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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Yoga Poses</title> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/</link> <description>Yoga Poses</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:42:09 -0400</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Yoga for Spine Flexibility</title> <description>To paraphrase Kundalini Yoga Master Yogi Bhajan, “You may die, but you will never grow old if your spine stays flexible.” I buy that. Just from my own experience, I know that I feel better, think better, and have more energy ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/rabbit_yoga_district.jpg" alt="Rabbit | Yoga District" align="left" /><p>To paraphrase Kundalini Yoga Master Yogi Bhajan, “You may die, but you will never grow old if your spine stays flexible.” I buy that. Just from my own experience, I know that I feel better, think better, and have more energy when my spine is strong, flexible, and pain free. To have a healthy back and spine, it's true that core strength and flexibility in the hamstrings are both essential. But we can’t overlook the benefits of a yoga practice focusing on the strength and health of our spines. Just remember to be where you are today as you practice (not where you were a month ago or where you’ll be in two weeks — respect the body and listen when it talks). OK! Let’s start growing young, shall we? Child's Pose Since we’re working with the back — its flexibility, strength, and balance — let’s just draw our attention to it. Feel free to take any version of Child’s Pose that feels good to you — your arms can be anywhere, knees apart or together, adding props as needed. Inhale and feel the expansion of the back body; feel each vertebrae separate, ever so slightly. Then exhale and let your body sink into the earth/floor/mat. Just breathe and focus here as long as you’d like, becoming aware of how the body feels and any issues that arise right now, in this moment. Then let it all go. Cat/Cow Inhale and bring your hands out in front (if they’re not there already) and come up onto all fours. If your back feels a bit stiff, go ahead and do a few cat/cow spinal waves. When you feel a bit warmer, come back to a neutral position on all fours. Begin on an inhale; firm the belly and lift the right leg and left arm, stretching them to opposite ends of the room. Balance here a moment, then exhale and come back to all fours. Inhale and switch sides. Feel free to stay here, alternating sides, if you’re comfortable. But if you’re looking for a bit more of a challenge, try connecting that left hand and right foot, pressing the foot away while holding it and allowing that pressure to draw and deepen the backbend. Hold here for a few breaths, keeping the core engaged, then switch. Try three more times on each side. Come into Child’s Pose and rest for a few breaths Plank Inhale and come back onto all fours, stretching forward until you come to Plank Pose (knees up or down). Keep the core engaged and the bum down — a nice straight line, in other words. Breathe here — three breaths if you can — and exhale down onto the belly, keeping the elbows close to the ribs. Control the descent as much as you can. Cobra Once there, press the pelvis and pubic bone into the mat and draw the belly in slightly, engaging the core (this will lengthen the spine). Slide the hands beneath the shoulders; inhale and, engaging the core and the low back muscles, lift the heart into Cobra (Bhujangasana) or Half Cobra (Ardha Bhujangasana). Keep the shoulders down and the belly engaged, head neutral. Take a nice inhale, then exhale down. Turn the head to one side, arms by your side, and bring the big toes together, letting the heels open to either side, to relieve the low back. Locust Now prop your chin on the mat. Press the pelvis into the floor, draw in the belly, and as you inhale, see if you can stretch the feet and arms away so that the heart and low legs lift from the mat (Locust Pose or Salabhasana). Take one deep breath, then exhale back down to the mat. Turn the head to the other side, bring the big toes together, and breathe. Feel free to repeat steps four and five a few times. When you’re ready, inhale and press up to all fours, exhale back into Child’s Pose. Side Plank Inhale up onto all fours and come into Plank Pose (knees up or down). Exhale, hold. Inhale and begin to shift your weight onto the right side, coming into Side Plank (right knee can stay on the mat for stability, or step it out to meet the left). Keep a nice straight line here—use the core. Keep the gaze neutral, or look up at the extended arm, if it’s comfortable. Inhale here, then exhale and return to plank. Take a break if you need one, or proceed, on the inhale, into Side Plank on the other side. Return to Plank Pose; rest in Child’s Pose for a few breaths. Camel Next, inhale and come sitting on the heels. Exhale here. Inhale and stand on the knees, bringing the hands to the sacrum. Exhale here, balancing. Inhale and begin to draw the heart up toward the ceiling. As you draw the body up (using the hands on your back for support), you’ll find that you start to go back into Camel (Ustrasana). Hold here a moment, then return to neutral. Note: if you have pain in the back here or find it hard to breathe, then extend the spine more before you go back; remember only to bend as far as you can comfortably. If you feel OK with the hands on the sacrum, feel free to drop your grip to your heels or to blocks set up by the feet. Repeat three times, using the core to come back to center, then come into Child’s Pose. Breathe. Downward Dog Inhale and come to all fours; exhale into downward facing dog. Hold here a moment, pedaling the feet, keeping the shoulders sliding down the back, a microbend (or more) in the knees, and a long torso with the sitting bones tilting toward the ceiling. Inhale and draw the right foot between the hands. Exhale, settle. High Lunge Inhale and, using the core, bring the body up into high lunge. Bring the hands to the hips or extend them to the sky. High Lunge Pt. 2 Keeping the pose, clasp the hands behind you (if it’s comfortable—otherwise, bring them to the sacrum), allowing them to drop down toward the mat, allowing the body to come into a slight backbend. If it feels OK in the neck, the gaze can rise. Exhale here, then inhale as you come back to your high lunge. Exhale, hands to the hips.