About 10 years ago, I went to my very first yoga class, totally unsure what to expect. Was I the yoga type? What did that even mean? Did I have to start drinking green tea and meditating? Would I be able to do the poses without pulling a muscle? By sharing spiritual themes, scientific classes,… Read More »
The weight loss that happens with gentle yoga isn’t due to the typical causal pathways, in which you burn more calories than you take in, says Alan Kristal, lead researcher in an ongoing study at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. Choudhury chose the particular postures because they provide both stretching and strengthening,… Read More »
Any yoga enthusiasts who feel their regular classes are lacking a certain magical quality may want to check out a new weekly class which is taking place in Dublin. ‘Wizard yoga’ is a weekly event run by yoga instructor and Harry Potter fanatic Siobhán Carroll and is open to all witches and wizards, and well meaning… Read More »
Aqua aerobics is your best bet if you’re looking for a dynamic cardio and strength-building workout, minus the impact on joints. Time to join the pool party. Aqua aerobics will tone and sculpt you in ways you didn’t imagine. Photo: 123rf.com Thinking of trying out aqua aerobic gym classes as a way to stay or keep fit?… Read More »