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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Yoga Clothing Guide - Always Buy the Best Yoga Clothes

Comfortable and breathable clothes that are usually worn at the time of yoga are known as yoga clothes. They should let you to move freely in different yoga poses. Yoga tops, sweat clothes, and leotards are the best clothes that should be worn at the time of yoga practice. Loose fitting yoga clothes allow you to do different yoga poses easily.

Women should wear supportive sports bra so that they can easily perform all yoga activities. You can easily set alignment of your knees, feet and anklets by wearing shorts. Yoga clothes should be sweat absorbent that make you moist during your practice. You shouldn’t include tight fitting clothes that will prevent you from moving freely, in your yoga apparel.

You will enjoy your yoga practices with right yoga apparel. Actually yoga is a great combination of different body poses and its main motive is to make your body healthy & fit. You shouldn’t wear jeans and tight fitting shirts because they’ll not allow the body to breathe freely. You should take sufficient time to choose best yoga clothing.

Here are some prime factors that should be kept in mind while purchasing yoga apparel. Don’t choose form fitting clothes because they restrict to perform correct breathing techniques. Buy some best yoga shorts; sweat clothes, and yoga pants. You should feel comfortable whatever you choose for your yoga practices.

Sometimes you’re allowed to wear yoga shoes and socks so try to purchase comfortable shoes. With a bad set of yoga clothes you’ll not be able to do difficult yoga poses. It is true that yoga clothes should be comfortable but they should be attractive also. Try to choose best yoga clothes according to your personality.

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Saturday, July 5, 2008

Yoga: Three Reasons You Should Not Do Yoga Posture – Scorpion

The Scorpion – (Vrischikasana) Only those who can perform the Headstand without the slightest difficulty should attempt the Scorpion pose. (Beginners should not practice this asana).

Vrischika is the Sanskrit word for scorpion. This posture resembles a scorpion with its tail arched above its head ready to sting its victim. The Scorpion, which is an advanced posture promotes balance and brings harmony to the body and the mind. In the Scorpion position the hands are kept apart and the head is lifted up. The weight of the body rests on the elbows, while the hands provide extra stability.

This posture provides maximum stretch to the neck, chest, spine and the abdominal muscles. The entire spine is vigorously toned and remains healthy. It strengthens the arms, shoulders, back and fully expands the lungs.

Practice of this asana increases blood flow to the brain and pituitary gland, revitalizing all body’s system. It also increases circulation in the lower limbs and the abdomen, and tones the reproductive organs. The Scorpion combines many of the benefits of the Headstand (Sirshasana) and the Wheel (Chakrasana) pose.

You can come into the Scorpion in one of two ways:

1) By kicking up into the posture with head lifted (for more athletic person), or

2) By coming into it from the Headstand.

If you are coming into Scorpion from the Headstand do not delay, because coming into Scorpion after being in the Headstand for more than a few seconds creates excess pressure in the arterial circulation to the brain.

Although the Scorpion pose gives us many benefits, in some health conditions this pose is not recommended to be performed.

Three important reasons (out of many) not to do Scorpion:

1) If you have glaucoma, detached retina, or other eye disorders that are aggravated by pressure avoid this pose.

2) Do not do this asana if you have high blood pressure or heart palpitations.

3) In case of suffering from vertigo do not practice this pose. Caution: Always check with your doctor if you have any doubts or concerns regarding the suitability of this pose for you.

Issued in the interest of people practicing Hatha Yoga by Subodh Gupta, Yoga Expert based in London.

Mr. Subodh Gupta, a Corporate Yoga Trainer has conducted more than 500 workshops on Yoga and Stress Management. He has been interviewed by various TV channels in India and London.

For reaching to Subodh Gupta Yoga website http://www.subodhgupta.com/ and for Subodh Gupta Corporate yoga webpage http://www.subodhgupta.com/corporateyoga.html

 

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