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Yoga Terms And Meanings]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/yoga-for-spine-flexibility</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/yoga-for-spine-flexibility</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:42:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Stretching Exercises Lower back pain</title> <description>Lower back pain is very common among adults. It can affect all kinds of people—those who need to lift heavy objects at work, those who live a sedentary lifestyle or work in a sedentary environment, and even those who are ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/pictures_of_low_back_stretches_back.jpg" alt="Pictures of low back stretches | Back Pain Relief- Portable Back" align="left" /><p>Lower back pain is very common among adults. It can affect all kinds of people—those who need to lift heavy objects at work, those who live a sedentary lifestyle or work in a sedentary environment, and even those who are physically active in sports. There are numerous activities both physical and non-physical that may be causes. In this article we will cover exercises as well as causes and treatments for pain. Regardless of our level of physical activity, most of us will experience lower back pain at some point in our lives. It is important to understand the causes, possible preventive methods, and available treatments. Stretching Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief Stretching is not only very important for recovery purposes, but also in maintaining flexibility and helping to prevent pain from occurring or re-occurring. Stretching should not cause pain, but rather reduce or relieve it. If you believe your discomfort is from an intervertebral disc injury or other acute injury, consult with a medical professional before attempting any lower back exercises or stretching. Otherwise, performing these stretches should help keep you pain free, or at least help alleviate most of it. Please note that the following stretching exercises can be seen demonstrated in the video below. Deep Glute Stretch (hold 30 seconds each side) Prone Torso Twist (hold 30 seconds each side) Shell Stretch (hold 30 seconds) Cobra Stretch (hold 30 seconds) Seated Torso Twist (hold 30 seconds each side) Seated Crossover Hamstring Stretch (hold 30 seconds each side) Standing Toe Touch (hold 30 seconds) Cat Stretch (hold 30 seconds) Video Showing Stretching Exercises A demonstration of each exercise can be seen in the following video. A huge thanks to Kelli from FitnessBlend for showing us how to perform these lower back stretches in motion. Glute Stretches for Pain Relief For the athletic types, such as runners, weight lifters, or any other sports activity, lower back pain may also be caused by tight glutes. In this case, glute stretching exercises may help relieve or prevent discomfort. Glute stretching can be done either before or after your event, or even both. You only need to perform two or three of the following stretching exercises. Perform these exercise 2 times each (2 sets), and be sure to hold each stretch for 30 seconds each before repeating with the opposite leg. 1. Pretzel Glute Stretches (hold 30 seconds each side): Sit on the floor using an exercise yoga mat, leave one leg straight and flat on the mat, and bring your opposing leg up so your foot rests flat on the ground. While supporting your weight behind you with one arm, take the opposite arm of the leg that is raised, grip your knee and pull inward until you feel a good stretch in the glute muscle and hold. Repeat for the opposite leg. 2. Lying Glute Stretches (hold 30 seconds each side): Lie flat on your back side on the floor using an exercise yoga mat and raise both legs up with knees bent at a 90 degree angle. Cross one leg over and position your angle directly behind your knee. Using both hands, grip your other leg under the knee or hamstring area and slightly pull back until you feel a good stretch in the glute muscle. Hold this position for 30 seconds and repeat for the opposite side. 3. Pigeon Glute Stretches (hold 30 seconds each side): Getting into position for this stretching exercise may be somewhat difficult for most, so doing a wide lunge and lowering yourself into a deep stretch position and holding will also suffice. Otherwise, position yourself with one leg slightly crossed in front of you and the other flat behind you on the floor while keeping upright. Now slowly move your upper body from the upright position forward until you feel a good stretch in your glute muscle. Hold this position for 30 seconds and repeat for the other side. 4. Seated Glute Stretches (hold 30 seconds each side): While sitting on a chair or bench with feet flat on the ground in front of you, raise one leg and position the ankle slightly above the knee and resting on the quad muscle closest to the knee area. With both hands push slightly on the opposite knee while bending forward until you feel a good stretch in the glute muscle. Hold this position for 30 seconds and repeat on the opposite side. 5. Standing Glute Stretches (hold 30 seconds each side): Standing beside an elevated platform, raise one leg and rest that food onto the platform. Leaning into that leg will create a stretch in the glute area. Hold that position for 30 seconds and repeat for the other leg. What Are the Causes? There are many causes for lower back pain, some of which are, but not limited to, bad posture, accidents, physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, lifting heavy objects, hereditary, and age just to name a few. Let’s briefly cover these below before moving on to treatments and preventions such as core stretching and strengthening exercises.