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What Do-Gooding Does for Your Brain

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:36:00 +0000

Are you a do-gooder? If you are, chances are you'll stay sharp as a tack as you age. Volunteering in a social setting -- tutoring kids in a library or school, for example -- can help reverse or delay declines in brain function that happen with aging, research shows.

Plastic Brains Are Good The thing is, your brain is plastic. No, not like those jelly bracelets from the 80s. Brain plasticity refers to its ability to change and form new connections between neurons in response to novel situations. Unfortunately, it's natural to lose a little of this plasticity over time. And when you don't use your brain, the sluggishness gets worse. So it's essential to stay active -- not just mentally but physically and socially. (Find out how being fit helps brain plasticity.)

Get Your Good Deed On
Volunteering fits the bill on many fronts. It challenges the brain to think critically and learn new things. It creates a social outlet (also good for the brain). And getting involved in a good cause can add meaning and a sense of purpose in life -- all good things for mental well-being. So do your brain a favor and find a volunteering effort that captures your interest, whether it's helping children find books in the library or cooking meals for shut-ins. And try these other brain boosters as well:

Are you at risk for Alzheimer's disease? This quiz can help shed some light.

Get Energized

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:54:00 +0000

Enhancing energy is at the heart of every yoga practice—it's designed to release energy blockages and optimize the healthy flow of life force (prana) throughout the body. When energy is moving throughout your whole body, it's easier to attain health and happiness. So each time you do a yoga practice, you're taking one step toward improving your health.

Certain kinds of poses are particularly good for unblocking and stimulating the body's energy. Backbends in particular are energizing, since they stimulate the nervous system, open the heart, and expand our breathing capacity. Breathing practices help cultivate and maintain our life force, increasing our health and vitality. But while focusing on backbends and breath work can help our health, all we really need to do to start feeling better is unroll the mat. Each and every practice takes us one step closer to greater well-being. - Yoga Journal

30 Minutes to a Better Mind

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:45:00 +0000

You can boost the mind-protective HDL in your bloodstream just by doing this for 30 minutes a day: walking.

When researchers looked at the relationship between HDL and cognitive function in people ages 95 to 107, those with higher HDL had superior memory. And a daily walk is a great way to boost HDL.

Get More HDL
HDL is the "good" cholesterol -- and more is definitely better when it comes to this friendly fat. In fact, people who live past 100 tend to have higher HDL than people who don't reach a ripe old age. HDL may up your odds of being a quick-witted senior as well, helping to ward off both Alzheimer's and dementia. So what are you waiting for? Start boosting your levels today with a daily walk. (Get tips on squeezing 10,000 steps into your day by watching this video.)

HDL to the Rescue
Researchers believe HDL helps fend off Alzheimer's in several ways. First, it helps keep your veins and arteries clear, allowing blood to travel easily to both your heart and your head. HDL also encourages communication between brain cells and may discourage Alzheimer's-related amyloid plaques. And finally, HDL protects delicate brain cells from inflammation. (Think your memory has to decline with age?Here's why you should avoid this stereotypical thinking.) - Real Age

Bend It Backward

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:30:00 +0000

You may think that backbends are extremely challenging, but this isn't true of each and every one. In fact, some backbends are gentle and easy, even for beginners. It's true that backbends tend to be energizing (which makes them an excellent alternative to substances such as caffeine), but this energizing effect doesn't have to come from struggle.

Any pose that extends the spine and the chest out of the hips has the elements of a backbend. For example, you can lie on your stomach and then lift your torso and legs off the floor to perform a gentle backbend. You can also go more deeply into such poses as Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose or Wheel Pose), which requires lifting the hips to the sky while balancing on your hands and feet with your chest toward the ceiling. But such depth isn't necessary to experience a good backbend.

