Yoga is one of the most accessible ways to stay healthy and fit, as seen in the meteoric rise of this ancient practice in Western society. Of the countless benefits of practicing yoga routinely, one of them is a stronger core. A stronger core helps you prevent lower back pain, improves your posture and stamina, plus benefits your breathing and heart. Here are seven yoga poses that specifically target your…
Living healthy is all about staying active, eating well and sleeping well. Everything else automatically falls into place. While most of us think that finding time to exercise is like the Holy Grail, it needn’t be! It only requires a mindset and a change of perspective to make it happen. I mean, how many of us will actually choose being sick over being healthy? And based on our choice (I…
Walking is a wonderful exercise that helps maintain overall health. All you have to do is spare 30 minutes every day to enjoy better cardiovascular fitness, stronger bones, lose weight, improve muscle power and endurance. Besides this, you can also lower your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and certain types of cancer. The best part? Walking is free. You don’t need any special equipment or training. Get a…
Bikram yoga is a huge trend these days, though most know it by the name “hot yoga,” and for a good reason — Bikram yoga classes are practiced in a room around 104-105 degrees with a humidity level of 40%. A hot yoga class typically consists of 26 asanas and two breathing exercises, allowing you to warm and stretch your muscles to the best of their ability. Why Bikram Yoga?…
No preamble. Only fitness and health tips. Short and sweet. Big on benefits.Take action on these right away! Here are the health tips Take a deep breath. Shrug your shoulders in a circle five times – a good way to get rid of tension and improve posture. Extend yours arm in front of you and bring your hands up with your palms facing forward. Hold for 10 seconds. This can…