Yoga has grown in popularity, largely because of the physical fitness benefits of the practice. Yet yoga's appeal doesn't simply lie in what it can do for your body --- the mind-body connection is central to what yoga is all about. Yoga can be used to relax the mind, balance the spirit, and open one's chakras. The heart chakra is located in the middle of your chest and practitioners believe that an imbalanced heart chakra can lead to severe health problems as well as emotional unhappiness. Luckily, the heart chakra can be opened with some fairly basic yoga postures.
Teach a Child Yoga
Teaching a child yoga has many positive benefits. The yoga practices teaches self-discipline and calming techniques while helping kids stay fit. Follow these simple steps to teach a child yoga.
Make Yoga a Habit
Yoga is a fantastic way to exercise that most people can do despite age, strength, or physique. Many people want to make yoga a habit in their routines, but do not know where, when, or how to start. Follow these easy steps to make yoga a regular part of your life.
Do Low Back Exercises With Yoga Ball
Low back pain is often a result of sitting at a desk or in your car and allowing the low back to round. Doing yoga with a yoga ball can stretch the low back muscles and also strengthen the abdominal muscles to support the low back.
Doing exercises with a yoga ball to lengthen long muscles on the back and create traction along the spine promotes soothing decompression.
Training lower belly muscles to support the low back keeps it out of that rounded slouch that results in low back pain.
Perform the Hip Opener Yoga Pose
From professional athletes to office professionals, all people carry stress in various parts of their body that yoga can help release. One common problem area, particularly in women, runners and other athletes, is the hip area. Tension in the hips will cause low back pain and tightness as well. A simple hip opening stretch will help to improve your balance and reduce stress in your hips.