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Yoga Laughter Exercises: Catalyst for Laughing Alone

Feb 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Madan Kataria

Given the natural feedback between body and mind, by opening up your voice to the sounds of laughter though yoga exercises, you can bring about a change in your overall emotional expression.

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Laughter Yoga: Benefits Belly Muscles

Feb 01, 2010 03:00AM

An experiment to assess the effect of laughter of yoga on back pain by sports science student Ulrich Rehm of Münster University, in Germany, turned up an encouraging conclusion. In conducting research for his Ph.D. thesis, he hooked up two healthy young men...

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Movement as Medicine: A Universal Antidote to Aging

Jan 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Kathy Bowman

Have you ever compared the benefits of a walk around the park with taking an anti-inflammatory medication? How about correlating a game of hopscotch with high bone density?

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Yoga’s Mindfulness Helps Control Weight: Slimming Practice

Jan 01, 2010 03:00AM

New research has found that yoga teaches mindful eating, causing those who practice it to gain less weight than those who do not.

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Bring on the Beat!: Workout Music Pumps up Motivation, While Building Fitness

Dec 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Joan McCutcheon

Music is the magic that can boost our heart rate, energy levels and mood—it’s a perfect workout buddy.

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Holiday Yoga: Three Easy Poses Relieve Stress & Refresh Spirit

Nov 01, 2009 02:00AM ● By Kate Hanley

One of the great things about yoga is that as long as you have a yoga mat and some stretchy clothes, you’re good to go. Yet, there is one ...

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Guidelines for Buying Walking Shoes: Finding the Perfect Fit

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Dr. Ted Forcum and Dr. Thomas Hyde

There are many factors should be taken into consideration before purchasing a new pair of walking shoes.

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Shall We Dance?: Ballroom’s Health Benefits Can Be Addictive

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Lee Walker

Ballroom dancing has captured today’s fitness spotlight as a shining venue for shaping up, improving cardiovascular health and losing weight.

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Yoga Choices: Wide Array of Options

Sep 01, 2009 03:00AM

Yoga offers tremendous variety, and students at any level may find that they enjoy more than one style and teacher. Attending workshops and seminars allows individuals to sample what’s available and expand their practice.

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