Yoga Tips By Yourbuddhi

  Have you been feeling kind of unsettled lately? Have you been experiencing a sudden burst of acne or can’t seem to put a finger what’s causing irregular bowel movements or perhaps a disturbed sleep cycle? Hormonal imbalances can cause an enormous variety of problems in the body and many a times it is extremely difficult to pin point what’s causing these problems. Some of the most common causes of hormonal imbalances are hereditary pancreatitis, exposure to toxins, pollutants & endocrine disrupting chemicals including pesticides and herbicides, anorexia, low levels of cortisol, hormonal replacement or birth control medications, over or underproduction of the parathyroid hormones, poor diet and nutrition, being overweight and diabetes. These complications and show themselves in a variety of symptoms that one must be able to identify in an effort to nip it in the bud. Some early symptoms to keep an eye out for are unexplained weight gain or weight loss, difficulty sleeping, ...

 Research has found a direct correlation in the amount of exercise a person performs and their mental state. Physical exercises have shown to boost testosterone, serotonin and dopamine in participants and they have all vouched to having experienced an increased boost in their moods. Often people fail to remember that our mind exists in our physical bodies and what our minds are capable of is heavily dependent on the bodies that house it. A healthy mind rests in a healthy body. There are many ways physical activities and help improve one’s mental state and their ability to process emotions and information better. Some of the few ways one can see a visible difference in their cognitive abilities by improving their physical state are as follows. 1. Production of Neurons – Exercise has shown to promote brain health by propagating the production of new neurons in the brain. What this essentially means is that your brain now has more firepower and can handle processing information...

  Working out during pregnancy has got to be one of the most difficult things ever! Heck being pregnant is one of life’s hardest challenges in itself. Taking care of your health during pregnancy is so important, it cannot be stressed enough. But what guidelines are you supposed to abide by when trying out prenatal yoga at home , or at some yoga class? There are a few things to keep in mind in order to make sure you don’t overexert yourself which can be difficult for you and the baby. Stick to these few basic guidelines to care for your and your baby’s health: 1. Refer to your Doctor – Before embarking on any sort of prenatal exercise regimen, talk to your gynaecologist or a physician, preferably the former, about the status of your health and what extent you can go to in terms of pushing your during your workouts. Remember, the advice of a professional comes from years of experience and study so make sure to abide by it. 2. Know your Body – It is easy to get swayed away whe...

  Contrary to its title,  Slow Flow Yoga  may not seem as easy as it sounds. Slow Flow Yoga is a low-impact workout, for the most part, which can help you to get in shape gradually. Slow Flow is a combination of Vinyasa Flow and Hatha Yoga. It does not have as many transitions as the classic Vinyasa yoga but has more flow than Hatha Yoga, taking the best of both and creating an isometric-based workout. These workouts are designed in such a way that it gradually warms up the muscles and joints retaining the calm rhythm of slow flow yoga giving time to beginners to find themselves in these poses. One of the greatest characteristic features of this yoga is that it encourages you to stay in the moment while improving your attention span and teaching you to control your breathing making you more alert in the long run. Some of the benefits of Slow Flow Yoga are: 1.  Easy on the Joints  - Slow Flow Yoga is good for the joints as it increases mobility on the joint...

  It’s not every day that we wake up in the best of spirits and take on the challenge to conquer the world. There are days when we feel low, lethargic and unwell or just want to take the day off from doing anything. Feeling your best on the days when you feel good is easy. The challenging days are the ones when you don’t. It’s the days when you walk around with a heavy head and heavier heart, when you’re going through a very demanding emotional time that you need to pick yourself back up, dust yourself off and take that step forward that’s going to eventually help you feel better. As a matter of fact, it has been scientifically proven that working out or even going for a walk when you’re feeling low can boost your “feel good” hormones and you will slowly begin to see a shift in your mood. Owing to the widespread pandemic we’re going through, it is understandable if you’re not able to go out on walks or get back to the gym but you can do the bare minimum. Sometimes the bare minimu...

Let’s face it, there are a 100 ways to “boost your immunity” with enhanced medication and medical techniques these days; something that was unheard of say 100 to 150 years ago. But were people not fit back then? Some of the greatest warriors, kings and emperors of history lived more than 200 years ago. They had the physical prowess of the Gods and their soldiers were strong enough to battle gazelles!! What made them so strong? What caused us to decelerate in terms of physical fitness? The answer is simple – we got complacent. We started taking things for granted, especially our health, succumbing to the pleasure of modern man. When things go south, we resort to a quick fix which doesn’t fix the problem but rather sweeps it under the rug and our health issues keep piling up till the rug can’t hold no more. There is a way to fix it, but it’s going to take time and dedication on your part to revert all the damage you’ve put your body through till now. In order to restore your immunity...