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Yoga Terms And Meanings]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/stretching-exercises-lower-back-pain</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/stretching-exercises-lower-back-pain</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:35:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Advanced Asanas</title> <description>Enter a person’s name in basic search to access their My Tasks. Full text search Run a full text search to search across every text field in tasks and conversations, including names, descriptions, and commentscomments Comment ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/yoga_expert_which_level_am_i.jpg" alt="YOGA EXPERT: Which level am I? - Healthista" align="left" /><p>Enter a person’s name in basic search to access their My Tasks. Full text search Run a full text search to search across every text field in tasks and conversations, including names, descriptions, and commentscomments Comment on a task or conversation to offer help, answer questions, and help move work forward. : To run a full text search: Click into search and enter a keyword Select Items with [keyword] > (or press Enter on your keyboard) The results of your search will then appear in the main panemain pane When you select a project, tag, or person, you will see the relevant list of tasks in the main pane. Read more . Full text searches only returns tasks, subtasks, and conversations in the results. Advanced Search & Search Views Search Views are lists of tasks that meet the criteria you specify. Create a Search View to find any specific group of tasks or conversations. Create a Search View Click into search Select Advanced Search In the Advanced Search window, you will see a number of parameters that you can use to search for tasks or conversations. Click Add Filter to use additional search parameters. When you create a Search View, every field is optional. Once you’ve established your search criteria, click the Search button. The results of your Search View will appear in the main panemain pane When you select a project, tag, or person, you will see the relevant list of tasks in the main pane. Read more and the name of the Search View will appear at the top of the headerheader The header is part of the user interface between the top bar and the main pane and lets users navigate projects. Read more . From the search results, you can: Click Refine Search to change your search parameters Click Sort to reorder your tasks Search views display tasks and conversations that meet the parameters you’ve set. To add a task to your results, create a task that meets these parameters. Sort Results Select Sort for a variety of fields to sort your search results by. Star your Search Views If there are Search Views you will use regularly, you can starstar Users can star projects, people, tags, or custom search views to easily access them in the sidebar. Read more them for easier access in the future. Click the star to save your Search View. Once starred, your Search View will appear at the top of your sidebarsidebar Use the sidebar to navigate to the dashboard, starred items, projects, and teams. The sidebar can be collapsed. Read more . Saving a Search View saves the search parameters, so your results will update as you and your colleagues continue to work on tasks. Search Views Quick Tips There are many parameters you can use in Search Views. Most of them are pretty self-explanatory, but here are some of the lesser known parameters you can use in Search Views: Unassigned tasks - enter “Nobody” in the Assignee field Tasks in no projects - enter “No Project” in the Projects field Tasks with no tags - enter “No Tags” in the Tags field Tasks in a Section of a project - after entering a project in the projects field, click the drop down arrow to select a Section in the project to search in Not parameter - use the “Not Tagged With” or the “Not In Projects” fields to find all tasks not in associated to tags or projects Assigned By - use the Assigned By field to find tasks assigned by a specific Member or Guest Completion Date - use the Completion Date field to find all tasks completed in the last X days Tasks with specific due dates - use the Due, Completion, Creation, or Modification Date fields to select “Between” to find tasks within a certain timeframe, or “On” to show tasks from a specific date</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Asanas]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/Asanas/advanced-asanas</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/Asanas/advanced-asanas</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:31:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>How to Stretch a Sore back?</title> <description>Even minor parenting tasks like carrying your diaper bag and running after your toddler can make your body stiff and achy. Our stretching plan targets the spots that bug moms most. Everything in this slideshow 1 of 10 1 of 10 ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/how_to_heal_lower_back_pain.jpg" alt="How To Heal Lower Back Pain pain management you can prevent most" align="left" /><p>Even minor parenting tasks like carrying your diaper bag and running after your toddler can make your body stiff and achy. Our stretching plan targets the spots that bug moms most. Everything in this slideshow 1 of 10 1 of 10 Masterfile Manual labor is a huge part of a mom's job description. As if lifting and carrying your child 24/7 weren't enough of a challenge, you also have to lug a jam-packed diaper bag and tons of gear every time you and your little one leave the house. Minor muscle aches are practically inevitable - but you may pay a major price if you don't treat your body with the same TLC as you would your baby's, says Fabio Comana, an exercise physiologist with the American Council on Exercise in San Diego. He told us which of the everyday moves moms make are potentially harmful, and how you can easily stretch away those painful sore spots. 