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These Yoga, Exercise, And Meditation Apps Can Help You Shake That Stress

September 2, 2016 Srijitaand, Apps, Can, exercise:, Help, Meditation, Shake, Stress, That, these, Yoga, You

Americans, as many will admit, are perpetually overworked and invariably sedentary. Despite the endless options for getting in shape – gym memberships, trainers, Class Pass – doing so still remains as hard as ever. Fitting in time for a workout between home-and-commute-and-job-and-commute-and-home is next to impossible as work hours extend, stress levels spike, and our daydreams all involve going back to sleep. And while there’s a plethora of apps to make you move more and worry less, choosing the right one can be so daunting that it just adds to…

From Adam Levine to Hugh Jackman, Hollywood Heartthrobs and Their Love for Yoga

August 30, 2016 SrijitaAdam, and, for, From, Heartthrobs, Hollywood, Hugh, Jackman, Levine, love, their, to, Yoga

Image via thrivehealthy Deadlifts, high intensity interval training or cross-fit can be mundane when performed in isolation, but when grouped together, they prove to be a challenging combination of strength training and cardio. Top it up with yoga and it gets even better. Yoga is clearly taking over the fitness world lately, but its reach was never really limited. Hollywood legends like Marilyn Monroe are known to have included yoga in their daily routine much before it was popularised as a fitness regime in the West. The perception of a…

Office Yoga: Simple Exercises You Can Do Right at Your Desk to Reduce Stress

August 11, 2016 Srijitaat, Can, Desk, Do, exercises, Office, reduce, Right?, simple, Stress, to, Yoga, You, Your

Problem: Suffering from a sore lower back, stiff neck and shoulder pain? Solution: Office Yoga. No, seriously! It’s no surprise that sitting at a desk, staring at a computer screen all day, is detrimental to your health. But you still can’t find the time to get active in between meetings, conference calls, and doctor’s appointments? Don’t worry. Office Yoga is a great way to shake off the tightness, de-stress and stay active while you’re at work. It improves your blood circulation, balance, posture and flexibility. Taking breaks at office with…

Ever tried yoga to beat Monday blues? Here’s how

August 2, 2016 SrijitaBeat, blues?, Ever, Here's, How, Monday, to, Tried, Yoga

This will charge you and make you strong to the face the long week ahead. (Felixhug/Getty Images) Monday mornings are not the usual. Most of us lack passion and motivation. We get unexplained bouts of emotions such as anxiety, stress and sadness. It is interesting to see that Monday blues are so common that it’s almost become a phenomenon now. Unless it has some serious ground that is crying for your attention, you can ward off Monday blues with these four yoga asanas. Yes, it’s that easy. This will charge…

What’s The Difference Between Yoga and Pilates?

July 12, 2016 Srijitaand, between, Difference, Pilates, The, What's, Yoga

Yoga may have a bigger fan following right now, but with celebrity Pilates teachers like Yasmin Karachiwala who trains Bollywood’s best – Pilates, too, is rising in popularity. A question that constantly pops up among fitness newbies is whether they should take Yoga or Pilates. Both improve muscular and postural strength, increase flexibility and reduce stress. So what’s the difference? Yoga vs Pilates: The Breakdown 1. According to Vesna Pericevic Jacob of Vesna’s Wellness, “The main difference between Pilates and Yoga is in the core essence of the two. Yoga…

Yoga for Constipation: 5 Asanas That Can Help You

July 8, 2016 Srijita5%;, Asanas, Can, Constipation:, for, Help, That, Yoga, You

Yet another day marked by stomach pain and difficulty in passing motion? Well, you might not be the only one facing the discomfort which accompanies constipation. In medical terminology, constipation refers to a disorder that is characterised by difficult or incomplete defecation for more than three times a week, and more than three months at a stretch. The symptoms vary from person to person depending on their age, food habits, bowel movement and the like. The bowel problem might be a hush hush topic in public, but the statistics are…