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...Can Wilmington yoga replace going to the gym?

Even the most enthusiastic "yogi" will tell you that yoga doesn't do it all for them -claiming that they feel the strongest and healthiest when they combine yoga with high intensity cardiovascular and weightlifting exercise.

For most people, a solid yoga session is more beneficial than the "typical gym workout", which looks a little something like this...

Spend 30 minutes getting ready, making sure I look cute. Look myself up and down in the mirror. Take a deep breath before entering the loud, busy gym. Swipe my card on the machine. Compare myself to everyone else around me. Wait 5 minutes for this loud and obnoxious man to get off the machine on my checklist. Ok. Thigh Adductor Machine- 15reps. Check. Thigh Abductor Machine- 15 reps. Check. Ok. I see where this is going. Next machine...

Just imagine how disappointed you would be after going through this routine for months, only to see that your efforts produced little to negative results. So, here are 5 truths that will help you achieve that lean and taut body you desire in less time...

1. The Benefits of yoga

The two most effective benefits of yoga are increasing ...more

yoga for Life: Vinyasa Flow

... maturity, and spiritual optimism.

The great yoga master Krishnamacharya emphasized Vinyasa as an artful approach to living and central to the transformative process of yoga. Vinyasa literally means linking a movement to the breath, yet also refers to progressive sequences that are led by the flow of the breath pattern. These vinyasa sequences are considered the sacred dance of the yogis referring to the natural, deep rhythm of the breath acting as the sacred beat. For Krishnamacharya, and his famous students B.K.S. Iyengar, Bikram Choudry, and P. Jois, Vinyasa yoga is focused on progressive sequences that unfold with an inherent harmony and intelligence.

In life, an...more

yoga Questions and Answers

...the mind.

yoga is more than a stretching and relaxation system, its the ideal test for your mind and body.

Should you practice Yoga? All persons from couch potatoes to world class athletes can profit from the exercise of yoga. Purna yoga requires the perfect positioning of your body as you hold the poses you develop your physical strength and stabilize your emotional and mental condition. This does not happen overnight, if you are looking for a fast solution to a health problem you are better off looking for another type of exercise. yoga will be your preferred exercise if your long term goal is to reclaim your energy, health and dynamism. Yoga exercise is a ...more

Laughter Yoga - Laughter Heals Body, Mind, and Soul

...go into "Downward Dog Position" or the "Triangle Pose" during Laughter Yoga. The main reason it's called Laughter Yoga is because the word "Yoga" means union, or the integration of body with mind and soul.

As you can see from the list of "requirements" below, Laughter Yoga is for everyone:

Laughter Yoga can be done indoors or outside.

Some Laughter Clubs meet at the beach or in public parks while others meet in conference rooms, classrooms, hospitals, and so on.

No equipment or props are required.

There's no special clothing that you need to wear.

Laughter Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels. Basically, you can practice Laughter Yoga whether you're young or old; fit or unfit; flexible or stiff.

Laughter Clubs are led by Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders.

Most Laughter Clubs are free, although some charge a small fee to cover costs or ask for a small donation.

A session usually lasts from 20 to 30 minutes.

Laughter Yoga is easy to do and it can help you to improve your health and increase your sense of wellbeing. So look for a Laughter Club in your area and join in!

Note: The quote by Jeffrey Briar was taken from Alternative Medicine-Live! "Laughter Yoga Trend No Joke in California" by Derrick Walker, February 17, 2008.more