2 of 10 Tension Trigger: Lifting Your Child Out of His Crib 2 of 10 Lenora Gim You save a second by reaching for your baby without lowering the crib's side rail, but you're not doing your back any favors. Bending and reaching compresses your spinal disks unevenly, causing achiness and even long-term back problems. (In the future, lower the railing and slide your baby to you before lifting him.) Try these moves to ease the pain. Cat-Camel Stretch Get down on all fours with your hands beneath your shoulders and your knees beneath your hips, neck in line with your spine. Slowly round your back by tightening your abs and tucking in your pelvis (above); hold for five seconds. Then allow your back to sag toward the floor as you lift your chest and head; hold for five seconds. Repeat the combination 10 times. 3 of 10 Lifting Your Child Out of His Crib: Alternate Stretch 3 of 10 Come into the same starting position as you did for the cat-camel stretch. Keeping your abs tight, raise your left arm palm-down in front of you as you extend your right leg behind you. (Your body should create a straight line from fingers to heel.) Hold for five seconds; repeat on the opposite side to complete the set. Do two to four reps.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Stretches]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/Stretches/how-to-stretch-a-sore-back</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/Stretches/how-to-stretch-a-sore-back</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:29:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Can Yoga Cure back pain?</title> <description>HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Chances are that you've heard good things about yoga. It can relax you. It can get you fit - just look at the bodies of some celebrities who sing yoga's praises. And ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/yoga_for_back_pain_how.jpg" alt="Yoga for Back Pain - How I'm Building My Life" align="left" /><p>HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 30, 2013 (HealthDay News) - Chances are that you've heard good things about yoga. It can relax you. It can get you fit - just look at the bodies of some celebrities who sing yoga's praises. And, more and more, yoga is purported to be able to cure numerous medical conditions. But is yoga the panacea that so many believe it to be? Yes and no, say the experts. Though yoga certainly can't cure all that ails you, it does offer significant benefits. "Yoga is great for flexibility, for strength, and for posture and balance, " said Dr. Rachel Rohde, a spokeswoman for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and an orthopedic surgeon for the Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak, Mich. "Yoga can help with a lot of musculoskeletal issues and pain, but I wouldn't say it cures any orthopedic condition, " she said. Most practitioners would tell you that yoga isn't just about building muscle or strength. "One of the issues in this country is that people think of yoga only as exercise and try to do the most physically hard poses possible, " explained Dr. Ruby Roy, a chronic disease physician at LaRabida Children's Hospital in Chicago who's also a certified yoga instructor. "That may or may not help you, but it also could hurt you, " she noted. "The right yoga can help you, " Roy said. "One of the primary purposes of a yoga practice is relaxation. Your heart rate and your blood pressure should be lower when you finish a class, and you should never be short of breath. Whatever kind of yoga relaxes you and doesn't feel like exercise is a good choice. What really matters is, are you in your body or are you going into a state of mindfulness? You want to be in the pose and aware of your breaths." Roy said she uses many of the principles of yoga, especially the breathing aspects, to help children sleep, reduce anxiety, help with post-traumatic stress disorder, for asthma, autism and as support and pain management during procedures. "I may or may not call it yoga. I may say, 'Let's do some exercises to relax you for sleep, '" she said. Continued Bess Abrahams, a yoga therapist with the Integrative Medicine and Palliative Care Team at Children's Hospital at Montefiore in New York City, also uses yoga to help children who are in the hospital for cancer treatment and other serious conditions. "Physically, yoga helps to strengthen the muscles that have been weakened from a lack of movement, and the stretching in yoga helps with muscular tightness, " she said. "It also helps with discomfort from lying in bed or discomfort from a procedure." Abrahams said that older children find that the meditative aspects of yoga can help reduce anxiety. Results from medical research on yoga are mixed, according to the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, though the findings tend to be more positive than negative. Yoga has been found to improve quality of life, reduce stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression and back pain. It has also been found to lower heart rate and blood pressure. And, perhaps not surprisingly, yoga has been shown to improve fitness, strength and flexibility, according to the alternative medicine center. Health experts note, however, that yoga should be considered a complementary therapy, not a replacement for standard therapy. For instance, if you have high blood pressure, yoga may help bring it down slightly, but you'll still need to take high blood pressure medication as prescribed by your doctor. The good news is that yoga is generally very safe to try. Some people - including pregnant women and those with high blood pressure, glaucoma or sciatica - may need to modify poses to reduce the chance of injury. It's important to start with a beginner class and "take baby steps in the beginning, " Rohde said. "Don't feel like you're competing with the rest of the people in the class." Roy agreed. "Part of this culture is no pain, no gain, but yoga should definitely be no pain, " she said, suggesting that people new to yoga shouldn't even participate in a class initially. "Sit at the back of the room, and check out the class. Get to know the teacher to see if you feel comfortable there." All three experts described yoga as a great tool for kids. "Yoga is safe and effective, and it's a wonderful way to bond with your child, and for your child to feel their own sense of self, " said Abrahams. Both Roy and Rohde suggested that yoga could be a useful addition to physical education or health classes if taught properly. So, given the health benefits of yoga, why don't more doctors prescribe it for their patients? Roy attributes that mostly to a lack of awareness of the potential benefits, something yoga aficionados hope to improve in September, designated National Yoga Awareness Month. And, the situation is already changing, she said. "More doctors are becoming conscious of yoga and the mind-body connection as it relates to medical things, " Roy said. "It's much more acceptable now to refer a patient for things like acupuncture, massage therapy and other complementary therapies."