http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:56:34 WebStudio CMS (http://www.ws.lt/) http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/what-is-self-mastery-part-2/ To continue with our overview of the physical component of self mastery, it goes without saying that walking is a valuable aerobic exercise - but you have options. You can use a bicycle for nice days, or use indoor aerobic exercise equipment for use on inclement weather days. My personal... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:57:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-and-neck-problems-what-s-the-risk/ Firstly, a Yoga student, who has such a serious ailment, should get their doctor's permission before starting to practice Yoga with a teacher. If possible, get a doctor's referral to a particular Yoga teacher, who is more knowledgeable in this area. Many doctors often network with... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:58:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-blankets-for-comfort-and-warmth/ Yoga Blankets are very useful for reaching that optimum level of yoga which can benefit and be useful in every yoga poses we perform. It is the best thing which can be used for comfort and does not allow the cold floor make any difference to you. It is comfortable in doing all your... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:58:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-the-solution-for-insomnia/ At one time, or another, all of us have experienced insomnia for any type of reason. There are times when lack of sleep just can't be helped, such as: the loss a loved one, going through a divorce, and losing your job. These are some of life's serious crisis situations, where we have... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:58:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-balls-for-fitness-and-stability/ Yoga Balls are the new craze in the market due to its viable uses which provides the best posture and stability factor for those who practice yoga. This is an inflatable piece which is now being part of an exercise routine for many. It is made out of PVC vinyl or rubber. Once it is... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 04 Mar 2009 08:58:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-of-chair-yoga-part-4/ Chair Yoga can easily work in harmony with most physical rehabilitation prescriptions. Many physical therapists have knowledge of Yoga or are teachers of Yoga. Many doctors, physical therapists, and medical professionals recommend Yoga to patients who are making a "come back." Yoga... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:59:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/time-to-practice-yoga/ There are many things that we know, we should do, but there's never enough time. Would you like to have more time for your family, Yoga practice, and some quality time, in your life? Maybe, work keeps you too busy, from doing the right things, for yourself, and your loved ones. So,... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:59:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/nine-things-you-should-know-about-yoga-for-children/ Here are some guidelines and realistic expectations for parents, who are considering Yoga for their children. For your child, Yoga is much more than a kid's fitness class. Just like adults -- kids need time to learn to deal with life's daily pressures, too. Make sure your child starts... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:59:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/practice-yoga-with-the-best-of-intentions/ Of course, you practice Yoga with the best of intentions. Now, your thinking, doesn't everyone practice, learn, and teach Yoga with the best of intentions? In a few words: No, they do not. Some Yoga teachers over-step their boundaries. We have Yoga students who were abused verbally... MedicineAdvices.com Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:00:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-and-importance-of-yoga-for-elderly/ Time and again we have been saying Yoga is not too old or too young for anyone. The sooner you start its better, but if you haven't had your time of glory in young age then you still can do it at your current age. Age, Sex, Religion, Race, Caste or Creed is no bar with yoga. You will... MedicineAdvices.com Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:00:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-of-yoga-for-pregnancy/ Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful things many women want to go through and are going through. It is something which many women look forward too and with the increasing joy there is also fear factor. Fear about your baby's health, a smooth delivery, mood swings, fatigue, morning... MedicineAdvices.com Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:00:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/pranayama-the-silence-of-breathing/ Pranayama, also known as yogic breathing is the method of silencing the breath. Prana has been defined as the air which flows through the body. Pranayama is made up of three parts: controlled inhalations, controlled exhalations and holding of the breath. When you do all the three parts,... MedicineAdvices.com Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:00:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-teachers-prepare-for-the-new-year-s-rush-part-2/ Let's continue with more ideas for workshops and some specialty classes that may fit in as part of your regular class schedule. You don't have to use all of these ideas, but you may find one, or two, that fit with your clientele and your Yoga studio. Prenatal Yoga: Again, this is... MedicineAdvices.com Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:01:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/touching-on-the-history-of-yoga/ The History of Yoga has a lot to do with the present times. The earliest Yoga started some 5000 years ago since human civilization begun. The scholars have believed that Yoga was originated out of Stone Age Shamanism. This is because there were some cultural similarities between Mehrgarh... MedicineAdvices.com Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:01:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/eating-wisely-and-weight-loss/ Please bear in mind that I am not a dietician, or a physician, and my opinions are those of a Yoga teacher and life-long student of Ayurveda. Always consult your family physician before changing your diet. It may be generally agreed that eating wisely and weight loss do not often agree.... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:01:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-bolster-an-equipment-to-better-your-yoga/ Yoga an ancient art has penetrated into our daily lives and that too in full swing. Every other person is hooked on to it, no matter what your age or size. As it can be done by any other person its popularity has increased and grown in different parts of the world. The different accessory... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:01:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/how-to-perform-yogic-exercises/ When you have decided to start with your yoga practice, it is imperative for you to learn how to perform a pose properly. Thus it is advisable for you to find a right teacher who will guide you in the correct manner of performing these poses. Since yogic exercises involve the static... