Yoga & Pilates

Started the day with Yin Yoga (w. Kim Eng) and Feeling Swell!

March 26, 2013 at 8:12 am , by Poised-A:)

After weeks of fighting cold and flu (I should have listened to my own advice more!), I finally got better, but the awesome back aches had returned… Of course walking around shivering and clenching around the shoulders may have pulled on its trick as well… Not eating absolutely terrific (we

Quick Reminder for Pilates Lovers

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February 20, 2013 at 7:35 am , by Poised-A:)

Plilates apparatus in use by two women, soft focus

Back in Istanbul, I went to see an orthopedist about my aching back. Convinced that my aching back was no longer just aching because of accumulated tension, I wanted to get an expert opinion. It has turned out that my back was aching so bad 1. because of tension and

Yin Yoga with Kim Eng

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February 18, 2013 at 8:15 am , by Poised-A:)

I bought a Yin Yoga video from Amazon, so that I could do more Yin Yoga at home. Kim Eng‘s video turned out to be great for me. Kim Eng is “a counselor and spiritual teacher” as is written behind the back of her DVD. The video has been filmed

Pilates work outs

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January 4, 2013 at 6:37 am , by Poised-A:)

My new year resolution is to do more pilates this year. Have found out that great pilates work-outs available at RealFit Tv. Image By J. Vílchez (Producciones ISED) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons This one is an intermediate 45 minute work out… [http://realfit.tv/intermediate-45-minute-mat-pilates/#] or [http://youtu.be/FP2j11lYocM] Disclaimer: Original image released into

30 Minutes Pilates Video

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September 25, 2012 at 11:40 am , by Poised-A:)

The following 30 minutes long pilates video by eFit30 can be easily done at home, on holidays or at the gym on your own. It is not too easy nor is it too hard. There is in the video an easier method for each movement, so that you can gradually

Esther Ekhart’s 45 minute Hip Opening Yoga Class

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September 14, 2012 at 8:47 am , by Poised-A:)

Not too easy :) But worth the effort, your hips will ache as they open and what a relief that will be! Please stop if you feel pain. Please do not strain yourself pushing your own limit. Always consult a doctor or your personal train if any of this is

Kundalini Yoga – an evolving experience told by Burcin

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July 27, 2012 at 9:04 am , by Poised-A:)

A recent article here on P4P about the Ashtanga Yoga Practice got me thinking. The emphasis was laid upon “letting go” of your thoughts and experiencing a cleansing of the mind. As with most yoga practices Kundalini Yoga has often left me feeling a similar sense of cleansing of the mind.

What’s banging in your head?

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June 16, 2012 at 8:45 am , by Poised-A:)

Yesterday after a very long time, I have joined a Yoga class in the gym that I visit regularly these days. A noon Ashtanga class in one of its two studios… I am often not fond of yoga classes inside fitness centers. I find them rather too much akin to

More about Yin yoga

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April 27, 2012 at 1:17 pm , by Poised-A:)

In an earlier article, I had written about the symbiotic nature of yin and yang energies and their different yoga practices. In theory it is advised to practice a bit of both yin and yang activities (i.e. yoga) to keep these spirits in balance. Too much yang energy needs to

Yin vs. Yang Yoga

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February 1, 2012 at 4:23 pm , by Poised-A:)

For most of us who do yoga only in the premises of our gym, the different types of yoga are an enigma. To attract more and more people, most fitness centers will engage in the more active types of yoga such as Hatha Yoga or Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Both types