July 20th, 2008
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Thigh-muscle stretch works best if body stays in alignment
It’s very easy to cheat when performing some of the more popular stretches. But without proper form, we can end up wasting our time or worse — creating undue stress on our joints. When done [...]
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July 17th, 2008
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Botanical: Tamarindus indica (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Leguminosae/Fabaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Fabales
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Tribe: Detarieae
Genus: Tamarindus
Species: T. indica
Synonyms: Imlee. Tamarindus officinalis (Hook).
Alternative names: Indian date, In Malaysia it is called asam in Malay and swee boey in Hokkien [...]
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July 14th, 2008
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For most people, lower back pain is a cumulative process, creeping up on us through poor posture and bad habits when lifting and bending. Here is an easy exercise you can do throughout the day to help [...]
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July 8th, 2008
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If possible use yoga block for extra-strength.
Even everyday activities require upper body strength, especially in the biceps (which help bend the arms), the triceps (which straighten the arms) and the deltoids (which lift the arms). The traditional push-up is an excellent [...]
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July 7th, 2008
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You may click to see and learn how to do the 10 minute yoga exercises and practice at home at your convenient time (according to your need) to keep your body fit and healthy always:->
-> Gentle twist
-> Shoulder-stand pose
-> Tree pose
-> Head [...]
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July 6th, 2008
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Rejuvenate muscles with yoga’s downward facing dog pose:
This classic yoga pose, downward facing dog, increases the blood supply to the brain and stretches the muscles in the legs, torso and arms. If the backs of your legs are tight, bend your knees so [...]
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July 4th, 2008
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Yoga Pigeon Pose Stretches Hip Muscles After Workout:
If you perform regular squats and lunges in your workouts, be sure to include a hip stretch at the end of your routines. This popular yoga position, the pigeon pose, will help loosen your hips and [...]
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April 20th, 2008
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Botanical Name: Solanum carolinense (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Solanaceae
Synonyms: Bull Nettle. Treadfoot. Sand Brier. Apple of Sodom. Poisonous Potato.
Parts Used: Air-dried ripe berries, root.
Habitat: United States of America. This weed is a hardy, coarse perennial, found growing in waste sandy ground as far [...]
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April 6th, 2008
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Practising yoga everyday can help older women to significantly lower their risk of falls, a new study has revealed.
Doing balance activities regularly may help you:
Stay steady on your feet.
Reduce the risk of a fall or injury
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Doing flexibility activities [...]
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September 21st, 2007
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Facial yoga is the latest way to get back that glow on your face.
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Indulge in facial contortions, they will firm up your face
Do you love making faces? Then you are on the road to radiant health, as a whole new system of [...]
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September 14th, 2007
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Yoga and tai chi can benefit the elderly.
Tai chi is easier to perform for older adults
A new study has revealed that mind-body therapies such as yoga and tai chi that cause interactions between the mind, body and behaviour can [...]
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August 27th, 2007
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Posture : It is considered as the best asana among all the asanas, as it activates most of the important glands and help improve their function. Even old books on Yoga proclaim importance of this asana.
Pre position: Supine Position.
How to do [...]
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August 25th, 2007
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The review and synthesis of 12 published randomised trials also showed that yoga was the most effective among the three.
A systematic review to assess the efficacy of mind-body therapies (MBT), such as meditation, yoga and guided imagery in the treatment of hypertension, has [...]
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August 24th, 2007
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Yogic practices create lot of strain on different organs or parts of the body, our body should have enough strength to bear this, one should build this stamina with practice. The preparatory movements provide just the same and help you build the necessary [...]
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June 17th, 2007
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Posture : Ordinary Sitting or in Padmasana
How to get into the position:
1.Palms are kept open and tips of the thumb and index fingers of both the hands are joined together forming a circle in between them. Remaining 3 fingers are kept [...]
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June 15th, 2007
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Breath and Prana
Breathing is a vital process which starts at the time of birth and stops at the death. The important Oxygen is provided to all the parts, organs and cells of the body. The maximum time a person can [...]
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June 14th, 2007
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Posture : This Asana(exercise) differs from the earlier one only in the position of hands.(as in the picture) However, this latter variety is more difficult than the former. Besides, it is a more advanced state and naturally more beneficial. [...]
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June 14th, 2007
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Posture : This Asana is performed in Vajrasana Position.
Pre position : Vajrasana Position
How to do the Exercise:
1. Inhale and take both the hands back and keep the palms facing outside [...]
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June 13th, 2007
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The front side of the body is called east side, while the back side is called the west side. In this Asana complete back side, i.e., the west side, right from the heels to the forehead, gets stretched and therefore, it is called ‘Pashchimottanasana’.
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June 13th, 2007
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Ardha (means half)Pashchimottanasana is not an independent Asana Exercise). But since Paschimottanasana (full) is difficult to practice, Pashchimottanasana (ardha) is designed to enable the body to take the full position later.
Pre position or First Position: Sitting Position.
How to do the exercise:
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