</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Back Pain]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/BackPain/can-yoga-cure-back-pain</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/BackPain/can-yoga-cure-back-pain</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:17:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>How to Heal your Lower back pain?</title> <description>If you’re like most adults, you’re likely to suffer from low back pain at some point in your life. Although anyone can develop backache regardless of their health or circumstances, research has found that some conditions or ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/stick_with_it_yoga_tips.jpg" alt="Stick With It Yoga - Tips to Rid Chronic Pain Fast with Yoga" align="left" /><p>If you’re like most adults, you’re likely to suffer from low back pain at some point in your life. Although anyone can develop backache regardless of their health or circumstances, research has found that some conditions or activities put you at greater risk for such problems. Key factors include the following. Age People are most likely to suffer from low back pain in midlife. During the middle years, even in the absence of any injury, the bones and joints in your lower back (the lumbar spine) begin to change. Disks (the structures that serve as cushions between the bones in the spine) tend to wear out and sometimes become fragmented. These structural alterations sometimes cause pain. While back pain problems may be more common in people in their middle years, in older individuals back pain attacks are more severe and last longer. Gender Studies suggest that back pain plagues men and women equally. However, in Western industrialized societies, men are more apt to have disk problems, and they are more likely to be treated surgically. These differences most likely reflect the fact that a greater number of men than women work in jobs that involve heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, and that men in such jobs often feel the need to return to work as soon as possible following an absence due to back pain. On the other hand, osteoporosis (loss of bone density and strength) occurs in women much more often than men. This disorder can cause severe weakening of vertebrae and may eventually lead to vertebral fractures. Vertebral fractures can cause a loss of height and a rounding of the back. They can also be very painful. Women are also especially susceptible to degenerative arthritis of the lower spine (a condition that generally involves the vertebral joints). They are also more likely to develop spondylolisthesis (an abnormal forward displacement of a vertebra relative to the one below it). Family history Heredity appears to play a role in certain types of back pain. Defects of the disks seem more common in some families; a hereditary difference in the chemical makeup of disks may render them more prone to fragmentation or herniation, conditions that can trigger back pain. Ankylosing spondylitis and spondylolisthesis likewise seem to run in families. Work and play Certain jobs and activities put a greater strain on your back. Riding in motor vehicles is notoriously hard on your back, for instance, because it involves prolonged periods of sitting and exposure to vibration. The sitting positions necessary for office work — from typing to computer programming — can also eventually take a toll on your back regardless of your age. Several other job-related activities increase the likelihood of future back problems: lifting or forceful movements such as pulling and pushing frequent bending or twisting of the back heavy physical exertion maintaining the same position for long periods repetitive motion patterns prolonged exposure to vibration. Physical characteristics and posture Your build, weight, and height seem to have little to do with your likelihood of developing back pain, although being overweight puts you at increased risk of having your symptoms return. Even a moderate difference in leg length (up to three-quarters of an inch) has no proven adverse effect on the lower back. And despite your mother’s admonition to “sit up straight, ” experts now agree that, in most cases, posture alone — whether bad or good — will neither predispose you to back pain nor shield you from it. Slumping and slouching don’t seem to have much effect on the basic health of your spine. But before you sit in your chair, note that poor posture can exacerbate existing back pain. Improving your body mechanics can help relieve your symptoms and prevent recurrences. Psychological factors A growing body of evidence shows that our emotions and psychological well-being have a significant influence on our physical health. It is not surprising, therefore, to learn that these factors also affect the back. Although study populations and methods vary, in general, research has shown that psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and negative mood and emotions all increase the likelihood of developing acute (sudden) or chronic (longer-lasting) back pain. Such psychological factors seem to be especially important in determining whether an acute bout of back pain will become a chronic problem. One review of studies that examined this question, for example, found that people who were distressed or depressed were more likely to develop chronic back pain than other people. The reasons for this are not completely understood. Symptoms of chronic pain and depression share some of the same biochemical roots. The neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine, for example, not only are involved in mood disorders such as depression but also are important in producing the sensation of pain. Fortunately, this dynamic can also be reversed: by changing the behaviors and thinking patterns that may aggravate and worsen the situation, it is often possible to alleviate low back pain and prevent it from becoming a long-term problem.