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SIMPLE YOGA ASANA TO REDUCE HYPERTENSION OR BLOOD PRESSURE

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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. This can be aggravated by things like daily/chronic stress, a bad diet, too little exercise, and excess body weight. The causes are usually a mix of lifestyle and genetic, and the treatment to reduce hypertension are lifestyle changes, and medication where necessary. Because this condition (depending on the severity) can respond very well to lifestyle changes, such as increased exercise, mediation, and diet changes, yoga can be a helpful tool to utilise if you’re at risk, or are currently suffering from, this condition. Today we’re looking at yoga exercises for high blood pressure. The reason yoga is so effective at reducing hypertension is because yoga has been shown to have a positive effect on the body’s response to stress. When you stretch, you are literally releasing tension from the muscles, and the combination of breathing and asanas helps the pr
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5 HELPFUL TIPS TO CHOOSE A YOGA RETREAT IN GOA, INDIA

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There are so many different types of yoga retreats and yoga holidays in Goa , India, it can be difficult to find the right one for you. Today we’re looking at five helpful tips to help you choose the perfect retreat for you. A retreat or yoga holiday is a wonderful opportunity to take some time for yourself and develop your yoga practice, and where better to do so than in the beachy holiday destination of Goa! When considering a yoga retreat in Goa India , first consider what type of experience you want. Indian yoga retreats can vary a lot in terms of their timetable and structure. Some will be more like a yoga holiday, where you can drop into as many, or as few, yoga classes as you feel like. And you can come and go whenever you please, staying for a few days or a few weeks. Whereas others may follow a more strict timetable with structured sessions and a curriculum of sorts. For this type of retreat there would be a defined start and end date to consider. So, ask yourself,
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Location: Goa, India
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AMAZING YOGA POSES THAT DON'T REQUIRE A YOGA MAT

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Let’s say it now - you don’t need a mat to practice yoga! You can practice yoga anytime, anywhere, you just need your breath and your body. That being said, a yoga mat does make your practice more comfortable, especially if you’ve got sensitive joints or if the ground you’re practicing on is uneven and hard. However, today we’re looking at some amazing and easy yoga poses that you can do that really don’t require a mat; we want to show you that you don’t need to be in a yoga studio to practice yoga; so if you’re out and about, and without a mat, here are some postures you can try to get your yoga workout in. But first, some tips: try to find a flat, level surface to practice on – a big hill, or slippery surface is not ideal. If you’re outside, you might want to consider keeping your shoes on (trainers are ideal), and best to find a place where you won’t be disturbed too easily. A sequence of standing yoga poses is nice if you don’t have a mat, so we’re going to talk yo
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