Beach Yoga Mat

Beach Yoga Mat -A yoga mat is much more than something you toss down on the floor or in this instance sand. In the case of a yoga travel mat, you are likely to be looking for a more lightweight yoga mat, as taking it on your travels will require it to be easily and tightly rolled away for storage or easy carriage, plus you will want it to be durable and easily cleaned if you are planning to use it as a beach yoga mat for example.

No matter what level you are and what type of yoga you practice, traction and grip in yoga is vitally important, you will be placing your body in different positions or posses, some that will require you to hold for a period. Therefore your yoga travel mat must help and support this through giving you a sound surface to grip upon.. A yoga mat will also provide a less slippery surface, thus being safer to use.

Most mats have a somewhat sticky surface for extra grip and stability. Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices. The goals of yoga are varied and range from improving health to achieving Moksha, which is liberation from all worldly suffering and the cycle of birth and death.

When choosing beach yoga mats you will most likely avoid the thicker yoga mats, as though more comfortable a thin yoga mat will be much more practical for storage and carrying on long / plane journeys. Most yoga mats come in sizes ranging from twenty three inches by seventy two inches long, to a shorter version that is the same width but only fifty six inches long.

The prices for a beach yoga mat vary widely, depending on which type you choose. They can be purchased for approximately forty dollars for the longer style and an estimated thirty dollars for the shorter version. A premium version is made in a lightweight durable style that is great for stretching. They may have a textured surface that is non-slip, and most offer a cushioned support material. However top brands like Manduka and Gaiam can cost up $100 bucks for your yoga mat When you finish with your beach yoga mat for the day you can easily brush it down, roll it up for storage.

Most are washable, allowing you to wash them off and pat them dry with a towel, or hose them off and let them air dry outdoors. I hope you find the beach travel yoga mat you are looking for so that you too can enjoy the relaxation and spiritual cleansing, as illustrated by the beautiful yoga pose and idyllic scene in the photo above.

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Non-Toxic Yoga Mat

Non-Toxic Yoga Mat- As the name would suggest these yoga mats are made with natural biodegradable materials, most often cotton, and hemp, and sometimes with a natural rubber backing for added grip and comfort. An excellent eco-friendly yoga mat. Good non toxic yoga mats will give your hands, palms and feet a good surface that can be gripped easily. Because practicing yoga may involve your body being shifted into many different positions, the support of a good mat will be much appreciated towards the end of your work out. You will also be spending a lot of time with your hands on the mat while you stretch out and hold poses. A yoga mat will also provide a less slippery surface, thus being safer to use. Most mats have a somewhat sticky surface for extra grip and stability. Your choice of yoga mat will often depend on your intended use, if you are always travelling, you will likely go for a thinner, lightweight yoga mat, however if carrying your mat is not an issue, you can go for a thicker or even extra thick yoga mat.. Yoga mat dimensions vary, but the common range is two – three feet (24 – 36 inches) wide up 4 – 6 feet (48 – 72 inches) in legnth, and thickness up to about an inch thick if you go for a extra thick version. The prices for a non-toxic yoga mat will vary widely, depending on which type you choose. They can be purchased for approximately forty dollars for the longer style and an estimated thirty dollars for the shorter version. A premium version is made in a lightweight durable style that is great for stretching. They may have a textured surface that is non-slip, and most offer a cushioned support material. However top brands like Manduka and Gaiam can cost up $100 bucks for your yoga mat

Rubber Grass Yoga Mat

Rubber Grass Yoga Mat- Costing around $50 these are a lovely eco-friendly choice of yoga mat. Ideal for the gentler forms of yoga such as Hatha and Ashtanga yoga, image the pleasure from performing your yoga with the natural scent of dried grass… wonderful.

The rubber grass yoga mat is made from hand-woven died grasses with a latex underside to provide strength and grip. Is an eco-friendly dried grass mat, which is suitable for gentle yoga exercises – such as Ashtanga yoga and Hatha yoga. These mats are hand-woven with a heavy latex underside to provide great firmness without the sticky chemical support.

Irrespective of what level you are and what type of yoga you practice, traction and grip in yoga is vitally important, you will be placing your body in different positions or posses, some that will require you to hold for a period. Therefore your yoga travel mat must help and support this through giving you a sound surface to grip upon.. A yoga mat will also provide a less slippery surface, thus being safer to use. Most mats have a somewhat sticky surface for extra grip and stability.

Yoga identifies traditional both mental and physical disciplines coming initially from in India. The word is connected with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the 6 orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and also to the goal toward which that school guides its practices.

