...Yoga is a complex system of therapy formulated in the East and now famous universally. Even though yoga is a comprehensive system which includes different methods such as Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga, hatha Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and mantra Yoga, the exercise part called yogasana is popular in the West. The yoga practitioners advocate several benefits such as physical, psychological and spiritual, for yoga and the testimonials of many of the followers were supporting their argument. And now the popularity of yoga enhances enormously as the scientific crowd is coming up with substantiating evidences for the benefits of yoga. However the most pronouncing benefit of yoga, which distinguishes it from the other similar therapies, will be its spiritual benefits.

The term spiritual benefits may be reviewed by different people with apparent dimensions. Usually spirituality refers to something related with religion or god. However in the perspective o...more

chair Yoga Case Study No More Chronic Neck Pain

...ing chair yoga my neck pain was gone. I also had problems with low back pain and had tried numerous options to cure this as well. The relaxation portion of the classes and videos released the pain. I am much more aware of my posture now. In class Liz helps us visualize our bodies in the posture and makes us aware of the benefits. I now use the yoga poses I have learned in class along with the videos as a personal tool box for taking care of my body. I have definitely gained strength in my arms and legs as well.

I truly appreciate the way liz works so hard to help us achieve a mind/body/spirit connection in her classes. The meditative experience of her classes carries through my day. I try to attend two of her classes each w...more

Pilates vs Yoga - What Makes Them Different Makes Them unique

...Pilates vs Yoga. They often get categorized into the same grouping of exercise. They are sometimes labeled mind-body or gentle exercise and although those are not false statements, Pilates and Yoga are very different breeds of animals.

We need look no further than their heritages to understand the differences between Pilates and Yoga. Yoga is firmly based in the eastern tradition. Its roots began in india and possibly even eastern Asia and traveled west from there.

Joseph Pilates was born in Germany and so was his method of exercise. As a nurse in the German army, he rehabilitated the injured soldiers with his imaginative exe...more

Yoga and Pregnancy

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Are you a Yoga enthusiast and want to continue to do your practice while pregnant? Yoga can continue to be practiced during your second trimester with just a few precautions.

By the second trimester, your morning sickness should be over and should be feeling better.

If you haven't yet started a yoga yet and wish too, and you are in luck, "now is the perfect time to start".

Always contact your health care provider before starting any new exercise program. This is a good rule of thumb even if you arent pregnant.

Start with finding a class with an excellent and experienced instructor. Many women enter yoga for the first time during their pregnancy so don't worry that you will be the only new pregnant woman in class. Talk with your friends and get references for and instructor.

If you are already practicing yoga, there is no need to give up your classes if you feel strong enough to do them. You can incorporate your own adaptations to the poses when fitting. As your belly grows, the more adaptations you will need to make. You will want to take any inversion pose to the wall if it poses a risk of falling. If you arent comfortable doing these poses, then its all right to give your body permission to skip them. One that you can practice safely is the Legs Up the Wall pose.

If you practice at home, you still might consider going to a prenatal class at least once or twice a week. You will be able to connect with other pregnant women there and know you are not alone in what you are going through.

Some Yoga Poses you will want to avoid during your second trimester or at least adapt them...more

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