Yoga Poses for Surfers: Increasing Core Strength
Yoga in its physical form and surfing are kindred activities. Much of what we do in Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Power Yoga complements...
Yoga in its physical form and surfing are kindred activities. Much of what we do in Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Power Yoga complements...
Power yoga enthusiasts engage the arms, core and legs in a warrior pose, but the foundational elements begin with the feet. In this pose...
Yoga therapy aims to heal the body of any physical, mental, emotional or psychosomatic ailments by identifying the root of a dysfunction and practicing a set of techniques (asana, pranayama, meditation or relaxation techniques) intended to address the problem. It seems obvious to yoga teachers that people who suffer from problems ranging from persistent lower back pain to depression have been flocking to our classes in an attempt to alleviate their symptoms.
Most American yoga is referred to as Hatha yoga. It consists of a series of several hundred different poses (called asana) and a dozen types of controlled breathing (called pranayama). Most Hatha classes also introduce some meditation in class. Other forms of yoga go beyond these basic activities to include moral and ethical guidelines.
Power yoga is becoming extremely popular these days and it is the modern version of the traditional yoga postures. Yoga can help you to achieve physical fitness as well as mental wellness. People who want to loose weight can also try out the power yoga techniques in order to burn out the extra calories. Since ancient times, yoga has played a significant role in achieving better mind, body and health.