Many yoga postures begin in a sitting position. The standard way to sit in yoga is the full lotus position or the half lotus if you cannot execute the full version. Don’t despair if you can’t do the full lotus. Some people are never able to achieve it. The posture requires flexibility in the hip joints and in the knees.
Prevent Post-Workout Neck Soreness
If you've ever been to the gym and pushed yourself a little too far, you are familiar with the aches and pains that come the next day. This type of pain is called delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and is one of the most common ailments that people suffer from their fitness routines. Here is how to prevent and reduce sore muscles and neck pain.
Avoid Kundalini Syndrome
Kundalini is the innate energy at the base of the spine. Kundalini Syndrome occurs when this energy is channeled into the body a met by negative energy. Symptoms are unaffectionately described as a combination of sensory, motor, and mental changes. Kundalini syndrome is different from a Kundalini episode in that the syndrome develops gradually over several months or years. Symptoms of the syndrome are not easily put into words, but have been described as a feeling of heat or energy rushing up the spine. This may be accompanied by cranial pressures, perceptions of inner sounds and lights, a "funny" tickling in the lower back, rapid heart rate, trance states, changes in breathing, spontaneous body movements, inner heat and cooling feelings, itching under the skin, and localized body pain. The resulting symptoms are feelings of fear, anxiety, and depersonalization. Proper meditation and yoga can avoid these symptoms. The following steps can help you take steps to avoiding Kundalini Syndrome.
Reduce Weight Through Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and a mental activity that teaches control and unity of body and mind. Along with improving your mental state, yoga can be used to reduce weight and improve physical health. While certain techniques strengthen your muscles, internal organs and endocrine glands, one of the best aspects of yoga is how it tones and affects the body in a slow, uniform manner. In this way, anyone, no matter what age, can practice yoga and see, firsthand, the results in their physical and mental health.
Sequence Bikram Yoga Poses
Bikram yoga is a form of yoga that concentrates on a few different sequences that guide your entire body through a full yoga workout. There are 26 poses in all, but they can't just be performed in any random order. There are specific sequences that are designed to ensure your body gets all the proper healing benefits. This article will show you how to sequence bikram yoga poses