Where to begin and how to practice yoga as you get older including general points on ageing, some risk factors, osteoporosis, balance, back pain, sciatica, joint pain, metabolism and the efficacy of Pilates. To download & print an illustrated pdf, click HERE. From the article by Dr Loren Fishman, New York Times – 8th MayContinue reading “Thinking of starting or resuming yoga in middle age?”
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The beneficial effects of meditation begin within minutes
Feeling a little run-down? Try chanting, yoga or meditation. These techniques can boost the activity of genes involved in several processes beneficial to health, and they only take a few minutes each day to show results. Previous studies have reported changes to the brain while people practise these activities, but a new study shows for the firstContinue reading “The beneficial effects of meditation begin within minutes”
The 10 DONT’S of Yoga!
When Mumbai’s former demolition man and ex-deputy municipal commissioner G R Khairnar was rushed to hospital after a marathon yoga session, reports blamed his condition on his monstrous obsession with yoga: He would practise for 12 hours a day. ‘If someone has practiced something the wrong way, it doesn`t mean you can blame yoga. It`sContinue reading “The 10 DONT’S of Yoga!”
* 20 Ways to recycle your old yoga mat.
We have wooden floors at home. They look lovely, but bath mats and rugs are lethal! I have cured the problem using several old yoga mats as thin, soft underlay for the rugs. Old mats are also useful when cut to fit the footwell in the car, for keeping your car floor mud and dust free. Thanks to the team at YogamattersContinue reading “* 20 Ways to recycle your old yoga mat.”
