Category: Asanas
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Yoga for Seniors: How to Start and 9 Benefits and Poses
Yoga is an effective way for seniors to improve themselves, both mentally and physically. If you are a senior, you’re maybe wondering how to get started in yoga. To get started in yoga, you should talk to your doctor, pick a class, and use props. Yoga has tons of benefits for seniors, including reduced stiffness,…
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13 Yoga Poses That Help You Sleep Better
Yoga is a useful tool that can help your body and mind relax so you can achieve a better night’s sleep. To get the best results, use these 13 yoga poses that help you sleep better. We’ve found 13 yoga poses that help you sleep better by removing tensions that build up in your body…
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Does Yoga Improve Posture?
Poor posture is often neglected in regards to personal health, considered an aesthetic issue more so than something capable of serious harm. Bad posture is often the culprit behind various medical conditions and can cause more long-term damage than just hunched shoulders. But are there better ways to improve posture aside from the archaic method…
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6 Reasons You Cannot Do Lotus Pose (With Exercises)
The Lotus Pose, or padmasana, creates a challenge for many yogis. Even after spending a considerable amount of time deepening one’s practice and opening up the body to greater flexibility, many yogis still find it a challenge to sit in a full Lotus position. While hip flexibility is a contributing factor to the ability to…
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Are Yoga Poses Prayers to Hindu Gods?
The more you get into the practice of yoga, the more you may be curious as to how it all began and what it all means since it is quite the opposite of many other types of exercise, where you typically want to push yourself. Yoga is more about calming yourself and taking it slow.…
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Is Hot Yoga Safe While You’re on Your Period?
Exercising while you’re on your period can seem uncomfortable, and it is the last thing that you want to do. But there are many benefits to it, including reducing the appearance of PMS symptoms. Hot yoga is safe while you’re on your period as long as you replace lost fluids by drinking plenty of water…
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13 Reasons You Can’t Do a Cobra Pose (and How to Fix Them)
The Cobra pose (Bhujangasana) is common and highly beneficial. But if you cannot do the pose without pain, you will either skip it and miss out on its benefits or, worse, injure yourself. What are the reasons you have a hard time doing the Cobra? The reasons you cannot do a Cobra pose begin with…
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8 Reasons Downward Dog Makes You Nauseous
Downward Dog, also known as Downward-Facing Dog – Adho Mukha Svanasana in Sanskrit – is one of the staples in any yogi’s yoga practice. This relatively simple – but powerful asana – is among the first ones beginners approach as it is often the starting point to other postures. But what if you feel nauseous…
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Downward Dog vs. Mountain Pose: What’s the Difference?
The downward dog and mountain pose are some of the common but confusing poses you’ll encounter in yoga. You must distinguish the two poses to perform them in great form and harness their benefits. The difference between the downward dog and mountain pose is in the back-hands alignment and head position. In the down dog,…
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Can You Do Yoga in a Waist Trainer?
A waist trainer is worn around the midsection and is designed to reshape your body. However, before deciding to wear this garment, it is essential to know that a waist trainer may not be effective or even safe. Exercising in a waist trainer may not be as comfortable as it seems. You can do yoga…