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Back Pain]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/BackPain/how-to-heal-your-lower-back-pain</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/BackPain/how-to-heal-your-lower-back-pain</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 01:16:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Yoga Postures for Infertility</title> <description>The desire to become a mother is ingrained in most women. But what happens when this most basic biological function becomes a battle? For many women, getting pregnant does not take a lot of effort. But if you happen to fall on ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/yoga_and_infertility_yoga_for_getting.jpg" alt="Yoga and Infertility | Yoga for Getting Pregnant" align="left" /><p>The desire to become a mother is ingrained in most women. But what happens when this most basic biological function becomes a battle? For many women, getting pregnant does not take a lot of effort. But if you happen to fall on the wrong side of statistics, you may experience one of the most heartbreaking conditions – infertility. The inability to become pregnant can leave a woman depressed and hopeless. Whether you are just starting out on the journey of trying to conceive or if you have already walked the path of infertility, the one solution you can try is yoga. How does yoga impact fertility? Read on to find out! Sponsored Causes For Infertility: There are a number of factors that can cause infertility. The most common is the stress we go through everyday life. As it is already known and proven by research, stress acts a major hindrance in a person’s fertility. It is estimated that one in six couples face difficulties in conceiving. The stress arises due to various responsibilities from career, home, partner and other commitments. Further, not having a baby after a long time can also be stressful. Stress affects our body so much that it creates various hormonal imbalances that result to different diseases. Fertility Yoga – Why Is It Essential? Now here’s a million dollar question! How exactly does yoga work to boost fertility? Now, in no way are we implying that you forego medical treatment and depend just on yoga to beat infertility. But this ancient form of workout can be a great weapon in your arsenal. Here are some major ways in which yoga can effect and treat infertility: 1. Reduces Stress: As mentioned before, stress plays a major role in slowing down your fertility. Yoga is a great way to beat stress and achieve peace of mind. Yoga is not just about the bodyit is also about how you breathe. The breathing techniques associated with yoga can help lower the stress hormone cortisol in the body. This is turn can increase your chances of conceiving. Not just that! With the stress gone from your life, you can even sleep better! 2. Detoxifies The Body: Certain yoga poses can help detoxify the body and help boost your fertility. Yoga can also help relax tight muscles and connective tissues. 3. Increases Circulation: Many infertility issues arise due to blockages. With yoga, you can increase your blood circulation and ensure that it reaches the reproductive organs. This can help create a positive environment for a pregnancy! 4. Works On Your Immune System: Yoga is great way to boost your immunity. Practicing yoga helps you find your inner calm, which in turn can help raise the number of white blood cells in the body. This not just helps you keep common diseases at bay but can also help you beat infertility. 5. Helps Keep The Ovaries Healthy: Certain yoga poses reroute the blood flow to reach the ovaries. This helps to provide these specific organs with more oxygen, making them healthier. It is important to note that ovarian dysfunction is a common cause of infertility in women. So, yoga can be a great tool for women with ovary related issues. 6. Helps Deal With Hormonal Treatment Better: If you are already struggling with infertility and undergoing hormonal treatment, yoga can be of help. With all those hormones in the body, it is easy to fall into the depths of physical and mental distress. This negative energy in the body can reduce your chances of conceiving. With yoga, you can minimize these side effects and increase your chance of becoming pregnant. So, whether you are on Clomid, trying IUI, or IVF, yoga can be of great help. What Kinds Of Yoga Are Beneficial For Conception? Yoga is all about how you do it and not how much. Hatha yoga is considered to be very ideal for fertility as it involves slower and flowing movements. The deep and slow breathing involved in this yoga calms your mind and allows for focus and concentration to set in. The various holding poses called Asanas will help improve blood circulation as your mind reaches a state of peace. While holding a certain pose, you have to imagine in your mind that a vital energy is flowing into your genital area. These productive mind associations actually trigger the feeling of well-being and energy to the affected area. [ Read: Ayurvedic Treatments To Cure Infertility ] The Top 14 Fertility Yoga Poses: These simple yet powerful fertility yoga poses should be practiced on a routine basis. Learning from a good yoga teacher is advised to get the pose right. 1. Paschimottanasana (Seated forward bend): The Paschimottanasana stimulates the ovaries and uterus. The forward bend stretches the muscles at the lower back, hips and hamstrings. This particular yoga for fertility relives stress, depression and it will gradually improve fertility levels in you. 2. Hastapadasana (Standing forward bend): In Hastapadasana you have to bend forward touching the hand to the feet. It stretches all the important muscles of the back and this will improve the blood supply to the pelvic region and nervous system. This bend helps relieve stress from the abdomen region and make the spinal cord more flexible. 