Yoga Tips

Authentic Yoga is an iPhone/iPod app from alternative medicine expert Deepak Chopra and yoga instructor Tara Stiles. Though there are some technical issues with this hot-off-the-presses app (rumored to be fixed by the even hotter-off-the-presses update), the authority of these teachers and the quality of their video instruction sets this app apart from previous yoga apps.

Authentic Yoga with Deepak Chopra Featuring Tara Stiles originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 23:29:30.

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I’ve been in the mood for twists lately, and revolved side angle pose fits the bill. To deepen the twist, you can bring your bottom hand to the outside of your front foot instead of the inside as it is shown here.

Revolved Side Angle Is the Yoga Pose of the Week originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 22:16:29.

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I took these grippy ToeSox for a spin. If you have cold feet, slippery feet, ugly feet or you travel a lot, read all about it.

Yoga ToeSox Review originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 10:21:11.

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I’ve heard a couple of people say that when March 1st rolls around, that means it’s spring, no matter what the weatherman might say about snow flurries. Apparently, March 1st is when people realize that they will soon be stripping off the winter layers and exposing their pale flesh to the world again. Which, in turn, means that everyone is suddenly interested in exercise again. If all this is ringing a bell inside your head loud enough to drown out the snow plough toiling down your street, then check out 6 Fitness Programs to Get in Shape, which includes information on Pilates, weight training, running, and walking. Oh, and yoga! This would also be a good time to check out my 30-Day Quick Start Yoga Guide for Beginners which lays out a month’s worth of yoga for you, so you can get your spring off to a great start.

Is It Spring? originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 23:16:22.

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While I’m feeling the love for the hamstring stretches, let me direct your attention to supta padangusthasana. Lovely little stretch that packs a big wallop. Be sure to keep both your hips down to the floor, resisting the urge to raise the one attached to the leg you are lifting. That’s really all you need to know.

Reclined Big Toe Pose – Supta Padangusthasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 22:08:55.

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If you have trouble getting to sleep at night, yoga can help. Any regular exercise can help with insomnia, and yoga has the added benefit of teaching you how to relax your body and mind.

Yoga for a Better Night’s Sleep originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 23:30:19.

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As I was contemplating my own home page, as I sometimes do, I realized that something has been missing from my standing poses sequence: reverse warrior (see above). So here’s your revamped sequence. Feel free to reverse your warrior at your leisure.

Standing Poses Revamped originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 23:44:09.

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A very interesting story on NPR today explains why we gain weight as we age. The story references research showing that yoga can help older folks retain their muscle mass, therefore improving strength, flexibility, and overall health. A new study is now underway that hopes to make recommendations and modifications for specific poses that seniors can do for maximum effect.

Is Yoga the Fountain of Youth? originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 23:45:02.

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Seems like hips have been on a lot of minds lately, judging from several emails I’ve gotten about how to make easy pose easier. Luckily, Aunt Yoga has got it covered: How to Get Comfortable Cross Legged.

Easy Pose – Sukasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 22:11:42.

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Yoga may not be in the Olympics yet, but there are definitely yoginis in the Olympics this year. Speed skater Katherine Reutter is in the thick of her four race events, while freestyle skier Emily Cook gets going in the women’s aerials this weekend. I’m getting extra excited rooting for these yoginis!

Catching Olympic Fever originally appeared on About.com Yoga on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 11:22:38.

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