...The Half Moon - (Ardha Chandrasana)

Chandra in a sanskrit language means moon, and Ardha means half, and as the posture resembles the half moon, hence the name.

The Half Moon posture tones the lower region of the spine and the nerves connected with the leg muscles. It is highly effective for strengthening the legs, buttocks, abdomen, knees and the ankles. The leg strength is gained from balancing on one leg.

The Ardha Chandrasana stretches the groins, hamstrings, calves, shoulders, chest, and the spine. It improves coordination and sense of balance. It helps relieve stress and improves digestion.

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Hot Yoga?

...ssion, you should take note that it is not advisable to eat two hours before the class starts. This is because your body is opt for a heavy exercise.

Bikrams method is such a good yoga style. People who want to be slim can practice this type of yoga because their fats and cholesterol will be burned through sweat.

Although it burns your fats, you should not be burning all of it because you still need some. Yoga started about 2500 years ago which was founded by Patanjali. After its discovery, it was then practiced and spread around the world. Picture yourself doing Yoga when you are suffering from illness like Fever where your body temperature is at 105 deg. Fahrenheit! I bet you couldnt stand this kind of heat. If ever you will, you have ...more

Hot Yoga - Sweeping Away an Image

...ommended temperature of a minimum of 105 degrees farenheit and about 40% humidity.

This temperature is important because:-

- It (ironically) keeps the body from overheating

- To protect the muscles allowing for deeper stretching

- So that toxins are encourage to be sweated out through open pores

- To thin the blood and encourage much better circulation

- It gives a better cardiovascular workout

- It improves muscle strength

- Fats in the body seem to be made more fluid and more easily cleared from the body

With this type of yoga, muscles are given a thorough workover. Cellular level lipids and proteins are reorganize optimally in such conditions, allowing for better circulation.

Joint strength and muscular alignment are better co-ordinated and tog...more

Suffer From Insomnia - Yoga May Be The Answer

...e other symptoms that may cause insomnia, yoga will stretch and relax the muscles therefore helping to reduce fatigue and stress as well as keeping yourself in optimum health. Yoga encourages sleep by promoting a slowing down of the body and mind. About thirty minutes before bedtime try about 20-30 minutes of slow yoga stretches or short sessions of meditation. This will give your mind a chance to rest from thoughts and worries.

basic Meditation Guide

Find a quiet place to sit and relax, make sure you have s...more

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