The MAD Lifestyle

posted by:MAD-HQ

An interview with Berit Kauffeldt, ToeSox UK & EU Ambassador, Professional Volleyball Player & Yogini

Tags:yoga, toesox, fitness, health, wellness

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posted by:Yvette, Yoga Teacher & Head Yoga Tutor for HFE

There’s no denying that yoga is a popular tool for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to prevent injuries and improve their performance. Sports teams are now regularly employing yoga instructors as part of their coaching teams. British Heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill cited yoga as a crucial addition to her Olympic preparation regime while NBA star LeBron James famous

Tags:yoga, yoga for preventing injury

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posted by:Jess Walter, Health and Nutrition Writer

​We all know that as soon as you reach your senior years, you have somewhat of an excuse to take it easy, yet there are numerous advantages to doing exercise in later life. The aging process and debilitating physical factors such as bone loss can be slowed down if you participate in a regular fitness regime, yet studies show that many adults over 65 spend 10 hours or more being sedentary. Other physical health benefits of fitness for the elderly include the ability to

Tags:yoga, yoga over 60s, health, wellness, Pilates

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posted by:Sally Parkes, currently a key member of HFE's technical expert team

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that seeks to connect the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of the body. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’, it literally translates to ‘unity of the mind and body with the universal spirit’. The traditional style of this 5000-year-old practice aims to help students overcome a number of physical, mental and spiritual limitations with the goal of realising the self – the ultimate goal of yoga is enlightenment. Traditional yoga is still seen by many to be on the fringe of a religion; however the modern practice is somewhat different from the original linage.

Tags:yoga, yoga anatomy, yoga asana, yoga poses, yoga for healthy spine, yoga for your back

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posted by:Katie Cornish, 200hr Qualified Yoga Teacher

Taking time out of your already jam-packed day for a bit of self-care may well feel impossible but if you can sneak in even 1-2 minutes meditation or maybe ten, twenty or even thirty minutes were you solely focus on something that makes you feel happy, calmer and more at peace with the world in what can feel like a chaotic storm, then you’ll reap the benefits for sure!

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posted by:Guest writer; Edgar James, garagegymplanner.com

Not many things have stood the test of time! Be it fashion or a fitness trend, they all stay for some time and then they just get replaced by some upcoming trend. But yoga is an exception! It has been around for thousands of years and is still a hit. For some yoga is an art, for some it’s a fitness trend, and for many, it’s a way of life. Yoga touches various fields like fitness, science, mental-wellbeing, etc. This can be regarded as one of the most important reasons for the success rate of yoga.

Tags:yoga, fitness, yoga workout

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