Memory is critical to our daily lives. Memory is the capacity to retain information about past events, and helps us plan future events. We should be aware of how our memories work, what changes occur in memory over time, and how we can improve our memories as we get older. Fortunately, most changes in memory are normal changes of the aging process, or may be caused by temporary … [Read more...]
Yoga Asanas To Control Mindless Munching
Why do many of us simply tend to eat and eat and eat. The answer to this uncontrolled munching lies in the fact that most of us are eating while distracted -- when watching TV, talking with family or friends, or eating in the car. Another external factor influencing how much we eat is serving size: If a larger serving is in front of us, we tend to eat more no matter … [Read more...]
Staying Hydrated During A Yoga Session
Water helps our bodies to function properly day in and day out. To keep your body well hydrated, you should drink about 64 ounces of water per day. Without doubt, you may need more if you're doing an activity like yoga. During a typical yoga class, you can lose anywhere from three to five pounds of water weight due to all of the stretching that goes on in yoga. Make sure you … [Read more...]
Yoga Therapy For Eating Disorder
A study published in the latest issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly reports that mind-body exercise, such as yoga, is associated with greater body satisfaction and fewer symptoms of eating disorders than traditional aerobic exercise like jogging or using cardio machines. Yoga practitioners reported less self-objectification, greater satisfaction with physical appearance, and … [Read more...]
The Sattvic Diet: Nourishing And Purifying
It is repeatedly signified that one needs to follow a healthy balanced diet. The sattvic diet, also called the yogic diet, is a nutritional approach to achieving higher consciousness through the consumption of fresh, whole foods. The purpose of food needs to be understood before choosing what to eat. Why do we need to eat? To give energy to the body Increase the … [Read more...]
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