Resistance Stretching and Yoga

Stretching and Yoga have tremendous health benefits. They are both known to reduce muscle tension, increase the range of movement in the joints, enhance muscular coordination, increase the circulation of the blood to various parts of the body, and increase energy levels.  They also help the body detox. Stretching is also known to help reduce cholesterol and it makes your body more flexible. Stretching improves your posture and most importantly, it improves your mood.

Arthritis has been described as bone on bone rubbing which creates inflammation in the body. When you stretch, you allow for more space between the joints and bones, which reduces the inflammation and eliminates arthritis.There has been research that has proven that stretching can remove past traumas from the body. It has also been linked to the meridians found in acupuncture. The different meridians have been linked to muscles, which have been linked to correcting the flow of energy similar to acupuncture. This aid the organs, glands and systems in the body function better.  If you want to learn more about the connection between the acupuncture meridian and resistance stretching make sure to buy the book Genius of Flexibility.  The book shows the connection of the organs to particular acupuncture medians.  I have a friend that has a company that does resistance stretching and he shared a story about a man who was having issues with one of his kidneys and the doctors wanted to remove it and with the use of the resistance stretching the man was able to keep his kidney.  It is important to move your body and resistance stretching really helps take the tension out of the body.

Yoga has been around for an incredibly long time and over that period different practitioners have added their own refinements and styles into the basic Yoga discipline. There are so many different styles now it is nearly impossible to count, but they all stem from the same core philosophy and methodology.

Unfortunately the multiple different styles often lead newcomers to the exercise discipline to become very confused as to what they are doing and what they can hope to achieve with Yoga. In this article we answer some of the common questions.

What is Yoga?

To different people Yoga is all of these things. For some Yoga is exercise, for some it is a spiritual practice, some some it is a philosophy. It is very low impact exercise that strengthens the body and increasing flexibility. It increases blood flow and releases tension from different areas of the body. Yoga has a strong emphasis breathing patterns which is why it can be seen as a spiritual exercise.

Do I Need To Be Religious to do Yoga?

No, different people do Yoga for different reasons. Some people do yoga for spiritual reasons and many people do yoga for its physical benefits. Everyone can benefit from yoga. It has the potential to calm your mind and boost your confidence.

Where Can I Do Yoga?

Yoga can be performed almost anywhere. It can be practiced in your home, at a local park, with friends, in group classes. You can find how instructions for poses on our website.

Is Yoga For Me?

Yes. Yoga can be beneficial to anyone. Yoga can be practiced at any level and slowly progress as your body wants. With practice your body will improve flexibility and strength.

How to Learn Yoga

If you are looking to learn yoga for fun or are a yoga professional I would highly recommend checking out Tummee.  With Tummee you can quickly and easily create sequences with the Yoga Sequence Builder that covers 75+ Yoga Styles.  You can quickly find poses by searching or selecting from 50+ filters covering muscle-groups, chakras, yoga styles, levels, body positions, meridians, pranayama, mudras, flows, and much more.  You can even share sequences with private clients or friends easily via email and print layouts of your choice.  They have over 300,000 sequences for inspiration.  They have over 3250 yoga poses to plan your classes or yoga routines.  You can request any pose or flow you need for any yoga style.  They have cuing ideas from 75000+ cues for various poses.  They also have step by step instructions, benefits, instructions and much more for thousands of yoga poses.  You can learn Sanskrit.   They have both audio and videos to help you learn the pronunciation.   They even have quizzes where you can test yourself.  You can create your favorite lists of poses to help you quickly create new sequences.  You can also get meditations and yoga nidra scripts for teaching or for your personal yoga practice.  It is such an amazing bundle all in one place and very affordable.

Benefits of Yoga and stretching

Physically

Improves lymphatic function
Improves Bone Health
Increases overall strength
Eases pain
Increases lung capacity
Improves respiratory function
Increases awareness
Helps the body detox
Helps with weight loss
Improves Balance
Improves Flexibility
Increases blood flow
Drops blood pressure
Increases energy levels
Reduces allergies
Lowers cholesterol
Maintains nervous system
Improves Sleep
Perfects posture
Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown
Protects the spine
Regulates adrenal glands
Lowers blood sugar
Improves coordination
Releases tension
Supports the connective tissue
Improves digestion
Eases migraines
Fights food cravings
Improves brain function
Boosts immune system

Mentally

Helps to focus
Regulates hormones
Helps to develop mindfulness
Boosts sexual performance
Improves concentration

Emotionally

Benefits relationships
Encourages self care
Increases healing
Contributes to a healthier lifestyle
Helps to meditate
Calms the mind
Increases self esteem
Relaxes your body
Boosts confidence
Reduces stress and anxiety
Increases spirituality
Encourages spiritual growth
Gives inner strength
Makes you happier