A Discussion of Yoga for Arthritis
...In this article, I will attempt to set the record straight on the subject of yoga for arthritis.
One major problem with arthritis is the fact that it tends to rob the individual of a certain sense of freedom and of control. It often occurs later in life when the individual is already beginning to see other negative changes in lifestyle and capabilities. Adding the nagging and/or excruciating and sometimes seemingly random pain of arthritis and lack of mobility can be almost devastating for many people.
While treatments and medications do exist to decrease pain and perhaps restore some mobility, many people wonder it there isn't some other way. Perhaps there is a more natural way to at least decrease some of the pain and restore some of the mobility. In such hopes, some will turn to exercise, only to turn away when their pain seems to increase and the arthritis seems to prevent them from effectively participating in the activity anyway.
As if this weren't enough, when people open books on yoga and look at the pictures, they find it impossible to believe that they could ever achieve such contortions...even if they did not have arthritis!
So, is it possible for yoga and arthritis to coexist amicably?
The answer is most certainly, "Yes"!
However, we must always keep in mind that individuals are different as are the forms and levels of arthritis they are burdened with. Therefore, always begin any exercise program, yoga or otherwise, with the approval of your physician. Be aware also that you may or may not be able to achieve what someone else has achieved. You will NOT, in most instances at least, be able to achieve the pretzel-like contortions of the masters in the pictures. However, most people will be able to increase flexibility and streng...more
The Purpose of Yoga - Overcoming Hurdles to Blissful Aging
...Lets look at three major hurdles to blissful aging, and the solutions, Yoga has to offer. These hurdles are stress, poor eating choices, and fundamentalism.
Technology, financial worries, work-related stress, and unstable relationships, are the most common distractions, but they serve to chew up our time and choke the life out of us.
Challenges are healthy, but overwhelming stress is worse for your health than a bad diet, because it will...more
How to Choose Your Yoga pants
...There are now variety of cuts and colors available for yoga pants to suit exactly every yogi's character and fashion desires. Some are in capris styles while others are in full-length. There are also leggings, bootlegs, and cropped ones. Companies nowadays also create pants from either cotton, linen, synthetic weaves, or silk. But what is it that really makes a good pair of yoga pants?
first, look for yoga pants that would work well with the different yoga exercises. Remember that flexibility is a fundamental factor in yoga sessions that's why it is important to pick...more
Yoga And Acne? Yoga Teaches About Acne
...Tried yoga for acne yet? Well first let me say I started getting acne when I was 16 and breakouts continued tell I was 26. This was very frustrating and depressing. Some days I would not even leave the house because I did not want anyone to see my acne. I have tried every thing to get rid my acne. All my efforts to treat my acne did not address what was going on inside my body. I had no success until I delved deep into yoga.
three ways I understand that yoga treats acne:
1. first, skin is a very complex organ. One of the skins duties is eliminating toxins from the body. When other organs become weak and congested the skin becomes overtaxed. For example have you noticed that you acne flares up with constipation or eating too much? Eating processed foods are indigestible to ...more
