Archive for the ‘Health and Fitness’ Category

Ways That Yoga and Meditation Can Give You a Better Life Quality

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

Western Researchers are currently studying the healing effects of beta-endorphins released during yoga and meditation that may be curing people of everything from asthma, ADHD and high blood pressure to diabetes, multiple sclerosis and cancer. “Ayudervedic healing,” as it’s called, has been in practice for over 5,000 years but didn’t arrive in the United States until the 1970s. The healing is based on three areas — diet, herbs and meditation… Continue reading

Educating Yourself About The Numerous Types of Yoga

Saturday, November 15th, 2008

The ancient practice of yoga is not merely about stretching and flexibility. It is a philosophical movement that seeks to free the body of toxins, create a space for God, unite the mind and body, and bring a deep sense of peace and relaxation into your life. Some styles focus on the fitness aspect, while others combine the meditative side as well, so one should consider the various styles before… Continue reading

Yoga and Pilates - How One Form Compliments The Other

Friday, November 7th, 2008

Aside from being celebrities, what do Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford, Hugh Grant, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Uma Thurman, Rod Stewart and Kristi Yamaguchi have in common? They’ve all hopped on the yoga and pilates trend for physical toning and spiritual relaxation! There are some similarities between yoga and pilates, notably that they both work towards sculpting the body and increasing flexibility. Neither exercise will work the heart or lungs like… Continue reading

Lower Back Pain Tips and Treatments

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

If you’ve done all that you can to treat your Lower Back Pain , you might step back for a minute and consider how and why most people get this condition in the first place.  By better understanding its causes you may then have a better understanding of what to do about it once and for all.  While all cases of Low Back Pain are different and… Continue reading

Iyengar Yoga - What Is It And How Can You Benefit From it?

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Thousands of miles from America, in the small village of Belur Karnataka, India, a poor Brahmin child who suffered from malaria, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and malnutrition found the key to enlightenment and healing. It is the ultimate miracle of mind-over-matter, as spiritual teachings cured this young lad, who was then quick to pass on his new knowledge. After publishing several books, Belur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar brought his 3,000 year old… Continue reading