The secrets of Gentle Hatha yoga Gentle Hatha is a gentle approach to the discipline of yoga. It allows you to achieve the perfect balance between body and mind to live in harmony with yourself and with others. The adjective 'gentle' referring to yoga indicates a discipline that does not enhance physical effort or extreme flexibility. On the contrary, it focuses on stretching, breathing, body control and peace of mind. Ideal for all ...
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Pilates: the origins of a practice that is good for body and mind Pilates is a practice of physical-mental training developed at the beginning of the twentieth century by Joseph Hubertus Pilates, a German naturalized American teacher and entrepreneur, who drew inspiration from ancient oriental disciplines like yoga, Tai Chi and meditation, and shaped what was initially called the Contrology method. Pilates, born on December 8th, 1883, in Mönchengladbach, near the city ...
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Abhyangha: the treatment that nourishes well-being and elevates the spirit Abhyanga is an ancient form of Ayurvedic therapy that involves the massage of the whole body with hot oil enriched with aromatic essences to harmonize the Dosha or vital energies, according to their balance or imbalance affecting the health of the individual. The most used oil is typically sesame, but Ayurveda professionals can also use Ashwagandha oil, Mahanarayan oil, Bhringaraj oil, Brahmi ...
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Ayurveda: brief history of traditional Indian medicine In Sanskrit Ayurveda means “science of life knowledge” and includes all principles of traditional Indian medicine. It was practiced thousands of years ago in India and focuses on reestablishing and maintaining psychophysical health. The word Ayurveda is formed by ayur, the length of life or longevity, and veda, revealed knowledge. It origins are unsure but are strongly connected to Indian mythology. In fact, according to legend, ...
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Ashtanga Yoga: the dynamic yoga of “8 steps” The time dedicated to rest and cure of oneself is fundamental for a psychophysical balance. With Ashtanga Yoga, one of the many yoga styles, it’s possible to relax the mind and learn how to listen to ones body so to find an inner harmony which is put to the test by daily routines. At home or on vacation, maybe in front of the beautiful ...
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Vinyasa yoga: history and benefits of the yoga discipline According to the principles of hatha yoga and vinyasa yoga, maintaining psychophysical harmony means taking care of both your body and your mind because, even as two distinct entities, they are strongly interconnected and influence each other. Yoga was born in India thousands of years ago and includes a series of meditative, bodily and ascetic practices, it also has many different styles like ...
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