Massachusetts Yoga


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Apr 12

Enthusiast offers tips that Massachusetts yoga newbies may want to heed

Spring is in the air, which can motivate many people to take up a new exercise routine. If yoga videos for beginners inspired you to learn more about this mind-body regimen, you'll be happy to know that these exercises can improve flexibility, body composition and stress management.

But being the newbie in class isn't always fun. How do you get the most out of your Massachusetts yoga class? Fit Sugar offers six tips.

1. Try not to eat anything heavy within two hours before exercise. If you need to munch on something close to class time, pick a light snack that is easy to digest and low in fiber. Bananas are a good example.

2. Teachers may feel the need to adjust your poses. If they start to do something too painful, feel free to tell them.

3. Do not attempt advanced poses until you are skilled enough and warmed up.

4. Allow yourself enough travel time to get to class so you are not late.

5. Women should wear clothing that is relaxed – but not too relaxed, so as to preserve modesty.

6. If you tend to sweat profusely, bring a hand towel so you can clean yourself up before getting back to practice.


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Mar 12

Massachusetts yoga classes help alleviate stress in preschoolers

Most people are aware of how handy yoga can be in the adult world. These exercises can sculpt the body, promote weight loss and support stress management. But what about little kids? After all, they can get stressed out, too. Fortunately, special Massachusetts yoga classes have been designed for children as young as preschool age.

"If we teach children how to cope with stressors and how to self-regulate their emotions by identifying triggers of negative emotion and identifying appropriate and constructive outlets, they may better have the opportunity to thrive when facing challenges," instructor Rose Pavlov told Telegram Towns.

Pavlov, a licensed mental health provider, decided to design yoga classes for youngsters as a response to what she saw as a rise in aggressive behavior among American schoolchildren. Her classes teach deep breathing and calmness, traditional yoga and free rein imagination, during which kids can pretend to be things in nature, like butterflies and trees.

She first took an interest in yoga after a trip to India, where she witnessed children practicing yoga in order to find peace within impoverished settings. Currently, she teaches yoga to children in Worcester, Shrewsbury, Westboro, Northboro, Auburn and Paxton.

Any parents who are interested in what yoga can do for their children should feel free to check out their local Dahn Yoga centers. After all, Pavlov demonstrated that it's never too soon to start!