Yoga Enjoy – Page 13 – All About Yoga: Poses, Types, Benefits, and More

Taking yoga to new heights with acro yoga

December 6, 2017

A Charlottetown yoga instructor is taking the fear out of flying — Marie-Eve Filion is teaching acro yoga, a combination of acrobatics and yoga.

Filion, 30, recently moved to P.E.I. from Montreal, where there’s a large acro-yoga community and where she received certification to teach it last summer from AcroYoga Montreal.

I enjoyed that freedom, of trusting another person to hang onto me.

— Jack Wheeler”It’s really scary at first — going past this feeling of being afraid,” Filion said. After that, “it’s easier than it looks … you might just fall in love with it.”

Jack Wheeler had tried acro yoga before and brought his 11-year-old son Nathan to class.

“I thought I’d bring him just to give him the opportunity to fly a little bit,” Wheeler said.

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Marie-Eve Filion does an acro-yoga flying move with student Jack Wheeler

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Marie-Eve Filion does an acro-yoga flying move with student Jack Wheeler

“It was really fun,” said Nathan, whose favourite part was “being in the air.”

“I like the freedom of sometimes letting go,” said Wheeler, who is six feet three inches tall. “Marie-Eve has done very well in getting us to trust each other, so that was a big part of it too — I enjoyed that freedom, of trusting another person to hang onto me.”

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Sarah Lynch, bottom, acts as a base for Marilyn Sparling to try a flying move while Jamie Barry spots her. (Sara Fraser/CBC)

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Yoga Nidra

3 Amazing Benefits of Yoga Nidra

November 6, 2017

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What is yoga nidra? Nidra, meaning sleep, is a deep relaxation form of yoga, and a technique to awaken the connection between body, mind, and soul. The practice is like a deep sleep while you are still awake.

This ancient practice is becoming more popular as a form of meditation and mind-body therapy, and has multiple physical benefits. Below you’ll find just 3 of the benefits of yoga nidra.

1. Reduce Your Stress

Suffering from hypertension, hypothyroidism, or poor sleep? Deep relaxation exercises are known to reduce blood pressure, reduce stress, and improve sleep.

They can also stimulate thyroid function, reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and adrenal insufficiency (although there is a lack of scientific evidence to back this up) and aid in the recovery of muscle fatigue and repair.

2. Bring Joy Into Your Life

The practice of yoga nidra has some pretty powerful psychological benefits as well. It can assist in healing psychological wounds and assists those dealing with depression and dependency.

It brings a profound sense of joy and well-being to the practitioner.

3. Connect with Yourself

Taking this one step further, yoga nidra is also a way to connect with your deeper, spiritual self. It restores the body, senses, and mind to their natural function and awakens a subconscious awareness that allows you to feel no separation. Oneness, wholeness, tranquility, and well-being are experienced on a Universal level.

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Yin Yoga

7 Must-Experience Benefits of Yin Yoga Class

October 12, 2017

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Our bodies are typically restless and habituated to a fast-paced lifestyle, mainly if you live in a city. However, moving around for a large portion of your time every day makes you more vulnerable to stress, generating mental and physical tension.

Yin yoga is a notable variation of yoga that emphasises the mind’s and body’s restorative aspects. It’s a contemplative and calming practice that helps you achieve your inner serenity. With day-to-day living now being incredibly active, frequently frantic, and always in a rush, it’s no surprise that Yin Yoga has stood up to the yogi scene. It gives a more relaxing, revitalising, stabilising practice with substantial advantages for mind, body, and spirit.

The beauty of yin yoga classes is that it allows you to develop and condition your body without resorting to aggressive exercises that leave you gasping for air after the session.

Yin Yoga — What It Is?

Slow-paced and immensely relaxing — that’s the kind of practice Yin yoga is. Yin yoga, in particular, is notable for its meditative qualities. Yin yoga targets the muscles, joints, bones, ligaments, and deep connective tissues within the body. Also, stretching and breathing exercises are other essential aspects of this routine.

The Yin class concentrates on working the deep connective tissues, whereas “yang” yoga concentrates on the muscles. It’s gentler and more contemplative, allowing you to focus within and connect to your thoughts and physical feelings. Yin yoga can help extend[……]

Vinyasa Yoga

Kareena Kapoor flows right into the new week with a Vinyasa flow on the reformer

September 3, 2017

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Kareena Kapoor has her fitness A-game on pointKareena Kapoor loves to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle. Recently, the actress’ fitness instructor Namrata Purohit, offered us a sneak peek into her weekday training session. On her Instagram Stories, the coach heaped praise on the Jaane Jaan star for “working hard” with commitment and dedication. While Kareena is a master of crunches, pilates, and push-ups, the physical activity she tried this time was Vinyasa — a type of yoga form. Vinyasa Yoga is a free-flowing process connecting one pose to the other, coupled with the conjoining of unified breathing and smooth movement. Some benefits of performing Vinyasa Yoga include improved heart health, improved flexibility, strengthening of the immune system, reduced risk of high blood pressure, and a lower risk of blood sugar and cholesterol levels. In the picture, Kareena was seen deftly pulling off the asana by stretching her arms, bending one leg and the other extended backwards.

