Do you have tight hamstrings?
Have leg day recently? Stretch those hammys out with this quick 30 minute yoga practice to lengthen the back of the legs, aka the group of muscles called hamstrings.
Desk yoga: 3 quick ways to reduce neck and shoulder tension.
Do you sit at a desk All. Day. Long?
Then this is the video for you. In this video I demonstrate three stretches that reduce neck and shoulder tension.
And the best part?
You can do it right from your desk!
That’s right, no need to roll out your mat. Taking short breaks to stretch and practice mindful breathing has been shown to improve focus and productivity.
PLUS! Many of us have poor posture while sitting at a desk. These exercises help to improve poor posture and relieve neck and shoulder pain.
Physical Activity Disclaimer. As with any physical activity, there is a risk of injury associated with yoga. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting or changing any exercise program.
3 minutes to improve your well being. Tutorial for Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing
Do you want to feel better in less than 3 minutes?
I raise my hand!
In this video I break down, Nadi Shodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing.
This breathing exercise, also known as pranayama, calms the nervous system, improves lung function, lowers heart rate, and improves overall well-being.
This is a great breathing exercise to practice to reduce anxiety, practice mindfulness, and bring you back to the present moment.
Physical Activity Disclaimer. As with any physical activity, there is a risk of injury associated with yoga. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting or changing any exercise program. Health Disclaimer. The information contained in these videos is for information only. This information does not constitute medical advice and it should not be relied upon as such.
30 Minute Yoga Practice to Ease Back Pain
Do you have low back pain?
If you are like most humans on this planet, then you have probably experienced back pain at least once in your life. In fact, each year, American’s spend over $50,000 on low back pain. And frighteningly, chronic back pain is on the rise in the United States as suggested by a 2009 study by Freburger et al.
What if there were a way to alleviate this pain at home???
The answer is yoga asana!
Multiple studies funded by the National Institute for Health, indicate yoga is effective in relieving chronic low back pain. Further, these studies suggest a reduced dependence on pain relievers when participating in a structure yoga program. Who wouldn’t like that?
Here’s a simple 30 minute yoga practice you can do at home to ease back pain.
Physical Activity Disclaimer. As with any physical activity, there is a risk of injury associated with yoga. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before starting or changing any exercise program.
Health Disclaimer. This blog is for information only. This information does not constitute medical advice and it should not be relied upon as such.
Free 40 min Yoga Practice to get you Feeling Good
Do you want to feel happier?
I know if do!
Sometimes I get so many ideas in my head and I want to do all the things. And then I feel like I’m spinning in circles and I get nothing done. And now I’m stressed, and start getting easily frustrated, and then its a slippery slope to feeling BLAH!
But then I remember!
I just need some feel good yoga to bring me back to my senses.
All you need is a little movement and the breath to bring you back to center and get you feeling good.
Enjoy this 40 minute yoga flow.