You need not fear backbends or to wait too long to try them. Ask your teacher about beginner backbends that are appropriate for your physical condition, and then practice them regularly. Over time, they will become easier, more comfortable, and even empowering. - Yoga Journal

Plan Your Ideal Walking Workout

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:54:00 +0000

Make every step count, no matter how often you hit the pavement. By Sarah Bowen Shea

Routine: Begin by walking 10 to 15 minutes on flat ground or on a treadmill at a purposeful pace, or complete 2,000 steps (use a pedometer to monitor your walking progress). "You want to cover a mile in about 20 minutes. That's not a window-shopping pace," says Mark Fenton, a former competitive racewalker and the host of the PBS series America's Walking.

Walking tips:

Maintain an upright but comfortable posture, with your neck, upper back, and shoulders relaxed, suggests fitness-walking expert Sara Donovan, author of Mall Walking Madness: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Have Fun at the Same Time.
Minimize the sway in your lower back; don't jut your rear out. Instead, maintain a slight, natural arch in your back.
Gently pull in your abdominal muscles. This helps strengthen your abs while reducing lower-back pain.

Goal: Aim to walk at least five days a week. Every second or third week, add 5 minutes. After about two or three months of regular walking, you should be up to 30 minutes. Once you've hit half an hour, add variety to your terrain rather than increasing time or speed. This will boost your enjoyment, encouraging you to keep up the habit.

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Gentle Nighttime Routine

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:51:00 +0000

Whether it's breathing to slow the heart rate or massage to calm the mind, a simple yogic routine can be effective for a better night's sleep. The next time you have trouble sleeping, follow these simple steps, and observe their soothing wonders:

Know your timing. Institute a regular bedtime; maintaining consistency will help keep your circadian rhythms—the biological changes that happen every 24 hours—steady. Eventually, your body will naturally understand and crave sleep during these hours.

Create a wind-down period. Create space between your busy day and sleep time. Honor your time at home and play relaxing music, or light candles. Think of the yoga precept of pratyahara: Withdraw your senses in order to turn inward.

Strike a pose. Notice how you feel before doing a nighttime yoga routine. Are you wired or tired? If you're amped up, do poses like twists or standing poses to burn off excess energy. If you're tired, do some restorative poses or breathing until you feel more refreshed.

Get warm. Remember to stay toasty while practicing your nighttime poses—have a blanket, socks, and a sweater nearby. Drink a warm cup of herbal tea or take a bath based on your dosha.

Spotlight on Viniyoga

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:38:00 +0000

As we travel through life, it's no mystery that we are constantly evolving on all levels: physically, emotionally, and intellectually. So why not tailor a yoga routine that will help address and integrate these transitions? Viniyoga is an empowering and transformative practice designed to do just that.

In this gentle practice, created by T.K.V. Desikachar, poses are synchronized with the breath in sequences determined by the needs of the practitioner. According to Gary Kraftsow, owner and teacher at The American Viniyoga Institute on the Hawaiian island Maui, Viniyoga is a methodology for developing an integrated practice for each person's needs as they grow and change.

"As children, our practice should support balanced growth and development of the body and mind. As adults, it should protect our health and promote our ability to be productive in the world. And as seniors, it should help us maintain health and inspire a deeper quest for self-realization," Kraftsow says.

Spotlight on Jivamukti Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:54:00 +0000

Looking for a highly meditative but physically challenging form of yoga? Try Jivamukti. You won't be alone.

Each week, more than 2,000 people visit the Jivamukti Yoga Center in New York City. Its popularity lies in the teaching approach of cofounders David Life and Sharon Gannon, who opened their first studio in 1986, combining an Ashtanga background with a variety of ancient and modern spiritual teachings. In addition to vinyasa-style asanas, classes include chanting, meditation, readings, music, and affirmations. This spiritual resource center also offers specialized courses in Sanskrit and the sacred yoga texts.

"Over the course of time, students will get a broad yoga education," Life promises. "One week, a class may focus on a particular asana, while the next week's theme may discuss more metaphysical issues."

Beginner classes start by emphasizing standing poses, followed by instruction on forward bends, backbends, and inversions. These classes also introduce chants. Yoga Journal

Spotlight on Restorative Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:57:00 +0000

Let's face it: Some yoga poses taste a little bit sweeter than others. And if yoga were a smorgasbord, restorative postureswould most definitely be at the dessert table. These soothing and well-supported poses offer us the opportunity to linger quietly for a few moments and savor the simple sweetness of life.

