...Do you have any previous experience in martial arts? Perhaps you once tried a little karate in high school, or checked out a tae kwon do class at your local YMCA. Anyway, you may have dabbled in martial arts a little. Thats a good thing, since most people have never had any experience in a self-defense discipline and have little understanding of what the training is like. But even if you have minor experience, you may not be prepared for the training required for a similar type of fitness discipline. That is something you must consider if you are thinking of trying out power yoga. It is a discipline that requires commitment if you are going to achieve results, and the training involved can actually be quite intense.

Yoga is not ...more

Shoulder Pain 1

...ritic area; cortisone injections (administered at the minimum of every six months according to orthopaedic physicians) to reduce inflammation.

Ice and hot moist pact application (use of ice water machines designed to strap onto your shoulder are the most efficient way to apply ice but large ice packs commonly used for low back pain that can purchased at select pharmacies and medical supply stores are very effective.

For more efficient moist heat use those granule packs sewed inside fabric and placed into a microwave oven for approximately two minutes - it is recommended that moist heat be applied upon first rising if pain exists, prior to going to bed for the night or even if you are awakened by shoulder pain during the night. This can be good for shoulder and back pain.

Pain

Pain relief strategies include active rest (you can and should move your shoulder, but you shouldn't do strenuous activities like lifting heavy objects or playing tennis)...more

Yoga For People Who Don't Do Yoga!

...I dont do yoga, or I should say I didnt do yoga but I do now. Until I went on a yoga retreat in Spain, I thought yoga was definitely not for me even though I had never tried it. I had seen the pictures in the books my partner brought home and I knew that my body wasnt supposed to bend in the way the lithe and obviously double jointed contortionists in the books did. The reasons for this were clear and simple. Firstly I was a man, secondly I was over 45 and thirdly I was significantly overweight.

But against my better judgement I was enticed to attend a Yoga for Health & Wellbeing retreat. The website promised gentle yoga, beautiful mountain scenery, healthy local food and the company of like minded individuals. The person we talked to on the phone echoed this reassurance and seemed friendly and warm so we took the plunge and booked.

On arrival the setting exceeded our expectations. Charming & comfortable rustic spanish houses set in the mountains with stunning ...more

Yoga in Practice: In search of the Perfect Yoga - Part 1

...Lets stop the my way or the highway mentality. If you truly care about people, tell them the whole truth and give them options. If I cant please someone with the restorative and Vinyasa styles in our wellness center, I will find someone who can meet my students expectations of Yoga.

Lastly, I do personally like the heat. However, in New England, I know many people who dont. Even at moderate temperatures, many students get quite warm in a Vinyasa class.

If your alignment is not perfect, why bother to practice Yoga?

Without a doubt, alignment is very important, but some of us really need to use pr...more

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