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Toning up with Yoga

Although Yoga is associated with such benefits as reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and relieving joint pains it can also be a great way to get back in shape, toning up the body. Recent studies show that certain positions in yoga can promote weight loss, strength and more toned muscles so here are a few [...]

May 16, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Getting Started in Yoga

 What you really need to know to get started including types of yoga classes, yoga etiquette and tips. Once you’ve decided that yoga is right for you, it’s great to be armed with a few basics of the practice so you make the right decisions and get the most out of it. Yoga types [...]

May 16, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Yoga – An introduction to the art form

by Gemma Carter Many of you will be aware of yoga, seeing it advertised in gyms alongside other classes such as ‘body pump’ ‘kickboxing’ and ‘aerobics’ and therefore consider it purely as a form of exercise, however yoga is much more than this. Read on to find out about the basic principles of yoga and [...]

May 16, 2011 · administrator · One Comment
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The Different Styles of Yoga: Ashtanga

Many think of Yoga as a relaxation and meditation technique. While it can be, there are different styles of Yoga–some concentrating more on relaxation while others can be a great workout for your entire body, as well as your mind. Learn about the different styles of Yoga and see which one may be right for [...]

May 15, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Is Yoga Right for you?

A lot of women perform yoga exercises not just to lose weight or maintain proper body weight but also because they want to be healthy emotionally and mentally. Yoga is also known to contribute to the decrease of a number of problems during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause. There is research to prove this, but it’s [...]

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Health Benefits of Yoga for Women

There are a number of healthy benefits a women can receive from practicing yoga. Through this form of exercise women are able to build on their strengths and focus on bettering themselves through a calming method of breathing, meditation, and gentle poses. Here are just some of the healthy benefits that women can get from [...]

May 15, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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Easy and Effective Yoga Workouts

You probably know this, but the world sees yoga worksouts as painful chains of body contorting poses.  Before you begin yoga you should definitely understand the 3 major levels of it: advanced, intermediate and the beginner levels. This is probably pretty obvious, but the first level we start with is the beginner level. When first [...]

May 15, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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30 Minutes Of Yoga

How 30 Minutes Of Yoga Each Day Can Have A Positive Impact On Your Life by: Clare Swindlehurst    Yoga is one of the world’s most ancient forms of exercise and it carries  a certain air of mysticism about it. You might be put off by some of the shapes and poses and think that [...]

May 12, 2011 · administrator · No Comments
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