Yoga

Yoga is today deemed a health treatment, thanks to its wide range of health benefits. Among other things, it can help fight muscle tightness, aid weight loss, and even strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles. Strengthening these muscles or fighting their tightness is essential as it helps in creating or promoting pelvic stability. This read will […]

We all want to unwind after a long, busy, or stressful day at work or home or after accomplishing a specific goal that was draining us. Interestingly, yoga has numerous physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits with zero side effects and is appropriate for people of all ages. For instance, according to Hopkins Medicine, you get […]

This is a long standing battle that seems to have no end. Pilates vs yoga fight for supremacy.  For years there has not been a clear cut answer as to which of the two is superior to the other. Both camps; the yoga camp and the pilates camp, have strong supporters who stand by their […]

The typical picture painted by yoga is a young, flexible person comfortably twisted up like a pretzel. You may be surprised then to find out that the Yoga in America Study by Ipsos Public Affairs revealed that about 14 million Americans over 50 years old practiced yoga in 2016 (1). This confirms that older and […]

Yoga is a common practice done all over the world. It involves movement, meditation, and breathing techniques – all intending to promote both mental and physical well-being (1). It involves different poses, concentration, and deep breathing as well. Yoga is associated with so many benefits, and that is why many people choose to do yoga. […]

Of the many health problems most people report today, tight hips and lower back pain tend to top the list. These ailments are on the rise, mainly because most people today spend majority of their time sitting down. Sitting down for extended durations limits how long and how much you exercise your hip muscles. So, […]

One of the best gifts to humankind, especially when it comes to keeping it zen, is yoga. The serenity, patience, stamina, and health benefits of doing yoga have made this practice pretty common. Typically, when embarking on a yoga journey, you must start at the beginner level before progressing to the intermediate and advanced levels. […]

Yoga is an ancient art that has taken the fitness industry by storm. Its numerous benefits drive more and more people to give this mind-body practice a try. Additionally, it is also loved due to its relaxing effect. It is one of the best forms of exercise to engage in when you are stressed, anxious, […]

Exercise after eating is not often recommended for anyone. This is one reason why yoga is such a wonderful exercise, as it can be done even after a heavy meal. Yoga is known to boost digestion, relieve problems with indigestion and also help in dealing with constipation. This is why doing yoga after eating is […]

Most traditional yoga classes can take up to more than 90 minutes. This leads to some people avoiding yoga entirely, thinking they don’t have time for it. Most people don’t know that they can get a quick workout with complete poses that open the body. This is where Tabata yoga comes into play. It is […]

There is an increasing number of people who desire to improve their physical fitness levels or to lose weight successfully. Whether it is one or the other, hot yoga remains among the top exercises preferred by people keen on transforming their bodies. Of course, several other forms of exercise can be equally effective in losing […]

Have you ever considered using yoga poses for weight loss? If not, then it might be high time that you considered this form of exercise as a weight loss plan. In this article we are going to show you how to do yoga poses for weight loss, how to incorporate daily yoga poses for weight […]