Yoga-Health Benefits

Here are 5 reasons why us Yoga lovers love the practice:

1. Yoga Relaxes:

When you practice yoga, your full attention is required. The practice allows you to detach from your long, hard day and turn in. For an hour or so, your practice requires you to be in the present moment. Most of the day, we are busy working, or making plans, or thinking about where we need to go, what we need to do... During this hour or so, your mind must focus and detach from all those things that you did or have to do because in order to do any pose, or listen to the instructor's direction, you need to pay attention. By leaving your work load behind or skipping through your thoughts about your "must do's," for that hour, you are clearing your mind. When your mind is clear, you can better reflect on the past, plan your future, and enjoy your present moment.

Yoga - Glowing Skin

Here are some of the beneficial yoga poses that you can engage in to attain a glowing skin:

Pachimotasana

This move aids in increasing blood flow to the face thus giving you the most desired look. The move also aids in strengthening thigh muscles and relaxing the back and arms. The move has also been found to aid in making stomach function better.
To assume the move you need to sit with your legs stretched out on the floor. You should then hold your big toe with your index finger and thumb. While exhaling, you should slowly bend forward and try to touch your forehead to your knees. You should hold in this position for up to five counts.

Asanas - Rid Of Dark Circles

Dark circles usually give you a fatigued and tired look that is usually very unappealing. The good side is that yoga experts have come up with a number of poses that can help you in getting rid of the dark circles:

Hastapadotasana

Also known as the standing forward bend pose, this move aids in stretching all the body muscles. The move also invigorates the nervous system, beats digestive disorders and aids in increasing blood flow to the face.
To assume the move you need to stand straight with your legs shoulder width apart. You should then stretch your hands forward and upwards until you feel a stretch up your spine.
You should then bend slowly until your palms touch the floor and your head touches your knees. You should hold in this position for as long as you are comfortable.
While this pose is very beneficial, you should avoid it if you are suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure or spondylitis.

Yoga - Benefits for Kids

There are 7 main benefits that yoga is great for children:

Enhances concentration - as kids learn different yoga positions, and learning to control their bodies through these positions, they develop their self-control and enhance their focus

Yoga - for Weight Loss

Here are 5 of the best yoga poses for weight loss you can try:

1. Bow Pose

Although a little complicated for a first time yogi, the Bow Pose can be perfected through practice. It effectively burns fat while toning your abdominal area as well as your arms and legs.

How to do it:

Start by lying down on your stomach. Slowly bend your knees then reach back to grab your feet. Try to raise your upper body while extending your feet upward. Keep your shoulder blades relaxed. Hold this pose for 8-10 breaths then relax.