Are you looking for beginner-friendly yoga poses for two people? Partner yoga is an exciting way of bonding two people together through play, movement, touch, breath and trust. It enhances intimacy and stronger communication between partners.
Whether you do it with a lover, friend or family member, yoga is certain to enhance your strength, stability and flexibility. Besides, it is effective in reducing stress, toning muscle, enhancing breathing, etc.
If you want to enjoy yoga’s full benefits with a companion, perhaps you should consider performing yoga. Of course, be ready to open up to your partner and trust them to keep you comfortable and safe during the sessions.
While there are plenty of yoga poses for two people, we’ve taken our time to choose partner yoga poses that are easy to execute. These are great poses for those starting or those in the intermediate level. Are you looking to bond with your partner through couples yoga? Here are ten yoga poses for couples you should consider. Learn more →
Benefits of an Ice Bath (12 Listed)
/ Breathing and Meditation /szerzõ: MarkAre there benefits to an ice bath? It’s a common practice among athletes or fitness enthusiasts to take a plunge in ice water after a rigorous workout or a big game. It is also known as Cold Water Immersion (CWI) or cryotherapy. It is used to recuperate faster from intense training sessions and reduce muscle pain and soreness thereafter.
The main benefits to an ice bath have been found to be:
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Is Holotropic Breathing Dangerous?
/ Breathing and Meditation, Plant Medicine, yoga /szerzõ: MarkIs Holotropic Breathing Dangerous? Breathing seems like a simple act that you do almost unconsciously. So, you may wonder why you need to worry about how you breathe if it happens without any effort on your part.
Well, our breathing is connected to every action and emotion in your life so when you are stressed, your breath feels rushed and shallow. It limits the oxygen entering your bloodstream which your brain considers a threat and so the body prepares for fight or flight.
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Healing with Crystals and Chakra Points
/ Energy healing /szerzõ: MarkCrystals are growing in popularity as a healing tool, particularly when used on the seven main chakras of the human body, aligned down the spine. Spiritual healers connect a wide array of conditions and ailments to the chakras and consider disease to be a side-effect of blocked chakras. Using crystals linked to these specific chakras can help the unblocking process and speed up the healing of the body and mind.
Read on to discover the chakras, their locations and associated health conditions, and which crystals to use specifically for the main chakras.
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Ten Vortex Sites Around the World You May Not Know About
/ Energy healing, Blog /szerzõ: MarkAs a way to connect to your inner self and the world around you, very few things can beat a visit to an energy vortex. With strong links to ley lines, these intersections of energy and tranquillity be found on both famous and relatively unknown sites. These sites have called to humanity for centuries, as evidenced by the remnants of the past found by archaeologists at sites like Stonehenge and Glastonbury, and are frequently considered sacred ground by local populations.
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What is a Cacao Ceremony? How Does it Work?
/ Plant Medicine, cacao ceremony /szerzõ: MarkA cacao ceremony is perfect for someone wanting to experience and grow through shamanic ritual without the often intense experience associated with Ayahuasca.
Usually a relaxed, tranquil experience, the cacao ceremony is used to open the heart spiritually through the intense raw cacao beverage, paving the way to self-love and healing.
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How To Plan A Yoga Retreat
/ yoga /szerzõ: MarkDuring this time of great transition, a yoga retreat can provide a pause to rest. A pause to reflect. A pause to remember the exquisite existence this life truly can be. Life can feel heavy. Transitions can be hard. Even beautiful times bring stress and anxiety. Taking a moment for oneself will always be worth it. Sharing that moment with your community of like-minded souls who have gathered in some unknown land to dance under the moon and sing to the sun will infuse you with the energies of the eternities. When you are called to lead your students further on their journey of self-discovery through a yoga retreat, this guide can help you with the planning of the details.
You will know the time is right to take your teaching on the road when your students repeatedly ask for more. You will know it’s time when you have eight hours of material in mind for your one hour class. When you and your students crave more, then it is time to lead a yoga retreat.
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Top 7 Yoga Poses for Diabetes
/ yoga /szerzõ: MarkStudies have shown that in addition to lowering blood sugar levels, yoga can also improve sleep quality, help manage anxiety and depression symptoms, decrease fatigue during cancer treatment, and even relieve pain from arthritis or fibromyalgia. Do you know someone with diabetes? Yoga could be an easy solution for them.
Yoga is an ancient and time-tested exercise that has been practised for centuries. Yoga has many physical benefits, including improved circulation, flexibility, muscle strength and endurance. Yoga also can be beneficial for people with diabetes because it helps regulate blood sugar levels and increases insulin sensitivity.
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Top 5 Yoga Poses To Do Before Bedtime
/ Blog, yoga /szerzõ: MarkWe sleep in order to rejuvenate and recharge for the next day. Without enough sleep, we can become irritable, unfocused, and less productive at work or school. A lack of sleep has also been linked with heart disease, diabetes, obesity, depression and more.
Indeed, we need to sleep in order to function properly, but it’s hard for some people to get the proper amount of sleep they need. To avoid these serious health risks, try following a healthy sleeping routine like going to bed at a consistent time every night, avoiding electronics before bedtime, turning off lights and devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime, not drinking caffeine, etc. However, if you’re unable after doing all the mentions things, consider practising yoga before bedtime.
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7 Best Yoga Poses for Two People
/ yoga /szerzõ: MarkAre you looking for beginner-friendly yoga poses for two people? Partner yoga is an exciting way of bonding two people together through play, movement, touch, breath and trust. It enhances intimacy and stronger communication between partners.
Whether you do it with a lover, friend or family member, yoga is certain to enhance your strength, stability and flexibility. Besides, it is effective in reducing stress, toning muscle, enhancing breathing, etc.
If you want to enjoy yoga’s full benefits with a companion, perhaps you should consider performing yoga. Of course, be ready to open up to your partner and trust them to keep you comfortable and safe during the sessions.
While there are plenty of yoga poses for two people, we’ve taken our time to choose partner yoga poses that are easy to execute. These are great poses for those starting or those in the intermediate level. Are you looking to bond with your partner through couples yoga? Here are ten yoga poses for couples you should consider. Learn more →
11 Best Standing Yoga Poses (Standing Asanas)
/ yoga /szerzõ: MarkStanding yoga poses are great for posture correction, balance improvement, and other therapeutic benefits. Performing standing poses regularly enhances blood circulation, particularly in the head and legs, which helps reduce the risk of developing conditions such as cervical pain, vein thrombosis, hyperextended knee, asthma, runner knee, heart attack, anxiety and cardiac arrest.
Some poses strengthen the Achilles tendon, hamstring, and hip flexor, so they are a good treatment for athletes, dancers, seniors, kids, and people with regular desk jobs. However, standing yoga poses can be quite challenging. They require leg strength, full-body flexibility, and the ability to balance oneself with one leg while moving gracefully between poses.
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