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As a trained classical singer who has taught voice lessons for over 10 years, I have been struck by the many parallels between Yoga and singing. Correct singing posture is identical to mountain pose, but with hands at the sides. Deep, diaphragmatic breathing is taught in both disciplines, and although most singers breathe through their [...]
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10. It’s fun to get together with the girls for Yoga class! 9. Shed those bulky winter clothes. When else can you wear a tank top in the middle of December? 8. Gives you something to do with bored kids who can’t play outside. 7. Regulates appetite, so you won’t be as likely to overeat [...]
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I’m having a Yin-Yang struggle today. I want to be practicing my new favorite pose, Blogasana, where I sit cross legged on a firm chair, inhaling and exhaling while gazing serenely at my monitor, as my fingers tap-tap-tap on the keyboard. It is such a relaxing (physically lazy), yet energizing (fun) pose. My mind fills [...]
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This demanding pose strengthens the entire upper body, particularly the pectorals, shoulders and upper back, triceps, wrists, and the abdominal muscles. It is vital that you lift and lock your abs towards your spine, or you will have a saggy plank that stresses the shoulders and lower back. Begin on your hands and knees, with [...]
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A powerful, heart-opening, back-bending pose which activates every major muscle group in the body. This pose combats depression while strengthening the shoulders, triceps, wrists, chest, upper and lower back, abdominals, buttocks, quadriceps and hamstrings. It also increases the heart-rate and builds tremendous heat in the body if practiced correctly. A lazy, slump-shouldered Up-Dog will aggravate [...]
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Here is a portion of an article about the weight-loss benefits of yoga. Yoga burns calories, builds lean muscle mass, and increases the mobility and health of your joints. It also reduces stress, and lowers your body’s production of cortisol, a hormone that wreaks havoc on your metabolism and causes you to store up extra [...]
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As a busy mom, sometimes it can be difficult to find time for your Yoga practice. There are ways you can work yoga into your day, making it a lifestyle instead of just a hobby. Here is an excerpt of a good article on this topic. Anywhere, Anytime Yoga No time for a class? These [...]
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Here is a gentle pose which engages the muscles of the lower back and core, and prepares you for a deeper backbend. Lay face down on your mat. Inhale and place your hands lightly on either side of your ribcage. On an exhale, use the muscles of your back to lift your head and chest [...]
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Here are some great yoga games by Kelly McGonigal from her site, openmindbody.com Yoga Game 1: Name this Pose Intention: To encourage students to playfully reflect on their experience in a pose. Directions: Have students come into a familiar pose. Invite students to observe how they feel in the pose, and what thoughts and images [...]
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It’s not about twisting yourself into pretzel shapes… 1) Flexibility – Yoga stretches and strengthens your muscles and makes them more pliable and flexible. You may think it’s odd that I listed flexibility as the number one benefit when there are so many others, and for all of us non-gymnasts in the crowd, it doesn’t [...]
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