21 Days to a New You: Yoga Style
...For a few weeks after his hospitalization, he found the effects of the medications difficult to deal with, they made him very sleepy, dizzy, and lightheaded. One thing that helped was exercise. If he got up and out early before the side effects set in, he enjoyed his day more.
For those over 50, who havent been regular exercisers during their lives, adding exercise to their day may take the full 21 days to become habit. But, thats okay. This gives you time to develop a routine that is right for you; one that allows you to start out slowly and build up over the next few weeks.
One exercise to consider is yoga; it is perfect for this type of person. It is easy to learn, isnt hard on the joints; you can practice the poses at home when it is convenient for you, plus, it is centuries old, so the poses have been well proven ...more
To detox or He-tox -- Turkish Super-model Deniz Akkaya Needs to Know
...detox or He-tox, that's the question...
Two weeks after traffic police confiscated super-model Deniz Akkaya's driving license on a DUI charge, Turkish paparazzi found her at the exclusive richmond Nua Spa detox and Yoga Camp in Sapanca near Istanbul, Turkey. Until then, her absence from the public eye had been the subject of intense speculation by the daily newspaper gossip columnists. The story given most credence was that she had run off to Italy with her current man...more
How Yoga and Cycling Fit Perfectly Together
... a race is an important part of performing properly.
Yoga teaches us to breathe into the muscles being worked, relaxing and energizing them at the same time. When I am racing a time trial, which is a race against yourself and the clock, I have learned to apply these yoga principles to keep my breathing under control. Breathing deeply, slowly, and by mentally directing the oxygen and energy toward my legs, lower back, neck, or triceps I can reduce the pain and suffering and increase the effectiveness of racing techniques.
As I mentioned earlier, in colorado we ride a lot in the mountains and they present a whole host of problems to a cyclists body. We climb to absurd heights, descend at r...more
Yoga poses On The GO
...Yoga orginated in india 5000 years ago. Yoga is all about poses, breathing exercises and meditation. Yoga poses provide benefits such as strengthening and toning muscles as well as, relaxing your body and mind. The mental attributes yoga provides is astounding to the people who begin a yoga program. The physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga are powerful. If you are looking for a make over for your life, starting a yoga program promises results for your physical and mental well being without a doubt!
Today's hectic lifestyles demand versatile exercise programs that can be done anywhere and at anytime. That is why yoga's flexibility makes it a popular choice for those with active and overloaded schedules. These poses can be practiced throughout your day to reduce stress, tension and stiffness, clear the mind, increase mobility, and maintain a balanced body. There are simple and effective Yoga poses that take only a few minutes for you to practice.
There are many different Yoga poses you can practice quickly, anywhere you choose and still reap the excellent benefits for your body and mind.
mountain Pose(Tadasana)
The mountain Pose is a great pose that you can practice easily and privately without any difficulty.
Stand straight with your weight d...more