Are you stuck in front of a computer all day, spending most of your day sitting in a chair, or running hectically from one meeting to the next?
It’s amazing the difference a few inconspicuous yoga poses will make in your day! And you don’t have to twist into a pretzel and have your colleagues give you strange looks – there a plenty of simple yet effective yoga moves you can do to ease tension, melt away stress and irritation.
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Have you ever heard that twisting up into a pretzel or standing on your head is great for inspiration and unleashing the river of creativity within?
Well, it’s true – though I suppose it’s not quite necessary (though a fun party trick) to contort your body like an 80-pound, zero-body-fat-contortionist to get the benefits. Just a few yoga poses will do the trick.
Headstand anyone?
Turning upside down not only does wonders for (and really surprises) your circulatory system, but has a bunch of other super benefits:
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I do yoga so that I can stay flexible enough to kick my own arse if necessary.
~Betsy Cañas Garmon
From helping with asthma to lowering blood pressure, the physical benefits of yoga are incredibly varied and abundant.
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Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory.
~Sri Krishna Pattabhi Jois
You have heard it called Hatha yoga, Asthtanga, Iyengar, or Bikram, and some people refer to Tantra, Bhakti or Karma Yoga. What’s the deal and the difference?
There are six branches of yoga:
Most styles of Yoga taught in the west fall under the Hatha category and include:
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Yoga is invigoration in relaxation. Freedom in routine. Confidence through self control. Energy within and energy without.
~Ymber Delecto
Ah, yoga…it is not just for the super flexible and fit. Numerous studies show how even a basic and relaxing yoga practice can benefit you emotionally on many levels.
An Oxford study found that yoga breathing restores energy better than relaxation or visualization.1 Also, like any workout, it stimulates the blood flow, heats up muscles and releases endorphins, giving you a feel good energy boost.
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