In an ideal world, every asana would feel restorative. But those that fall into the special category of restorative poses have a particular ability to leave us nourished and well rested. These postures are usually deeply supported by blankets, blocks, or other props and are held for several minutes at a time.

Restorative practice can be intimidating for beginners—all those props! But just a few guiding tips will help you start a regular restorative practice of your own. Start out with a few minutes of gentle movement before settling into a restorative pose or practice. A little stretching will warm the muscles and create space in the body to prepare it for relaxation. Movement will also give your body a chance to shed its restlessness and activity before settling into a place of stillness.

Spotlight on Ashtanga Yoga

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:12:00 +0000

Ashtanga is an intensely physical and athletic form of yoga. Ashtanga yogis practice a prescribed set of asanas, channel energy through the body using bandhas (locks), and concentrate on singular points using drishti (gaze) in asanas. Classes typically begin with an invocation to Patanjali chanted in Sanskrit.

Although Ashtanga Yoga literally translates as "eight-limbed yoga" and refers to the eight limbs outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutra, in modern America it most often refers to the system taught by Indian yoga master K. Pattabhi Jois. Sometimes called Ashtanga vinyasayoga, Jois's Ashtanga comprises a precise series of poses done in sequential order, linked with the breath. Yoga Journal

Take a Breather

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:53:00 +0000

When I talk to people about the importance of proper breathing, I get a lot of skeptical looks. Yet deep, slow, focused breathing can change the way you feel, give you an emotional lift, and reduce stress and anxiety!
When you breathe, you deliver oxygen to all of your body's cells, including those in your brain. (If you've ever held your breath too long and become light-headed, it was because your brain was being starved of oxygen.) Normal breathing involves deep, slow inhalations and exhalations.

When you're stressed, however, you tend to take shorter, shallower breaths, which don't supply as much oxygen to your body. This actually increases the amount of stress you experience. Because breathing is fundamentally linked to the way you feel mentally and physically, simply changing the way you breathe will enable you to handle stress better.

You probably can't remember the last time you sat quietly and simply focused on your breath — but with a little effort taking a breather can become a regular activity. Today, I want you to do a five-minute exercise that will allow you to become aware of your breath, slowing down your heart rate and reducing your stress level in the process.

It's simple: Just sit and be aware of your breathing. Inhale, exhale, and repeat. Your breath may begin to slow and deepen, but don't actively try to change it. Just follow it without judgment.

How does paying attention to your breath change how you feel? How does it change your breathing? You may be surprised how relaxing this small step can be. Anytime you feel stressed or anxious going forward, do the five-minute breather to return your body to a state of calm. - Ellie Krieger

GET FIT TOGETHER

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:25:00 +0000

Exercise with a friend, and you’ll stay motivated and focused. BY KAREN ASP
Friends keep us healthy in so many ways. Studies indicate they can lower blood pressure, improve memory, and even help us get fit: Research from Indiana University shows that people who exercise together are seven times more likely to stick with a routine than those who go it alone.

