December 17th, 2010 by admin
“Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.” ~ Author Unknown We end the week with an article on truth or myth in the practice of Yoga. Yoga Myths Dispelled By Angelena Craig To better understand why you should have a yoga practice, we need to look at the myths [...]
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December 16th, 2010 by admin
“Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that’s the essence of yoga, too. So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it’s unequaled.” ~ Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Today we [...]
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December 15th, 2010 by admin
“Yoga, an ancient but perfect science, deals with the evolution of humanity. This evolution includes all aspects of one’s being, from bodily health to self-realization. Yoga means union – the union of body with consciousness and consciousness with the soul. Yoga cultivates the ways of maintaining a balanced attitude in day-to-day life and endows skill [...]
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December 14th, 2010 by admin
“Yoga is the fountain of youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible.” ~Bob Harper Today I present a testimonial for Yoga from a dedicated practitioner. Lessons I Have Learned From Yoga By Julie Devine My yoga experience started with the local park district about 10 years ago. The class was called, “Practical [...]
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December 13th, 2010 by admin
“You cannot do yoga. Yoga is your natural state. What you can do are yoga exercises, which may reveal to you where you are resisting your natural state.” ~Sharon Gannon This week we will take a look at yoga. Yoga has been around for ages. As with other forms of discipline, such as martial arts [...]
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December 10th, 2010 by admin
“Moreover, such a body freed from nervous tension and over-fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well-balanced mind that is always fully capable of successfully meeting all of the complex problems of modern living.” ~ Joseph Pilates Today we will talk about how Pilates helps foster better balance and flexibility. How [...]
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December 9th, 2010 by admin
“Contrology develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong postures, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind, and elevates the spirit.” ~ Joseph Pilates Here is another opinion of the benefits of Pilates. Pilates For A Sound Mind And Body By Ralph J. Greene Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates and is one of the most popular ways [...]
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December 8th, 2010 by admin
“The acquirement and enjoyment of physical well-being mental calm, and spiritual peace are priceless to their possessors….[and] it is only through Contrology that this unique trinity of a balanced body, mind, and spirit can ever be attained.” – Joseph Pilates Today I present an article on the history and basics of Pilates. Pilates As Fitness [...]
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December 7th, 2010 by admin
“The mind, when housed within a healthful body, possesses a glorious sense of power.” – Joseph Pilates The core muscles of the body are very important in maintaining health and wellness. Here is an article on using Pilates to build core strength. Build Core Strength With Pilates at Home By Brenda Rubio A great way [...]
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December 6th, 2010 by admin
“Pilates helps your body stay young, fit, and full of vitality. As Joe himself once said, ‘With body, mind, and spirit functioning perfectly as a coordinated whole, what else could reasonably be expected other than an active, alert, disciplined person.” – Joseph Pilates Week before last I said that in the coming weeks we would [...]
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