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Does Yoga Reduce Stress?
By Forte Yoga on April 1, 2014With an estimated third of American adults admitting to chronic stress, especially in the workplace, finding ways to reduce stress levels should be a top priority for us. When…
1What is the Best Time to Do Yoga?
By Forte Yoga on March 17, 2014There is no specific time of day to avoid in terms of practicing yoga, as long as it isn’t after a meal. While performing yoga in the morning can…
Does Yoga Really Work? – Yoga Benefits
By Forte Yoga on March 10, 2014You may have heard a lot of amazing things about the benefits of doing yoga and have wondered to yourself if yoga really does do everything that people claim….
When to Eat Before Yoga Practice and After
By Forte Yoga on February 27, 2014Eating to support your yoga lifestyle will further enhance your experience. The kinds of food you eat and when you eat them are very important factors when planning a…
Does Yoga Tone Your Body?
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014While yoga can build and tone muscle, there is probably a limit to which it can help in creating and maintaining muscle mass. The key to building muscle is…
Can I Do Yoga With an Injury?
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014Whether or not yoga is safe while injured depends completely on the person and the injury. In many cases, yoga is used as a form of physical rehabilitation; the…
Is Yoga Right For Me?
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014Yoga is a meditative and strengthening cardiovascular exercise. There are many different kinds of yoga and levels of skill. As a sole form of exercise, or in addition to…
Yoga for Stress and Anxiety
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014Practicing yoga for stress management can be highly beneficial. Whether cultural, genetic or circumstantial, stress is common and high levels of stress can be detrimental to physical health, as…
Is Yoga Good For Your Heart?
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014Yoga has a great influence on heart health. Lowering blood pressure is often a priority for those suffering from heart disease, or even for those who would like to…
Is Yoga Hard?
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014Many people have the mindset that yoga would be difficult for them to perform due to their lack of flexibility. However, the difficulty of yoga varies by individual and…
Does Yoga Reduce Anxiety Levels?
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014Yoga is a meditative exercise that incorporates peaceful breathing exercises and positive thought process. Yoga improves self esteem and positive self body image, but does it reduce anxiety as…
Does Yoga Improve Digestion?
By Forte Yoga on February 18, 2014Yoga is a fitness that incorporates positions and breathing exercises into sequences, often including meditation. Digestion is the body’s breakdown of food and drink through mechanical and chemical processes.