Kareena Kapoor is all about the yoga life and ensures her fans know it. Chakrasana or the wheel pose is one of her favourite asanas that she is often seen attempting like in a recent Instagram post. The yoga asana targets your shoulders, arms, and wrists, helping to strengthen them. “Do you have a pose that keeps you on your toes?” she captioned the post, before confessing that she “loves” the yoga pose. Balancing her palms on the floor, and toes touching the ground, the diva’s perfect arch left us impr[……]

Viniyoga

What is Viniyoga?

August 21, 2017

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Laurie teaches a method of yoga called Viniyoga which adapts the various tools of yoga to the unique conditions, needs, and goals of the individual. Viniyoga sequences postures to increase benefits while reducing risks through intelligent preparation and compensation for the body. Emphasis on breath-awareness and internal experience create a meditative and restorative effect.

If you engage in simple practices consistently, you will be amazed at their capacity to create deep change.” Gary Kraftstow, Founder of the American Viniyoga Institute

Laurie and Viniyoga

Laurie studied with Gary Kraftstow at the American Viniyoga Institute in Maui, Hawaii (see History of Viniyoga below), and is a registered E-RYT 500, LMT (Experienced – Registered Yoga Teacher). She brings these skills not only to her studio classes but also to cancer patients at The Breast Center at Milford Regional Medical Center and students at Mount Holyoke College. (See About Laurie for details.)

What are Laurie’s classes like?

Laurie adapts postures to the level of each student in every class. Classes are based on a specific intention rather than on a “level” of difficulty. This intention – or focus for the class – is directed by the needs expressed by the students at the beginning of each class. Every class includes movement and held postures as well as focus on intentional breathing throughout the class. Laurie’s teaching style is light-hearted and compassionate. Her goal is that every individual feel welcome a[……]

Tantra Yoga

The significance of Tantra yoga: integrating spiritual practice with service to all

July 3, 2017

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Join us for an enlightening seminar led by Didi Radha on the significance of Tantra yoga and its integration with service to humanity and the planet. Taking place at the serene Ananda Room Fundão, this event promises to delve into the depths of spiritual practice and its practical application in our daily lives.

Didi Radha brings with her a wealth of experience, having dedicated herself to the path of Tantra yoga and service for over four decades. As a nun in the tantric tradition of Meditation and Service to Humanity, Didi has worked tirelessly across continents, from Asia to Australia and New Zealand, and now focuses her efforts in Europe and the Middle East.

Her work with Amurtel, particularly in regions like Gaza, underscores her commitment to alleviating suffering and fostering positive change in communities facing adversity. From education initiatives for disadvantaged children to ecological and permaculture projects, Didi’s journey exemplifies the seamless integration of spirituality and compassionate action.

In this seminar, attendees can expect to gain insights into the practical applications of Tantra yoga, exploring how it can empower individuals to serve not only themselves but also their fellow beings and the planet at large. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the path, this event offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding and embrace the transformative potential of spiritual practice fused with service.

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Sivananda Yoga

Who Can Do Sivananda Yoga

June 12, 2017

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Yogis of all levels can practice Sivananda yoga because of its “mellow” pace and style. It is especially recommended for those who want a holistic, ashram-inspired yoga experience; you will not only learn breathing exercises and asanas, but also practice several hours of bhakti or chanting. If you’re looking to do yoga for stretching and muscle toning, you may be better off signing up for Ashtanga, Bikram, or Power Yoga.

Benefits of Sivananda Yoga

With its added emphasis on spirituality and positive thinking, the Sivananda style of yoga is worth checking out if you want to do yoga for meditation, stress relief, and self-empowerment. It is also a recommended style for older yogis who want to boost vitality and restore or reenergize the body. Sivananda is also great for those who need a positive change in their lifestyle, because this style incorporates diet and positive thinking with every class.

What You Need to Know

Sivananda yoga classes throughout the world start and end with chanting and meditation, and use the same 12 basic poses or asanas and their variations. Sessions usually start with the Sun Salutations, and end in Savasana or Corpse pose. If you’re not open to the idea of vegetarianism, Sivananda may not be the best for you because it also encourages students to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle with the aim of improving digestion and health.

Sivananda yoga is currently being practiced and taught globally by over 10,000 instructors at 17 centers and nine ashrams.Sivana[……]