Posted on 1st May 2009 by Jiggly in Yoga and Pilates
flexibility, Yoga and Pilates, yoga facts, yoga myths
There’s so much jibber jabber out there about yoga and half of it isn’t even true. So I’ve made it my mission today to clarify what is and isn’t true about yoga!
- “It’s a woman thing” - NO it isn’t!! In fact, yoga was started by men over 5,000 years ago. Yoga is for anyone wanting to live a healthier life! Men cook too don’t they? Anyone can do yoga, and at least 1/3 of my yoga class is filled with men – strong, burly, rugged men. I don’t even want to get into the sexual orientation discussion… let’s just say, yes straight men do it too!
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Posted on 16th April 2009 by Jiggly in Yoga and Pilates
body awareness, Cardio and Toning, concentration, diet, exercise, flexibility, focus, health, improved circulation, injury prevention, reasons to yoga, strength, stress relief, Toning, top 10, Yoga and Pilates
Despite the popularity of yoga over the years, I know there are still some of you out there who are reluctant to give it a shot. Here are my top 10 reasons to Yoga.
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Posted on 15th April 2009 by Jiggly in Yoga and Pilates
active life, balance, breathing, exercise, flexibility, health, Healthy Living, spiritual, Yoga and Pilates
There are many different types of yoga out there, but all seek the same goal – to interconnect the body, mind, and soul.
Today’s spotlight is on Vinyasa yoga – the first one I discovered. My first attempts at yoga were done in the Ashtanga Vinyasa style at a studio called Yoga Shakti in the OC. It completely shattered my preconceived image of what I thought yoga would be like. I thought yoga would be slow, tedious, holding poses… and I was both right and wrong.
“Vinyasa” is a sanskrit word that refers to breath and movement. It is a broader term for the types of yoga done in a series of flow-like movements where your breath and movements are synchronized. These movements connect you from posture to posture, so you are moving in fluid motions during the entire yoga experience. It provides a cardio-like effect, bringing your heart rate up while still engaging your muscles and giving you a good stretch. Trust me, you will sweat and you will be sore the next day, and you will love it.
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