Yoga is the one eastern form of exercise that has really gained a lot of popularity in the western world. And I think that there’s a lot of benefit with using yoga for hypothyroidism. But like with everything in life, with the good, comes the bad. In the western world there seems to be this … Read more
If you have chronic pain and are looking for alternatives to medication and surgery, you have a lot of options. Alternative pain treatments that doctors once scoffed at are now standard at many pain centers. Just about everyone experiences some degree of pain once in a while. Whether it is an occasional headache or everyday aches and pains, our … Read more
6 Reasons to do Yoga That Have Nothing to do with Losing Weight After the passing of yoga guru BKS Iyengar we look at the legacy he leaves behind. Iyengar helped bring yoga to the West and inspired an international community of yogis. Iyengar knew that yoga was for everyone – that no physical or … Read more
The heart is on of the most critical organs in our body. Until we have a cardiac event we generally take it for granted. Below you will find 7 tips for a healthy heart. 1. Link mind, body, and breath “Yoga, t’ai chi, and qigong combine physical exercise with a meditative focus on the breath, … Read more
Having a broken heart can be more than just hard luck; it might put you at greater risk for a host of heart issues. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s No. 1 killer and affects 6.4 million Americans, according to the American Heart Association. As more clinical studies are being done to research how emotional states … Read more
Turns out your sun sign can give you more than just clues about your personality and tendencies. Here are ideal yoga poses for each sign of the zodiac: ARIES Warrior I (Virabhadrasna I). This pose is perfect for the pioneering and champion-spirited Arien, reflecting the energy of the hero who conquers adversaries.Stand tall at the … Read more
Open Your Heart Try these yoga poses to help your circulation and support your heart health. Iyengar Yoga was founded by B. K. S. Iyengar of India and focuses on body alignment and is known for its use of props to accommodate students of all abilities, promote deeper understanding of poses and allow for longer … Read more
Step away from your computer. Since long hours hunched over your keyboard may lead to numbness, weakness, or pain in your wrist, arms, and hands, aka carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), you need to take breaks and stretch. Studies show that yoga poses designed for stretching the upper body reduce pain and improve grip strength in … Read more