Posts Tagged ‘yoga’
Posted on May 9th, 2012 by by violetquartz
Allergies can be a nightmare for many. And now heading into summer, the evidence of allergies is becoming apparent. This months issue of yogajournal.com offers how yoga itself can alleviated the effects of allergies by simply by deep, steady breathing. “For example, when your breath gets disrupted by sneezing attacks, you may start to breathe shallowly, [...]
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Tags: allergies, deep breathing, downward dog variation, dynamic warrior1, seated excercise, sinus drainage, standing side stretch, supported savasana, yoga, yogajournal.com
Posted on May 4th, 2012 by by violetquartz
Happy Friday all! We’re heading into the weekend and our plans just may involve a little shop here and there to replenish our spring wardrobes. But wouldn’t it be nice if we knew that what we were purchasing was helping others. Yogajournal.com featured an article in which designers donate to a charity or cause of [...]
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Tags: arch support, cause, charity, Clothes4Souls, donate, hicking, running, Toe Socks, ToeSox, wicking, yoga
Posted on March 15th, 2012 by by violetquartz
Yesterday we talked about how yoga can help with high blood pressure. Today we’d like to share with you some calming poses that you can include in your routine. 1. Legs-Up-On-the-Wall Pose… Lie on the floor with your legs resting on the wall or on a chair, arms extended out at your sides with palms [...]
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Tags: calming poses, high blood pressure, Legs-up on the wall pose, Supported child's pose, Supported seated forward bend, yoga, yoga practice, yogajournal.com
Posted on March 14th, 2012 by by violetquartz
Do you or know someone who suffers from high blood pressure? There are studies now that show that “yoga postures, breathing, and meditation can be powerful tools in your self-care regimen.” It does this through “it’s ability to calm stress, which can cause short-term spikes in blood pressure and may be implicated in the long-term development [...]
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Tags: calm stress, Carol Krucoff, high blood pressure, mind chatter, relaxation pose, release tension, restorative, self care, yoga
Posted on February 2nd, 2012 by by violetquartz
It’s nearly the end of the week! As mentioned yesterday, this month we will spend some time focussing on keeping your heart happy and healthy. We will look at the physical and emotional aspects that will keep it strong on all levels. You will find some fresh new recipies, heart chakra information, yoga poses that [...]
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Tags: happy heart, heart centre, heart chakra, Heart Health, heart healthy recipies, meditations, yoga
Posted on January 2nd, 2012 by by violetquartz
Happy New Years to all of you! A new year is here and new intentions have been set. Many times we know what we’d like to acheive, yet we don’t always know where or how to begin. Is it a new fitness regime that you are seeking? Or would you like to focus a little [...]
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Tags: calm, councelling, energy healing, fitness classes, intentions fitness, lifestyle, nutrition, personal growth, Personal Training, rehabilitation, relaxation, spirit, stability, strength, Stretch, Studio, yoga
Posted on July 28th, 2011 by by violetquartz
Joy-a-Toes!!!! What are they… Joy-a-Toes toe spreaders are made from a comfortable gel material that can be worn throughout the day and during your yoga practice. They can also be worn while practicing pilates, chi qung, tai chi etc. Patent Design: Joy-a-Toes are the most versatile patented designed toe spreader on the market. They can [...]
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Tags: well-being, yoga
Posted on July 13th, 2011 by by violetquartz
How many time have we all said we were going to work out, start a new routine, get healthier and eat better. Today is a new day to try something new… Why not try some YOGA. The benefits of yoga go beyond what anyone ever expects. Join us on Wednesday nights at 7:15pm-8:15pm and try [...]
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Tags: well-being, wellness, yoga
Posted on May 21st, 2011 by by violetquartz
With more and more women delaying having children until later in life, there are a growing number of couples having difficulties conceiving. From their mid thirties onwards, women’s chances of getting pregnant drop dramatically and many are turning to medical intervention to assist them in having a baby. Trying to conceive can be a very [...]
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Tags: Awareness, Balance, Believe, Challenge, Energy, Exercise, Food Guide, Goals, HEART, LOVE, well-being, wellness, yoga
Posted on May 1st, 2011 by by violetquartz
The month May has been named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified with the Roman era goddess of fertility May will be a month full of blogs based on fertility health for both men and women, check back daily:) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May
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Tags: Awareness, Balance, Believe, bliss, Breathe, Challenge, core strength, Exercise, Fertility Month, FOOD, Memory, Moderation, outdoor activities, positive thinking, Research, WATER, well-being, wellness, yoga