Yoga & Pilates

Emotional and Stress Release Through Stretching

Yoga has many known benefits. Physical fitness may be the most commonly understood reason to do yoga, but emotional well being is another positive benefit.

Published by nanditha (2908 pts) on Apr 21, 2009 to
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Effects of Meditation on Health

This article briefly discusses the effects of meditation on health while urging the fitness enthusiast to consider meditation as an important aspect of a total fitness program.

Published by nanditha (2908 pts) on Apr 21, 2009 to
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Destress with a Bedtime Stretch

When it's been a stressful day, take a few minutes to unwind before bed with some simple stretches. You'll sleep better and alleviate stress from the day's worries and anxieties. Prepare your body for restful sleep in just a few moments with a short stretch workout before bed.

Published by gabbi525 (17107 pts) on Apr 21, 2009 to
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Fit Pregnancy: About the Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

It's important to stay in shape during your pregnancy. Yoga is a phenomenal way to achieve and maintain optimal fitness and health for both mother and baby. Learn more about the benefits for each.

Published by Angela Atkinson (4288 pts) on Apr 21, 2009 to
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Why Pilates Could Keep You Pain Free During Pregnancy

If you're pregnant and have experienced aches and pains related to the changes in your body, pilates could be the pregnancy workout for you. A pregnancy pilates program will improve your posture, tone and lengthen your muscles, and build your core. Tension will melt away.

Published by gabbi525 (17107 pts) on Apr 21, 2009 to
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Using Pilates Exercises to Improve Posture

Pilates promotes good posture by keeping the spine properly aligned and balancing the bilateral development of the body's muscles. Poor posture is more than unattractive, it can cause chronic pain in the back, hips, shoulders, and neck. If you suffer from poor posture, pilates may be the answer.

Published by gabbi525 (17107 pts) on Mar 31, 2009 to
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Over 40? Why You Should Be Practicing Yoga

If you're over 40 and are looking for a way to improve your overall health, you could benefit from a regular yoga practice. There are tons of benefits to practicing yoga after 40. Yoga fights aging in so many ways. From fighting muscle stiffness to assisting weight loss, yoga defies aging.

Published by gabbi525 (17107 pts) on Mar 29, 2009 to
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Yoga for Asthma

There are specific postures and practices in Yoga that can aid the treatment of asthma. Often physical exertion can bring on an asthmatic attack. This blocks a regular fitness regime for those suffering from asthma. However, relief can be found through regular Yoga practice.

Published by nanditha (2908 pts) on Mar 25, 2009 to
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Yoga: A Treatment for Sinusitis

There is one key practice in Yoga that can help with the treatment of sinusitis. It is highly recommended that this technique be practiced regularly in order to alleviate symptoms of the conditions and ultimately, the condition itself, leading to a healthier, more fit person.

Published by nanditha (2908 pts) on Mar 25, 2009 to
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What is Walking Yoga?

By combining the concentrated, single-minded, and tremendously healthy principals of Yoga with the highly accessible, simplistic but invigorating activity of walking, you essentially double the benefit to your spirit, mind, and body. Check out what this is all about below.

Published by Daniel P. McGoldrick (14742 pts) on Mar 23, 2009 to
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