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Standing Yoga Poses to Improve Your Balance

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5 Standing Yoga Poses to Improve Your Balance Balance is not something we think much about in our daily lives, but as we age, it becomes incredibly important to have good balance to prevent falls and injuries. Improved balance can also help in your yoga practice, in other physical activities, and in daily life. The problem is improving balance can be a bit of a catch-22. You struggle to balance so the postures are frustrating, but if you don’t practice those postures, your balance will never improve. Here are six standing yoga poses to improve your balance. 1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose) It may not seem like much more than standing, but Tadasana is a great way to find your balance. By feeling where your weight is balanced on your feet and elongating your spine, you will improve your posture which, in turn, improves your balance. You can also get even more balancing benefits out of the pose by doing it with your eyes closed. 2. Vrksasana (Tree Pose) The key to gett...
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Start your day with Surya Namaskar

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SURYA NAMASKAR It helps combat insomnia as it relaxes  the body  and calms  the  mind. It helps regulate menstrual cycles and makes childbirth easier.This asana is known to facilitate blood circulation and thereby help hair growth and prevent hair problems. Helps in blood circulation therefore gives you  a  glowing skin. When comes to  Surya Namaskar , for a single round of  Surya Namaskar helps  you burn up to 13.90 calories for someone who is of Average  weight . So, when you  do  12 sets of Sun Salutation, you are completing 12 sets x 2 rounds in each set x 12 yoga poses in each = 288 yoga poses in 12 to 15 minutes.
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STRONG AND FLEXIBLE

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Such training allows for easier and deeper movements while building  strength  and stability. Stretching your muscles and joints also leads to greater range of motion, improved balance, and increased  flex ibilit y .  Studies indicate  yoga  can improve  flexibility , as well as posture, balance, and  strength . To better your posture, you have to practice sitting up straight. The physical practice of  yoga  works to lengthen and tone muscles through basic poses and stretching, according to Yo  Yoga !  These yoga poses for flexibility will help you lengthen and stretch your muscles in a safe, effective way. Include these poses in your practice regularly to see improvements.                   Child's Pose   Cat and Cow pose                                        ...
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Gifts of Yoga

While you’re wrapping presents to put underneath the tree, think about some of the gifts that yoga has been unwrapping for you over the past months and years.  1. Commitment. Dedicated practice requires commitment, and this is what teaches us the difference between passing fancy and lasting passion. With so much media attention on yoga’s flashy side—sexy clothing, mat-toting celebrities, awesome selfies—it’s good to remember why yoga gets lasting love. A daily yoga practice sustains and anchors you through all of life’s crazy fluctuations. 2. Openness. We can easily feel how asana opens the body, stretching muscles, making room for organs, relieving joint compression. But yoga doesn’t just open us up physically. Think about the times you’ve felt as though your heart was blossoming during a backbend, and how you felt big enough or soft enough or brave enough to stretch beyond personal limitations. You aren’t just moving your body; you are embodying the deeper aspects of e...
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Benefits of Yoga for teenagers

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Benefits Of Yoga For Teenagers It has been proven time and again that yoga helps reduce stress , rejuvenate their senses through relaxation, and enable smooth transition into adulthood. Following are the physical and the psychological benefits of yoga for teens. Stress Management –  Yoga is a great stress buster. Yoga practice involves learning about breathing techniques that can help regulate the energy in the body and regulate stress.                                                 Weight Management – Stress can lead to overeating, which in turn leads to weight gain. Teenagers can also gain weight due to hormonal changes. The practice of yoga can prevent weight gain in both these cases.                                              ...
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PEACE INSIDE

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                     Calm Heart Meditation Practice Step 1 To begin, find a comfortable posture for meditation (seated on a cushion or blanket, in a chair, or against a wall). It may be helpful to set a timer for 10, 20, or 30 minutes so you can deepen your meditation without being distracted by the time. You may also want to gently ring a bell at the beginning and end of your meditation. Step 2 Place your hands on your knees in Jnana mudra (index and thumb touching), with palms facing up to open your awareness or palms facing down to calm the mind. Scan your body and relax any tension you feel. Let your spine rise from the base of the pelvis. Draw your chin slightly down and let the back of your neck lengthen. Step 3 Begin by bringing your awareness to the center of your chest. To draw your mind into meditation, start to repeat the sound Om with each exhalation. You can chant Om silently at your heart region...
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YOGA POSES FOR BEGINNERS TO TRY

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     10 Yoga Poses for Beginners to Try Here are ten beginner poses (that will make a difference) for your flexibility, stress levels and overall well-being: 1. Cat and Cow The Cat and Cow pose is perfect for restoring energy in your body and directly affects your spinal cord. First, plant your knees and hands on the ground, all fours, making sure that your shoulders align with your wrists and knees align with your hips. Inhale as you lift your head and buttocks while lowering your stomach. Exhale as you slowly lower your head, curve your spine and lower your tail bone. Breathe as you do these movements. With each breath, you’ll feel more of a range of motion and stress melting away. 2. Plank The plank pose is great for strength. To do it, lie down on a Yoga mat and press your hands on it. Make sure your hands are under your shoulders and your toes are touching the mat. As if you are doing a push-up, lift your whole body off the ground, balancing on yo...
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