...n don't get the dramatic effect they experience on retreat. Your body has more time to open, change, purify and cleanse in a retreat environment than in a daily practice."

Perhaps one of the most dazzling yoga retreat destinations is "Chiva-Som" -- located 135 miles South of bangkok in Hua Hin, Thailand. This particular spa focuses on individualized attention from the moment you arrive and receive your personal Wellness advisor, until the moment you leave (which could be anywhere from 3 to 28 days later, based on your needs). Individualized retreat options include: Chiva-Som Experience, Detox retreat, ultimate Detox retreat, Weight Management retreat, Fitness Retreat, Spa Retreat, De-stress Retreat and Physical Remedy Retreat.

Prices range from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on your length of stay, and include: three meals per day, a daily massage (Thai, Chiva-Som or Invigorating), participat...more

Yoga Insights: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations), Part 2

...h benefits of Surya Namaskar are many, but when anxiety and stress are lowered; the quality of life goes up. With this in mind, the odds of becoming depressed are drastically reduced. Some Yoga students practice Sun Salutations just to keep depression at bay.

With all of the above-mentioned benefits, Sun Salutations should be considered a very valuable part of Hatha Yoga practice. They can even be modified for Chair Yoga practice. Therefore, always consider Surya Namaskar to be an essential part of your class - especially, if you teach a form of Hatha Yoga. Always remember that Surya Namaskar is much more than a warm-up.

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How To Improve Your bollywood Dancing Using Yoga

...Yoga can improve stage performance.

* Yoga can help calm stage jitters.

* Yoga can improve balance.

* Yoga can increase flexibility.

* Yoga can help in injury prevention

An added yoga routine will increase a dancer's flexibility and strength. Not only does it help with an overall sense of balance, but increases concentration and focus. Yoga is great for breath ...more

Child Yoga - What is All the fun About?

...Many adults have taken up yoga, but yoga has not gained as the same popularity with children. Child yoga can offer many of the same benefits to kids as it does to adults.

What can yoga offer your child?

A healthier body Childhood obesity is on the rise and one of the main reasons for it is that kids today do not move enough. Yoga is a powerful technique for children to begin moving their bodies in ways that feel good and help them look good. Even if your child is of normal weight, yoga can help her become stronger, gain endurance and flexibility. If your child is involved in another sport, a regular yoga practice is a great cross training activity and it may help him reduce the risk of injuries.

The ability to control stress Today's children are under enormous stress. They are often over scheduled, they face tough competition in school, they have to deal with peer pressure, and they are trying to find t...more

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