Vibefit Health, Fitness, Recreation
Info on weight loss, yoga, exercise machines, pilates & more
A Life Worth Breathing: A Yoga Master's Handbook of Strength, Grace, and Healing (Kindle Edition) newly tagged "yoga"
A Life Worth Breathing: A Yoga Master’s Handbook of Strength, Grace, and Healing (Kindle Edition)
By Max Strom
Buy new: $1.99
Customer Rating: 
First tagged “yoga” by Tina
Customer tags: yoga, wounded hero romance
]]>
Love Bracelet: Rose Quartz (Jewelry) newly tagged "yoga"
Love Bracelet: Rose Quartz (Jewelry)
By House of Shakti
Buy new: $35.00
First tagged “yoga” by Lubna
Customer tags: holistic, yoga, heart, chakra, gemstone, healing, rose quartz, bracelet, jewelry
]]>
Andalusite, Onyx, Jasper Mala (Jewelry) newly tagged "yoga"
Andalusite, Onyx, Jasper Mala (Jewelry)
By House of Shakti
Buy new: $116.00
First tagged “yoga” by Lubna
Customer tags: holistic, malas, onyx, andalusite, chakra, mala, meditation, necklace, healing, buddhism, jasper, jewelry
]]>
Pilates Body in Motion Deck (Cards) newly tagged "yoga"
Pilates Body in Motion Deck (Cards)
By Alycea Ungaro
13 used and new from $35.00
Customer Rating: 
First tagged “yoga” by Carol A. Kelly “camkelly42″
Customer tags: yoga
]]>
Balance Ball Fitness – Upper Body Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape) newly tagged "yoga"
![Balance Ball Fitness - Upper Body Workout [VHS]](http://vibefit.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/wpid-41MC0ET5QSLSL160SS160.jpg)
Balance Ball Fitness – Upper Body Workout [VHS] (VHS Tape)
By Balanceball Fitness
Buy new: $7.53
34 used and new from $0.50
Customer Rating: 
First tagged “yoga” by Ann “Raw Living Chef”
Customer tags: yoga, ann hyland, wrong tape in box, ball, zz
]]>
Developing a Beautiful Body with Yoga
The mysteries of the east have always been a fascination to western civilizations. Everything in the east seems to be strange, exotic and seductive. The geishas, samurais and Shaolin monks, represent only a small part of the culture of the east.
Through modernity of our age, the gap between the east and the west has begun to shrink. Western ideas, invention and philosophy have been integrated to the lives of the people of the east. The once bizarre practices of the east are now being put into practice by westerners. This fact is especially true nowadays, where anything that comes from the ancient practice of the east are considered cool. One such practice is Yoga.
Yoga is a traditional mental and physical discipline which was created in India. The primary goal in practicing of Yoga is improving ones health. Practicing Yoga would create a huge difference in a person. A person’s health, physical and mental constitution would dramatically improve by using yoga.
Due to its overall benefits, it is of no surprise why many celebrities practice yoga. Different celebrities such as, Meg Ryan, Jennifer Anniston, and Madonna have all admitted that they are practicing Yoga. Most of them are saying that by practicing Yoga, they have improved their strength, their concentration, it tones their bodies and most of all it calms their minds. These claims have not gone unnoticed by the public that is why Yoga is becoming more and more popular to the general populace.
As popular as it is, it does not mean that it is just a fad. Yoga does have great benefits, not only to the body but also to the mind and soul of the person practicing yoga. The physique of a person would change by practicing Yoga, as Yoga sculpts the body. The poses used in yoga are designed to tone the muscles making it firm. It also increases the flexibility of the body, which is often overlooked.
The positions used in yoga also optimizes the use of the joints, this would mean that the joints, ligaments and tendons are well lubricated. Because of this the body would be able to move more easily, and who knows maybe more gracefully. Aside from the things mentioned above, Yoga also serves an excellent exercise for detoxification. This would result in the giving a person more energy, more zest in life and probably make him look younger.
Admittedly, Yoga is not the best exercise for losing weight fast. It is an exercise that is gradual and not fast paced that is why calories are not burned that fast in Yoga. But as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait, Yoga may not be the answer for fast weight loss but it is the way to have a great health. Great health is not just feeling healthy it is also about looking healthy. Yoga is a great way to tone the muscles of the body, which makes the muscles which has become limp, saggy and weak to become strong and firm. This makes it the excellent choice for people who want to lose weight without its after effects, like excess and saggy skin or any total consumption of energy. Yoga exercises every aspect of a person, his physical, mental and spiritual being.