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:02:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-bags-a-helpful-medium/ Practicing yoga is very easy provided one does the yoga according to ones capabilities. It wouldn't be advisable for a 50-year-old person to attempt yoga for the first time and start doing poses which are done by 20-year-olds. So if you want to get yoga poses right then there are some... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:02:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-is-a-safe-solution-to-weight-control/ One more study tells the world, that Yoga can help with weight control and weight loss. The latest study was held by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. The study involved 15,500 healthy, middle-aged, men and women. This is a group that typically has... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:02:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-clothing-what-to-wear-for-yoga/ The right yoga clothes will make your exercises a lot more enjoyable. The practice of yoga is a combination of various body poses. The goal is to promote a healthy and fit body. The question still remains - what should I wear? It would help, if you knowing what you shouldn't wear.... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:02:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-straps-having-a-grip-on-correct-yoga/ As we all know Yoga can be completely accurate and possible for everyone if the necessary things like mats, clothes, pillows, straps and many more are around. It makes your pose very much easy and everyone can practice that without any hassle. In olden times there may not be such straps... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:03:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-blankets-bringing-warmth-and-energy-to-you/ Yoga as we all know is becoming very popular and with its increasing popularity you can make yoga a little easier. This can be done by including different accessories to it, as to get the synergy right to gain all the necessary value and energy from it. Even though it's been centuries... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:03:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/what-is-chair-yoga/ Chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga. With so many types of Yoga available, here is one that most of us can practice. Inversions and complicated maneuvers are not necessary in a Chair Yoga class. All it takes is the motivation to get started. Most Chair Yoga classes don't use a Yoga... MedicineAdvices.com Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:03:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/understanding-the-yoga-sutras/ In the West, there are many who practice Yoga for the physical benefits only. I'll never forget the first-time experience of teaching Yoga in a commercial health club setting. After practicing asanas and pranayama, I mentioned that we would start a meditation session. To my surprise,... MedicineAdvices.com Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:04:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-of-chair-yoga-part-3/ Flexibility is considered to be a "by product" of Yoga practice, but in the case of Chair Yoga, it is often "down played" or taken for granted. Since most Chair Yoga enthusiasts are seniors, the true value of flexibility is mobility. When you consider that mobility for seniors can... MedicineAdvices.com Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:04:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/facts-about-chakra-awakening/ Chakra awakening is highly a debatable topic, with two distinctly different schools of thought. The answer could be, "Yes" or "No", depending upon which school of thought you are trained in. Firstly, let's cover the side that would say, "Yes" to helping you share the experience of... MedicineAdvices.com Sat, 18 Oct 2008 21:04:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/asanas-to-help-you-out-from-your-backache/ Yoga is very important in our daily life and it can create positive impact on your health. By doing some asanas would be very good for your back. As the lifestyle and the way of working has changed which causes many of these ailments. The food habits with high on fat, cholesterol and... MedicineAdvices.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:04:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-sandbags-for-strength-and-vitality/ Well during your exercising days you must have lifted weight and now switching to yoga things have changed but there is an integration of both in some aspects of the yoga poses. These are very useful in increasing your strength and to know your endurance level. Breathing can be maintained... MedicineAdvices.com Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:05:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-for-life/ No matter what your current level of fitness; you can do, and you can benefit from, yoga. You don't need to renounce your religion, be able to tie yourself in knots or hold your breath for ten minutes. All you need is a desire to improve your physical and mental health - and a good... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:05:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/losing-weight-and-looking-great-with-yoga/ The power of Yoga to create a state of mental and physical well being can also be put to good use for taking off excess weight. Yoga promotes a healthy and balanced life style and when combined with a calorie burning program can show exceptional results. Practicing yoga will also increase... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:05:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-and-importance-of-ashtanga-namaskar-part-ii/ As we must have learnt that this is a very elaborate pose and one article would not be able to suffice the integral issues it happens to help us deal with. The 12 poses of Ashtanga Namaskar is very crucial as each and every asana has to be done in a very specific manner which helps... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:05:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-exercises-for-pregnant-women/ Pregnant women can definitely benefit from doing yoga. The experience is one in which you can focus on what is happening within your body, relieve the stresses from worry and anxiety as well as keep your body in shape during this time. Pregnancy is a time of great risk though, so any... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:06:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/spine-twisting-pose-ardha-matsyendrasana/ Ardha Matsyendrasana asana is also known as the Spine Twisting Asana. It is one of the essential poses which make the body healthy and fine. It is a basic pose which should be done by everyone, if their body is capable to do it. If done correctly it becomes a value addition in your... