Yoga animal poses (or asanas yoga) were developed through the observance of animals. It was believed that by imitating animal poses, humans would become spiritually enlightened.The animal poses stretch the upper arms, buttocks, back, thighs and spine. It also promotes balance and stamina. These exercises relieve stress and keep the body flexible. However, the best thing about yoga animal poses is that almost anyone can do them. This form of exercise is all about starting with what you can do and progressing at your own pace.
Shrink Your Spleen
The spleen can become enlarged for a majority of reasons, including bacterial infections, blood clots, liver disease and can even cause the organ to become permanently damaged, resulting in serious injury. Because the spleen's main role is to assist in your immune function by killing old red blood cells, storing healthy blood and assisting to detoxify the body, having an enlarged spleen can be very dangerous. Here are some quick tips on how to shrink your spleen, if it has in fact become enlarged.
Do Sun Salutation Poses in Vinyasa Yoga
A sun salutation is a great way to start the day. It helps the body limber up and shake off any stiffness and puts you in a positive mental state. It is also a great warm up for more vigorous exercise.
Do Superbrain Yoga
Stress and the pressure of too many activities can get the best of you, causing you to lag behind in school, work and other activities. If need to find some way to relax and improve your concentration but don't have time for a full yoga class, you might want to consider Superbrain Yoga, a trademark name for a technique said to revitalize the brain. It takes just a few minutes each day and is best done in the morning; proponents say the effects last throughout the day.
Hem Yoga Pants
Hem yoga pants to tailor the length or to convert long pants to capri length. Because yoga pants are usually made of a stretch knit fabric, they should be hemmed using a stretch machine stitch, as a straight or hand sewn stitch may break when the fabric stretches. Use a machine with a built-in stretch stitch or use a narrow zigzag stitch to neatly and sturdily hem yoga pants. Does this Spark an idea?