Blog Entries for pattiewritesRelated SearchesYoga for Your Cold Symptoms18 Nov 2009 07:39 PM The cold and flu season is here. Whether you are at work, in the grocery store or sitting in church, there seem to be sick people everywhere. Sooner or later, it catches up to most of us and we catch a cold at some point in the winter. Yoga offers a natural alternative to cold symptom relief. Book Review: A Year of Living Your Yoga: Daily Practices to Shape Your Life17 Nov 2009 09:55 PM A Year of Living Your Yoga: Daily Practices to Shape Your life by PT Judith Hanson Lasater Ph.D. is a good selection for anyone interested in living the yoga lifestyle and taking the practice off the mat and into the rest of your life. Yoga Poses: Warrior II16 Nov 2009 07:55 PM There are three variations of Warrior pose (Virabhadrasana in Sanskrit). In a prior blog, Warrior I was discussed. The warrior poses strengthen and tone several areas of the body. These asanas strengthen and tones the muscles of the thighs, calves, arms, shoulders, back and buttocks. Yoga and Aging15 Nov 2009 09:51 PM Mainstream science and media has begun to acknowledge what practitioners of yoga have known for thousands of years, yoga has anti aging benefits. Not all people age equally; some age faster than others. There are several factors related to yoga that have a positive effect on the aging process. Yoga Props: Shoulder Stand Bench14 Nov 2009 09:27 PM Shoulder stand is one of the most challenging postures of yoga. For some people, the pressure on the neck is too much, causing discomfort and pain. The use of a specialized yoga prop, often called a shoulder stand bench is one way to make shoulder stand attainable. Yoga for Attention Deficit Disorder12 Nov 2009 08:26 PM Attention Deficit Disorder affects millions of children and adults, particularly in the United States. Although most people automatically think of prescription drugs when discussing treatment for ADD, there are actually holistic treatments that can help manage ADD. Yoga is one of these. Strategies for Focus in Meditation08 Nov 2009 09:23 PM Meditation seems difficult, and it is common for people to have difficulty focusing in the beginning. However, once you give it a try, it becomes easier to quiet the mind and body to reap the benefits of meditation. There are several strategies you can try when meditating. Yoga Poses: Camel Pose07 Nov 2009 09:27 PM Camel Pose (Ustrasana in Sanskrit) is a backbend pose. This asana stretches the front of the body, including the abdomen, thighs, pelvis and chest. It also strengthens and stretches the hips and back muscles. This pose improves posture and may help relieve some sources of back ache. Hosting a Yoga Party05 Nov 2009 11:55 AM If you want a unique party theme, consider hosting a yoga party. A yoga party is a relaxing and invigorating get together and a fun way to spend time with friends and family. This is fairly easy to plan and doesn't take a lot of work, compared with other parties. Yoga for Couples03 Nov 2009 07:54 PM Yoga offers many physical and emotional benefits. For many people, the inner peace and contentment they feel with the regular practice of yoga is what keeps them coming back to the mat. This connection is experienced with partners in couple's yoga classes. |
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