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The easiest and quickest thing to do – and what most of us do – when we sense a headache coming on is to reach for the medicine cabinet. While this solution is nothing to be sneezed at, if you constantly suffer from headaches, especially related to tension, you need…

Glute exercises to relieve lower back pain

A lot of doctors now urge lower back pain sufferers to become active. Medical practitioners also move their backs as well as related muscles as a better treatment for pain relief in this area of their bodies. According to researchers, exercise also increases blood flow to the lower back area.…

Deep breathing exercises to supercharge your life

With all the dialogue happening these days around superfoods, maybe the most powerful of these energising elixirs all is clearly missing: deep breathing. You can take all the supplements in the world, however these will do little good if you don’t have the catalyst of richly oxygenated blood. With your…

The destressing elixir that is Yoga

It’s no secret that, in today’s world, things are happening at a rapid pace – that’s getting quicker and quicker as the weeks and months move on. In fact, we’re so busy that one day it’s Monday and, before we realise it, it’s Friday and we haven’t noticed Tuesday through…

Why practising Yoga is good for you?

Workout trends come and go however virtually no other exercise programme is as enduring as Yoga is – this ancient exercise form has been around for over 5 000 years. Yoga is responsible for more than burning calories and toning muscles. Yoga is a total mind-body workout which combines strengthening…

What are the four paths of Yoga?

Yoga is the coming together of your body, mind, soul and spirit. There are four paths of Yoga which relate to people’s different inclinations. By adhering to one or more of these paths, you can achieve the union that Yoga sets out to achieve. In following each path and achieving…

What are the benefits of Warrior 1 pose in Yoga?

Warrior 1 (or Virabhadrasana) is one of the most-practised yoga poses. It is easier than the more advanced asanas but still builds strength, confidence and bodily awareness. The Warrior 1 pose is often used as a warm-up in yoga class or as part of the Sun Salutation series. The name…

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Why you should be careful with an inverted pose in Yoga

While it certainly has some benefits, it is unnatural for your body to be inverted. Inverted poses in Yoga require a lot of strength and flexibility because it can place a lot of strain on your spine, joints and muscles. This is why there are more serious safety risks associated…

Why is child’s pose so relaxing?

Child’s Pose, or Balasana, is a beginner yoga pose that stretches the muscles of the lower back and inner thighs. It promotes flexibility, relieves stress and helps circulation to the muscles, joints and spine. Because it is such an easy and relaxing pose, the child’s pose is often used as…

What are the eight limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras?

Yoga teaches us to unite our body, mind and spirit. While it does sound like a very personal thing, it also involves the world and people around you. The Ashtanga Yoga System, which is more commonly known as the eight limbs of yoga, provides guidelines on how to live a…

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What are inverted poses in Yoga?

An inverted pose is when your hips and heart are higher than your head. In other words, you are upside down. Inverted poses often require good core, shoulder and arm strength to avoid injury. With some poses, inversion is a lot more obvious, like the handstand. However, many of the…

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What is the Bhagavad Gita in Yoga?

‘Bhagavad Gita’ means the Song of the Absolute. It is a conversation between ordinary living beings, like us, and higher spiritual beings. In the conversation, living beings pose questions, which the spiritual being answers. This process describes Yoga in a systematic step-by-step way. It explains that Yoga is about much…

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