YOGA
Recently I discovered Bikram Yoga. A friend from my Spiritual Center took me along as her guest and immediately I was hooked. It is grueling, to say the least, but at the same time I know it is probably the most beneficial part of my current regiment of personal care and fitness. The benefits include strength training, focus, balance and a heart rate equal to or better than any aerobic activity I can think of. I had back surgery a couple of years ago and I am no longer able to run for any length of time or bounce around in a step aerobics class like I used to. Bikram Yoga studios are heated during the class to keep the body warm and muscles pliable to increase effectiveness and reduce the possibility of overdoing or injury.
For more information visit BikramYoga.com
PILATES
Another great addition to your health routine is Pilates. I meet more and more people every day who are discovering this very effective method of exercise. Pilates incorporates mind-body techniques and can greatly reduce mental stress while strengthening and conditioning the whole body.
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