http://www.katsyoga.com Kat's Yoga Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:46:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning spinning wheel. These are a system of seven energy centers located along the spine. Each chakra corresponds to an area of the body, a set of behavioral characteristics and stages of spiritual growth. Practicing yoga and focusing your energies during different ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/the-seven-chakras Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning spinning wheel. These are a system of seven energy centers located along the spine. Each chakra corresponds to an area of the body, a set of behavioral characteristics and stages of spiritual growth. Practicing yoga and focusing your energies during different ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/the-seven-chakras-2 Mind-body fitness, which derives from Eastern philosophies and religions, improves physical and emotional well-being, and has implications for workplace performance. The overall benefits of mind-body exercise are documented in an increasing number of scientific studies. They include everything from reducing cardiac risk factors to enhancing mood. 'You're under stress, but you have ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/yoga-for-business-people-workplace-implications Mind-body fitness, which derives from Eastern philosophies and religions, improves physical and emotional well-being, and has implications for workplace performance. The overall benefits of mind-body exercise are documented in an increasing number of scientific studies. They include everything from reducing cardiac risk factors to enhancing mood. 'You're under stress, but you have ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/yoga-for-business-people-workplace-implications-2 Hatha yoga is a type of yoga that was introduced by Yogi Seatmarama. This was a yogic sage that lived in India in the 15th century. This is the most popular form of yoga. Several other styles of yoga originated from this type including Bikram Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Power Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. The word "hatha" ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/hatha-yoga-2 Hatha yoga is a type of yoga that was introduced by Yogi Seatmarama. This was a yogic sage that lived in India in the 15th century. This is the most popular form of yoga. Several other styles of yoga originated from this type including Bikram Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Power Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga. The word "hatha" ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/hatha-yoga-3 Stand with your back against the wall. Place your feet two or three feet apart. Keeping feet firmly on the floor, and weight balanced on heels and toes, stretch your body up, pressing shoulders back and allowing arms to hang at your sides (Fig. 1). Inhale. Exhale and slowly bend from ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/yoga-for-computer-users-the-triangle Stand with your back against the wall. Place your feet two or three feet apart. Keeping feet firmly on the floor, and weight balanced on heels and toes, stretch your body up, pressing shoulders back and allowing arms to hang at your sides (Fig. 1). Inhale. Exhale and slowly bend from ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/yoga-for-computer-users-the-triangle-2 Tennis requires cat-like reflexes with short bursts of strength. These short movements do not allow the muscles to extend their full length. When muscles are strenuously worked they become tight and can lose their elasticity unless properly stretched. Yoga exercises can increase the body's range of motion. The lack of ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/yoga-and-sports-tennis Tennis requires cat-like reflexes with short bursts of strength. These short movements do not allow the muscles to extend their full length. When muscles are strenuously worked they become tight and can lose their elasticity unless properly stretched. Yoga exercises can increase the body's range of motion. The lack of ... http://www.katsyoga.com/all-things-yoga/yoga-and-sports-tennis-2