If you ve ever arrived early for a yoga class, you ve probably noticed your fellow students running through some simple stretches on their mats. Though most classes do start with a warm-up sequence, it s a good idea for you to know a few basic poses that will help get you ready for the session ahead. In addition to preparing your physical body, doing a few poses when…
THIS WILL HELP TOO! Lower Back Pain (LBP) affects most people at some point in their lives. In a majority of cases, LBP can be significantly reduced or completely relieved with Pilates. The combination of deep abdominal strengthening, postural awareness, and release and stretching exercises makes Pilates extremely effective in the prevention and treatment of LBP…
Do you think that your headstand or Downward Dog was handed down from yogi to yogi for centuries, or when you re doing the Sun Salutation, you ve joined the ranks of yogis who were practicing those same motions thousands of years ago? Then think again. The first is, Sounds great! I d love to try it. The second, though a minority, tends to be quite vocal. They sputter…
We’ve all been there… you’re working on a project and you have to wait for someone else to finish their part of the work before you can get started on yours. Every day (or maybe every hour) you spend valuable time checking in on their progress. Or maybe you assume they’ll let you know when their piece is done, only to find out they’d finished it last week, and you…
A tight piriformis is one of the major causes of sciatic pain. We look at the anatomy of the hip and which yoga poses can help. In part one of this series I gave an overview of In this article we look in more detail at one of the major causes of sciatic pain: Piriformis Syndrome We ll look first at the anatomy of the hip and the piriformis muscle and then which yoga…
The hardest workout for endurance athletes is rest, especially when it s to recover from an injury. Runners, cyclists, triathletes and regular gym goers train hard. If there s no pain then there s no gain. But with the constant wear and tear on the body, many experience pain in the lower back. Protecting the spine is of utmost importance when training. The best way…
The following is a comprehensive series of low back pain exercises modified and expanded from several different sources. Their purpose is to stabilise the trunk posture by stretching and elongating tight muscles such the back extensors, hamstrings and hip flexors (i.e. Psoas and Quadriceps), while also strengthening the abdominals and gluteals. It is suggested for…
Asana is one of the eight limbs of classical Yoga, which states that poses should be steady and comfortable, firm yet relaxed helping a practitioner to become more aware of their body, mind, and environment. The 12 basic poses or asanas are much more than just stretching. They open the energy channels, chakras and psychic centers of the body while increasing flexibility…
Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles of your abdomen and spine can help prevent back problems. Strong back and abdominal muscles help you keep good posture, with your spine in its correct position. If your muscles are tight, take a warm shower or bath before doing the exercises. Exercise on a rug or mat. Wear loose clothing. Don’t wear shoes. Stop doing…
As people enter middle age, they are more likely to experience bouts of low back pain. In fact, according to the Harvard Special Health Report Men s Health: Fifty and Forward, back pain affects about four in five Americans at some point in their lives and equally strikes men and women. Age is often the culprit. Over time, the bones and joints in your lower back begin…
New Delhi: International Yoga Day is being celebrated across the world today and Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty, Malaika Arora and Soha Ali Khan have shared some really motivational pictures and videos with their fans and followers on social media. Actress-producer Dia Mirza posted a picture in which she is seen sitting calmly amidst the…
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Upward Bow (Wheel) Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1 Lie supine on the floor. Bend your knees and set your feet on the floor, heels as close to the sitting bones as possible. Bend your elbows and spread your palms on the floor beside your head, forearms relatively perpendicular to the floor, fingers pointing toward your shoulders. Step 2 Pressing your inner feet…
Most of us suffer back pain at some point in our lives. In fact, it s one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor. Many of us also probably reach for medication. Now, new guidelines from the American College of Physicians say try exercise, yoga, or massage first. That s a pretty big change for both doctors and patients, but a welcome one, some doctors say…
In the first of a two-part series Jennilee explains sciatica and how yoga can help. Whenever I meet a student and they woefully express to me their sciatic nerve issues, I am always filled with so much compassion. I to, have experienced bouts of traumatic misalignment and extreme muscle tightness, resulting in a painful week (or five) of limited to no movement of…
How important is correct posture for overall health? Although it may not get as much fanfare as eating right and exercising, a straight spine is essential to lifelong wellness. Accordingly, finding out how to fix your posture is an important process. Without routinely performing exercises to improve posture, most people start experiencing the negative effects of poor…
