Tag: Yoga

  • Take Our Quiz: What Kind of Yoga Is Right for You?

    Take Our Quiz: What Kind of Yoga Is Right for You?

    The key to connecting with your mind, body and spirit through yoga is to match your practice with your personality and your physical needs. Each style of yoga will give you a different way to connect with its ancient wisdom. Take the quiz below courtesy of The Chopra Centre (1) to find out which style is…

  • The 10 Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat (According to Science Of Course)

    The 10 Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat (According to Science Of Course)

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Central adiposity is the term researchers use when they describe belly fat. Admittedly, the phrase sounds better…

  • Boost Your Health With These Six Easy Stretches

    Boost Your Health With These Six Easy Stretches

    You can boost your health with these six easy daily stretches by Casey Chiang. Casey is a yoga instructor and co-owner of Zen Hot Yoga World.  She’s also a full-time advocate of the high court and member of the Johannesburg bar, so she knows what it takes to find balance in a busy schedule. As a…

  • This Is Why Men’s Yoga-Wear Is The Latest Health Trend

    This Is Why Men’s Yoga-Wear Is The Latest Health Trend

    This year is all about breaking down identity stereotypes – and yoga is no exception. Yoga-wear brands are taking a stand against the idea that yoga is just for women. While there has traditionally been less choice for men, than women, when it comes to yoga-wear, this is no longer the case. Many yoga-wear brands have started producing…

  • These 5 Yoga Poses Will Relieve Your Headaches

    These 5 Yoga Poses Will Relieve Your Headaches

    The philosophy of yoga is rooted in a culture of health and well-being. This culture understood how exercises could be used to treat ailments. But did you know that certain yoga poses are helpful even for treating headaches? Yoga was traditionally more than just a weekly gym class, it was considered a lifestyle. Students of…

  • 11 Celebrities Who Practice Yoga

    11 Celebrities Who Practice Yoga

    Although there are many celebrities who practice yoga today, it is not a new form exercise whatsoever. It has been dated to as far back as 3000 B.C., and has been reborn in modern society. It is seen as one of the most effective forms of strength and flexibility training, as well as an incredible…

  • Dr Deep Seminar: Returning the “I” In Life

    Dr Deep Seminar: Returning the “I” In Life

    Bring mind, body and soul into harmony with Dr Deep’s unique application of Ayurvedic techniques and mastery of “Self”. Introducing Seminar Leader Dr Deep: Dr Deep, as he is fondly known, is chairman of Living Ayurveda and the founder of Deep Pulse Therapy Healing, a unique health I.D. coding, which is known for its profound…

  • Yoga or pilates which one is best for you?

    Yoga or pilates which one is best for you?

      Yoga and pilates are often thrown into the same category. While they are similar practices, they do have some major differences. There is a lot of interest in both forms of discipline. Both are sophisticated systems of integrative exercise with a lot in common. In fact, the six pilates principles: centering, concentration, control, precision,…

  • Yoga strength versus flexibility

    I have noticed that amongst my students there are some people who are naturally flexible but lack strength and on the other end of the spectrum, there are people who are strong but really inflexible. It is important to practice yoga with these things in mind. Notice your strengths and weakness and practice with compassion.