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Don’t you love it when a yoga pose turns out to be incredibly more challenging to pull off than it seems? There’s something about the prospect of not doing so
If you're a long-time athlete with a history of injury, or if you've ever wanted to feel like a trapeze artist, Anti-Gravity Yoga is definitely worth a try. This new kind of yoga is just one of the many emerging branches of yoga that have developed lately. Anti-Gravity Yoga sets itself apart by literally letting you soar through your poses. Now how many other sports can say that?
Flow yoga is a term that has become interchangeable with Vinyasa yoga, a style of yogic practice that focuses on synchronizing breath and movement. Similarly, the poses done in Flow Yoga are characteristic or similar to the series of yoga poses done in Vinyasa. A lot of people decide to go into Flow Yoga because apart from being a physically challenging and rewarding workout, it also helps increase mental focus and concentration.
Check out well-known yoga innovator David Regelin as he strikes the most challenging yoga poses with slow-motionesque ease. While you're at it you might also want to read up on
While yoga definitely still is dominated by the ladies, more and more guys are starting to discover the awesomeness of it. Regardless of gender, it is important that you’re in
For many people with very tight schedules, doing yoga or other kinds of workout on a regular basis can be quite a challenge. There's just no time to actually go out and attend yoga classes on a regular basis. But wait! What if you just do your yoga inside your own four walls? Even if your hectic schedule prohibits you from attending a class regularly, there are ways you can still get all of the benefits of yoga….right in the comfort of your own home.
For the fashion-conscious (or for most women, actually), working out doesn't mean you have to look drab while you're sweating the pounds off. Aside from comfort and fit, most people
It is said that among the many workout activities present out there today, yoga is the most simple and humble in nature. This is a rather accurate observation, as the only thing you need to achieve the full benefits of yoga is your own self. Out of all the "props" you'll need to have a successful workout, your mindset is the most important thing. That does not mean, however, that you don't have to pay attention to other yoga accessories required for the practice.
From top corporate executives to famous celebrities like Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Eva Longoria, yoga has become the workout regime of choice for tons of people. If you want to become one of them you need to be aware that not all types of yoga are created equal. There are different types and depending on what you want to get out of your yoga practice, you can pick the one that works best for you.
If you are new or just starting to become familiar with yoga, our 30-Day Yoga Challenge is a great place to start. You can sign-up for free by clicking here. International yoga teacher Jess Rose will be taking you through different sessions each day, making you more accustomed to practicing daily.
This will help you figure out what you like (and don’t like) and bring you one step closer to understanding the different types of yoga.
For many yogis, yoga isn't just a fitness routine or a meditative practice. It's a LIFESTYLE. In fact, there are certain styles of yoga being taught today that encourage living
Is it possible to attain inner peace, a harmony of the mind, body, and soul, while getting an honest-to-goodness, sweat-your-socks-off, fat-burning workout? Is there a way to meditate and burn more calories at the same time? Can you engage in an activity that involves slow and steady movements, and yet tests your strength while helping you keep fit? The answer to all these is a resounding YES thanks to the energizing, yet strangely calming, Power Yoga. Imagine being fit, relaxed, and rejuvenated all at the same time. The unlikely combination of the serenity of yoga and the gut-busting energy of high-impact sports like boxing could prove to be just what the doctor ordered.
If you've been following the goings on in the yoga world, you most probably have already seen the super awesome Star Wars yoga art created by comic artist Rob Osborne.
Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is a great exercise that offers a number of benefits to the yogi. This style was developed from traditional Asanas by Bikram Choudhury in the early 1970’s. His fixed regimen of 24 yoga poses and 2 breathing exercises are purported to bestow “head to toe” health and fitness. The Asanas and breathing exercises are performed in a room heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, which is about 40 degrees Celsius. The relative humidity of the room is maintained at 40%, which makes hot yoga an amazingly different experience.
If someone tried to compile all the styles of yoga being practiced, past and present, including the offshoots and burgeoning schools of thought, that list would be non-exhaustive. The truth
The art of yoga isn't just designed to sculpt and tone your body. It is widely practiced all over the world not just as a fitness routine, but also as a form of meditation and spiritual exercise. Another great thing about yoga is that you don't need any expensive equipment to practice it — all you need is an open mind, discipline, and the perfect yoga mat.