The goals of yoga are varied and range from enhancing wellness to achieving Moksha, which is liberation from all life suffering and also the cycle associated with birth and death. When choosing yoga travel mats you will most likely avoid the thicker yoga mats, as though more comfortable a thin yoga mat will be much more practical for storage and carrying on long journeys.

Yoga mat dimensions differ, however the common range is two – three feet (24 – 36 inches) wide up 4 – 6 feet (48 – 72 inches) in legnth, and thickness up to about an inch thick if you go for a extra thick variation. Whenever you finish with your Yoga traval Mat for the day you are able to easily roll it up for safe-keeping.

The majority of are washable. You are able to rinse them in a sink and pat them dry with a towel, or hose them off and allow them to air dry outdoors.

Environmentally Friendly Yoga Mats

Environmentally Friendly Yoga Mats- Each yoga fan or yogi is going to have their own opinion regarding their individual preferences regarding eco-friendly yoga mats. Though I would suggest you consider cost, performance, size and thickness and smell. Yes smell environmentally friendly yoga mats give off a fair old hum, due to mostly to the natural rubber used. The smell from the rubber can be so intense as to even be off putting.

In terms of performance, it is mostly governed by the style of yoga you perform, a good environmentally friendly yoga mat for a more sedate form of yoga, may be inappropriate for a more vigorous style. So you will need to decide weather you want hard, or soft, rough or smooth, sticky or slippy.

Also if you travel a lot you will want to fact in its easy of carry, and size when rolled up, as the most comfortable of yoga mats may not be the ideal yoga travel mats. Because environmentally friendly yoga mats are made from natural materials, you often compromise on durability, as opposed to the hard wearing synthetic products the less eco-friendly yoga mats are made from.

And leading on from less durability and life-span, the environmentally friendly yoga mat will probably cost more upfront as well. Often hand made these eco-friendly yoga mats, don’t benefit from the cost saving of modern mass manufacture.

The cost of a good environmentally friendly yoga mat is likely to start from about $45, but could see you paying double that for one of the top brand names.

Whichever eco-friendly yoga mat you finally decide upon, I wish you much peace and relaxation.

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Light Travel Yoga Mat

Light Travel Yoga Mat – For you travelling Yogies the standard yoga mat may well be too big for today’s one piece carry on luggage world. Though most of the foam yoga mats are light they may well be too thick for easy transportation, and so the natural choice is to go for a light thin yoga travel mat.

When looking to buy a light travel yoga mat, you still have a wide variety of choice of materials, from natural cotton and hemp to hard wearing synthetic yoga mats. Easily fitting into most carry on luggage, these mats fold much smaller than the thick yoga mats and weight in at 45 – 91Kg or around 1 – 2 pounds.

The synthetic ones also score through being very tough, and simple to keep clean, which will be a consideration id you are lucky enough to be throwing your mat down on the beach for instance. Though one disadvantage of these light travel yoga mats, is that if you are working on a hard surface, they will not give you much support and comfort.

Yoga refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India. The word is associated with meditative practices in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.In Hinduism, it also refers to one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, and to the goal toward which that school directs its practices. The goals of yoga are varied and range from improving health to achieving Moksha, which is liberation from all worldly suffering and the cycle of birth and death.

When choosing yoga travel mats you will most likely avoid the thicker yoga mats, as though more comfortable a thin yoga mat will be much more practical for storage and carrying on long journeys. Most yoga mats come in sizes ranging from twenty three inches by seventy two inches long, to a shorter version that is the same width but only fifty six inches long.

The prices for travel yoga mats vary widely, depending on which type you choose. They can be purchased for approximately forty dollars for the longer style and an estimated thirty dollars for the shorter version.

A premium version is made in a lightweight durable style that is great for stretching. They may have a textured surface that is non-slip, and most offer a cushioned support material. However top brands like Manduka and Gaiam can cost up $100 bucks for your yoga mat When you finish with your Yoga traval Mat for the day you can easily roll it up for storage. Most are washable. You can rinse them in a sink and pat them dry with a towel, or hose them off and let them air dry outdoors.

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Organic Yoga Mats

Organic Yoga Mats – Many experts feel there is a real advantage to be gained from practicing yoga from the comfort of a completely natural yoga mat. Though the man made or synthetic mats are no doubt light comfortable, and easy to clean, using a mat made from PVC or some form of polyvinyl, cannot claim to be “organic”. A good definition of an organic yoga mat, is a mat that has been manufactured without using chemical dyes, pesticides, or fertilizers. This is different from the definition of a natural yoga mat, which is all about the sources of the materials used to make it, meaning coming from plant or animal. It does not cover the manufacturing process, which may use chemicals along the way.

