Yoga
Yoga Hormesis, Yoga, Cold Therapy, Breathing and Fasting for Human Health
Hormesis is a term used to describe the beneficial response of an organism to a low dose of a challenge, such as a stressor. ...
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Yoga Benefits of Retro-walking (walking backwards) and how can we apply this to Yoga Therapy
“A hundred steps backwards are worth a thousand steps forward.” An old Chinese adage Retro-walking is one of the exercises of Qigong that stimulates ...
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Yoga Stimulation to the Abdomen and Vagus Nerve through Yoga Practice
The gastrointestinal tract is home to many immune cells that can be stimulated by certain patterns of intense stimulation, which can help fight infection ...
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Yoga SQUATS: Some of the best yogic exercises you can do to help your brain!
Today in class we looked at how squats improve your brain function in surprising ways and also your blood flow to your brain! Squat ...
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Asana Manual Virabhadrasana II
Warrior Pose II. Virabhadra refers to a fierce warrior who was an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is described as possessing a thousand heads, ...
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Asana Manual Virabhadrasana I
Warrior Pose I. Virabhadra refers to a fierce warrior who was an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is described as possessing a thousand heads, ...
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Yoga Evidence-Based Kundalini Yoga
The evidence base for kundalini yoga is growing and there are now many studies that have shown the therapeutic benefits of the practice. Kundalini ...
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Yoga Stimulation to the abdomen can liberate immune cells and counter infection
The abdomen is home to many immune cells, which specific patterns of intense stimulation can stimulate, which can help to counter infection and reduce ...
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Asana Manual Vrikshasana
The Tree Pose. How to Perform Vrikshasana 1. Stand in the pose of Tadasana. Slightly shift the weight of your body on the left ...
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Asana Manual Vasisthasana
This asana is dedicated to the sage Vasistha described in Hindu mythology. How to Perform Vasisthasana 1. Stand in the pose of Tadasana. Bending ...
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Asana Manual Uttanasana
How to Perform Uttanasana 1. Keep your hands on your hips and stand in Tadasana. Exhale and bend your torso forward. Take care to ...
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Asana Manual Utkatasana
Chair Pose. Utkata refers to fierce, powerful or uneven. This pose or asana is like you are sitting on an imaginary chair. How to ...
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