Exercise is one of the most effective ways of preventing and treating recurring or chronic back pain. Strengthening muscles that support the spine with exercises can prevent, reduce and in some cases eliminate lower back pain. Stretching shortened muscles that are pulling the spine out of alignment can also relieve lower back pain. Weak core muscles are often at the…
Whether you re a beginning or experienced yoga student, chances are that you ve faced off with your hamstrings in one way or another. Tight hamstrings are a common cause of injuries not just in yoga, but also for athletes. Tight hamstrings are a hidden source of many lower back pain issues as well. Tight hamstrings tend to flatten the lower back, causing people to…
Our morning stretches harness yoga’s newly-found back healing powers. Grab a mat By If, like many, desk-bound back pain regularly encroaches onto your day, then you may want to put down the paracetamol in favour of grabbing a yoga mat. That s because a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that yoga offers similar benefits to physical therapy when it…
The desire to become a mother is ingrained in most women. But what happens when this most basic biological function becomes a battle? For many women, getting pregnant does not take a lot of effort. But if you happen to fall on the wrong side of statistics, you may experience one of the most heartbreaking conditions – infertility. The inability to become pregnant can…
According to research at Binghamton University, State University of New York, the complex physical movements of the Islamic prayer ritual, the Salat, can reduce lower back pain if performed regularly and properly. Credit: Mohammad Khasawneh Five times a day, roughly 1.6 billion Muslims worldwide, bow, kneel, and place their foreheads to the ground in the direction…
New Delhi, June 21: Leading the celebrations of the third edition of the International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi did asanas at a rain-drenched Ramabai Ambedkar Sthal in Lucknow. The International Yoga Day was observed in all states, especially the BJP-ruled ones, with Chief Ministers doing yogic exercise. Social media, especially microblogging site Twitter…
The Standing Deep Breathing Pose is the first posture performed during any Bikram Yoga session, before the main 26 postures. It’s original name is Pranayama , which means “an extension of your breathing / life force.” Purposes & Benefits This pose is performed to help transfer as much oxygen to your muscles and organs as possible, to expand your lungs, and…
Modern life poses many challenges when it comes to maintaining proper posture. We tend to slouch while typing on computers and often assume unhealthy positions when using their smartphones. Because many of us remain connected from morning to night, posture challenges can plague us for most of our waking hours. Bad posture isn t just a cosmetic issue; poor posture…
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As bright and beautiful as it may be, life is full of little (and big) stressors, whether it’s traffic during your morning commute, impending deadlines, or too many holiday parties. Thankfully, finding peace of mind can be as simple as performing yoga. Researchers have touted yoga’s calming benefits, and one recent study published in the Journal of Alternative and…
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Do you have low back pain? Wonder whether the pain is due to trigger points (or commonly known as ‘muscle knots’)? Looking for the best way to treat these problems, which can include myofascial pain syndrome (mps) pain therapy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this practical complete guide to treating lumbar myofascial pain is for you. Can myofascial…
General reasons for backache* - Sitting or standing for long hours - Sitting or standing in an incorrect posture - Lack of exercise - Obesity - Smoking - Weak back muscles Do you find your hand often reaching out for your upper back? Unconsciously wanting to soothe it and ease a slight, pulsating pain? You could be in the middle of a kitchen chore or bending over…
Pranayama Series Strengthens: Stretches: Intercostal muscles – ribcage Shoulder joints Scapula Ocular nerve Stimulates: Lungs Nervous System Circulatory System Benefits: Increases lung capacity. Increases lung efficiency. Opens the shoulders. Wakes up the body for class. What is happening in the posture: This energizing breathing exercise can fill your lungs with…
Child s Pose is commonly known as a place of rest in yoga. Most people use it to relax and regroup in between more challenging asanas during class. I ve found a lot of comfort in utilizing it to help ease my anxiety symptoms. Child s Pose helps to release tension in the back, neck and shoulders, which are areas where most people hold a lot of their stress. This pose…
Get fit and have fun with Z Exercise Studio and Poses. The scene and props have been created to an extreme level of detail so you can render them freely from up close or far away. There are 3 squish morphs for the exercise ball for a realistic effect. The poses included were made to look lifelike and unique. Each pose was created with a focus on the little details…
