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Nov 11

Both chiropractic medicine and yoga can balance life fitness

People may compartmentalize chiropractic treatment as "medicine" and yoga as "exercise," and "never the twain shall meet." However, both of these practices can balance life fitness, according to a woman who works as both a yoga instructor and chiropractor.

"They have complementary intentions and philosophies, enhancing your attention of postural alignment and helping you understand the relationship between your physical structure and your health," said Loren Hager, as quoted in The Wilton Bulletin in Connecticut. "While chiropractic is already widely accepted as a natural way to combat back and neck pain and injuries, yoga can also be quite helpful for these common ailments."

Students in Boston yoga classes can use chiropractic medicine to deepen their understanding of the yoga poses by using proper alignment, according to Hager. This will help protect the joints. On the other hand, chiropractic patients can use yoga to condition their muscles and augment their treatments.

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), research suggests that yoga can help improve mood, muscle relaxation, strength, flexibility, stress management and body chemistry. As of 2007, 13 million adults in the U.S. reported practicing yoga within the preceding year.

NCCAM is supporting research to study the relationship between yoga and chronic lower back pain, arthritis and other ailments.

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Nov 11

Yoga can help balance life fitness, including weight loss

As the holidays approach, foodies who are ready to indulge may also anticipate making New Year's resolutions to lose weight. According to several sports medicine experts, Massachusetts yoga classes can help balance life fitness through both mind-body awareness and increased physical activity, as reported in My Health News Daily.

Weight loss occurs when one burns more calories than they eat, which is an important concept to keep in mind when participating in yoga.

"Many yoga practices burn fewer calories than traditional exercise (e.g., jogging, brisk walking); however, yoga can increase one's mindfulness and the way one relates to their body," said Beth Lewis, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota School of Kinesiology, quoted by the news source. "So, individuals will become more aware of what they are eating and make better food choices."

Furthermore, performing any continuous physical activity several times a week will change one's metabolic needs, according to Jen Cassetty, an American College of Sports Medicine certified health fitness specialist.

As of 2006, more than 13 million Americans were practicing yoga, according to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. The agency also reports that the existing body of research suggests that yoga may have benefits for heart rate, lung capacity, body composition, stress management and physical fitness.

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Nov 11

Living a balanced lifestyle may include working out on yoga mats – not eating their components

If you engage in yoga in Massachusetts, you are probably concerned with living a balanced lifestyle. Other important aspects of staying healthy include getting adequate sleep and eating a nutritious diet. The latter is particularly significant, as millions of Americans are either overweight or obese due to consuming too much fast food.

Recently, TIME Magazine reported that McDonald's has re-introduced its McRib, a 500-calorie pork sandwich featuring a bun with 34 different ingredients. One of those components? A chemical known as azodicarbonamide, a flour-bleaching agent that is commonly incorporated into yoga mats.

Engaging in breathing exercises, poses and stretches on an actual yoga mat is probably a smarter choice. Additionally, instead of indulging in one of these high-fat meals, consuming more fruits and vegetables may be a better way to keep your body healthy.

Achieving a balanced lifestyle is all about staying well through a combination of exercise, nutrition and meditation for stress relief. If you feel tired, lethargic or stressed out on a daily basis, adopting these positive changes may give you the energy you lack. 

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Oct 11

Kate Moss’s yoga pose for a balanced lifestyle is commemorated in gold

You probably know that a nutritious diet and plenty of exercise are key to leading a balanced lifestyle. But are you aware that yoga is the physical activity of choice for millions of health-conscious Americans? It's true. Each year, more people adopt the holistic mind-body regimen by watching yoga videos for beginners or attending classes at local studios. The program is even popular among celebrities, who are often photographed leaving the gym with colorful yoga mats.

Recently, the Daily Mail reported that an 18-carat gold statue of Kate Moss was sold at the Sotheby's auction. The sculpture features the British supermodel in a complicated yoga pose and was created by artist Marc Quinn. The artwork even met the approval of Moss herself.

"When I showed Kate the statue, she told me she loved it," he said, quoted by the news source. "She really liked the idea and she modeled for me for a day or so."

The figurine is reportedly the largest manmade gold statue since ancient Egyptian times, weighing approximately 110 pounds.

Although most people may not have the loads of cash that the piece fetched at auction, they may want to take the statue's lead and engage in a little yoga themselves.

