Yama and Niyama - the foundation of good practice
Yama (control of mind and behavior) and Niyama (psycho-emotional and bodily purity) are the first two stages of yoga and the condition for its effective practice. By practicing the Pit,…

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Posture as the foundation
We often hear this word, but what does it mean? Straight back? Lack of scoliosis? In this article, we will consider what components make up posture, how its formation occurs,…

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Prevention of injuries when entering regular training
Prevention of injuries is one of the most important components of proper training. Starting the load after the break, it is necessary to take into account the specifics of the…

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The art and science of relaxation

The need to learn effective relaxation is due to several reasons: firstly, vascular circulation is normalized; secondly, psychosomatic tension is removed (there is a deep purification of the subconscious); thirdly, good relaxation after intensive training contributes to a better consolidation of the psycho-energetic effect of yoga practice.

Let’s go straight to practice. One of the simple and interesting relaxation methods is called “61 Point Relaxation”. The method is to gradually relax your body, focusing all your attention on each point, causing successively in each of the 61 points sensations of heaviness, heat and pulsation.

The first point is on the forehead, just above the interbrow. It is necessary to focus on it and relax it, causing a feeling of heaviness, warmth and pulsation. Continue reading

How to choose a gym: expectation and reality

For many, a new life begins on Monday – on the first working day they postpone going to the gym. This is especially true in early spring, when everyone wants to “lose weight by the summer” or simply improve their health, undermined by hypovitaminosis.

How to choose a gym – setting unobvious priorities
Where, if not in the gym, does the atmosphere favor active sports? Around only fitness equipment, athletes, does not pull to lie down your favorite bed and something to eat a full refrigerator. Most of the people are lost which gym to choose for themselves: they are looking for the largest, tricked out, so that it has a pool, a sauna, and a friendly administrator … But in reality, these are just the points that are final in importance when choosing a place for classes. Continue reading

Rules for Effective Training

A healthy lifestyle has become a fashion trend. Most are unhappy with their figure and tend to look better. Obviously, this requires regular exercise, which will help to cope with extra pounds and adjust the silhouette.

Often, people who decide to go in for sports have a question: is it possible to replace the gym with home workouts?

So, we answer. The place of training does not guarantee the result, it depends only on your perseverance and dedication.

Rules for Effective Training
Regardless of where you train, you must adhere to some principles. They will help make training more effective and safer. Continue reading

Types of muscle fibers and their functions
During training for fat burning or mass gain, you need to use different types of muscle fibers. About what they are and how to determine the ratio of muscle fibers…

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Body types: how genetics affect your figure
There are three types of physique or somatotype that affect our appearance. Details on why some of us are prone to gaining fat, while others are lean, read in the…

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How many workouts do you really need
We all know that regardless of whether you want to lose weight or increase muscle mass, or even you need both options, regular training is a necessary condition for improving…

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