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What Is Facial Yoga? What Are The Benefits And How Do i Do It?

The first thing to understand is that facial yoga does not involve postures such as stretcher pose or downward facing dog, which you are familiar with from your yoga practice. "Facial yoga is simply a form of facial exercise that moves the facial muscles into specific positions - a bit like yoga asanas.

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Yoga Rest, Primary Meditation, Rejuvenation, Stress Relief And Sleep Aid!

If you practice yoga consistently, you may know something about meditation. It can be a short practice in class or you can practice it alone. However, many people don't know much about yoga nidra.

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The Complete Ashtanga Primary Sequence, Detailing The Names And Effects Of The Asanas!

Ashtanga is a great starting point for those who desire to maintain discipline in their practice! Practising the ashtanga beginner sequence, which traditionally takes 90 minutes to complete, only works in building strength and flexibility, relieving muscle tension and detoxifying the body and nervous system.

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A Modern Genre Classification Of Yoga, It's So Complete!

Look at a yoga studio's schedule and you will see many different types of yoga, from ashtanga and kundalini to aerial yoga and more. There are even some more modern and less common styles: Paddle board yoga, for example.

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No Skin Is Bad When You Sleep Well. Practice These Yoga Poses Before Bed To Calm Your Mind And Help You Sleep!

Practising yoga before bedtime can release any mental or physical tension you may be feeling and allow you to sleep better. Practising relaxing yoga postures before bed can improve the quality of your sleep. It is especially beneficial for those with mild insomnia or poor sleep quality.

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Having Practiced Yoga For So Long, Do You Know What Is The “Bandha” And How To Use It?

In sanskrit, the word bandha means 'lock' or 'seal'. Yogis use certain muscles to form these seals to prevent prana from escaping the body. If practised correctly, they can also help to stabilise your core during asana practice and keep you safe from injury.