This ambiguity in organic yoga mat definitions extends around the world, with different parties claiming different values. So if you have definite requirements, it pays to pay close attention to the product materials and manufacturing process. Of the many materials that have been claimed as organic, we have cotton, hemp, jute, and natural latex, or natural rubber as it is also known. However some people are allergic to latex products and therefore should avoid these mats.

Hemp organic yoga mats are not ideal for use on smooth surfaces, but is commonly used to cover other “sticky” yoga mats that may be organic, or made from biodegradable materials such as thermoplastic polymer or TPE. If you practice vigorous yoga, where you may be prone to sweating, the weaves in jute may be a good material, as it will help prevent slipping.

As you would imagine cotton is a leading material for manufacture of organic yoga mats. A flexible and natural material cotton and combined with wool batting, can be used to make thick yoga mats, offering more comfort. If you are practicing some type of therapeutic yoga this type of organic yoga mat is an ideal option.

In terms of cost, this attention to detail, and avoidance of cheaper less eco-friendly manufacturing techniques, means that organic yoga mats can be considerably more expensive that the mass produced PVC mats. Anywhere between $40 -100 dollars for a premium branded yoga mat.

Whichever form of yoga mat you choose, I wish you all the best of yoga experiences.

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Giving-Up Caffeine for the New Year? Renowned Yogi Sadhguru Vasudev Says Meditation and This Little-Known Asian Fruit Can Help Boost Energy Without the Jitters

Giving up Caffeine for the New Year? Renowned Yogi Sadhguru Vasudev Says Meditation and this Little known Asian Fruit Can Help Boost Energy Without the Jitters

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2012

because of her participation in Isha Foundation’s Inner Engineering meditation program, Los Angeles resident Jennifer Carlson has learned a few uncommon yogic recipes to healthfully boost her energy without stimulants. For Jennifer, these simple recipes in combination with the daily meditation she learned from Isha founder, Sadhguru Vasudev, helped her eliminate a serious caffeine dependency that was robbing her of her health. this meditation and simple dietary additions can provide an alternative method of maintaining high levels of energy throughout the day, especially of interest to those resolving to consume less caffeine for the New Year.

“I am a night-shift nurse, which means I work as long as 12 hours through the night. In an emergency room situation, every moment someone’s life depends on my alertness,” Jennifer emphasized. I used to drink coffee and soda throughout my shift to maintain my effectiveness. When I came home, I was completely drained, nauseous, and jittery, I would have to eat something really heavy just so I could settle my stomach and sleep for a few hours—then I would begin this cycle all over again. the night-shift was taking such a huge toll on my body. Mentally also, I was feeling depressed. I knew I couldn’t survive this much longer, but I value my career.”

Then, Jennifer remembered a dietary tip she learned in the Inner Engineering program. “Sadhguru mentioned a white melon that naturally cools the system and gives a natural energy boost without caffeine or other stimulants,” she said. Desperate for something to replace caffeine, she tried it. “It has helped dramatically. it makes me feel highly energized and alert, but not at all jittery, nervous or agitated like coffee does—there’s no subsequent ‘crash’ after. it gives me a really healthy feeling boost, not an adrenaline rush.”

The white melon Jennifer is referring to is called wintermelon. Eaten mostly in India and China, it is often cubed and added to soups in Asian cooking. however, the yogis of India have long regarded wintermelon as one of the most naturally energizing foods due to its high quotient of what yogic science refers to as ‘prana’ or vital life energy. To retain this vital energy, wintermelon must be eaten raw.

“In yoga, we do not look at foods in terms of vitamins, minerals or proteins. we categorize food in three ways: positive pranic food, negative pranic food, and zero pranic food,” explained Sadhguru in a recent class. “Positive substances are those which, when consumed, add prana to the system. the pranic energy, the vital energy in the body, will increase.” According to Sadhguru, wintermelon, fresh coconut, and lemon are among the most pranic foods available.

“This one addition to my diet in combination with my daily meditation practice has enabled me to break the unhealthy cycle of ups-and-downs. I drink 2-3 glasses of wintermelon juice while I am at work to stay energized through the night, and then I sit for about 20 minutes of meditation when my shift is over to rest and re-charge my system,” Jennifer explained. “My Shambhavi meditative practice also greatly reduces my need for sleep. So when I come home now, I eat a healthy meal and then sleep for about 5-6 hours.” Together, these simple lifestyle changes have even allowed Jennifer to spend time with her kids after school and make them dinner before she goes off to work again.

The taste of wintermelon is very mild like a cucumber. it has virtually no taste of its own, so it is easy to work into all kinds of salads, smoothies, and juices on hot days. on cold days, you can add either honey or black pepper to the melon to reduce natural cooling qualities in the fruit while retaining its raw energy boost.

