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The size of the waist is an indication of overall fitness for many people. Most health experts agree that a smaller waist is healthier than a big one. The reasoning behind this is that increases in fat around the waist usually result in increased health risks such as diabetes, high cholesterol and blood pressure. In [...] Read more
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Yoga Therapy
There are many benefits to practicing yoga – that ancient Indian discipline that serves to enlighten and help still the mind. Yoga therapy has been used increasingly in the West, and yoga classes are popping up in cities across the U.S. The physical and mental challenges that yoga can provide have been seen to yield [...] Read more
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Yoga Postures
Yoga, the Indian tradition that focuses on both the spiritual and physical awareness of the body, uses specific exercises and postures to help the individual achieve quietude and harmony. There are many different types of yoga postures, and many different types of yoga – including bhakti, jnana, karma, kundalini, laya, raja and hatha yoga, Read more
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Yoga Your Way to Physical and Mental Fitness
Although considered by many simply as an exercise fad, yoga practice has in fact helped thousands of people in improving their physical and mental fitness. Remember the golden rule of never judging a book by its cover; if you think that yogas all about bending and breathing and nothing else, think again. The History of [...] Read more
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Yoga Vinyasas Which Ones Are Right For You?
When you think about yoga, you likely think first of poses that emphasize self awareness and flexibility. You can, though, link poses in series called yoga vinyasas. In these vinyasas, the poses are done in a free-flowing sequence that adds to your overall yoga experience. While your yoga teacher is trained to create vinyasas for [...] Read more
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