Monday, May 26, 2008

Teaching Yoga for Stress Management - Where to Begin

... "fight or flight" message is very primal, and saved our ancestors lives, throughout the history of humankind. When we perceive a threat, our brain signals the adrenal glands to send, adrenaline and noradrenaline, to our heart, which increases the blood flow to the muscles.

This, in turn, gives instant power to the muscles. At the same time, the breath rate is accelerated to bring more oxygen to vital areas. In terms of survival, the mind and body are programmed to perform an efficient chemical and mechanical reaction to save our lives.

Yet, many people have this same reaction, while commuting to work, on a daily basis. Once one ...more

The Many Arms Of Power Yoga

...m the basic sun salutation pose that is practiced in regular forms of yoga. It is thought that only the learned and experienced may be able to complete the power yoga because without the learning involved from the basic yoga, you can put yourself at risk for injury.

Warm up exercises are necessary before you dive into any workout including the power yoga. The main reason for the warm-up in the yoga is to give the user a relaxation time before the yoga starts. The bodys muscles will need to be warm and stretched to give you a more flexible time. You will also need to know that it is optimum to practice your power yoga in a heated room so the body can be at its highest flexible point. It is thought that power yoga has become a way for only the fit person to complete it.

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