3. Janu Shirasana (One-Legged Forward Bend): Janu Shirasana will be very useful during pregnancy as it will strengthen your lower back muscles. When properly executed, this yoga pose is very relaxing and releases tension from the lower back. It effectively stretches the calves and the hamstrings, making them very supple. [ Read: How To Increase Male Fertility ] 4. Baddha Konasana (Butterfly Pose): The Baddha Konasana improves the flexibility in your private part and hip regions, as it stretches the inner thighs, genital and knees. It helps release any toxins and negative energy in the areas of hip and groin. Your pelvis, abdomen and back are stimulated by plentiful blood supply. The flapping of thighs also increases sperm count in men. For women, coupled with Sarvangasana it aids the ovaries to function properly and removing irregular menses. This pose not only increases fertility levels but also ensures a smoother delivery, if practiced till late pregnancy.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Improve Posture]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/ImprovePosture/yoga-postures-for-infertility</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/ImprovePosture/yoga-postures-for-infertility</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:14:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Lower back pain Yoga Asanas</title> <description>An estimated 84 percent of people may experience low back pain. If you’ve ever felt it yourself, you know that the most basic, daily movements can be challenging. Suddenly sitting, standing, and bending seem like advanced yoga ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/baba_ramdev_yoga_exercises_for_lower.jpg" alt="Baba Ramdev Yoga Exercises For Lower Back Pain - Gallery Image" align="left" /><p>An estimated 84 percent of people may experience low back pain. If you’ve ever felt it yourself, you know that the most basic, daily movements can be challenging. Suddenly sitting, standing, and bending seem like advanced yoga postures. Back pain is actually one of the most common reasons that people visit the doctor. Fortunately, new studies are supporting yoga’s efficacy and many individuals are turning to the practice for help. Just a week before writing this article, I woke up with pain in my lower back. Perhaps it can be attributed to the many shifting circumstances in my life or maybe it was a sleep-related injury. Regardless, I awoke from a relatively restful night of sleep with pain. The last time this happened I learned not to put heat on it—heat can make the swollen tissues even more inflamed. The second thing I learned is that bed rest is not the answer either. Instead, I put some cold muscle therapy on my back and took it easy for a few days, only doing gentle yoga postures and avoiding more strenuous exercise. I also alternated between sitting and standing as sitting for long periods of time can put extra stress on the back. Dr. Steven Weiss, yoga teacher, chiropractor and author of The Injury-Free Yoga Practice, offers a unique perspective on yoga for a healthy back. He posits that yoga postures are beneficial but can be equally harmful. The difference in outcome lies in the precise application of anatomical alignment in the poses. For strengthening and stabilizing the lower back, the key in all postures is to maintain a small egg-sized curve at the base of the spine (L3-5). Poses such as happy baby and downward facing dog become both more challenging and more therapeutic when you focus on holding an egg-sized lumbar curve in the spine, creating extension of the spine. 1. Downward Facing Dog Why it works: This is yoga’s most ubiquitous pose and it’s most useful. The entire spine is stretched and decompressed in this position. It also lengthens the hamstrings and promotes blood circulation. 2. Cat/Cow Pose Why it works: This pose is simple yet effective for bringing flexibility into the spine and for stretching the back, hips, and abdomen. It’s great for relieving lower back pain and sciatica. 3. Childs Pose or Supported Childs Pose Why it works: It helps align the spine and takes pressure off the lower back. 4. Reclined Pigeon Pose Why it works: This pose is a virtual medicine cabinet of relief. It stretches the spine, hips, and inner thighs (tightness in these areas can cause low back pain). It’s also great for relieving sciatic pain. 5. Legs Up the Wall Pose Why it works: It gently stretches the hamstrings and lower back. Place a folded blanket or other support under the lower back, extend the legs up the wall allowing the soles of the feet to face the ceiling, and let the sacrum drop toward the floor.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Yoga Terms And Meanings]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/lower-back-pain-yoga-asanas</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/lower-back-pain-yoga-asanas</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 01:10:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Yoga Sequences for back pain</title> <description>Tadasana Come to standing. Pause your mind and ground your legs. Gently root the feet. Lift the arms to make the shape of a cactus. Spread all of the fingers and activate the entire arm. Begin to lean the chest up to the sky ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/30_min_soothing_yin_yoga_for.jpg" alt="30-Min Soothing Yin Yoga For Back Pain" align="left" /><p>Tadasana Come to standing. Pause your mind and ground your legs. Gently root the feet. Lift the arms to make the shape of a cactus. Spread all of the fingers and activate the entire arm. Begin to lean the chest up to the sky. Feel the simultaneous grounding of the feet and rising of the chest in opposing action. See also&nbsp;16 Poses to Ease Back Pain " data-public-id="MTQ2MTgwNzc3OTcyMDE2Njcy" 320w, 640w, 800w" data-alt-text=" Tadasana "/> Vrksasana Press one foot into the inner thigh of the standing leg. Reach