Hatha yoga is a style of yoga that combines deep diaphragmatic breathing with yoga asanas, or postures. Below are some simple postures that can help to open and stretch the chest.
Do a Yoga Headstand With Inversion Chair
If you’re not capable of putting any sort of weight on your neck or spine, the use of an inversion stool can really help you get into and enjoy the benefits of an inverted yoga pose. Much like other inversion postures, the headstand with an inversion chair will relieve any tension in the lower back, eliminate toxins, improve circulation, increase strength and enhance balance.
Lose Belly Fat Through Yoga
Yoga is a type of exercise originated in India thousands of years ago. Most people consider yoga a lifestyle and many become lifelong practitioners. For modern-day practitioners, the goal of practicing yoga is to achieve a physically fit body as well as a peacefully sound mind. Physical fitness is achieved through a series of yoga poses that strengthen and stretch muscles, and also burn fat. There are a number of poses that specifically target the belly area, reducing fat and increasing muscle.
Dress for Yoga
Although you can easily find specialized yoga clothes, there really is no dress code for yoga. Whether you are practicing solo at home or with a class, you should dress comfortably in clothes that do not hinder your yoga poses. Read on to learn how to dress for yoga.
Do Raja Yoga Meditation
Raja Yoga meditation involves numerous mental exercises, all designed to help you form your own realities. Through the repetition of prayers or mantras, Raja Yoga guides the conscious mind which in turn positively effects the subconscious mind to promote emotional and energetic well-being.