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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

5 TIPS TO CHOOSE PERFECT YOGA CLOTHING FOR YOU

From MedsAvailable


ORGANIC YOGA CLOTHING FROM YOGITOES

Yoga clothing is important for you since you need loose clothes, not your regular top, tight T-shirt or Jeans. In this article we are going to talk about what kind of yoga clothes you should look for - Here are some points.

1. Before you decide on the yoga clothing, you should figure out what is your clothing need for yoga.
2. Commonly you can wear tee shirts, sweaters, pants, tracksuit etc.
3. Go for the “must have yoga wears”

You should keep a few point in mind while deciding your yoga clothing

1. The dress should be comfortable
2. It should not be tight
3. Clothes should not be loose
4. It should not disturb you while practicing yoga

Fitting – The yoga clothing should have a perfect fit for you. Loose clothes will create problem for you. Again too tight clothes will again make your movement impossible. So, when you select the clothes for yoga exercise, you should select them carefully.

Comfort – The comfort of the yoga clothing is very important. You should wear those clothes which are really comfortable. See the weather. If the weather is hot you will something short and which does not cover your whole body. If the weather is cool, then you may need to cover your whole body with clothes.

Depending on the yoga you are practicing your yoga clothing may vary. When you practice Bikram Yoga, which is a “hot yoga”, then you should wear shorts so as to allow the air pass through.

The condition of the place should be kept in mind while selecting he yoga clothing. If you practice yoga under the sun, then you will need something that let the air pass. If you practice it in an air-conditioned room, then you will need full covering clothing.
Price- The price is another factor while selecting yoga clothing. Good quality stuff generally comes at a cost. But see what your requirement is. Buying a brand may not be always necessary. See your budget and then decide what you want.

Look- The look should be good, because it offers better outlook and confidence. Good looking clothes boost your confidence while you make different poses of yoga. It keeps your mind happy. It also helps you to feel better and important when you practice yoga. Especially good looking clothes during yoga will attract teenagers and youth.

Where to find Yoga Clothes

You will find them in various yoga stores. Yoga stores are available today in different places of different cities. They will carry all types of yoga wears and clothes. Choose from the collection available there in the store. The price will vary depending on the bran, cloth and he store. Honestly I can't recommend anything (I am not a great believer in buying online clothes) so you have to do a search on yourself. You can check our other article on Yoga Products and Yoga Mats to know more about them

http://efashionhouse.com/productlistefh.html/Yogitoes/1079

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Monday, April 14, 2008

Yoga for Stress Management and Relaxation

from About.com

Yoga has long been known to be a great antidote to stress. Yoga combines many popular stress-reducing techniques, including exercise and learning to control the breath, clear the mind, and relax the body. As Yoga becomes increasingly popular, more and more people are discovering the benefits this ancient practice brings to their stressful lives.

Exercise
Hatha Yoga is the physical practice of Yoga postures. There are many different types of hatha yoga: some are slow and more focused on stretching, others are fast and more of a workout. If you are looking to relieve stress, no one yoga style is superior, so pick one that meets your level of physical fitness and personality.

Any exercise will help relieve stress by keeping the body healthy and releasing endorphins, natural hormones that make you feel better. Yoga also relieves stress through stretching. When you are stressed, tension is stored in the body making you feel tight and often causing pain. The intense stretching of yoga releases tension from problem areas, including the hips and shoulders.

Breath Control
Pranayama, or breath work, is an important part of any yoga practice and one that translates well to life off the mat. At the very least, yoga increases your awareness of the breath as a tool for relaxing the body. Although breathing is an involuntary act (you have to keep doing it to stay alive), you can choose to regulate the breath. Just learning to take deep breaths and realizing that this can be a quick way to combat stressful situations is amazingly effective.

Clearing the Mind
Our minds are constantly active, racing from one thought to another, spinning possible scenarios for the future, dwelling on incidents from the past. All this mind work is tiring and stressful. Yoga offers several techniques for taming the monkey mind. One is breath work, as outlined above. Each breath is tied inextricably to the present moment; you are not breathing in the past or the future, but only right now. Focusing on each inhale and exhale to the exclusion of other thoughts is one way to clear the mind, It is also a basic meditation technique. In addition, the performance of yoga poses, or asanas, also acts as a form of meditation. The poses are so physical, and have to be done with such concentration, that all other thoughts and worries are put to the side, giving your brain a much-needed break.

Relaxation
Each Yoga sessions ends with five to ten minutes spent relaxing in corpse pose - savasana. While this enforced relaxation can be difficult at first, eventually it serves the purpose of a total release for both body and mind. Savasana transitions you back into the world feeling refreshed and equipped with the tools to combat stress in your daily life.


Source:
Smith C, Hancock H, Blake-Mortimer J, Eckert K. "A randomised comparative trial of yoga and relaxation to reduce stress and anxiety." Complement Ther Med. 2007 Jun;15(2):77-83. Epub 2006 Jun 21.

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