Waterflow – music for relaxation (Audio CD) newly tagged "yoga"
Waterflow – music for relaxation (Audio CD)
By Greg Slawson
The Waterflow collection features music fused with three different manifestations of water: as gentle waves washing ashore, raindrops falling in a summer thunderstorm, and a flowing waterfall in a clear stream.
Resonant water sounds provide the backdrop for these three original compositions which fluidly synthesize natural and spiritual elements. All three extended length pieces are perfect for periods of relaxation, meditation, a therapeutic massage or a yoga routine.
Buy new: $11.72
First tagged “yoga” by Gregory A. Slawson
Customer tags: sleep aid, new age, yoga, relaxing music, new age music, water, sleep, relaxation
]]>
Yoga: Achieve Fitness of Mind and Body
Image by doug88888 via Flickr
Yoga For Physical Health, Yoga For Mental Health
Although considered by many simply as an exercise fad, yoga practice has in fact helped thousands of people in improving their physical and mental fitness. Remember the golden rule of never judging a book by its cover; if you think that yoga’s all about bending and breathing and nothing else, think again.
The History of Yoga
The practice of yoga has been around for more than four thousand years already. Its origins can be traced back to India where even today, it is considered as a highly valued practice to reach a state of enlightenment. Yoga as a means to receive enlightenment is a central point in several religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
In other parts of the world, the popularity of yoga is caused by its many health benefits and its associated use with asanas (postures) of Hatha Yoga as fitness exercises.
Purpose of Yoga and Its Main Components
Besides reaching a spiritual state of enlightenment, yoga can also help individuals reach a better understanding of not only their bodies but their inner selves as well.
When practicing yoga, you’ll notice that you’ll be concentrating on three main points:
- Body Positioning or Posture
- Breathing Techniques
- Meditating Techniques
Advantages of Yoga
- Treating Back Injuries: Yoga can heal back injuries that you may have by increasing the blood circulation for your injured tissues to heal faster and strengthening your lower back muscles; yoga may also in several cases heal other types of injuries as well
- Prevention: Yoga also has the power to reduce chances of re-injuring yourself, shorten the time needed to recover from injuries and serve as a regular exercise technique to prevent disabilities
- Mental Clarity and Improved Stress Control: The quiet and deeply relaxing techniques used in yoga would help you have a better state of mind every day at work and better control of your stress levels
- Greater Self-Understanding and General Well-Being: Find yourself amazed with how much at peace you feel with yourself when you start practicing yoga regularly
- Generally Better Physical Health: Besides getting that ideal toned figure you’ve been aiming for, yoga will also help in refreshing your kidneys and maintain a better posture
- Better Sleep: Rediscover the simple pleasures of sleeping with the help of yoga.
Beginner’s Tips for Yoga Practice
Consult Your Doctor: Before launching on to the first yoga step you encounter, make sure that your doctor gives you the go-ahead to do so. Yes, it’s true that anyone can technically do yoga but there are certain difficult poses that would be impossible or dangerous to attempt if you are troubled with past injuries or disabilities.
Just to be on the safe side, talk to your doctor and ask him if you can yoga your way to having a sexy figure or not.
Classes or Private Lessons: When you’re determined to join a yoga class, make sure that you’re joining a class whose level fits yours. Make sure that you join the class on the first day as well to avoid feelings of insecurity when you see others being able to tackle new yoga poses that boggle the mind. Secondly, choose a class schedule that you can regularly adhere to. If you only attend a class or two every two months, that’s sort of defeating the point of joining a class in the first place. Lastly, choose the type of yoga class that fits your taste and abilities.
On the other hand, if you’re not the social type, you can always attempt yoga practice at home and with the comforts of privacy. The only disadvantage to this however is the chance that you’re not doing something right and the possibility of causing harm to yourself. The best compromise, in this case, would be to hire a private teacher for a lesson or two or until you know enough to practice on your own.
Yoga With Balance Ball?
Image via Wikipedia
Balance Ball Yoga
A medicine ball is also commonly used by athletes who have sustained an injury, and seek rehabilitation. They are also extensively used by secondary schools as a fitness aid, by lifting the ball, or performing different exercises with the ball incorporated to increase the strain on a particular muscle.
What is A Swiss Ball?
A Swiss ball is a ball constructed of elastic rubber with a diameter of around 55 to 85 cm (22 to 34 inches). It is used in physical therapy and exercise.
