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Yoga Strength Workout

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  Finding the right exercise to perform for a senior can be extremely difficult since the internet is flooded with blood pumping exercises for athletes and intensive weight loss programs that most seniors are not able to perform. This might cause injury if done unsupervised so it is advisable for seniors to practice yogic asanas under the supervision of expert professionals. However, there are a few exercises that can be done from home which can also been seen a yoga strength workout and can be done in under 20 minutes. They are: 1. Cat Cow – This is an incredible exercise that lets you release the tension in your neck. Begin on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. As you inhale allow your belly to fill with air and lower toward the floor and keep your head up and lower your chin slightly. As you exhale hold your position for a couple of seconds and return to center. Now tuck your chin into your chest as you round your spine letting ...
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Yoga Nidra – All You Need to Know About it

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  Whether you love to do yoga with weights or simply cannot stand being in a yoga studio for 30 minutes a day, you’re going to enjoy this. Don’t you wish there was a way to do Yoga that didn’t involve standing your hands or touching your toes with your nose? Well, there is. You will be surprised to learn that there is a whole practice of Yoga based on sleep. Doesn’t that sound relaxing? We’ve all been through days when we didn’t feel like doing any kind of work and even getting up to get ready for work seemed like a whole chore in itself. Yoga Nidra helps you get through all those tough days with ease.   So what is Yoga Nidra exactly? Yoga Nidra a systematic relaxation technique of Pranayama that guides the practitioner into conscious deep relaxation through breathing techniques. It’s designed to relax the physical, emotional, and mental systems whilst cultivating inner awareness that has been proven to improve focus and create a sound internal environment within the ...
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Can Yoga Improve Athletic Performance?

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  Many athletes and have pondered over and experimented with the idea of yoga increasing their athletic performance. But of course, yoga in itself is not enough to reach the pinnacle of athletic performance. Due to this fact athletes have had to incorporate different training methodologies into their routine to make for a well-rounded workout. Take yoga sculpt with weights for example, people who are trying to lose weight and regain some strength after years of sedentary life can do so with this raining method but if they wish to build more strength and muscle they will have to start weight training more seriously. Yoga in itself can improve athletic performance by leaps and bounds for any person due to many reasons. Yoga has the power to make people focus on one thing and to do that thing right. This improved focus will enable any athlete to push forward and break their own barriers. For people who are into weightlifting, having stiff muscles can cause a lot of problems a...
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Post Pregnancy Workout for Moms

  When you refer to the core you mostly think about abs; but the core goes beyond that, encompassing the hips and the back muscles along the under layers of the abs where they rest. After pregnancy the body goes through a lot of damage, especially in the core region. This is why it crucial that you build your core strength following your pregnancy. Not only will it help you recover faster and get back to your former strength but will also give you newfound energy that will make everything you do as a mom easier to handle. Follow these simple exercises that you can do even as busy mom tackling all the curveballs of the week. 1. Pelvic Tilt - Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. If you find this position you can place your feet on a workout ball for support. Contract your abdomen and tilt your pelvis back by pressing your lower back into the floor. Hold this position for five seconds then repeat. 2. Dolphin Plank - Place your elbows on the top o...
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Yoga Poses to Build Muscle

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When you think about building muscle you naturally think about lifting weights and pumping iron. I mean, of course, nothing really works as well as lighting weights when it comes to building muscle and getting a chiselled body. But not everyone will have the strength nor the time to go to a gym 3 to 5 days a week, given everyone’s hectic lifestyle. At such a time we require something quick and easy. Yoga is a great way to build muscle. Building muscle with Yoga is a commitment. You will need to stick with it even when the going gets tough to extract the real benefits of Yoga. You will not only look and feel great but will have built a considerable amount of raw strength in about a year’s time. There are many poses that one can do to get stronger and build muscle but it is always better to start out with what your body can handle. Let’s look at a few asanas that you can do even as a beginner. 1.       Tree Pose - This single-leg standing asana helps the ...
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Best Yoga Poses for Men

Men have a lot of pen up energy in their bodies and often need some form of physical outlet to expend that reservoir on. Due to the production of testosterone, the male body is capable of building muscle at a much higher rate and conducting strenuous physical activities. When it comes to yoga there are certain asanas and sequences every man must practice in order to gain control over their bodies and use that energy the right way. This cannot only help keep fit but also accelerate their workouts and help them reach their peak and beyond. Let’s look at some of the most beneficial poses once can do to improve his health. 1.       Ardha Hanumanasana – Men usually have really tight and inflexible muscles, especially in the larger muscles groups like the hamstrings due to lack of movement or simply not looking at stretching as an attractive part of their workouts, since most are focused to building mirror muscles. The Ardha Hanumanasana is a great stretch for ...
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Yoga with Weight Training

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  Whoever said yoga cannot help you break a sweat could not be farther from the truth. Yoga in itself is a pretty intense workout and can burn calories at a really fast rate if done right. Most people don’t know the correct breathing technique behind each asana and that leads to poor results. This way they end up blaming yoga for their lack of results and eventually stop practicing it. Practicing Ashtanga yoga for about an hour and a half, for at least 4 times a week can really transform your body and put you in the best shape of your life. But not everybody has that kind of time these days. So how can you maximize your results in a squeeze for time? Yoga with weights is your answer. Pick any asana and add weights to it if you want to see yourself drenched in your own sweat in less than 30 minutes. Pick up a pair of dumbbells and just jump right into it. As for the weights, pick something that lets you move freely between your poses while adding resistance to your movements. T...
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