Working in an office all day tends to be bad for your health, as that level of prolonged sitting has been linked to obesity, heart disease and a range of other conditions. While many of us would like to get out of work and head to the gym, this is rarely possible. However, if you have half an hour and a free room, you can fit this yoga routine into your day. For each pose, hold it for ten slow, deep breaths in and out through your nose. You can run through the whole routine as many times a...
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June 18, 2018
A yoga routine for your lunch break
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January 10, 2018
Yoga for mental health: How to calm down with a workout
Yoga has long been an excellent exercise for the body, but did you know it's also a great activity for the mind? That's right, that satisfied feeling you get from a good session isn't just endorphins from the exercise; it's also yoga itself making you feel calm, relaxed and at ease. However, while the activity can be amazing for something as simple as winding down after a stressful day, it has even more in-depth applications. In fact, yoga has been seen to have positive effects for people ...
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November 2, 2016
How to get started with yoga
You've probably read a lot about how great yoga is. From helping you to tone up, become more flexible and relax easier, yoga has a lot of benefits that everyone can enjoy. Many people read about all the pluses of starting yoga and decide to give it a go but aren't sure where to start. Luckily, it isn't actually all that hard to start with yoga and you'll start to feel the benefits shortly after. To help you start on your yoga journey, here are our best tips: Don't be intimidated! To s...
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April 27, 2015
How yoga can boost your Health Score
Now the weather is improving, you're probably thinking of more season-appropriate exercise measures, such as swapping the treadmill for running outdoors and taking up tennis or squash. While you might think that strenuous sports are best for your health, you may be pleased to discover that low-impact exercise like yoga is just as beneficial and can contribute to boosting your dacadoo Health Score. Whether you choose to perfect your yoga moves on a picturesque hilltop or in the comfort of...
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December 15, 2014
10 ways yoga can improve your health
An activity such as yoga, which is a lot less intense than others like running or HIIT trainings, can bring just as many health benefits. But how can yoga help you improve your health, look and feel better, and get fitter? Improves flexibility It may sound obvious, but improving your flexibility can significantly change how fit you feel. Yoga can dramatically increase flexibility, which can also see aches, pains and areas of discomfort fade as you become bendier. This is because tightening ...