A yoga practice builds body awareness and acceptance, but can it be used to lose weight? Until now, doctors and scientists weren’t convinced. But a recent study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle may make them sit up and take notice. Researchers queried healthy men and women about their weight history and [...]
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Since the start of the 2011 we have been asked by many of our clients about yoga for weight loss so we thought we would try and bit of an insight. The whole field of weight loss/weight gain is so complex, with an incomplete understanding of the influence of genetic factors, lifestyle, individual willpower, and [...]
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Welcome to Yoga Wellbeing’s second instalment to yoga for detoxing. We have added a couple of stretches on this feature to set you on the right path. Clear mind, clear body In addition to its physical benefits, yoga aids in mental detox as well. When we’re in a state of stress, fear or depression, that attitude creates [...]
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Scientists are now giving serious attention to an idea that yogis have known for centuries: that yoga has a positive effect on your mood. Although it’s an ancient mind-body practice, the future of yoga may be in treating mood disorders. In this small study, scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine measured yoga’s effect on depression and [...]
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This is our second instalment of how to keep your body in balance over the Winter months. Keep Moving Cold temperatures are no excuse to forgo your exercise routine. The key is to not knock yourself out, especially if family members or co-workers are sick. To prime your immune system, get at least 30 minutes of moderate [...]
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You may think that detox is something you do by either joining a detox programme or consuming nothing but liquids for 21 days. It seems either overly arduous or something only the rich and idle have time to do. However your body is naturally designed to detox every day. How detoxification works There are three main systems [...]
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Happy 2011 from all of the Yoga Wellbeing Team. Hope your avoiding all of the nasty colds out there. Winter’s cold, dry air creates the perfect host environment for germs. The drier the air, the longer germs stay airborne. Sometimes we can feel that Winter can throw us off balance a bit. According to the principles [...]
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