Yoga with Balance Ball?
Doing yoga on a ball allows your body to open gently so you can keep your breath flowing and remain aware of signs of strain so you don’t injure yourself. The balance ball supports you in certain poses and helps you modify each posture to suit your body.
Sit on The Medicine Ball!
Sitting on a ball instead of a chair is a great way to keep your spine healthy. Try to sit on a ball for at least part of your work day, if you have a desk job. When you sit on a ball, you’re forced to sit up with good posture because you have nothing to lean back on. Also, because the ball rolls around, it keeps you on your toes and keeps your body moving, which help prevent the stiffness and back pain that you can get from being too sedentary.
Bent Knee Bridge for Buttocks and hamstrings
How to do it: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your heels resting on top of the ball. Spread your arms out on either side of you. Lift your butt off the floor while squeezing it, and push your hips toward the ceiling. Pause at the top of the movement, then go back to the starting position.
The following are some guidelines in planning and running a medicine ball session :
- Always ensure the athletes carry out a thorough warm up and warm down
- Before starting a session, explain the procedures for each exercise with your athletes
- Partners who feed the medicine ball on certain exercises should be well drilled on what is required
- Medicine ball exercises must precede high intensity work
- Start sessions with lighter less dynamic exercises, then progress to heavier exercises
- The program should have exercises that match the pattern of movements of the sport
- Plan the program to exercise alternate body parts (legs, upper body, torso)
- You will need to have a number of different weights of ball available – heavy, medium and light
A primary benefit of exercising with a Swiss ball as opposed to exercising directly on a hard flat surface is that the body responds to the instability of the ball to remain balanced, engaging many more muscles to do so. Those muscles become stronger over time to keep balance.
Yoga Wear
Image by domestictimes via Flickr
What Is the Best Yoga Wear
Choosing the right yoga wear is not hard at all. All you need to do is to be true to yourself and be picky.
The most important consideration in choosing the perfect yoga wear is the comfort that it gives you. Do not wear clothes that are loose because it will leave you distracted. Some people may be comfortable in wearing loose clothes in going out to the park or the malls. Later on when they do yoga, they realized that the wearing loose clothes are not so fitting at all.
Yoga Air Should Not Be Too Tight-Fitting
Yoga wear that is too tight may not me too comfortable also because it may not give you enough space to breathe.
What Does Yoga Wear Consist Of?
Yoga wear includes tee shirts, pants, sweaters and even bags. These are some things you can’t live without when doing yoga. It is important that you have this kind of yoga wear in order to be able to perform the practice without the worries and hassles.
Yoga Fashion For Teenagers
Students who are teenagers are very particular with yoga wear. It is something they consider as an accessory in yoga. For them, without nice clothes, they just couldn’t practice well.
That is common to all yoga practitioners. Of course you need to have a good yoga wear and outlook so that you will have that confidence when you make poses and exercises. It should be at the best level so that you get to perform well and not feel conscious or embarrassed when you are in the class.
Is Yoga Wear Expensive?
Yoga wear can be costly but if you are wise and know how to choose properly, you will get the kind of yoga wear that you have without hurting your wallet.
Yoga Wear Shops
Check out the stores that sell all yoga wear and accessories only. Buying in exclusive yoga wear can be advantageous so that you will not have a hard time looking around. Another advantage is that you can compare the differences of the yoga wear. You can tell whether it has a high quality at a fair price of if it is marked high but with proven endurance.
Yoga Wear Costs Shouldn’t Bust Your Budget
Yoga wear should not be costly and should not eat up your budget because yoga is not meant to be an expensive exercise. It only needs to be given a slight expense and should be fair.
If you will be wiser, you can check out the stores all over the place and compare the prices. After you find the best store that sold yoga wear, check it out once in a while and see whether they have new freebies and discounts available.
Buying Yoga Wear Online
If shopping for you is so hard and tiring, that is not a problem anymore. You can now check your favorite yoga wear online. For sure you will have a lot of choices if you check the products online. You can browse through hundreds and thousands of sites that sell yoga wear. If you are acquiring lessons online, there will never be a problem because you know which sites sell the best yoga wear.
Yoga Is About Relaxation and Invigoration of Body and Mind. So, Yoga Wear Should Be Comfortable
Now for the last tip in buying yoga wear, choose the ones that you think will soothe your body and give you the deep concentration you had been aiming for. Now take this, it may not be essential but yoga wear has a lot to do with your concentration.