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Sep 11

Yoga festival teaches young people about living a balanced lifestyle

Living a balanced lifestyle is an important lesson for young people, which is why yoga instructors Regine Flimlin and Enrique Wegel launched an event for teens called the Yoga Festival by the Sea, according to the Ashbury Park Press. They are firm believers in the principle that practicing the holistic Eastern regimen can enable enthusiasts of any age to learn to breathe, relax and manage multiple responsibilities. Adopting the techniques early on, however, can help optimize the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits, as well as encourage young yoga practitioners to continue the mindfulness system later on in life.

The Yoga Festival by the Sea is a two-day celebration of what Flimlin and Wegel called LOHAS, which stands for "lifestyle of health and sustainability." The event is also meant to raise young people's awareness of the environment, emphasizing the importance of understanding that taking care of one's world means taking care of oneself.

"If you wait too long to introduce that lifestyle to someone, the bad impressions and habits they already have are much deeper," Flimlin explained, quoted by the news source. "If you introduce these concepts to people who are young, they start making those choices right away."

She added that although the festival is meant to attract adolescents and teenagers, it is open to individuals of all ages who wish to try the breathing exercises, poses and stretches of the mind-body regimen.

Encouraging youths to engage in yoga can be a great way to cement family relationships as well, since these individuals may share the techniques they have learned with their parents and siblings. Those who are new to the Eastern program may want to look into yoga videos for beginners, which might be a fun and healthy bonding activity for people of all ages.

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Sep 11

Calming yoga stretch can help individuals learn how to balance life

Learning how to balance life can be simple in a Boston yoga studio, where many Massachusetts residents have enjoyed the calming benefits of deep breathing, posing and stretching. Incorporating yoga into one's lifestyle can be a positive choice that enhances multiple aspects of one's well-being, including the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

The holistic mind-body regimen welcomes individuals of all ages, backgrounds and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, yoga has something to offer everyone. Try out the following pose posted in the Providence Journal, which not only can enhance your body's strength and endurance, but may also improve your flexibility.

1. Sit on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you.

2. Bend your right leg back toward your buttocks so that the bottom of your foot is facing upward.

3. Gently raise your left leg in the air, placing your hands around your thigh.

4. Grasp the outside of your left foot with both hands, keeping your torso long and lean.

5. Lean back slightly while lifting your buttock, inhaling deeply. Your left foot should be at a 45-degree angle. Hold for one minute.

6. Release gently and repeat with the right leg.

This pose is designed to stretch the hamstrings, improving your range of motion and allowing you to try more challenging maneuvers.

Engaging in yoga can help facilitate the flow of life energy – known as Ki – through the meridian channels of the body. This helps individuals achieve optimal well-being and feel more centered.

As always, building up slowly to more challenging poses is necessary in order to prevent strain or injury. Talking to an experienced yoga instructor can help enthusiasts progress surely and steadily. 

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Sep 11

Yoga is a booming industry in the U.S., teaches Americans how to balance life and responsibilities

Yoga videos for beginners are among the best ways in which stressed Americans can learn how to balance life and work. Juggling professional and personal responsibilities on a daily basis while adhering to hectic schedules can take a serious toll on one's emotional and mental health. By adopting a gentle mind-body regimen like yoga, overworked individuals can acquire some much-needed inner peace and tranquility.

The program, which first began in Asia many centuries ago, is now a widespread activity at gyms and fitness studios across the U.S. Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that starting up a yoga studio could be a smart financial decision for budding instructors, since revenue is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 5 percent over the next five years to $8.3 billion.

This figure takes into account the fact that yoga's popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. The holistic program features deep breathing techniques, gentle poses and calming stretches that are designed to enhance flexibility, stamina and endurance. In addition to physical benefits, many enthusiasts say that practicing yoga has enabled them to stay calmer, as well as more grounded and centered.

Watching yoga videos can be a great way to learn and perfect the maneuvers, particularly if one is new to the regimen. One of the best things about yoga is that it is flexible and can be performed virtually anywhere, from a studio to the comfort of one's home.

According to the Yoga Journal, an estimated 15.8 million Americans practice the Eastern art on a regular basis. This number amounts to about 7 percent of the entire population. Of current non-practitioners, about 18.3 million say that they would be interested in trying yoga.

