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There are so many workouts we love, but one in particular offers a bevy of benefits that are absolutely invaluable: Pilates. Honestly, everyone can benefit from doing it, and we\’re not exaggerating. Addicted to group fitness? This needs to be part of your routine. Never had a personal training session? Get to a Pilates studio. …

According to Hindu philosophy, our body has seven major chakras, all for different reasons. However, we need to bring these seven chakras to align with each other and balance their energies. Any imbalance in these chakras results in major physical or mental issues which will make our lives difficult. That’s why ancient sages used different …

“Each person’s life is like a mandala – a vast, limitless circle. We stand in the center of our own circle, and everything we see, hear and think forms the mandala of our life.” ~ Pema Chodron “Mandala” comes from the Sanskrit word ‘circle’. Mandalas have been used as a ritual tool in many cultures …

“Each celestial body, in fact each and every atom, produces a particular sound on account of its movement, its rhythm or vibration. All these sounds and vibrations form a universal harmony in which each element, while having its own function and character, contributes to the whole.” ~ Pythagoras Everything, including your mind and body, is …

Locations of the Earth’s Chakra Points We know about the main vortexes of energy in the human body – chakras, but I accepted quite naturally that Gaia, mother earth too has Chakras. How we have energy flowing through our body, the earth too has an energy flow that seems to be quite a topic of …

“Meditation is nothing but withdrawing all the barriers; thoughts, emotions, sentiments, everything that builds a wall between you and existence. The moment they drop, you suddenly find yourself in tune with the whole; not only in tune, you really find you are the whole.” ~ Osho Feeling out of whack? It may be an energy …

Lower Back Pain (LBP) affects most people at some point in their lives. In a majority of cases, LBP can be significantly reduced or completely relieved with Pilates. The combination of deep abdominal strengthening, postural awareness, and release and stretching exercises makes Pilates extremely effective in the prevention and treatment of LBP. The Neutral Spine …

At some point in the last decade, the badass prison-cell workout of a German circus performer and boxer interned in England during World War I got co-opted by soccer moms and college coeds. But more recently, some of the toughest athletes in pro sports have discovered the benefits of Pilates and added it to their training. …

Mandalas represent connection with the infinite Mandalas have been used in many ancient cultures like Buddhism, Hinduism, Native American, Australian Aboriginal as a symbol of the universe and wholeness. Literally speaking, mandala is a geometrical form – a square or a circle – abstract and static, or a vivid image formed of objects and/or beings. …

Image copyrightGetty Images Tai chi is as good as – or even better than – aerobic exercise for aiding people with the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia, a study has suggested. The US trial of 226 adults with the condition showed that those who practised the martial art improved significantly more than those doing aerobic exercise …

Mandalas represent connection with the infinite Mandalas have been used in many ancient cultures like Buddhism, Hinduism, Native American, Australian Aboriginal as a symbol of the universe and wholeness. Literally speaking, mandala is a geometrical form – a square or a circle – abstract and static, or a vivid image formed of objects and/or beings. …

Elizabeth Hurley’s bikini body fitness secrets are an organic diet, Pilates and yoga workouts. (Photo: Instagram, Celebrity Health Fitness) Elizabeth Hurley showcased her hot Pilates-toned bikini body on Instagram, to the delight of her legions of fans. Judging by her sizzling bikini body, it’s hard to believe Hurley is 51 years old (!!). Liz’s anti-aging …