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. …
Loving Yourself If You’ve Been Feeling Lonely, The Solution is Closer Than You Might Think
Whether your married friends are too busy raising a family to stay in touch, your own children are leaving home or a relentless work schedule means fewer social engagements, …
Kate Hudson’s Workout Routine
HOW DID THE IDEA FOR YOUR LONDON FABLETICS STORE COME ABOUT? ‘When Stephanie (Stephanie Burrows, Hudson’s PT) created her London dance studio (wearepopfit.com), I wanted to support her, and …
What Mental Tactics Can I Use To Help Me Through Long-Distance Runs?
We all know a long run is hugely physically tough, but the psychological challenge of something like a marathon can be as great, if not greater, than the physical …
The Best Morning Yoga and Workout Routine
SUNRISE HIKES Whether you walk the dog, stroll to the office or hike for fitness, a morning walk can do wonders for your activity and health goals, especially if …
Try these speedy recipes to help you keep your weight in check, and gain more nutrients while you’re at it
W e all have great intentions when it comes to healthy eating, but time-consuming recipes just aren’t going to happen when we’re juggling a million things. That’s where Annie …
The Secret Lies In Harnessing The Power Of Positive Psychology
You might well believe you’re not in control of your own happiness. But, according to the science of positive psychology, that’s only partly true. Yes, around 50 per cent …
Anti-Aging Benefits of Avocado
It might be the millennials’ favourite food served up with eggs but, this summer, avocado is popping up on beauty shelves as often as it does on brunch menus. …
YOGA DITCH PAIN
DITCH PAIN KILLERS We always believed in the healing power of touch, and now science backs it up. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Haifa …
YOGA WITH PARTNER POWER
If you make an effort to lose weight, you’ll be doing your partner a favour too – a recent study at the University of Connecticut that tracked the weight-loss …
Hot Yoga Helps Boost Fitness, Flexibility And Mobility
Love the heat? Hot yoga helps boost fitness, flexibility and mobility. IT’S GETTING HOT IN HERE Hot yoga is back on our radar for summer. With outside temperatures heating …