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Aug 11

Living a balanced lifestyle can be done with infertility yoga

No one may know the importance of living a balanced lifestyle as well as women who are trying to conceive. Infertility can produce a significant amount of stress and anxiety, and this emotional distress can decrease physical health as well as quality of life. This, in turn, may make it even tougher for these individuals to become pregnant.

As a result, many hopeful women are turning to yoga to improve their chances of becoming mothers. Tasha Lackman is one such person, according to the Vancouver Sun. The yoga instructor, who now has a 2-year-old daughter, developed a fertility yoga workshop to share her story with other women and encourage them in their struggle to parenthood.

Since March of last year, more than 100 women have attended Lackman's sessions. The gentle breathing exercises, poses and stretches of yoga have helped them cope with the frustration of infertility.

"Whether it improves outcome is almost irrelevant to me," Lackman told the news source. "If it can make women who have lost a feeling of control over their lives feel that they have that control back, then it's win-win."

Ladies all over the country may be able to sympathize. Massachusetts residents who are looking to do yoga in Boston can scan the daily paper or fliers at the local library to find a workshop that is right for them. In the meantime, they may want to try a calming exercise such as this one:

1. Stand up straight with your feet together. Inhale slowly, stretching both arms above your head as you do so.

2. Slowly bend your torso forward until it is parallel to the floor, exhaling as you go.

3. Inhale, standing back up with your arms still extended. Repeat 15 times for maximum stress relief. 

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Aug 11

Wondering how to live a balanced life? Try these 3 yoga tips for optimal health

Whether enthusiasts choose to practice yoga in Massachusetts or elsewhere, they honor the fact that the holistic mind-body regimen originated in Asia many centuries ago. In order to celebrate the practice of yoga and encourage more people to engage in its deep breathing exercises, stretches and poses, Dahn Yoga and Health Centers is naming the Korea Meditation Tour as the August Workshop of the Month. Such classes have taught countless individuals how to live a balanced life, alleviate stress and find inner peace.

Below are a few tips on how to adopt a lifestyle that perfectly balances the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of well-being.

1. Take a moment each day to focus on breathing. We inhale and exhale every second of the day without thinking about it, but the movement of air in and out of the lungs is truly a beautiful thing. For five minutes, close your eyes and simply breathe. This can enhance your appreciation for your own body and soothe away any anxieties you might have.

2. Perform stretches to strengthen the body. Elongating the muscles is a major part of yoga, since it can help increase flexibility, stamina and endurance. Try sitting on the floor with your legs stretched out in front of you. Reach out gently and touch your toes, holding for a count of 10 seconds. Return to your original position and repeat 15 times for a rejuvenating stretch that can help maintain muscle health.

3. Surround yourself with fellow yoga enthusiasts. Practicing the poses in a group can optimize your enjoyment of the relaxing regimen. Yoga practitioner Jon Etzkorn said that "it was wonderful to be with so many beautiful people with the same dream and vision to make this a better world" when he joined other attendees for a tranquil session of posing.

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Aug 11

Yoga helps some enthusiasts balance life and work, calms others during childbirth

If you find yourself constantly striving to balance life and work, the holistic mind-body regimen of yoga may be able to help. The Eastern program's calming stretches, gentle poses and relaxing breathing exercises can enable enthusiasts to feel more tranquil and centered. Achieving peace of mind may allow them to better juggle the countless responsibilities of daily life. According to a popular CNN article currently trending, meditation may be the key to easier childbirth.

Since the mindfulness system is effective at alleviating stress, it can be useful for expectant mothers. There are many yoga videos for pregnant women available to help coach these ladies through the delivery, teaching them rejuvenating techniques that allow them to stay as relaxed as possible.

Some experts believe that meditating and deep breathing can ease the stress and pain of having a baby. Although it cannot eliminate discomfort, looking within and staying focused could make the process easier for women.

"They're in a deep, relaxed, limp state," said perinatal educator Joyce Poplar, an instructor at the Cleveland Clinic's Hillcrest Hospital, quoted by CNN. "Every single woman is imagining something different – whether it's a place in their mind, an outdoor place such as a beach scene. They're completely there in a trance-like state."

She added that the human body knows exactly to give birth to the baby, just as it knew how to grow and nourish the infant for nine months. Teaching mothers how to meditate is really about showing them how to listen to their bodies, embracing the process and letting the uterus do the work.

"The more prepared you are for labor, the more positive your outcome. Any technique that improves patients' mental focus and state of mind is a good thing," said anesthesiologist Craig Palmer, according to the news source.  

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