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As mind-body practices, yoga and meditation provide many benefits. However, if you practice one without the other, you might not be getting the most out of either habit. You can actually enhance your experience both on the mat and on your pillow by combining the two. Here’s how meditation can deepen your connection to your yoga practice and vice versa. Why Should You Practice Yoga and Meditation Together? Meditation and yoga work together synergistically to benefit each other. Some types of yoga, including kundalini yoga and certain forms of hatha yoga, already include meditation in the practice. “In yoga, meditation…

Let’s talk about LIFT Barbell Strength at Life Time. One of my favorite classes to teach! I love to teach group fitness classes, and I love to write about group fitness classes. I’ve been an instructor for 16 years, and I’ve been teaching LIFT Barbell Strength for 4 years. LIFT Barbell Strength is a Life Time Signature program that you will only find at the more than 175 Life Time locations across the U.S. and Canada. (I’ve been an instructor at Life Time Charlotte for 4 years, by the way, and I love it.) In case you’re wondering what you…

680 Can Yoga poses help in improving our balance? The answer is YES! The practice of certain yoga poses as well as a general yoga practice will help better balance, both physically as well as mentally. During our Ask Me Anything challenge, we got a few questions about balance and the lack of it. We explore, why balance is wobbly on some days more than others, why certain times of the day we can balance better. And what poses will help improve our physical balance in yoga poses? Watch this video to understand why balance is wobbly on certain days more than others. The main…

Nothing says spring quite like a beautiful, fully-loaded wrap filled with tons of fresh herbs and veggies. Oh, and over 20g of protein from chicken mixed into a pickled jalapeño tahini yogurt sauce? Yes, please! These easy, high-protein green goddess chicken salad wraps are what lunch-on-the-patio dreams are made of. Maybe it’s not quite patio weather where you are, but I can guarantee these flavorful wraps will transport you straight into those warm, breezy days of the new season. They take just 15 minutes to make and there are so many great ways to make them your own with different…

The pelvic floor muscles and tissues are found to be attached to the bones at the bottom of the pelvis. the pelvic organs include the urethra, bladder, intestines, and rectum, and in cases of females, the pelvic floor also includes the uterus, cervix, and vagina. Why do you Need Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Exercises? Any damage or weakening of pelvic floor muscles or tissues directly impacts a person in multiple ways and creates the following issues: Urinary Leakage or Urinary Incontinence, Improper Pelvic Pressure, Lower Back Pain, Pelvic Pressure or Fullness, The Frequent Urge to Urinate, Painful Urination, Constipation, Difficulties…

Honey is a sweet, thick substance made by honeybees. Not only is it used as a natural sweetener, but it also has a longstanding history of benefits. For centuries, people have used honey for several medicinal purposes in Ayurveda. Bees make honey by sipping nectar from flowers and bringing it back to their hive for processing. Other bees eat the nectar at the hive, mixing it with an enzyme that partially digests the nectar into honey. Honey’s flavor depends on which flowers — wildflower, avocado, or orange blossom — the bees visited. Here’s what you need to know about honey, how it can…

Top 10 Drinks to Last Longer in Bed Naturally Most often ageing slows down our energy and drives for sex. Even the hormonal levels slow down. But not every medical issue has its solution in strong medications. Even some simple drinks can help you out of some serious problems like low libido and testosterone levels. Let’s have a look at the top ten drinks in this matter. 1. Aloe vera juice Aloe vera has healing properties along with anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties. It helps improve your immunity and vigour. As per some studies, aloe vera juice has the potential to…

One-pot meals are the savior of weeknight cooking, and this garganelli pasta is a reliable go-to. Simply place most of the ingredients into a big pan or skillet with boiling water, simmer down until the pasta is tender, then plate in shallow bowls and load up with favorite toppings. I include a list of suggestions down below. Why I Love It The reason I come back to this recipe often is because it checks an impressive number of boxes. It’s a one pan meal that includes greens, protein from the lentils, and a robust range of whole healthful ingredients. It’s…

I’ve got a brand new spring appetizer-meet-brunch recipe for you that just screams spring. I don’t typically use carrots as a “main event” ingredient (besides these incredible caramelized garlic carrots), but springtime and Easter always remind me just how delicious they are. This gorgeous roasted carrot tart is savory, herby, flaky, and a little sweet thanks to my go-to drizzle of hot honey. Just look at all the wonderful colors and textures! I’ve had so much fun experimenting with puff pastry these past couple of years (this quiche is a must make), and this tart is my new favorite way to…

768 PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA    ORIGINAL NAME: Prasarita Padottanasana ENGLISH TRANSLATION: Standing wide leg forward fold (prasarita = spread, Pada = feet, uttana = intense, asana = pose) LEVEL – Beginner   BENEFITS: Strengthens the quadriceps, gluts and calvesBuilds endurance in the legs and armsRelieves stiffness in the hip joint Releases lower back discomfortIncreases circulation in the trunkBuilds willpower and resilience Prasarita Padottanasana CONTRAINDICATIONS: COMMON MISTAKES: Upper back roundsRushing to touch the floorToo much weight on the legsElbows not over wristsWeight not placed evenly over inner and outer soles MODIFICATIONS & PROPS: Beginner version – Stay parallel with the trunk to get most out of Ardha Prasarita PadottanasanaOnce…