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Yoga to relieve stress

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Stress is one of the main influencing factors of decline in physical and mental health, and many people carry this burden with them through life. Yoga is a fantastic way to calm the body and mind and restore you to full equilibrium.  Yoga is an ancient scientific practice which was laid down by Patajali in the Yoga Sutras about 2600 years ago and in many other old texts. It transcends all backgrounds and if you follow a faith, it will lead you closer to God. If you are an atheist it will give you a greater awareness of yourself,  the world around you. Whatever you practice or whatever your background it will bring you closer to your understanding of yourself and your interconnection with all living beings around you. Through this we are able to understand and control our emotions, and live our life in complete equilibrium.  The course the course I have designed here was specifically designed to help people who are stressed and is designed for all abilities of yoga. It was...

Backache, Back Pain and Yoga

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Millions of people suffer from backache around the world. It is believed that 30 percent of us will suffer from backache at some point in our lives.  Much of the pain and future symptoms can be relieved by yoga by: Strengthening the abdominal muscles Strengthening and relaxing the muscles in the back Maintaining health of the spinal discs and supporting ligaments  Restoring the spine to its correct alignment Helping the digestive system to function properly Restoring hormonal balance and relieving congestion in the reproductive system Relieving tension with relaxation and meditation There are many causes of backache: 1. Lower back pain This accounts for about 80 percent of backache caused by weak back muscles and inflexible muscles and tendons. Some of the causes are as follows: Referred pain from abdominal or reproductive organs. Examples of this may be constipation and gas. Pelvic congestion due to intestinal or other infections in the areas such as the bladder, vagina and p...

Yoga for Hormonal Imbalance

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    Yoga for Hormonal imbalance The glands which produce hormones are responsible for virtually every function of the body. They are messengers in the body, which communicate with the tissue and organs through the blood.    The imbalances of hormones can be triggered by many things such as stress, environmental chemicals, medical conditions, tumours and medication.   ·        Hair loss ·        Feeling hot or cold ·        Irregular heartbeat ·        Poor metabolism ·        Lacking energy ·        Urinating often or too little ·        Insomnia ·        Mood swings ·        Bowl issues ·        Muscle and joint stiffness ·        Aches ...