DEFINITION OF LOW BACK PAIN
DEFINITION OF LOW BACK PAIN Low back pain (LBP) is a common complaint second only to cold and flu as a reason why patients seek care from their family …
Second Sun Salutation Yoga
Second Sun Salutation Yoga 1. From the end position of the first sun salutation, standing straight with your hands at your sides, legs straight, feet together and head facing …
Yoga Sequence to Relieve Lower Back Pain
Yoga Sequence to Relieve Lower Back Pain Trauma, sprains and fractures in the ligaments that support the spine can cause chronic back pain. Even injuries from your childhood can …
Sun Salutation Yo
Sun Salutation Yoga This is an exercise that is used for warming up the body, and is an effective way to start a power yoga session. 1. Begin by …
Ardha Bhekasana
Ardha Bhekasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin by lying on the floor on your belly, place …
Vyaghrasana
Vyaghrasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin on hands and knees (table pose), with hands flat on the mat and knees shoulder-width apart, looking downwards 2. Inhale, and bring the right knee …
Supta Padangusthasana
Supta Padangusthasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin by lying on your back facing upwards with your …
Virabhadrasana II
Virabhadrasana II INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Lift your arms so they are parallel to the floor, and reach out with …
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana
Parivrtta Parsvakonasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Place your hands on your hips, and turn your right foot out to the …
Best 6 Yoga Postures to Soothe Back Pain at Your Home
Poor posture when sleeping, an inadequate desk chair or the way we walk can easily translate into back pain. If the problem has already appeared, it is important to …
Vrikshasana
Vrikshasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Keeping your left foot firmly on the floor, bend your right knee and put your …
Virabhadrasana III
Virabhadrasana III INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent. Bend forwards at the hips so your head and hands are pointing directly downwards …
Trikonasana
Trikonasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Begin by standing with feet 3-4 feet apart with knees unbent, left, foot facing forwards, right foot facing outwards. 2. Raise arms parallel to the floor, …
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Adho Mukha Svanasana INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Prepare a padded surface, such as a yoga mat or a folded blanket or towel. Begin on the floor on your hands and knees. …
How can I make my body fit?
We are still working on programming your mind, beliefs, and selfimage, so we have to visualize them. Now when you are setting your goals, it will usually get you …
Weight Loss Strategies for Success
Write goals down twice a day. I want you writing this down two times each day, on paper, at your desk. The two times are as soon as you …
Your Reality is a reflection of your Strongest Beliefs
One of the big reasons why you don’t have the body and you have failed many times in the past is simply because you lack the belief that YOU …
Yoga diet: What to eat for
FOCUS AND MOTIVATION Here are some choices to improve concentration… Green tea – Contains a combination of caffeine and the amino acid L-theanine, which helps to increase certain neurotransmitters …
Food know-how to help you get the most from your training
EAT BLACKCURRANTS TO CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR Naturally tart blackcurrants are rich in anthocyanin antioxidants, which help to fight inflammation and oxidative stress, and now scientists have just discovered another …
WHAT ARE FAVOURITE FORMS OF EXERCISES?
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE FORMS OF EXERCISE? I love strength training – it makes me feel strong and confident. I think compound movements are the best to target different …
Strength Training Exercises to Improve Swimming
Jazz Carlin The Olympic swimmer talks to us about her life after retirement and her new online swimming and training platform, Swim with Jazz… ‘I swam as a baby …
Boost Your UPPER BODY STRENGTH
Shape, tone and sculpt your upper body with these moves from online fitness coach Nicki Petitt. Want to have shapely shoulders, a strong back and toned arms? This workout …
MULTISPORT Bored of your workouts? Inject variety and excitement into your training when you take up a new multisport
You’ve heard of triathlon and duathlon. But what about aquathlon, swimrun and aquabike? You might not know it yet, but these are all examples of ‘multisport’: the term used …
What are the best forms of exercise to help combat stress, or does this depend on the individual?
‘What are the best forms of exercise to help combat stress, or does this depend on the individual?’ Jennifer Campbell, PT on leading fitness and wellness community app TRUCONNECT …