...How Should I Breathe?

In order to provide your body with the proper oxygen supply and to help it stay well rested, you need to practice breathing with your diaphragm. This special form of breathing is referred to as Pranayama in the yoga world, with prana meaning energy and yama meaning control. Even if you do not conduct a full-blown yoga session, simply practicing these breathing techniques will help calm your body and increase the flow of oxygen within you.

To learn the proper breathing technique, it is usually helpful to lie down on a bed. Then, place one hand on your chest and the other on your stomach. If you have not practiced proper breathing in the past, you will notice that the hand on your chest moves up and down while the hand on your stomach remains relatively still. Practice breathing until the ...more

A Brief Introduction To The Science Of yoga

...yoga is basically a science of correct living. When it is incorporated into daily life, it works on every aspect of the individual. The physical, mental, spiritual, psychic and emotional levels are all affected and strengthened through practice of Yoga. The word 'yoga' means oneness or unity and comes from the Sanskrit word 'yuj' which means has the meaning of joining together.

Yoga is not magic or sorcery, neither is it mental or physical debauchery. Those p...more

What is Fitness-Yoga?

...Yoga is often a form of exercise that is associated with meditation, breathing exercises or seemingly impossible positioning of the body in awkward looking poses. However, there may be more to it as everyone now seems to be doing a different kind of Yoga: Fitness Yoga.

Though, this new exercise trend may seem new, Fitness-Yoga is actually more than 5, 000 years old.

In addition, its cousin, the very efficient pilates, was discovered ...more

How to Strengthen the Immune System with Yoga

...Yoga is known for its amazing power to boost the systems of the body. A good yoga workout massages and nourishes every single organ in the body. Each cell is caressed and nourished.

Yoga helps lower stress hormones which can compromise the immune system, while also conditioning and giving love to the lungs and respiratory tract. The lymphatic system is strengthened and toxins are swept away. You may notice that you get far fewer illnesses when you have a regular yoga practice.

Personally, I haven't been sick this year at all. I have been a little surprised just how well I have been. I do have a fairly high immune system, but norma...more

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