Via Katrina Love Senn on Jul 5, 2012 As a yoga teacher, I frequently get asked if yoga can help someone to lose weight. What many of my yoga students don’t realize is that this is a topic that’s particularly close to my heart—especially as I used to be about 60 pounds overweight. When I share this with them, …
How to Lose Weight with Yoga
By Nicole Beland March 31, 2009 Learn how you can lose weight fast with yoga A month ago I was exercising rarely and had packed 5 extra pounds on my thighs and backside to prove it. My favorite blue jeans were banished to the back of a drawer, and I was fidgeting in bed every night. I was exhausted …
How to Maintain an Active Lifestyle
By Marijke Vroomen-Durning, RN | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH Staying fit and active can help keep you free of cardiovascular disease, but it takes dedication. Exercise and an active lifestyle go a long way towards helping prevent cardiovascular disease. In general, those with healthier hearts have a lower mortality rate. But what exactly is an …
9 tips for balancing an active lifestyle with a sedentary job
Pro Gamer and Fitness YouTube Star Jackson “Bajheera” Bliton offers up a few important things that gamers and gainers can learn from each other. Pro Gamer Bajheera (aka Jackson Bliton) is here to stomp on your stereotypes. He might be single-handedly destroying the myth of the scrawny, anti-social gamer and replacing it with something a bit more… well… badass. Bajheera …
5 Tips for Staying Active With Kids and Family
If you’ve got kids, of course you want to make sure they grow up fit and healthy. But you also know it’s hard to juggle work, family, and physical activity. Still, setting a healthy example is a good start. So if you’re looking for ways to get your kids involved, check out these tips. Help your family get active …
Get Moving: Easy Tips to Get Active!
Take the first step. Start with walking! Why? It’s easy and it works! We’ve got the tools and resources to get you on the right path to a healthier lifestyle. It’s Easy Walking is the simplest way to start and continue a fitness journey. Walking costs nothing to get started. Walking is easy and safe. It Works Walking for …
What is Holistic Healing?
Taking an Holistic Approach to Life By Phylameana lila Desy | Holistic Healing Expert Updated March 20, 2016. Holistic healing means taking an holistic approach when seeking treatment for imbalances and choosing to live a more balanced lifestyle. What primarily distinguishes holistic healing apart from alternative medicine, complementary medicine, and integrative medicine is that physical health is not necessarily the …
What is Spiritual Wellness?
Spiritual Wellness is a personal matter involving values and beliefs that provide a purpose in our lives. While different individuals may have different views of what spiritualism is, it is generally considered to be the search for meaning and purpose in human existence, leading one to strive for a state of harmony with oneself and others while working to balance …
How Does Exercise Benefit You?
Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. By Mayo Clinic Staff Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health …
The Benefits of an Active Lifestyle
Written by the Healthline Editorial Team Medically Reviewed by George T. Krucik, MD, MBA on September 8, 2014 Living an active life is important to staying healthy. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, staying active helps to reduce your risk of: heart disease stroke diabetes cancer You don’t have to be a distance runner to improve your health. …