ah Yoga http://ahyogacenter.com Yoga and Wellness Center Fri, 18 May 2012 20:19:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Mehndi http://ahyogacenter.com/mehndi/ http://ahyogacenter.com/mehndi/#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 19:54:02 +0000 admin http://ahyogacenter.com/?p=1195 Applying Henna to the canvas of the body or the art of Mehndi is another one of my favorite yoga like activities. I call it “yoga like” because it has many of the same components. For instance:  Mehndi requires deep concentration and at the same time a bit of surrendering to the flow, being at ease while applying some effort. It requires letting go of any attachment to the end result and focusing instead on the creative process, acting for the action’s sake.  While creating a henna design I learn to trust my instincts. I connect deeply with the more intuitive and authentic place within myself.  ~ Anne

What are your other “yoga like” activities? Please feel free to share.

]]> http://ahyogacenter.com/mehndi/feed/ 0 The Benefits of Doing Yoga http://ahyogacenter.com/getting-injured-doing-yoga/ http://ahyogacenter.com/getting-injured-doing-yoga/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:21:31 +0000 Forefront http://ahyogacenter.com/?p=902 Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. Yoga can hardly be called a trend.

Most Westernized yoga classes focus on learning physical poses, which are called asanas. They also usually include some form of breathing technique and possibly a meditation technique as well. Some yoga classes are designed purely for relaxation. But there are styles of yoga that teach you how to move your body in new ways. Choosing one of these styles offers the greatest health benefits by enabling you to develop your flexibility, strength, and balance.

Before You Start: Staying Safe While Practicing Yoga

Even though for most healthy people yoga is a safe non-aerobic form of exercise, it is not without its risks. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the yoga injuries most commonly treated  in emergency rooms involve overstretching and strain from repetition to the:

  • neck
  • shoulders
  • spine
  • legs
  • knees
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