Yoga

As you get older, those cheeks (and we’re not talking about the ones you put blusher on) tend to grow and sag, which can be a real party pooper to your sense of wellbeing. A wobbly bottom is hardly anyone’s idea of a sexy, self-confidence…

While more and more wellness experts are touting the benefits of yoga for weight loss and improving your fitness levels, let’s not forget that the primary reason for yoga is relaxation. Practicing yoga can help you to achieve a state of…

Even though yoga is an ancient practice, the exercise is so hot right now, be it for relaxation, improving your fitness or losing weight. Yoga’s cousin, Pilates, is similarly bang on trend, but what’s the difference between them? And which…

Yoga is enormously popular as an exercise that people do either individually or in groups. It emphasises slow stretching movements improving flexibility and strengthening your core. Millions of people swear by it and this popularity has…

The ancient yogis believed your diet had a huge influence on not just your physical wellbeing, but your emotional and spiritual wellness, too. The practice of yoga should therefore be complimented by the right kind of food in order to gain…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common problem today in women who are at a reproductive age. At least 5 to 10 per cent of the young women (as suggested by the National Institutes of Health research) are now diagnosed with…

Yoga is an ancient art and one in which many people feel anxious about starting, due to the many positions and techniques involved. While it is a complicated exercise, there are positions which anyone can do and which are easy to learn. If…

Yoga could be as effective at reducing your risk of heart disease as more physical activities such as brisk walking and cycling, according to scientists in the Netherlands and the US. When researchers pooled the results from 32 trials,…

What is Yoga Therapy? Ancient yog techniques, due to their psychological and physical effect on body and mind can be employed in the treatment and management of Physiological and psychosomatic disorders, but it…

For seven years I have been practising Yoga without chanting more than a single syllable: OM. Not that I consider myself a person who doesn't enjoy singing, I sing with headphones, in the shower, at concerts and sometimes with…

A long and lean body is high up on every woman’s list of fitness goals, but surely you can’t actually elongate what the good Lord gave you? According to health and wellness coach Emma Seibold, who also happens to be a certified…

When you think of yoga, your mind goes to thoughts of spiritual wellness and flexibility, but weight loss? Not so much. However, according to fitness expert Lori Hall Steele, ‘Yoga may not conjure up the same images of a…

Going along to a yoga class seems like a cool thing to do, but don’t you get disappointed by the lack of attention when you get there? Or, the pace is too fast and you almost get too much attention, as you stick out like a sore thumb.…

Getting pregnant can be the most exciting time of your life. To actually create and bear another living being is the most magical thing we can do. Initially, one does not think about how this affects our body but after a short period of…

There is so much focus today on material gain and the desire for things that are extraneous to our needs. Also, modern technological advances have only given us an information overload rather than more time to relax. The speed at which…

Living through an English winter can put you at risk from several respiratory problems; influenza, common cold, bronchitis and allergies, to name but a few. If you live in a built-up area where there is a lot of traffic, the amount of…

Yoga has good reason to claim wellness benefits for every group of users, including those expecting a child. The focus on deep breathing and relaxation make it a perfect choice of complementary practice for expectant mothers. It fits in…

Hatha Yoga is the name now universally known to apply to the physical exercise of Yoga. Hatha is a Sanskrit word made up of two parts – “Ha” meaning “sun”, and “tha” meaning moon. As such, we can understand the word to represent the union…

When you think about exercising, you may have certain concerns about your wellbeing. Sure, exercise is good for your wellness, but what about the pain involved, or the risk of potential injuries? You’ve heard the phrase “no pain, no gain”…

The connection between yoga and wellbeing cannot be debated. The comprehensive content of the yoga philosophy serves every aspect of wellness: physical, emotional and spiritual. As such, it is a complementary therapy that cannot be…

As a runner, fitness is very important to you, but what about flexibility? You may have heard that yoga does nothing for your wellbeing as a runner, which was certainly the case for runner Stepfanie Romine. Now, Romine is a certified…

The physical section of the eight ‘arms’ of Yoga philosophy is known as asana, or posture. Nowadays, this basic system of postures has blossomed into a multitude of systems with various complementary and fitness benefits. With yoga, you can…

The wellness benefits of yoga now attract a wide range of people. In fact yoga is an entirely inclusive discipline and its job won’t be complete until people of all ages and types have tried it out! It provides an all round complementary…

If you are new to yoga, there can seem like a lot to learn. But rest easy in your decision, you are about to pick up the very essence of ancient wellbeing wisdom. Yoga postures, or asanas, form a system of complete complementary health that…

One of today’s best complementary therapies remains the same as it was 3,000 years ago. The ancient practice of yoga provides such a vast range of physical and meditative practices that it remains highly relevant in these modern times.…

When you are suffering the ravages of modern working life, you need to make your leisure time count. An increasing amount of people are seeing the truth of this and are seeking high-value solutions for their holidays. That means more than…

Have you ever noticed how many yoga poses are named after members of the animal kingdom? This isn’t just a fun way of helping you remember each pose; mimicking other creatures is actually beneficial for your fitness and wellbeing. Not only…

The Western version of yoga has so far attracted more women than men. This is an unfortunate trend that we hope can be altered when more men see the benefits of yoga as part of a work-out routine. With Ryan Giggs now publicly swearing by…

An incredible fact about yoga is that it can help you get taller. Yoga, known for its integrated benefits for your body, mind and spirit can actually help with many specific ailments too, and making you taller is just one of them. Many…

While the benefits of yoga are appreciated by all, it is not usually thought of as a solution for reducing belly fat. However, when practiced as part of an overall routine including cardiovascular activity and proper nutrition, it can be…