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    • 26 MAY 14
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    Heart and Small Intestine Stretch

    This common yoga stretch (the butterfly) works on stimulating energy along the heart and small intestine meridians in the shoulders, arms and chest area. Sit on the floor with soles of feet together in front of you, knees bent. Grasp your toes to gently bring the feet closer to the body. Bend forward as you…

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    • 15 MAY 14
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    Acupuncture, Yoga and the Nava Center for Health and Vitality

    You’re Invited!As a Yoga expert, we are excited to invite you to Nava Health & Vitality Center for a special presentation on " How Nava's integrative approach can enhance the practice of Yoga: Balance, Harmony, Recovery and Individual Growth."Our Medical Director, Dr. Douglas Lord, and Director of Acupuncture, Tom Ingegno, will lead the presentation and…

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    • 28 APR 14
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    Chopping Wood

    A very useful yoga asana for treating allergy problems at any time of year but particularly in spring time is Kashtha Takshanasana, or Wood Chopping. Squat down, feet flat on the floor, knees apart. Clasp your hands together and stretch arms overhead on an inhale. Exhale as you bring arms back down, as if making…

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    • 13 AUG 13
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    Yoga through your life

    We know that going with the flow of nature's rhythmic cycles is the key to good health and longevity. This applies not only to our diet but also to our exercise, and yoga is no exception. As yoga and Ayurveda are interdependent, the Ayurvedic doshas play an important role in yoga practice. Benefits are found…

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    • 25 JUL 13
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    Should yoga classes be unisex?

    Does it make sense to have a mixed yoga class? Let's face it, men and women are built differently. Males carry their strength in their upper body with a larger chest, shoulders and arms. Females have a stronger lower body, especially the pelvis and hips for child bearing. The male physique is generally more muscular…

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    • 24 MAY 13
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    Wu Chi

    Whenever we do any standing or moving form of qigong, including taijiquan, the beginning stance is always ''wu chi''. In Taoist philosophy wu chi means nothingness, the void that was before the Tao. This fundamental posture reminds us of the primordial energy of the universe and helps connect us to heavenly and earthly chi. In…

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    • 25 MAR 13
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    Yoga Shoulder Stand – getting the most out of it

    The shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) is a well known pose in hatha yoga and has many health benefits. It is an inverted posture which reverses the force of gravity on the body, making it easier for blood to flow to the heart. In turn, this nourishes the thyroid and hypothalamus, lungs, tonsils and neck muscles. It…

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    • 27 FEB 13
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    Yoga Locust Pose – Getting the most out of it

    The locust pose (salabhasana) is a well known pose in hatha yoga and has many health benefits. To enhance your practice of it, pay attention to the following guidelines.The locust pose decreases the kapha dosha. It can decrease or increase vata and pitta doshas. To reduce vata, hold the pose for a short time only,…

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    • 13 AUG 12
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    Yoga for the doshas

    According to Ayurveda the asanas (yoga poses) have a particular effect relative to the three doshas. Just as certain foods will keep vata, pitta and kapha in or out of balance, different physical poses will pacify or disturb a dosha. However, each asana can have its effect altered by modifying the accompanying breathing. Knowing your…

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    • 13 OCT 11
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    Yoga and Acupressure go hand in hand

    Did you know that yoga and acupressure can be combined? It is relatively simple to practice classic hatha yoga asanas and at the same time stimulate some important acupoints to help increase qi flow and get rid of stagnation in meridians. The following two poses help to balance the stomach and spleen-pancreas.Child's PoseKneel and sit…

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