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Showing posts with label yoga poses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label yoga poses. Show all posts

Thursday, September 09, 2010

Relax Yourself by Taking Yoga


By Jesus Smith

Think about how much better you feel after you have taken a deep breath during a busy day and calmed yourself down for just a moment. That feeling of relief can be wonderful for reducing stress during the day and for getting that moment to simply regroup and focus on what is important to you. Yoga can be the method you can use to achieve this feeling of deep relaxation each day to calm you down and have a more productive day to follow.

Yoga utilizes that same breathing feeling previously described to not only help your mind begin to meditate, but to also help you control the movements while practicing the yoga poses. You may feel refreshed after just one yoga session and be hooked for life! It used to be very common for women to practice yoga frequently, but in recent years the benefits have been so well publicized that men and children are also reaping the goodness that yoga can bring. You do not need to be a fitness master or extremely athletic to engage in yoga which is one of the reasons it is so popular currently. Any age range can participate as long as you can move your body into a few basic positions you can begin starting to enjoy yoga.

Once you progress along with the yoga instruction, you will not only begin to see results quickly, but you will also notice how well your body is adjusting to the poses and you can begin to take more advanced instruction as well. The longer you begin to hold to the poses in your yoga class, the more toned and conditioned your body will become. This is a wonderful achievement and something to be quite proud of when you can reach an advanced level of practicing yoga. Your body becomes very defined and you are not experiencing all of those minor aches and pains that you once were. Better sleep at night and a feeling of being more alert during the day are two other key benefits to practicing yoga. After you have started the instruction, you will notice your body will begin to crave the yoga more and more. Each day you can attempt to hold your poses a little bit longer and after even just one week, you will begin to get stronger and truly advance your yoga skills.

Naturally, if you begin to eat a more health conscious diet you will reap the benefits of your yoga classes even faster. Drinking lots of water and ensuring you are wearing comfortable clothing for your yoga classes will also greatly improve your ability to advance. You can research the many different types of yoga you can practice on the internet as you will find there are several different options. Do not take an advanced form of yoga to start with and start off slowly if you like by taking one or two classes per week until you feel at ease with your new fitness routine.

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

Teaching Hatha Yoga – Two Yoga Poses for Stress


By Sanjeev Patel, CYT


It is slowly nearing the beginning of fall in North America. Officially, the fall season will begin on September 22nd, but for some who dislike cooler temperatures, anxiety or stress may follow the summer season. The following two Yoga asanas are easy to practice and help students to release stored energy, which can create bad moods.

Half Spinal Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)

This posture is sometimes called “Half Lord of the Fishes pose.” The name can be traced to Sage Matsyendra. Ardha Matsyendrasana can be confusing to some, but it releases physical tension within the entire body. Physical tension stored at a desk, in a car, and on the couch is a recipe for stress overload.


Directions: Sitting, bend the right knee and place the right foot with the heel against the left buttock. The sole of the left foot belongs on the floor on the outside of the right knee. Bend the left arm behind the back and look out over the left shoulder. The right arm presses on outside of the left thigh and knee, the right hand grasping the inside of the left foot. The twist begins and the sacrum and climbs gradually up the spine to the head. Butt stays firm on the ground, feet stay flat on the floor, toes spread. Spine is straight. Then, alternate sides.


This twisting posture prevents backache and keeps the spine flexible and young. It massages the internal organs, aiding in digestion and detoxification. Like all twisting postures, it has the mental benefit of reminding us that we have the power to unravel ourselves in all kinds of unhealthy situations.


Lion Pose (Simhasana)


Sometimes this asana is called, “Roaring Lion Pose.” For many people, the lion is a favorite Yoga pose. You can perform it silently, but I like to be loud and roar. Sitting with spine straight in Thunderbolt Posture, hands on knees, come slightly forward, roaring and exhaling the lungs completely, while opening the eyes wide (rolled back) and opening the mouth as wide as possible, protruding the tongue out and down as far as it will go.


Hold this position on the exhale for as long as possible (6 seconds) keeping the body tense the whole time. Relax and return to the upright thunderbolt position; breathe normally. Repeat.


This asana tones the muscles of the throat and face, bringing fresh blood and new vigor to those areas. In addition, the psychological effect of this pose cannot be underestimated. It is playful, bringing lightness to the mind when overburdened. It is tense, which leads to better relaxation upon release. It is loud and therefore self-expressive, discouraging shyness.

© Copyright 2010 – Sanjeev Patel / Aura Publications


Sanjeev Patel is a certified Yoga teacher and an exclusive author for Aura Wellness Center in Attleboro, Massachusetts.



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