Category: Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi

Tai Chi Theory

Tai Chi Theory

cfsd4 | November 29, 2011

Tai Chi emphasizes breathing and movement that are both flowing and graceful. Though its primary action is in the movement and breathing, this must all be carried out with particular mental focus during Tai Chi. This is why Tai Chi has often been referred to as “meditation in motion.” In theory, Tai Chi directly affects [...]

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How Yoga Helps the Back

How Yoga Helps the Back

cfsd4 | May 20, 2011

The most commonly practiced form of yoga is Hatha yoga. A physical form, Hatha yoga incorporates a series of poses called Asanas, while relying on a breathing technique, referred to as Pranayama. By adopting very basic and sometimes very complex body postures and breathing techniques, the goal of yoga is to provide the practitioner a [...]

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Pilates Exercise and Back Pain

Pilates Exercise and Back Pain

cfsd4 | May 20, 2011

The important principles of Pilates are consistent with an exercise program that promotes back health. In particular, learning awareness of neutral alignment of the spine and strengthening the deep postural muscles that support this alignment are important skills for the back pain patient. Patients with pain stemming from excessive movement and degeneration of the intervertebral [...]

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Tai Chi for Posture and Back Pain

Tai Chi for Posture and Back Pain

cfsd4 | May 20, 2011

Tai Chi is a form of exercise that has recently been gaining popularity as a way to relieve and/or manage back pain and neck pain. It is often easy to associate Tai Chi with groups of people in parks or gyms moving slowly and deliberately in synchronization. These people are using the same Tai Chi [...]

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