Try Yoga for Back Pain Relief
I’ve experienced soreness and stiffness in my lower back for years. I’ve been to every kind of specialist there is, but am not satisfied with the various diagnoses I’ve received. Most of the doctors just wanted to put me on medication and send me away, but the last thing I want to do is become [...]
In the Moment Stress Reduction Tips
You may have read a lot of articles about how to take time during the day to take care of some of your stresses. These things are great, and are things that you should be doing. However, those things only do so much. You have to know what to do in the moment when things [...]
Rolfing + Yoga = Better Health
The practice of yoga focuses on bringing balance and strength to the body by using movements and poses. The practice of rolfing focuses on bringing balance and proper structure to the body through movements and soft tissue manipulation. This, of course, points out the similarities between rolfing and yoga, as well as pointing out the [...]
Rolfing, Yoga, and Common Objectives
There are many similarities between rolfing and yoga, both in theory and in practice. Not only do both of these natural therapies involve the use of movement to strengthen the body, they both also employ breathing methods to lower stress in the body and to improve the body’s internal functions. But some of the most [...]
Rolfing and Yoga: Are There Drawbacks?
There has always been a lot of controversy over natural healing and alternative medicines. And while some of the criticisms are founded in actual concern for the patient – such as physicians being concerned that seriously ill people will not seek traditional medical help – other criticisms are not realistic. There has been almost no [...]
Yoga as a Religious Principle
Yoga is commonly known in the western world as a method of exercise. However, yoga in fact takes its root in a much different place. Yoga actually began as a part of the Hindu religion, one of the major religions practiced in India. India is, of course, where yoga really began. Yoga is defined in [...]
Types of Yoga Practice
While many people think that there is only one type of yoga practice, there are actually quite a few. Some of these include Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Ashtanga yoga, and Bikram yoga. Each is unique in how they are practiced, though many teachers integrate the techniques of each into classes. Hatha yoga is the general [...]
Yoga and the Mind
Yoga and the Mind Yoga practice is actually becoming a common practice that is recommended by medical professionals for a variety of illnesses and problems. While not all physical ailments can benefit from yoga, almost all types of mental illnesses can reap some benefit from the practice of yoga. Psychiatrists and psychologists often recommended yoga [...]