Stay motivated. When workouts get difficult, friends can be a source of encouragement, says Jim Annesi, Ph.D., director of wellness advancement at the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta. “Exercising with a partner motivates you to work harder and try something new,” says Kaitlin Kay, a trainer at Peak Performance gym in New York City.
Buddy up. Try the following workout, designed by Kay. In some of the exercises, you and your friend use each other’s body weight as resistance. In others, you rely on your friend’s reaction skills. You’ll not only increase strength (especially in the lower body and core), you’ll also improve your balance and coordination—and have a lot more fun than exercising solo.
YOU’LL NEED
►A partner ►A 4- to 8-pound medicine ball like the Everlast Rubber Medicine Ball ($25) ►A yoga mat
►A light resistance band
Partner squat
Works your quadriceps, hamstrings, and gluteal muscles.
A | Stand facing your partner, about two arms’ lengths away. Your feet should be slightly wider than hip-width apart and turned out slightly. Extend your arms forward and grab each other’s wrists, holding on to each other throughout the exercise.
B | Along with your partner, bend your knees and slowly lower your body until your thighs are nearly parallel to the floor (or as close to that position as is comfortable). Communicate with your partner to make sure you’re not going too low for her. And don’t let your knees extend past your toes. Return to standing and repeat.
Do 12 to 15 squats. Rest for one minute and repeat for a total of three sets.
Rear delt row Works your shoulders.
A | Stand facing your partner and ask her to hold the middle of a resistance band at about chest height. Grab the ends of the band. With your arms extended straight out in front of you at chest height, hands about shoulder-width apart, and palms facing down, step a few feet away from your partner until you feel some resistance in the band.
B | Plant your feet (they should be about shoulder-width apart). As you hold the band, keep your arms parallel to the ground, palms facing down, and pull your elbows back, bringing your wrists close to the sides of your torso. Pretend you’re squeezing a pencil between your shoulder blades. (If there’s too much resistance in the band, step closer to your partner.) Slowly release to start and repeat.
Do 12 to 15 repetitions. Then switch positions with your partner. Repeat for a total of three sets.
Standing oblique toss Works your core.
A | Hold a 4- to 8-pound medicine ball and stand several feet away from your partner (for more of a challenge, stand 10 to 15 feet apart) with your left side facing her right side. Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and turned out slightly and contract your abdominals. Bend your knees slightly, pivot on your right foot, and twist to your left, reaching the ball past your left knee.
B | Then turn back to the right, pivoting on your left foot, and toss the ball to your partner.
C | After your partner catches the ball, she should twist to her right and bring the ball past her right knee, pivoting on her left foot. Then, as she pivots on her right foot and turns back to the left, she’ll throw the ball back to you.
Repeat until each of you has completed 15 tosses. Then switch sides and do another 15 tosses. Repeat the series a total of three times.
Medicine ball sit-up Works your core.
A | Lie on your back on a yoga mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Hold a 4- to 8-pound medicine ball at your chest and ask your partner to stand by your feet, facing you. Keep your feet and buttocks on the floor throughout the exercise.
B | Push your lower back into the floor, and using your abdominals, lift up into a half sitting position. If this is too much for your lower back or your abs, curl into a crunch with just your shoulder blades off the floor.
C | As you lift, throw the ball to your partner. Hold the position as your partner catches the ball and tosses it back to you. Catch the ball and slowly return to the floor.
Repeat for 15 to 20 tosses. Switch positions with your partner and repeat. Do a total of three sets. Return to Natural Health.

Core of Support

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:43:00 +0000

When your core is strong, you'll feel easier in your poses and more capable in your life.

By Andrea Ferretti

This sequence by Harvey Deutch and Sarana Miller, a student of Ana Forrest, taps into your core, the literal and symbolic center of power. But this isn't a "Get a six-pack in six weeks" deal. Instead of focusing on the rectus abdominus (the six-pack), you'll work the deeper layers of the abdominal area, such as the transversus abdominus.

Switching from the six-pack to the deeper layers takes subtle awareness, so be patient even if you can't access the muscles right away. (When all else fails, try laughing, says Miller, since you use the transversus to laugh or cough.)

It's important to persevere, but don't work to exhaustion or you'll end up using your lower back and hip flexors. Plan on doing just a few repetitions each day, and your body will respond quickly. The result of all your hard work? A stronger core, more ease in your poses, and a more powerful you.

Before you begin

Mula Bandha (Root Lock)
Engaging Mula Bandha, or the perineum, contains your energy and strengthens the pelvic floor. Sitting in Virasana, roll your sitting bones back and engage Ashvini Mudra (the anal sphincter muscles). Bring your pelvis back to neutral. Now try to feel the perineum, the area right in front of the anus. Engage Mula Bandha by lifting the perineum (the action is very similar to Kegels). Do 30 lifts 3 times, breathing naturally.

