The word Chakra comes from Sanskrit — and means vortex, spinning wheel or circle. Chakras are the major centres of spiritual power in the human body and are circles of energy which balance, store and distribute the energies of life all through our physical body along the subtle body. The subtle body is the non-physical — otherwise known as our soul or spirit, which…
While many people practice yoga for the physical benefits, there are other types of benefits; for example, the spiritual meaning of yoga postures can help yogis develop oneness inside themselves, as well as unity with the exterior world. In yoga, the natural world is especially important, which can be seen in many of the Sanskrit and English names for yoga poses that…
Waking up in the everyday world usually means arising from sleep and opening your eyes. In yoga and meditation traditions, the act of awakening connotes removing the sleepiness of misperception and ignorance, allowing one to witness reality clearly. This awakening is often translated from the sanskrit word bodhi. You may recognize this word as part of other concepts…
Euphorbiaceae (castor, euphorbia, or spurge family) » Bridelia retusa bree-DAY-lee-uh -- named for the Swiss botanist Samuel Elisée von Bridel (1761-1828) re-TOO-suh -- meaning, rounded and notched tip commonly known as: spinous kino tree • Assamese: কহিব, kuhir • Bengali: geio • Chinese: 大叶土蜜树 da ye tu mi shu • Garo khasi • Hindi: ekdania, काझी kaji, kasai, kassi…
Typical slumped driving posture Compressed spine and protruding abdomen with lumbar support YogaBack s Scientific Dual Back Support System YogaBack Your Posture & Drive Pain-Free! If health professionals paid more attention to driving posture and the science of sitting, they would have fewer patients to treat for back pain. Instead, their state of the art…
Learn more about the anatomy of your spine. Watch: Lumbar Spine Anatomy Video Why is your lower back so prone to injury? The lower back is subject to injury while lifting a heavy object, twisting, or a sudden movement—any of which can cause muscles or ligaments to stretch or develop microscopic tears. Over time, poor posture or repetitive stress can also lease to…
Yoga asanas is a body positions that has something to do with the sequence of sitting, standing and balancing postures to increase the body flexibility. Yoga asanas provide the individual with multifold benefits physically, mentally and also spiritually. It keeps us physically fit, reduces weight, normalizes blood pressure, controls stress and cholesterol level and…
BROGA — CLASSES FOR MEN! New Class In this class we will begin with Yoga and then switch to various styles of fitness in order to target the core. The perfect mix if you want to build a fabulously strong and sculpted core while getting your flow on. This class is designed to focus on the upper body only! Building the strength in your, arms, back, chest, shoulders…
Have you heard of super foods? They’re foods like kale and avocado that are more nutrient dense than other food on store shelves. Think of these yoga poses as super asanas! They seem to be the best yoga poses for…well…everything! You know that yoga can benefit both your physical and mental health, but there are some that just really stand out to me. I do a lot of…
On the other hand, if even the thought of standing in Tadasana for five minutes makes you uncomfortable, then probably you have some work to do on your posture — and probably you should not even try the exercise. (A word of advice: do not ask your students to stand this long in Tadasana in class unless they have good posture and are very advanced. Otherwise at best…
Sleeping positions for various back conditions Before trying to find the best sleeping position for your back pain, it is a good idea to consult with your doctor to uncover the underlying cause of your symptoms. This will allow you to form a comprehensive treatment plan, and will also help in the process of finding the best sleeping position. Once you have confirmed…
But it’s imperative to remember that yoga is not a skill, it’s a lifestyle — and it’s for everyone. You, too, can practice yoga. All it takes is consistently meeting yourself on the mat. Don’t let the myriad of philosophies, teachings, poses and asanas intimidate you. Just start somewhere, and when the time is right, you will pick up all of these deeper aspects of…
Years ago I was in the middle of my yoga practice, legs wide apart, bending deeply down over my right leg in Upavistha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend) when I heard it—a popping sound in my left lower back, like a wine bottle being opened. Alarmed, I came up but only noticed a dull ache over my sacrum. I shrugged it off and finished my session relatively…
Whether your training goal is performance enhancement, fat loss, or simply feeling good while maintaining an injury-free lifestyle, there is one concept that is almost universally agreed upon amongst the experts. In order to achieve the best possible outcome, you will need to address your glutes in an intelligently programmed and strategically executed manner. A “well-rounded”…
Weekly yoga classes relieve symptoms of low back pain about as well as intense, regular stretching sessions, a new study shows. The research found that yoga and stretching were equally effective in easing chronic back pain and improving function, but participants had to practice each regularly to see benefits. The subjects in both groups took weekly 75-minute classes…
While the recommendations on this page are a good starting point, you ll get a lot more benefit when you include a wider variety of stretches. To do away with stiff, tight muscles and joints, and improve your full body mobility and freedom of movement, grab a copy of the (Handbook, DVD & CD-ROM). In total, they include 135 clear photographs and 44 video demonstrations…
