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Hypothalamus has the vital role in stressful condition. When stress is encountered, the hypothalamus carries out four specific functions, first, it activates autonomic nervous system; second, it releases the corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) which in turn stimulates the secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from anterior...
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In fact, I was a figure skater (of course being born in Russia figure skating was a preferable choice of sports for girls) since I was three years old and spent at least two hours at the gym as long as I can remember. I...
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Yoga is a psycho–somatic–spiritual discipline for achieving harmony between the mind, body, and spirit, not only with each other but also with the surroundings. Yoga, means “union”, aims to develop the unity, unison, or harmony between the individual consciousness and the universal consciousness. ‘Prana’ refers...
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There’s been a changing attitude towards incorporating Surya Namaskar as part of a full sequence in a class. Also known as Sun Salutation, it is a series of transitional poses typically used for warming up at a start of a vinyasa practice. With new trends...
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Dinacharya According to Sushruta man is said to be swastha whose dosha, Dhatu, agni and mala are in the state of equilibrium along with mental, sensory and spiritual pleasantness and happiness. Dinacharya is composed of 2 words Dina – day time, day Charya – regimen...
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People of today’s busy world go for fitness gym to maintain their body. Some people focus on home based exercises like Cardio exercise. On the other side, there are people who practice Yoga for a healthy lifestyle. Yoga is not just doing for relieving stress...
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The word yoga in Sanskrit it means ‘York’ translated to ‘union’ – the bringing together of the physical, mental and spiritual or soul. When these three come together, we call it yoga. The above is the definition of yoga and this is my interpretation of...
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Many health and fitness club sets at this point offer pilates as well as Yoga classes. Because more and more people consider all these exercise methods instead of common exercise instructional classes, it really is right now probable to try a variety of yoga exercises...
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Yoga nidra is a form of yogic sleep. It is the state of conscious deep sleep. In yoga nidra, the focus is given to the mind while somebody remains at sleep. Yoga nidra is state of relaxation where one individual sleeps with consciousness over its...
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Yoga has worked for me because at the time I was open minded. I literally emptied my plate and was ready for a fresh serving. I was willing to try a new approach to life and to harness my true power as I came to...
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Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian Yogi and Guru who lived from 1893 to 1952. Yogananda is best known for introducing millions of people from India and the west to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga. Yogananda was influential on the transformation of Hinduism and...
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Yoga is the practice of physical exercise through physical poses to improve control of your body and mind. It might sound simple but you'll get amazed of what this Yoga can do for you especially if you learn all the methods and attend some sessions....
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The principle of yoga has been lost to us as Africans because, we have not taken time to understand it. There are number of things that we might not agree with in yoga and yet there are some that are totally acceptable and will conform...
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This is a description of a single case evaluation examining a relationship between stress during a test before practicing yoga and after practicing yoga. A single case evaluation is defined as a time series design used to evaluate the impact of an intervention or a...
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When I first started yoga, I was curious about why Swami insisted on yoga as a path to my own answers. I stayed alert in the yoga class, mostly because I was a self-proclaimed fitness instructor who was looking at making some money out of...
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Predominantly controlling breath is nothing but Pranayama. The word Pranayama is comprised of two Sanskrit words «Prana» which means life force and «ayama» which means to suppress the Prana. Implementation done deliberately on the breathing techniques in order to alter it for getting the desired...
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Yoga has been demonstrated to ease worry by utilizing practices that bring together the brain, body, and soul. On the off chance that you are new to yoga, these seven tips will begin you making a course for a more focused life. Converse with your...
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If you are looking for something interesting to do over the weekend or just to reward yourself for working so hard, signing up for a yoga retreat should be number one on the list. It is a life changing experience and can be adapted as...
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Summary: Re-balance your life with the ancient system of life with the amazing tips self-care rituals, and the practice to perform a quick start of the day. Explore the blog to knowl amazing eight yoga and ayruvedic lifestyle tips to make you feel your best....
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Despite that yoga had been brought to the West for several decades already, some men still carry inaccurate assumptions, such as its gentle or just about flexibility, towards the practice. A Yoga in America Study conducted in 2016 by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance found...
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Halasana is a combination of the Sanskrit words “hala” which means plow and asana which means posture. Halasana or plow pose is an asana and it gets its name from the plow which is a popular farming tool used in Indian culture to prepare soil...
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Abstract: Background: Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Harmone (MSH) also called intermedin or melanotropin, derived from a protein known as proopiomelanocortin (POMC) and secreted primarily by the Pitutary gland. MSH is responsible for inducing melanocytes to produce pigment called Melanin which is responsible for pigmentation in the skin,...