slowly chant for a length of time, which is entirely decided by the chanter to his or her entire comfort, which does not strain the lungs. The longest effortless single breath chant is the naturally needed length of OM. Change your yogasana step at the end of each OM and proceed further till end.
What we discussed is the simplest class of yoga. Breath control is equally important for yoga to benefit you in any way. Pranayama, which regulates the oxygen supplies to our blood, must be associated with yoga practice.
...moreTeaching Yoga for Stress Management - Lowering Stress Levels
...It is important to understand that Yoga manages to lower stress levels - not eliminate them. Stress is a very natural survival process, because manageable stress motivates us to improve our lives. If humankind never felt stress, we might still be very content painting on the walls of caves.
Parents want to take all of the stress from their children's lives. While this is a noble cause, children also need a little stress to prosper in life. Parents should be responsive, compassionate, and take the time to give constructive guidance, but it should be realized that children become successful when they learn to overcome their challenges.
How would any of us be ab...more
