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Yoga Articles
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Take a Deep Breath: Expand Your Health & Vitality
Breathing is one of the most important functions of the body, and it is the only automatic bodily function necessary for survival over which you have complete control. Your body will breathe without you knowing (in case you forget!), but you can also speed up, slow down or stop breathing at will. It... Read More »
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Lose Weight by Practicing Yoga?
While some forms of exercise have an excellent reputation for producing positive results, when it comes to weight loss the most obvious physical benefits of yoga include loosening of muscles that have been tightened by inactivity, tension, and stress. Although some forms of yoga may not raise your h... Read More »
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5 Ways Yoga Can Relieve Chronic Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is one of the most common causes of pain in the United States and Canada. This condition otherwise referred to as (LBP) can be the result of injuries, arthritis, pregnancy, herniated discs, stress that causes tension and poor posture. While the number of people suffering fr... Read More »
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Hot Yoga Tips: Preparing for Your First Class
If you have ever taken an Ashtanga, Bikram or Vinyasa class you know that the room is heated to temperatures between 90 and 104°F. Because of this heat, there are a few precautions that you should follow. Here are some things to keep in mind before your first class. Drink water and lots of it.... Read More »
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Yoga 101: New to the Practice?
Although the word Yoga is quite common around the world it does not mean that everyone knows exactly what it means. In this article I will try to explain what Yoga really is (although once you begin on your journey, it can mean different things personally), how it relates to your health and happines... Read More »