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:06:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/yoga-for-asthma-cure/ Yoga has helped in curing and preventing many diseases. The poses and asanas stimulate the required organs and help you with your ailments. Asthma is a very common problem. It is basically shortness of breath due to the chronic lung condition. Even kids are not spared by this disease.... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:06:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-and-importance-of-ashtanga-namaskar-part-i/ This asana is also known as Surya Namaskar Asana or Sun Salutation Asana. It is a combination of 12 postures and each posture provides its unique benefits. The essence of this asana is salutation of the Sun god, which is power source of all the energy in this world. So in process to... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:06:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/trikanasana-the-triangle-pose/ Trikanasana is also known as the Triangle Pose. As and when you look at the asana you can easily notice why this name has been given to this asana. It works out every muscle of your body from the arms to the legs. It is a great way to shed some of the excess weight you have been carrying... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:07:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/why-chair-yoga/ Isn't Yoga just for young "hard bodies," like you would see on the cover of a magazine? Don't you have to turn your body into a pretzel, to practice Yoga? These are, a few of the many, questions I am asked about Yoga and Chair Yoga. Any idea that Yoga is only for the fit, and young,... MedicineAdvices.com Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:07:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/beginning-yoga-breathing-all-you-need-to-know/ In yoga, breathing is everything. Breathing is more than just an intake of oxygen. It is also a way of cleansing the body and restoring equilibrium. But, in order to gain high quality results from the breathing that you do, you must do them correctly. There is no quick way to learn... MedicineAdvices.com Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:07:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/tenets-of-yoga-philosophy/ In the ancient India, philosophy has been traditionally divided into two main groups. These groups are called as the orthodox group and heretic group. The orthodox group believes in the authority of Vedas in all the philosophical matters. These orthodox systems are six in all. One... MedicineAdvices.com Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:08:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/the-benefits-and-importance-of-sarvangasana/ It is known as the queen of asanas which works out to be very beneficial for your mind, body and soul. Sarvangasana is a combination of three parts such as "sarva" "anga" and "asana" which means "all body posture". It is one the asana which is very important and helpful for your entire... MedicineAdvices.com Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:08:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-of-padangusthasana/ This is one of the basic yoga asanas which we learn initially while learning yoga. All the yoga poses help in improving your flexibility which becomes very useful in our daily life. The asana is also known as head to foot pose. Your desire to regulate your blood pressure can be done... MedicineAdvices.com Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:08:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/reaping-benefits-from-viparita-karni-asana/ Every yoga asana has been made with the intention of being useful to the different parts of your body. All the yoga asanas you would learn or must have heard about would be useful one way or the other. Viparita - would mean inverted, opposite karani would mean - in action, an act of... MedicineAdvices.com Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:08:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-of-salamba-sirasana/ Salamba Sirasana is known as the king of asanas. As in any story the king and queen play different role, in the same manner the asanas also play a different role. The Queen of poses, the shoulder stand helps in the development of the right brain which comprises of stability and patience.... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:09:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-of-shavasana/ For many it is considered to be one of the easiest asanas, but that is not the case. Even though it may look very simple and non-beneficial but it is the other way round. After doing all your yoga poses this is one of the most essential and important pose to complete your yoga practice... MedicineAdvices.com Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:09:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-and-importance-of-bhujangasana/ Bhujangasana is known as the snake or cobras pose because it reflects the look of a raised hood. As you raise your head along with your chest it represents a snake hood. The rest of the body lies down representing the body of the snake. This asana can be one of the best asanas for... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:09:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/benefits-and-importance-of-adho-mukha-svanasana/ When we take each word of this asana and look for the meaning it comes out to be a very simple word. "Adho Mukh" means facing downwards and "Svana" means a dog. This would mean facing downwards dog pose. This pose matches to a dog that stretches himself with its front and back legs.... MedicineAdvices.com Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:09:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/using-yoga-to-find-inner-peace/ Yoga has been around for centuries to help people that suffer with mental, physical and chemical related issues. Most people that suffering pain from mental or physical anguish find it difficult to reach their state of inner peace, while others never find it at all. After September... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:10:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/important-and-useful-benefits-of-gomukhasana/ Gomukhasana is also known as Cow Face Pose. If you happen to look at this asana from behind it would resemble the face of the cow, due to this reason, this name has been given to this asana. Another theory for this name being given is that, the pose depicts the sitting position of... MedicineAdvices.com Wed, 28 May 2008 21:10:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/the-benefits-and-importance-of-bakasana/ This asana is also known as the Crow or Crane pose asana. Baka means crane, this pose represents the crane. It is a very good asana for elbow balancing too. Your arms and wrists are the ones which are strengthened. The look of the asana may make you think that it is one of the easiest... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 22 May 2008 09:10:00 http://www.medicineadvices.com/healthy-lifestyle/yoga/the-importance-and-benefits-of-utkatasana/ Utkatasana is also known as the Powerful or Fierce pose. This pose is similar to you sitting on a chair, except that you have to balance yourself without a chair. Many call this pose the Chair Pose. Even though sitting on a chair continuously for 8 - 10 hours at your workplace may... MedicineAdvices.com Thu, 15 May 2008 21:10:00