Finding Your TA
The transversus abdominus (TA) is the deepest of the four layers of abdominal muscles. It runs from your lower ribs to your pubis and acts like a girdle, wrapping around your body. Lie back with your feet on the floor. Place your first two fingers on your frontal hipbones and move them an inch toward your navel. Exhale and engage the TA by drawing your belly back toward the ground. Take5 breaths, keeping it engaged.

Please click on the images below to see them in more detail

1. Happy Baby Pose, variation Lie on your back, engage your TA, and reach your arms up. Lift your legs off the floor, with your knees over your hips and your shins parallel to the floor. Keep your TA drawing in as you move your arms and legs back and forth a few inches, like a baby reaching up to play with a mobile. Continue for 30 seconds and then rest. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

2. Toe Taps With your TA engaged, breathe normally as you slowly tap your right toe to the ground and return to neutral. Do the same with the left foot. Repeat 4 times. A sore lower back or hip flexors means you're relying on them instead of your TA to do the work. Reduce the number of repetitions and try it again tomorrow.

3. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge Pose) Bring both feet to the floor. Place a block between your thighs. Reach your tailbone toward your heels and lift your hips into Bridge Pose. This doesn't have to be your highest version of Bridge; focus on keeping the TA engaged. Stay for 3 to 5 breaths. Repeat 2 to 5 times.

4. Dolphin Pose Come onto your hands and knees. Place your elbows under your shoulders and press your palms together firmly. Come into Dolphin, feeling the abdominal area hollow out and the perineum lift. Stay for 5 to 10 breaths.

5. Dolphin Plank Pose Walk your feet back until your body is parallel to the floor. Keep pressing your hands together and hug your inner legs toward the midline. Hold for at least 3 full breaths, using your TA for stability.

6. Salabhasana (Locust Pose) Lie on your belly and bring your arms to your sides, palms facing up. Draw your lower belly toward your spine and lengthen your tailbone toward your heels to engage your TA. Lift your chest off the floor, drawing your heart forward and spreading your collarbones wide. Now lift your legs off the floor. Keep your neck completely relaxed. Stay for 5 breaths.

7. Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog Pose) Come into Downward Dog. To feel Mula Bandha and the transversus, roll your sitting bones toward the ceiling. Then draw your tailbone toward your heels and hug your thighs as if you're holding a block between them. Exhale, then draw your lower belly toward your spine. Stay for 5 breaths.

8. Low Lunge Step your right foot forward between your hands into a low lunge. Bring your hips over your back knee. Press the top of your back foot into the ground and tuck your tailbone. Place your right hand on a block and reach your left arm up. Bend to the right to create a stretch in the left side of the belly. When you're ready, inhale back to center, then step back to Downward Dog. Repeat on the other side.

9. Adho Mukha Vrksasana preparation (Handstand preparation) Stand in Tadasana with your back to a wall. Place your feet a few inches from the wall and hug a block between your thighs. To feel Mula Bandha, roll your pelvis forward and take your thighs back. Then draw your tailbone toward your heels and squeeze the block. Bring the lower ribs toward your spine as you reach your arms up, palms facing the ceiling. Come onto your tiptoes, using the wall for support.

10. Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) Now it's time to put it all together-upside down. Place your hands a few inches from the wall. Come into Downward Dog. Inhale as you kick up. Use your core muscles to help you reach your heels higher up the wall. Stay for 5 to 10 breaths, then come into a forward bend.

Strength & Power

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:40:00 +0000

Try this simple exercise: Lie on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Bring your fingers to your lower belly to feel your TA engage. Lift your legs off the floor, with your knees over your hips and your shins parallel to the floor. Breathe normally as you slowly tap your right toes to the ground and return to neutral. (The slower and more controlled your movements, the more you'll work the TA.) Do the same with the left foot. Repeat 4 times, feeling the strength and power contained in your mid-section. Yoga Journal

Pilates for Beginners from Mind Body Green

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:40:00 +0000

Ready to begin Pilates? Welcome to MBG Pilates for Beginners.

Doesn't everyone want to have better posture, flexibility, and alignment? How about a slimmer waist, defined abs, and improved circulation? Sign me up!

