The practice of “asanas” or postures is the physical form of Yoga, which also includes proper breathing, focus and concentration. Add in heat with temperatures ranging from 80° to 105° (termed warm or hot), you get additional benefits from sweat that helps flush toxins from the body, promotes a greater range of motion, and a deeper stretch. By going deeper…
If you’re having trouble getting motivated to exercise more, don’t expect to suddenly change your behavior by telling yourself to “just do it”. This is a great phrase for those who are already “doing it” and are feeling a moment of laziness. The phrase backfires, however, with people who aren’t in the “action” stage of behavior change. “It’s because change…
If you’re not an athlete or serious exerciser — the gym scene can be intimidating. Just having to walk by treadmills, stationary bikes, and weight machines can be enough to make you head straight back home to the couch. Or if your battling extra weight you may feel a bit insecure in your gym outfit even thou you should be…