In the West, there was a time when practicing Yoga was kept secret. When I was a child, it was considered, "a bit strange." During the 50's and 60's, Yoga practice was associated with being part of counter culture movements, such as living the life of "beatniks" or "hippies.

Inversions, such as headstand (Sirsasana) and shoulder stand (Sarvangasana), are often considered "royal" poses by Hatha Yoga practitioners. Some students and teachers consider inversions to be of the utmost importance in their personal Hatha Yoga practice.

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More and more people are starting to understand how important a role yoga plays in living a pain free and healthy life.

Regular exercise and diet is good for a number of health benefits like preventing heart disease and diabetes, to promoting a longer life. But exercising the wrong way can be detrimental to both your fitness goals and your health. This article will provide you with information on common fitness and diet mistakes and how to avoid them.

Can you recall how many times in the past months or so you have told yourself that you start working out on a daily basis? Now, think of how many times you actually went to exercise?

Twenty two years ago, I was overweight. Growing up, I was a skinny girl. However when I moved from Asia to the US, I gained twenty five pounds in three months!

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