Blogs Posts in Exercise category; 377 blog posts

Yoga's Big Break: When Buddha Met Breakdancing

In break dancing, you freeze. In yoga, you pose. But whether you're on a flattened cardboard box or a rubber mat, the moves can look pretty similar. That's what Ari Kassman, 33, figured out three years ago while hanging out w [...]

Posted On : Jun, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Tantrics can’t taint yoga

The panacea to many in a stressful life, yoga is built on the premise of wellbeing and positive energy. However with the busting of sex-shacks and tantra dens in the city, many say it is a must to check credentials of any such institution [...]

Posted On : Jun, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Yoga 'improves balance in stroke patients'

Stroke patients could enjoy improved balance and endurance through yoga, according to the results of a new study.Twenty stroke patients with an average age of 66 partook in twice-weekly yoga sessions for eight weeks as part of the Indiana [...]

Posted On : Jun, 08 2011 | Comments : 0

Getting fit for free

It's time for your Saturday-morning yoga class. You meet your fellow fitness buffs in a scenic outdoor setting, lay out your mats and begin your hourlong workout. It's a great way to start the weekend. And even better, it's en [...]

Posted On : Jun, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

The longer you practise yoga, the happier and healthier you'...

When Nina Moliver decided to study the long-term health and wellness effects of yoga for her doctoral research in psychology, one of her professors offered some advice. “The yoga world doesn’t need more testimonials,” th [...]

Posted On : May, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

'Yoga standing up' routine provides physical, mental benefit...

Editor’s note: Today, we continue our weekly series intended to arm you with the tools and information you need to start on the path toward better health and fitness in 2011. Find special health and fitness coverage every week in Li [...]

Posted On : May, 26 2011 | Comments : 0

The Social Shape of Yoga

Hot yoga teachers and studio owners enjoy proverbial rock-star status in their burgeoning profession. Newbie yoga pros take us on their journey to brand themselves as the top of this downward-dog-eat-dog world. In April 2010 Ashley Lively [...]

Posted On : May, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Tour de DCPL II, a Yoga Flash Mob, and a Nike Trunk Show: Fi...

Bikram Yoga Fairfax (3950 University Blvd.) is celebrating its grand opening with a posture demonstration, followed by a free class. There will also be door prizes of Lululemon goodies and massage gift certificates. The studio is led by S [...]

Posted On : May, 20 2011 | Comments : 0

Study Indicates Yoga Helps Breast Cancer Patients Better Tha...

A US study indicated Wednesday that breast cancer patients who practice yoga experience lower stress and improved quality of life compared to counterparts who do stretching exercises. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Can [...]

Posted On : May, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Preparing For Birth With Prenatal Yoga

On a physical level, yoga teaches a woman not only how to breathe properly, but to engage in postures that open up the body, particularly the pelvic area, helping to set the baby up in the optimal foetal position for an easier labour and [...]

Posted On : May, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Add Yoga to Your Routine?

Whether you are 5 or 50, fit or not, yoga can offer a wealth of health and emotional benefits. Yoga was initially developed in ancient India, where the Sanskrit meaning of the word "yoga" is "union." This is a referenc [...]

Posted On : May, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Brand yoga

Is India's downward facing dog yoga pose more popular than China's crouching tiger or flying dragon? That is like comparing chalk with cheese you might protest because more than 17 million Americans regularly do yoga today; wherea [...]

Posted On : May, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

More Doctors Prescribing Yoga & Meditation

Doctors may be more accepting of certain complementary and alternative medicine therapies, such as yoga, meditation and deep breathing, than they have been in the past, a new study suggests. The results show about 3 percent of Americans u [...]

Posted On : May, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Hot yoga burns fat, inches in Boise

Think sitting in a sauna while wearing a sweat suit made you sweat buckets? Then you haven’t placed yourself in a room that’s over 100 degrees for 90 minutes while focusing on holding poses you thought only someone with the fl [...]