These are just a few of the many benefits of Pilates.

What are the different types of Pilates?

When starting a new Pilates practice, the two most popular options are Pilates on a Reformer machine or a mat Pilates class.

The Reformer machine enables you to fine-tune muscles through a series of resistance exercises. If you decide to start with the Reformer, you will typically be practicing at a Pilates studio. Private lessons can range anywhere from $55 to $100 / hour. Ask if your studio offers any introductory specials or semi-privates lessons to save on cost. Starting "duet" classes with a friend is not only a great way to save money, but it's also a great way to keep you motivated.

Group mat Pilates classes offer many of the same alignment and conditioning benefits as a Reformer lesson, but are practiced on the mat instead of a machine. Pilates props, such as rings or balls, can sometimes be incorporated into the class. Mat Pilates classes can range anywhere from $12 to $25 an hour. A mat class can be just as a rigorous as a Reformer lesson. You can also practice your new mat exercises in the comfort of your home between classes.

What should I do before my first class?

Before taking your first lesson or class, you'll want to read up on the famousPilates Principles, Typically no shoes are required for either a Reformer lesson or a Mat class, so just wear comfortable exercise clothing.

It's probably best to begin Pilates by taking a class. If classes are not an option for you, we also highly recommend Pilates for Beginners, a great DVD starring Kristin McGee. It's a great introduction to Pilates and Kristin is very detailed in her instruction.

Melt Tension Away

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:50:00 +0000

Do you ever notice yourself holding the telephone or a steering wheel with a death grip, or scrunching your face when staring at a computer screen? These unconscious habits can lead to chronic tension, muscle fatigue, and soreness in the wrists, arms, shoulders, neck, and face, which can increase stress and worsen your mood.

As you practice yoga, you begin to notice where you hold tension: It might be in your tongue, your eyes, or the muscles of your face andneck. If you simply tune in, you may be able to release some tension in the tongue and eyes. With bigger muscles like the quadriceps, trapezius, and buttocks, it may take years of practice, but you can learn to relax them, too.

IN THIS ISSUE

13 Poses to Relieve Tension

http://www.yogajournal.com/health/120

Save Your Neck

http://www.yogajournal.com/practice/529

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:16:00 +0000

Whole Body Action Plan Sweeps from Body & Soul

Sign up for the 2010 Action Plan and you will be guided through a 4 week makeover to improve your health - mind, body and spirit!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:02:00 +0000

I took the most wonderful hike at the McDowell Mountain Preserve in Scottsdale. By looking at the map, I think Lila and I made it across over 7 miles in about 3 hours. On the way, I was listening to a fantastic book called The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to improve effectiveness and inner peace in their lives. Here are some photos from the hike. Check out trails.com to chart your own course!

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Stay Grounded through Difficult Journeys

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:32:00 +0000

Life's obstacles cause even the most accomplished yogis to wobble. Thankfully, yoga has a proven track record of helping practitioners get through the worst situations. The next time you're facing a difficult life challenge, keep in mind the following coping techniques inspired by yoga.

Dedicate space for reflection. It helps to have a corner of your home that feels sacred—somewhere you can retreat when you feel overwhelmed. It can be something as simple as a candle on your night stand or as elaborate as an alter.

Find a personal refuge. Choose a location with meaning for you—a beach, a park, a special place from childhood—and go there. "Even if it's just for a few hours, find a way to take a mental hiatus...."

Calm your breath. Notice when you're holding your breath or taking rapid, shallow breaths, and make an effort to focus on your inhalation and exhalation. A few breaths with a present can change not only your day, but your entire outlook on life. Yoga Journal

ConcentratiOm

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:48:00 +0000

Name that pose and test your memory and yoga knowledge!

See how many you can match in 2 minutes! Whether you're new to yoga or an advanced yogi, you'll have fun giving those brain cells a quick yoga workout. New poses every time you play!

Play Now!

COMING SOON!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:02:00 +0000

Please check back or add your own posts! Many thanks! Namaste.