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...#4 of 7 - The Secrets of Nutrition & Flexibility

As a yoga teacher, Im always telling students to go slowly, breath deeply, and take it easy; but theres always one person who doesnt hear a word Im saying the guy who grits his teeth, grunts, moans, and sprays sweat across the room every time theres a posture change.

Why do people do this? Well, that guy used to be me, so let me explain.

ENTHUSIASTIC NEW STUDENTS
A new student will often walk in the door expecting to snooze through class, but ninety minutes, 35 postures, and 3 OMs later, that same person walks away a weak, wobbly mess.

For me, this is the best kind of student because the shock of their first class often makes them ultra-motivated, committed, and wiling to try anything to restore some balance in their life.

PRACTICE HARD
Many yoga teachers (myself included), will tell you to take it easy, be safe, and take your time. This is good advice that should be followed, but Id also recommend...more

Can Yoga Enhance Your Mental Performance

...nd have an outlook submerged in positivity. In a nutshell, yoga makes you feel good, and good energy always results in better mental clarity and performance. When you are filled with positive, life affirming emotions, your mind reacts in a way that makes thinking and achievement virtually limitless.

From a biological standpoint, the ways yoga aids the brain can be explained in medical journal fashion. To begin, yoga is a science and an art that coordinates the movement of the body with the breath, improves oxygenation of the blood, allowing better blood flow to the brain, ultimately producing clearer, more concise thoughts. Yoga can also boost dopamine and other neurotransmitters, boosting both moods and the retention of memories.

An essential part of yoga, breathing, is also a cornerstone of the mental aid exercise provides. While breathing does facilitate circulation - allowing vital minerals and nutrients to get where they need to go and letting all organs of the body, including the brain, function more adequately - breathing also helps the brain in a more direct manner. For example, a practice that is sometimes used in yoga is the act of concentrated breathing through one nostril at a time. In EEG studies - studies that monitor a person's brain pattern this practice shows that ...more

plus Size Yoga Pants

...t the body be stretched. This stretching is going to require more elasticity that you will find in a pair of blue jeans. Certain types of materials are required for the plus sized Yoga pants that you will need to properly, without distraction, perform the yoga ritual movements. You will need something that is not distracting, that does not cling to you, and is not scratchy. There are plenty of different types of material that are good for this, but in the end, you really need ...more

Creating a New You With Hot Yoga

...Are you looking for a way to improve your health and the overall quality of your life? Hot Yoga may be exactly what you have been seeking. Hot Yoga has become very popular and for good reason; it is one of the best ways to relieve the stress in your life and get into shape.

Also known as Bikram Yoga, Hot Yoga consists of 26 yoga poses, which are done in a heated environment. Also included in the routine are two breathing exercises. Each breathing exercise is performed twice within the workout time. Hot Yoga was especially designed to help you...more