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Mixed Martial Arts: Eastern Exercise Disciplines

Posted in Eastern Disciplines, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Eastern exercise disciplines, some of which originated thousands of years ago, have become increasingly popular in the West in the last few decades. Eastern disciplines, such as Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi, Do-In and the martial arts, offer an alternative path to health. In general, Read more ...

Yoga and Yoga Exercise Positions

Posted in Eastern Disciplines, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
According to Indian philosophy, the aim of the individual should be to search for the divine within, and the practice of Yoga is designed to help achieve this aim. The Yoga Sutras (sometimes called The Yoga of Eight Limbs or Astanga Yoga), written by the sage Patanjali around Read more ...

Yoga Exercises: Getting Started

Posted in Eastern Disciplines, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Anyone, regardless of age, sex or physical condition, can practise Yoga. Physical and mental benefits will be felt by anyone who practises regularly. However, it is advisable to check with your medical practitioner before embarking on a new exercise programme, particularly if Read more ...

Asanas and their Benefits

Posted in Eastern Disciplines, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Regular Yoga practice promotes both mental and physical wellbeing. With this aim in mind, each Asana was designed to stimulate, exercise and massage specific areas of the body. A balanced programme of Asanas reconditions the whole body, working on every muscle, nerve and organ. Read more ...

Yoga Poses: Basic Asanas

Posted in Eastern Disciplines, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Some of the core exercises in Yoga practice include basic Asanas such as standing poses (for vitality), balances (for lightness), seated poses (for calmness), twists (for cleansing), inversions (for mental strength) and back bends (for rejuvenation). The Asanas all work on specific Read more ...

Recreational Sports

Posted in Exercise, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
People participate in recreational sports for various reasons -some individuals are attracted by the opportunities to socialize while exercising; some people are motivated by the challenge of competition; others have current and future health in mind. Whether you choose to pursue Read more ...

Sport for the Disabled

Posted in Disability, Exercise, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Disabled people can benefit both physically and emotionally from taking part in sporting activity. International events such as the Paralympics have raised awareness about the capabilities of people with disabilities and an increasing range of activities is becoming available, Read more ...

Exercising with Others

Posted in Exercise, Health & Fitness, Workouts on March 19th, 2012 by admin – Be the first to comment
Whereas some forms of exercise fall into the category of activities that can be practised ‘alone’, without expert guidance, many sporting activities require specialist supervision or coaching. Some, such as gymnastics and canoeing, also rely on special pieces of equipment Read more ...
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