http://www.mybodyzone.com pilates yoga and desk exercise videos, health articles and information Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:14:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Emily Collins demonstrates Headstand Posture, or Sirasana. This sometimes referred to as the king of asanas. It is an extremely important posture that can bring vitality and clarity to the body and the mind. Studies have shown that it can increase the hemoglobin content of the blood and can convey ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/11/19/yoga-video-headstand-posture-sirasana/ Most people deal with stress in a vareity of ways. Some are healthy, like taking a day off or getting a massage, and some are not so healthy, like eating junk food or drinking too much. It’s a good idea to have a variety of ways to reduce tension so ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/11/16/exercises-for-stress-relief/ The pelvic floor muscles are layers of muscle stretched like a hammock from the pubic bone at the front to the bottom of the backbone (coccyx). There are two openings through the pelvic floor - the anus (back passage) and the urethra (bladder outlet). The pelvic floor muscles support these ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/11/14/pelvic-floor-exercises-for-men/ The current economy is making us all second-guess every purchase we make, including what the food we buy. A report by Nielsen Company, a market research firm, reported that organic food sales in the US rose only 4 percent in the four week period ending October 4th, compared to 20 ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/11/10/9-ways-to-buy-organic-food-wisely/ Seasonal root veggies with a fragrant toss of rosemary and garlic. SERVINGS 4 INGREDIENTS 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 head cauliflower, pulled apart of cut into small florets 6 to 10 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 shallot, coarsley chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 3 ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/11/09/roasted-winter-root-vegetables/ In this video, Prasad Rangnekar introduces the first principles of Yogic Breathing. How to breath correctly, how to breath deeply and to try to understand why breathing has become more important today then ever before. Breath has a profound effect on your body as well as your mind. In times ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/11/07/introduction-to-yogic-breathing/ Pumpkins are sweet, earthy and overflowing with healthy vitamins and beta-carotenes. Here they are combined with leeks, apples and cider to make a spicy, hearty soup, perfect for warming us on cold autumnal days. INGREDIENTS 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree, or 4 cups freshly-baked pumpkin chunks (if using fresh pumpkin, bake seeded ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/10/28/pumpkin-apple-and-leek-soup/ Emily Collins demonstrates Sun Salutation B, or Surya Namaskara B. This is the second variation of the classic Yoga warm-up which should be practiced before any Yoga routine so that your body is fully warmed up before you practice. It is a complete workout in itself, loosening and heating up ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/10/27/yoga-video-sun-salutation-b-surya-namaskara-b/ Along with reducing energy use at home, one of the things we can all do to ease the stress on the environment and potentially save money, is to eat local and that means eating foods that are in season. With that in mind here are five superfood groups that are ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/10/27/5-superfood-groups-for-autumn/ A Yoga video by Emily Collins demonstrating a series of back bend poses, Bridge Posture - Setu Bandhasana then into Upward Bow Posture - Urdhva Dhanurasana. These are very good especially if you work at a computer and you feel tight in your chest, shoulders and wrists. Wonderful for elasticity ... http://www.mybodyzone.com/2008/10/23/yoga-video-bridge-posture-and-upward-bow-posture/