Yoga
3 Great Ways Yoga Can Help You
Practicing yoga asanas has many beneficial aspects besides strengthening the body and quieting the mind. It is a form of self-discipline that affects many areas of our lives. Ways yoga benefits your body 1. Better sleep With your yoga practice, you will find that you fall asleep more quickly, stay asleep for longer periods of…
Read MoreYoga and Self-Discipline
Bringing any new habit into your life requires self-discipline. Getting an exercise bike is a great step toward fitness, but not if it becomes a room ornament instead of a fitness trainer. Choosing to do yoga requires self-discipline. Yoga is a great way to teach your body balance and coordination, and according to the ancient…
Read MoreWhich of Yoga’s Pathways Do You Choose?
Yoga is over three thousand years old. It is a spiritual pathway, an exercise alternative, and a system of health. What you get from your Lincoln NH yoga class depends on two things: what you are seeking, and what part of yoga you want to integrate into your life. Yoga as a spiritual path Today, throughout the…
Read MoreYoga For a Happy, Healthy Heart
Thinking of exercise for heart health may conjure up images of a sweaty aerobics class or several laps around the track. But new research is showing us that heart-healthy routines may be just a bit more relaxing than we once thought. The CDC reports that 1 in 3 deaths each year in the U.S. is…
Read MoreA New Way to Relax On the Water: Say “Namaste”
OK.. If you look closely, you’ll notice that the image is both not me and not Mirror Lake! 🙂 It’s still a great shot though! Summer calls for us to sit by the water, jump in the water, splash in the water, and drink lots of water. But yoga on the water is a new…
Read MoreYoga Pants as Office Wear? Just Don’t Pose Downward Dog in Heels
You probably wear your yoga pants to more than just the studio. If not, you may be in the minority. As our society darts from one task to the next, we often do not have time (or the desire) to change clothes. Plus, yoga pants can be darn comfy. But at the office? The journey…
Read MoreSuffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis? Try Yoga for Relief
Adults who struggle with rheumatoid arthritis understand the pain of swollen joints, morning stiffness, and fatigue that can come with flares. You may have tried several treatment options, including exercise, which can keep muscles strong and help to reduce stiffness. But have you ever considered yoga to help treat your symptoms? Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA,…
Read MoreYoga for Men
Yoga has seen its own evolution over the last several decades. More than just ancient practice, yoga has grown to become a family activity, including children and the man of the family. Yoga has so many health benefits, it is not difficult to see why its popularity extends to include men as well. Broga Enter…
Read MoreThe Science behind Yoga
If you are familiar at all with yoga, you have no doubt heard of the benefits to body and mind caused by taking part in this age-old practice. You know it is a healthy way to stretch muscles, build stamina, increase relaxation, increase flexibility, and improve sleep. But is there actual scientific evidence to back…
Read MoreYoga: It’s Not Just for Grownups
We are part of a nation where childhood obesity rates have more than doubled over the past 30 years and the percentage of 6-11 year olds in the obese category rose to 18% in 2012. While some may disagree, it is clear we as adults have not done our part to encourage physical fitness and…
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