Yoga is a very slow and calculated form of exercise. The saying “No pain no gain” doesn’t exist in a Yogi’s vocabulary. The mantra of Yoga practice is that if a movement causes you pain, you need to stop doing it immediately. There are a number of categories of Yoga…
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We are mind, body, heart and spirit. These layers are inextricably woven into what we call the human being. Each layer is directly affected by the other. How our bodies, mind and breath function affects our levels of vitality and wellness. Just like the spokes of a wheel, if one spoke…
Read MoreWhen it comes to physical characteristics, flexibility is probably the last thing on a man’s priority list, since most men would undoubtedly rather have a six-pack or ripped arms before being able to touch their toes. What these men don’t realise is the importance of flexibility in their muscles as…
Read MoreSo many people are struggling with their physical health these days. If it is not constant lower back pain, it is an injury, a pulled muscle or even bad posture. These are all issues people are dealing with more and more in today’s day and age. This is partly as people do…
Read MoreGenerally, in order to become a Yoga instructor and teach this exercise to other people, you will need 3 things: a Yoga instructor certification, insurance and you need to be accredited by the Yoga-Alliance of South Africa. The above-mentioned three things were not always a must. In the old days, Yoga…
Read MoreIf you have read fitness and health related articles, or chatted to fitness influencers and personal trainers, you would have heard the word core quite a bit. Personal trainers especially love to talk about this and the importance of doing exercises that involve, support and strengthen it. But what exactly is…
Read MoreThe word “Yoga” originates from the Sanskrit word “Yuj”, which means to unite or assimilate the spirit with the physical body. Looking at the history of this ancient exercise form, we learn that it developed between fifth and sixth centuries BC. The first records of Yoga The first records of Yoga…
Read MoreOur world is fast paced. Unfortunately, there’s no getting away from it. In this environment, it can be all too easy to allow stress to get to us. With so much to do when it comes to your career, your home, your family and friends, many people find it difficult…
Read MoreWidely practised for health and relaxation purposes, Yoga is an all-encompassing, ancient spiritual discipline which includes breathing control, meditation and the adoption of specific bodily postures. That’s all good and well, you may be thinking. But what can it do for me? Good question! Let’s take a look at some…
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