Yoga Endurance and Stamina (videos)

Follow Along -- Get Fit

Yoga exercise made easy; watch videos from Howdini and Hubpages… better yet, mimic the movements staying well within your personal fitness and comfort zone.  Deep breathing is key to maintaining focus and extending the stretch.

Rest and Relaxation

R & R is Essential for Creativity

Julie Lusk, writes in her Mind Body Help blog the significance of relaxation, including its connection to creativity. Albert Einstein’s quote, “Play is the best research” states this beautifully. According to Julie, “relaxing muscular tension is important to clearing away the mental ruckus and emotional debris to make room for clear thinking.” Good thought Julie!

Exercise Can Ease Fibromyalgia Pain

Easy does it… well planned movement can reduce pain and build strength

Seems contradictory… but moving sore muscles and aching joints can benefit the body according to Gina Shaw writing for WebMD. Swimming, mild stretching and light aerobics can benefit many people. The National Fibromyalgia Association offers a bountiful resource of articles including this one by Lara Ozenne entitled, Staying Fit with Fibromyalgia.

Bodies In Space

Whole brain, whole body Blog is wholly worthwhile

M. A. Greenstein offers insightful articles, podcasts and more on her inspired Bodies In Space Blog, focusing on global, whole-brain and whole body learning. Her Immersive Attention Change the Brain! article provides commentary on Dr. John Ratey’s book SPARK, a must read for people interested in the science of exercise.

Beyond the Mind-Body video of Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz is shown on her article titled, ‘Just how easy is it to change our brains (and our minds)’. Thank you Dr. G. for your GGGGreat Blog!

Breathing, Relaxation, Yoga

Workplace Yoga and Meditation Can Lower Feelings of Stress

Newswise reports a study by Janet Buckworth and William Malakey from Ohio State regarding a noon-time, “lose dose” program combining breathing, relaxation and yoga to music with discussions and contemplations of stress at work. Quality of sleep improved as well as mindfulness – the ability to change one’s perception of stress, considering options to manage it.

Here’s another effective way to apply body and brain power for higher productivity and zest for living!

Yoga for All Ages

Older Adults Increasingly Turn to Yoga for Health

John Hanc writing for the AARP Bulletin Today offers good reason for older adults to practice the physical type of yoga designed to keep the muscles and joints resilient. I agree wholeheartedly with John about picking a knowledgeable yoga instructor sensitive to the aging body. Every pose has its variations suitable to people with stiff joints and those most supple. The key is keeping within your own daily comfort level. Proper breathing is also essential.

Yoga – The Benefits

Yoga exercise will stretch your body and brain in powerful ways

If you were to choose one exercise to do for the rest of your life – what would it be? For me, it’s yoga! For a comprehensive reason why I chose yoga, visit HolisticOnline.com and read the extensive list of benefits including healing, anti-aging, weight reduction, mental health, beauty, sex, pride, knowledge, wealth, and insomnia. Quite a list! Read more about yoga on HolisticOnline.com. Teach yourself or find an excellent teacher who has a solid understanding of the body. Take it easy and enjoy your life-enhancing yoga venture.

Desktop Yoga Body Savers

Relax and replenish your energy during the day from your chair

http://www.relaxationstation.com/pdfs/DesktopYogaDescription.pdf Julie T. Lusk reveals several helpful exercises from her book, Desktop Yoga – The Anytime, Anywhere Relaxation Program. The book contains over 100 easy-to-follow stretches that integrates breathing with your back, neck, shoulders, face, hands and feet.

http://wholesomeresources.com/ Wholesome Resources is a good source for Mind-body Mastery through Yoga, Meditation, Guided Imagery, Affirmations, Stress Relief and Wellness. Julie T. Lusk shares many ideas and practices on her site. I have participated in Julie’s yoga sessions at the National Wellness Conference for years and thoroughly enjoy her knowledge and approach. Be sure to sign up for her free newsletter.

Jeff Haebig