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Yoga: Postures and Poses

September 4, 2018/in Blog, Fitness Programs, Yoga

Yoga has become a very popular form of exercise, however, some styles focus primarily on physically working the back, for instance: the most important Yoga poses in this case will differ from others, remaining the most important Yoga poses for another kind of Yoga.

There are also very difficult one might focus on in other styles of Yoga designed to stretch and strengthen other specific parts of the body, and many that work the entire body, treating the body as left and right equals yin and yang.

There are specific Yoga poses for the floor parts of Yoga exercise, as well as the more familiar standing Yoga poses.

One of the most basic kinds of standing Yoga poses one will learn in Yoga is what is called the tree balance. In this balance you will:

Prepare as always by checking the posture and lifting through the torso, pushing your shoulders down.
Hold your eyes on one object diagonally or straight forward for the entire pose.
Stand with your feet together.
Lift up onto the balls of your feet.
Rock your weight back, onto your heels.
Strengthen the right leg shifting all of your weight and lift your left leg slowly up so that your foot lays flat, toes down, resting on your right inner thigh.
Your arms slowly lift up to what is called the prayer position: both palms meeting directly above the top of the head–the full body in perfect alignment. Meeting above the crown chakra and lengthening all the way through the body.

The benefits of practicing this posture are many. It will result in remarkably noticeable balance and grace.

The posture requires balance, focus and concentration–all the basic guidelines of Yoga–both spiritual and physical are involved in Yoga poses. The tree balance is one of the many Yoga poses where the key is to relax and clear your mind. Not thinking about the difficulty of the pose itself–releasing tension–that is the mental aspect of several complex positions–without which many Yoga poses would be virtually impossible to hold.

This is one of the most well known Yoga postures. However, there are many. Including, as I mentioned before, many floor Yoga poses. Focus and breath–this is how you remain in any of the Yoga poses.

One example of the floor Yoga poses is the snake:

Lay flat on your stomach with your hands on your shoulders.
Lift up by straightening the arms and focus up–as though your eyes were also a part of the arch.
Focus on pushing the pelvis down towards the floor–arching your back.
And keep your shoulders down, as with virtually all Yoga poses.

Remember, all Yoga poses are meant to be held. You do not just reach the posture. Instead you reach it and remain there–thirty seconds, a minute etc. Holding, breathing, the asana, and the pranayama, this is how the balance is earned. In all Yoga poses you will find that you can stretch further and further each time. There are many other yoga poses and techniques out there–go find the perfect kind of yoga for you!

How to Start Doing Yoga at Home

June 26, 2017/in Blog, Fitness Programs, Yoga

Yoga is one of the most beneficial exercise forms that you’ll find in the world. We will discuss how to start doing yoga at home in this article.

If you want to start exercising and losing weight then the best way to start is by doing Yoga at home. Yoga is one of the most beneficial exercise forms that you’ll find in the world. Not only is it extremely relaxing and good for you but you’ll also be able to get a lot of physical benefits from it.

Yet, due to the fact that a lot of the classes are very expensive, not a lot of people can do Yoga. Don’t worry. This article is going to give you all the steps you need to be able to perform Yoga at home. Soon, you’ll be a Yoga Expert and all from the comfort of your own home.

Step 1: Purchase All Your Equipment

Before you even start thinking about doing Yoga you need a few things. You definitely need a Yoga mat. This is essential to providing you with the right support that you will need. Yoga mats are specifically made so that no part of your body will ache from the floor. You will also need tight but comfortable clothes so that nothing gets in your way. You should not have any baggy clothes that you use for exercising as these can get in your way.

Step 2: Find the right Yoga DVD for you

Since you’ll be doing these exercises at home you need to find the right Yoga DVD for your. Do some research before making your final purchase. There is a big selection of Yoga DVDs on the market and it can get confusing deciding which one you want to pick. Find one that has a good reputation. If there are more negative reviews than positive ones then it is probably not a good idea to purchase the DVD.

Step 3: Start an Exercising Program

Even though you’ll be starting doing Yoga at home you need to have an exercising program. A lot of people will say they will start doing something and then fairly simply because they don’t have everything planned out. Make a weekly exercise plan about when and where you’ll be doing your exercises. We suggest doing this weekly as some things might pop up that will take away from your normal exercising time. Then you can reschedule it for a later date instead of missing it completely. We’ve found that this is one of the best ways to keep on track when trying to maintain a regular exercise program. Also start off with three times a week and when you become stronger (and more motivated) you can increase how many times you do the exercises in a week.

Now that you have all of the steps that you need to start doing Yoga at home there should be nothing stopping you. Remember to just have a plan ready that you can follow. This will make doing the exercises at home relatively easy. You might also find that by doing Yoga at home you are actually going to struggle to get started. Just think about the “Do it now” philosophy and you’ll be fine.