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Beat The Blues With Yoga



Four Simple Steps To Less Stress By Taking Yoga Off The Mat




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Yoga is a great mood enhancer that requires no drugs or medications. Like all forms of exercise, yoga releases hormones that help ease feelings of stress that often lead to the blahs, blues, or outright depression. Being active keeps your mind away from negative thoughts, and allows you to gain a greater and clearer perspective on the problems you are facing. People who are depressed, or simply feeling "down", often lack the motivation to exercise. That's why yoga can be such a great option. It takes far less effort to complete yoga routine as it takes to out to a video or drive to the gym.

A word of warning; if you suffer from more than just the occasional bout of the blues, and feel down for more than two weeks at a time, you should seek professional advice. A doctor or therapist may feel that you need a combination of medication or therapy with exercise.

When you're feeling down, it's hard to think positively. People who are depressed often lack the concentration to detach themselves from their thoughts. Yoga is a "moving meditation", so it is easier to take your mind away from negative thoughts. Our essential inner nature can be blocked by negative thoughts. Apathy, despair, doubt, hopelessness and sleeping too much or too little are all signs of depression that must be addressed. Yoga is designed to bring you closer to your inner truth, naturally helping with some of the symptoms of depression. With a focus on balance, yoga can help to restore mental stability.

There is a definite connection between mind, body and spirit that indicates people can beat the blues with yoga. No other form of exercise alone can achieve these same benefits. Certain Asana yoga postures can influence your mood and help to relieve depression, although Asana can cure depression altogether. Asana postures can help increase low energy levels and relieve lethargy. They are also helpful in opening lung capacity to allow more oxygen to reach all parts of your body, and even your mood. Ask your yoga instructor to help you learn the postures that will balance your moods.

It's also possible to beat the blues with yoga because of the calming effects yoga has on the nervous system. Proper breathing techniques are important elements to practicing yoga, as these can help curb your anxiety and quiet your thoughts, allowing you to concentrate on positive rather than negative energies. As you learn more about yoga, you'll come to understand the connection between your mind and your emotions, and you'll find that they can help each other.
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If you think you may be suffering with severe depression, seek professional advice. Yoga is a drug-free alternative that can be safely practiced in conjunction with any medication or therapy your doctor orders. Some yoga routines are specifically designed to alleviate depression and taught by instructors who have been extensively trained to understand the most therapeutic positions.

Even performing the most basic yoga routines can help lift your spirits. While not physically demanding like other forms of exercise, yoga will make you feel much better at the end of a session. Try it and you'll find that you can beat the blues with yoga!


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Hugger Mugger Cork Yoga Block
Through an exclusive manufacturing process,the new Hugger Mugger Duralite Block is lighter than any of the yoga blocks available, yet quite durable. Its unique surface withstands normal wear and tear better than other blocks and keeps its lustrous finish. Its uses are endless!
Customer Review: Block
There were two things that pleasantly surprised me about this product. One was the weight. It is very solid, which makes me feel really secure when using it for even the most challenging balancing exercises. The second was the feel of it. It has an outside texture that feels like the softest suede. I was extremely pleased with this product.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Valeo Yoga Kit
Valeo Yoga Kit Valeo's Yoga Kit is a sturdy yet lightweight portable kit for easy carrying and compact storage. The kit contains a 24 inch wide by 68 inch long sticky mat, a 72 inch woven cotton strap with a buckle, two firm foam blocks, a nylon tote bag with shoulder strap, and an instructional yoga wall chart. Ideal for beginners getting started or intermediate yoga enthusiasts, this kit has everything you need for using at the gym, yoga studio, or at home.
Customer Review: great kit!
i bought this for my inlaws who are new yoga. one of the best deals on a yoga kit period! good quality mat, blocks, and strap. and the bag is big enough to hold all the equipment it comes with!

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Hugger Mugger Zafus Choice Yoga Meditation Cushion (Plum)
Customer Review: yoga prop
I have meditated for many years without a prop. I finally decided to get one, and I love it. I can sit longer and my legs will not go to sleep, the ? to myself was why did I wait so long to buy the prop. I just love my new Zafus Meditation Cushion. I do not like to order from Hugger Mugger direct they make so many mistakes, but ordering from Amazon a Hugger Mugger product is a better. Thanks Amazon. katia Laguna Hills, California

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Tanita BF679W Duo Scale Plus Body Fat Monitor with Body Water
The Tanita BF679W Duo Scale Plus Body Fat Monitor can monitor both your body fat and body water percentages. This scale also features a daily calorie intake function that estimates how many calories should be consumed in a 24-hour period for a user to maintain current weight level, and a dual recall feature that compares both


The Tanita BF679W scale and body fat monitor delivers advanced body monitoring technology with a sleek, stylish design. View larger.
Comprehensive body fat monitors for total health and fitness.
current weight and body fat readings to the previous readings.

Why You Should Monitor Body Water and Fat Percentage
If you're like most people, you're not drinking enough water. If you wait until you feel thirsty, your body is already suffering from the effects of mild dehydration. You continually lose water during the day through sweat, urine and breathing. The amount varies due to several reasons, including your physical activity level, illness, medications, poor nutrition, or even climatic conditions. Monitoring your body water percentage allows you to quickly compensate if your levels are low, allowing your body to function more efficiently. Having the right amount of water in your body will not only make you feel healthier, but you'll also reduce your risk of developing serious health problems in the longer term.

High body fat levels can reduce your endurance and have been linked to heart disease cancer and diabetes. Tanita's body composition analyzers monitor your body fat and body water levels with Bioelectric Impedance Analysis, or BIA, the same advanced technology used by doctors. Foot pads send a low-level electrical signal. Then BIA measures the resistance to this signal as it travels through the body.

The Tanita BF679W is calibrated for standard adults and children and stores data for 2 people and measures body fat in increments of 0.5 percentage points. This scale also features a guest mode, allowing you to use the unit without losing information already assigned to the personal keys. The scale's large, easy-to-read 2.25-inch, 2-line LCD shows weight and body fat simultaneously, and instantly compares these readings to healthy ranges based on the user's age and gender. Simply supply your gender, age, height and weight into the memory, step on the scale, and the monitor does the rest. The results are analyzed according to each user's information, and the result is the one of the most comprehensive at-home readings you can get.


Operating on four AA batteries (included), the Tanita BF679W is intended for use by persons up to 300 pounds and is backed by Tanita's three-year warranty.


Body fat percentages are important indicators of good health. View larger.
Note: Pregnant women should not use this monitor, and if you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic medical device, you should not use the body fat reading feature.
Customer Review: Best scale i've ever owned.
After years of using cheap spring scale, I decided to switch to a more modern scale. The scale really does work and the two settings allows for two profiles to be saved. I would definately recommend this scale to anyone else.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT

Valeo Yoga and Pilates Mat (Purple)
24-inch Width x 68-inch Length. Recommended for yoga & stretching exercises. Light weight, durable sticky mat. Cushioned non-slip surface. Washable.
Customer Review: very nice mat
This is a very nice yoga mat. nice color, sticky enough so my feet don't slip, and works well with my new yoga dvds.

Publ.Date : Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:48:58 GMT