15 Dec 2019  Weight loss Obesity is an epidemic, which is the cause of various problems like diabetes, heart diseases, high levels of cholesterol and high blood pressure. In 2016, a national family health survey showed that approximately 21% of Indian women and 19% of men between the ages group 15 to 49 are obese. Also, obesity in children...

Many pregnant women have a most common question – “Is yoga good for pregnancy”? Pregnant women don’t suddenly become fragile. Yes, you should not carry heavy weight during your pregnancy. But that does not mean you need to stay in bed all day long! Regular exercise is important, even for pregnant women. And the best...

Our society is well aware of the endless emotional and physical disorders that an adult faces due to the stress and pressure caused by the fear of passing the examinations. Unfortunately, today students are the victims of stress, anxiety, insomnia, etc, due to a highly competitive environment and work culture. Peer-pressure, examination pressure, long working hours, irregular eating...

A career as a Yoga Instructor Today Yoga is in wave demand all over the world because of its efficacy in treating and prevention of lifestyle-related disorders and various diseases. More or less all the embassies of India across the world are hiring Yoga instructors at a good remuneration. After declaring 21st June as World Yoga Day, Opportunity for...

The sedentary lifestyle that includes lack of exercise, healthy food habits and excess of stress contribute to a wider waist, round irregular tummy and increase in the level of health problems. It’s hard to get rid of the stubborn belly fat. Sometimes, even after maintaining a healthy lifestyle and working out daily, the belly fat...

Uttanasana (OOT-tan-AHS-ahna) ut means intense tan means to stretch or extend Uttanasana or Standing Forward Fold is very beneficial for your spine, hips, and knees. Any expert practitioner can practice this asana easily and can get its benefits. But if someone has severe back pain, hip joint pain, or knee pain, then he/she cannot practice this pain-reducing...

Cervical spondylosis is a general condition that can occur from the deterioration of bones, discs, ligaments, and joints in the neck. This condition is mostly due to age-related wear and tear affecting the spinal disks in your neck. The cervical spine disc of your neck gradually starts dehydrating, shrinking, losing fluid, and becoming rigid with...

Our spine is constituted by 33 bones that are supported by discs. The discs keep the bones from tremors caused by walking, running, falling, lifting weights, turning, etc. When the inner part of the spinal cord gets injured, its jelly-like internal rings start protruding from the ring. This condition is termed a herniated or slipped...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has a very direct relationship with lower back pain. As the inner rings of the spine start protruding out in the lower vertebrae, the surrounding region experiences severe pain and stiffness. It is so sharp and severe that it may wake one from a deep sleep. People suffering from ankylosing spondylitis often...

Asthma is a serious lung condition that leads to difficulties in breathing, chest tightness, and wheezing. There are many ways to treat this condition but Ayurveda suggests an elaborate treatment plan for asthma patients that includes yoga. Yoga is a wholesome exercise routine that brings total mindfulness through movement. Regular yoga practice improves the overall...