Yoga – Healthy Apple

March 6, 2023

9 Common Poses Most Likely to Trigger Yoga Injuries, Plus How to Overcome & Avoid Them

According to estimates, more than 30 million people now regularly practice yoga worldwide. And 14 million of those include Americans who received a prescription for yoga from a physician or other therapist. (1) People have practiced yoga for thousands of years. During that time, the practice has earned a strong reputation for promoting well-being in both body and mind. However, something many practitioners may not realize is […]

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February 3, 2023

Benefits of Yoga and How They Vary Based On Which Type Practiced

It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million people, now regularly practice yoga (up significantly from 6 percent of all Americans in 2007 and 5 percent in 2002). (1) Yoga has evolved to become […]

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January 12, 2023

Yoga Nidra: Bliss Your Brain Out with This Ancient (Little-Known) Practice

If you crave those last few minutes of your benefit-rich yoga class when you settle into savasana for stillness and relaxation, meet your new best friend: the little-known practice of yoga nidra. An ancient practice to tame the nervous system, you’ll find your mind in a more collected, peaceful state as a result of the exercise. So what does a yoga nidra […]

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January 3, 2023

The 9 Best Yoga Poses for Your Gut [Digest + Detox]

Yoga is a go-to remedy to reduce tight-muscle tension. But there’s so much more to it. For instance, today we can actually see how yoga changes your brain. And while it’s true that sometimes we put too much focus on how “bendy” we can be in a yoga pose — like how far we can take our hands to the floor […]

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December 28, 2022

How Yoga Changes Your Brain (It’s a Good Thing!)

Did you ever wonder how yoga changes your brain? As it turns out, that post-session happiness you feel isn’t just in your head. Using brain scans, scientists can now prove that yoga actually changes your brain chemistry. And that’s a good thing. Just like practicing tai chi moves, using yoga as a form of exercise and meditation can help naturally treat a range of […]

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