Yoga is a form of exercise that originated in India. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj," meaning union. Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that aims to connect body and mind. There are many different types of yoga, but all forms have some features in common: physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. As ever when you are starting out on a new exercise regime there are some things you need to consider. With yoga there's a bit more to consider ... continue reading...
A Look at Meditation
Meditation is a process of bringing one's attention to the present moment. It has a lot of benefits for people, such as reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Meditation can be done by anyone without any previous experience. There are many different types of meditation practices, but they all have the same goal: to bring your attention to the present moment and not let it wander around in your head. I first tried meditation at a evening class taster session - I fell asleep. I tried it ... continue reading...
Win a £200 Amazon Voucher
I get a lot of my home fitness equipment and sports gear from Amazon. They seem to have quite a good range of products on offer. There's always plenty of choice and I'm often able to buy elusive colours and styles. I love the ease of ordering and the fact that because I have Prime I get things delivered to my home for free and very quickly too. I hate waiting around for a fitness item when I'm keen to get started on a new regime or to up my fitness game in some way. Currently ... continue reading...
Growing Popularity of CBD in Britain
CBD is a substance that is not psychoactive and has no side effects. It is found in the cannabis plant. CBD is extracted from the plants and then sold as an oil, tincture, or edible for medicinal purposes. CBD has been used to treat epilepsy, anxiety, chronic pain, inflammation, and various other conditions. CBD does not have any psychoactive properties like THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis) does. This means that it will not affect your mental ... continue reading...
Overcoming Post Pandemic Health and Wellbeing Issues
The pandemic is not the only cause of health and weight issues. There are many other factors that contribute to these problems, such as unhealthy lifestyles, lack of sleep and stress. It has been such an upheaval in our lives, it's no surprise that it's had an effect and that there are a range of post pandemic health issues. Obesity is a major problem in the US with more than one-third of adults being obese. This is a result of sedentary lifestyle coupled with unhealthy food choices. It's far ... continue reading...