for opposite elbows behind the back and draw the shoulder blades together. Look slightly up as you stretch the front of the shoulders. See also Ask the Expert: Which Yoga Poses Prevent Lower-Back Pain? " data-public-id="MTQ2MTgwNzc3OTcyMTQ3NzQ0" 320w, 640w, 800w" data-alt-text=" "/> Virabhadrasana III Balance thoughtfully on one leg with the hands interlaced behind the back. Square the hips. Lift the back leg, the chest, and the arms as high as possible. See also&nbsp;Resolving Back Pain: Sacroiliac Joint " data-public-id="MTQ2MTgwNzc3OTcxODIwMDY0" 320w, 640w, 800w" data-alt-text=" "/> Virabhadrasana I Transition gracefully into a high lunge with the back foot at a 45-degree angle while keeping the hands interlaced behind the back. Keep lifting the arms and arch the back. See also&nbsp;Yoga at Work Reduces Stress, Back Pain " data-public-id="MTQ2MTgwNzc3OTcyNDA5ODg4" 320w, 640w, 800w" data-alt-text=" "/> Make your body tense like a board and activate your core. Tap into your strength. Press through the top of the head and out of the heels at the same time. See also&nbsp;A Healing Yoga Sequence to Ease Neck + Shoulder Pain " data-public-id="MTQ2MTgwNzc3OTcyNjA2NDk2" 320w, 640w, 800w" data-alt-text=" "/> As you exhale, round the spine to the sky and press the ground away. As you inhale, arch the belly down while drawing the shoulder blades together. Repeat several rounds. See also&nbsp;Shoulder tightness, pain, or injury? Here’s the yoga that helps. " data-public-id="MTQ2MTgwNzc3OTcyNzM3NTY4" 320w, 640w, 800w" data-alt-text=" "/> Ustrasana Place the knees hip-width distance apart. Connect the hands to the low back in support as the chest and chin gently reach toward the sky. See also Camel Pose: Nix Neck + Shoulder Pain in this Backbend " data-public-id="MTQ2MTgwNzc3OTcyOTM0MTc2" 320w, 640w, 800w" data-alt-text="</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Back Pain]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/BackPain/yoga-sequences-for-back-pain</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/BackPain/yoga-sequences-for-back-pain</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:08:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Pictures of back Exercises</title> <description>Talk to your doctor. Always talk to your doctor prior to making any changes to a workout or starting a new workout. This is especially important if you're recovering from an injury or have had a history of a back injury. Always ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_30_best_back_exercises_of.jpg" alt="The 30 best back exercises of all time" align="left" /><p>Talk to your doctor. Always talk to your doctor prior to making any changes to a workout or starting a new workout. This is especially important if you're recovering from an injury or have had a history of a back injury. Always get clearance from your doctor before starting to work your back. Ask her when you can start exercise, what type of exercise, what resistance weight and if there are any other restrictions. Also ask her what types of pain are to be expected. Some generalized muscle soreness is typical and usually doesn't signify you've injured your back. However, more acute pain or pain similar to a past injury should signify you need to stop exercising and call your doctor immediately. Follow correct form. Poor form during exercise is one of the most common reasons for injuries. Since back injuries can be severe and debilitating, it's very important to ensure you always use correct form. Consider talking with a personal trainer, exercise specialist or a staff member from your local gym. They'll be able to tell you how to do exercises, use the machines and have correct form throughout your exercise workout. Try doing some of your exercises in front of a mirror. Watch yourself as you perform the move. Make sure you're using correct form and make any changes to your form as necessary. Do more than back strengthening exercises. Whether you're recovering from an injury or are just trying to prevent one, it's recommended by fitness professionals to tone and strengthen more muscles groups besides your back. More than one muscle group assists or aids your back muscles in a variety of activities. Since your back muscles are smaller compared to others (like legs), it's the union of two muscle groups that helps make you stronger. Focus on also strengthening your core, pelvis and hips. Many movements require the use of all of these muscles groups. Also work your legs. Whenever you're lifting (either at the gym or at work), you need to use mostly your legs with the addition of some back muscles to effectively and safely lift objects. Stretching is an important way to maintain your health and fitness, especially if you haven't exercised in awhile. It's important to stretch warm muscles. Do a light warm up and then do your pre-workout stretch. Also stretch your entire body, not just your back. Do a 90/90 neutral back stretch. This will help open up the muscles in your back, readying them for your workout. The stretch will also help your chest muscles open up and reduce tension in muscles and ligaments overall. You might also like to consider a thoracic stretch. Place the back of a chair facing you to serve as a stable support. Stand behind this, placing your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees slightly. Push back through your backside; you should feel a stretch along your upper back. Hold for a count of 10, then move back up gently. Another thoracic stretch: Sit on a chair and place your feet flat on the ground. Roll your upper body slowly forward from the waist. Place your hands beneath your legs and grip the chair legs. Then curl back up slowly.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Yoga Terms And Meanings]]></category> <link>https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/pictures-of-back-exercises</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.lamuworld.com/YogaTermsAndMeanings/pictures-of-back-exercises</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:07:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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