Wintermelon may not be stocked by your local supermarket, but in most cities it can be found at Chinese markets, Indian markets, or international farmers’ markets. look for a melon about the size, shape and color of a watermelon, but with a characteristic white ‘ash-coated’ surface. this white powder that coats the outer rind is where the melon also gets the common name ‘ashgourd’. this powder is harmless to eat, but becomes sticky when it’s wet –it should be rinsed from the surface before slicing the melon open. Uncut, a wintermelon will keep for a month or more in a cool, dry storage area.

Sadhguru will be visiting Houston, TX from May 4-6 to offer a 3-day Inner Engineering program. Sadhguru created Inner Engineering as a powerful antidote to the intense stress of the modern lifestyle. Inner Engineering includes the transmission of the ancient Shambhavi Mahamudra kriya, a powerful 21-minute practice that accelerates inner growth and wellbeing. this 3-day intensive is a rare opportunity to learn from Sadhguru in-person and receive the Shambhavi process directly from him. You need only receive Shambhavi once. as long as you maintain the practice with regularity, it will support your health and inner wellbeing the rest of your life. For more Houston program details, contact houston(at)ishafoundation(dot)org. For more articles and information about Sadhguru and Isha Foundation visit Sadhguru.org. Media Contact: kathy(dot)c(at)ishafoundation(dot)org.

Wintermelon Recipes to Boost your Energy without Caffeine: Wintermelon & Watermelon Smoothie: Blend equal parts wintermelon and watermelon in a blender with water or plain yogurt and add honey or agave syrup to taste. Lime & Wintermelon Cooler: Juice 2-3 cups of wintermelon in a juicer, add fresh lime juice and salt to taste. Blend in a sprig of mint or cilantro for a fresh twist. Wintermelon Raita: Grate wintermelon and mix with plain yogurt, add lemon or lime juice, salt, black pepper, and a sprinkling of roasted cumin seeds. (Raita is a great counterpart to any spicy Indian or Mexican dish.)

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Baggage Check: Link Between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Exposure to a Virus Grows

After years of research, the link between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and exposure to a virus may finally be solidifying. A certain retrovirus appears to be present in extremely large numbers of people diagnosed with CFS, compared with control groups. While this does not mean that the virus actually causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, finding a correlation is a significant step forward.

The media coverage and commentary about these findings, however, reveals a prevalent misconception about the nature of illness in general. “It’s just psychological,” many people have complained, dismissing the condition altogether. “Maybe these findings will finally show doctors that it’s not psychological at all!” others have excitedly commented, eager to finally get validation of their symptoms.

But both of these viewpoints miss the big picture. every illness that involves changes in mental functioning, emotion or behavior by definition does have a psychological component — and that’s pretty much everything.

That doesn’t mean a disease is fake or made-up; it’s merely an acknowledgement that our brains are pretty much where the action is. most obviously, they are part of our bodies: If you break your arm, you feel that pain via your brain.

I understand that advocates for those with CFS are simply trying to emphasize that the syndrome’s sufferers aren’t faking it. But by equating anything “psychological” with being “made-up,” they’re doing a disservice to all of those who suffer from any sort of psychological disorder — like depression or anxiety.

Talk back to Dr. Andrea by leaving a comment below. To ask a question for Baggage Check in the Express print edition, e-mail or submit an anonymous question here.

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Health and Outdoors Calendar: Spartanburg Medical Assistants to Meet on Tuesday

From staff reports Published: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, December 5, 2011 at 5:58 p.m.
Spartanburg Chapter of Medical Assistants: 6:30 p.m. Fifth-floor conference room, Regional Outpatient Center, 101 E. Wood St. scsma.com.

Thursday
Spartanburg Parkinson’s support group: 2:15 p.m. Holiday meeting. Upstairs conference room, Montgomery building, Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St. 579-1002.

Parkinson’s dance class: 1:30 p.m. Led by Ballet Spartanburg Artistic Director Carlos Agudelo. Chapman Cultural Center, 200 E. St. John St. 579-1002.

Roebuck Garden Club: Noon. Christmas luncheon. mrs. David Robison, hostess. mrs. John Anderson and mrs. Frank Griffith, co-hostesses. Miss Alexia Newman, program. North Tyger Room, Piedmont Club, 361 E. Main St.

Alzheimer’s Association support group: 7-8:30 p.m. No-cost, in-home sitters available upon request. Second-floor classroom, Greer Memorial Hospital, 830 S. Buncombe Road, Greer. 864-250-0029.

Light Up a Life: 3 p.m., 7 p.m. To honor or remember friends and family members. Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive. 560-6727.

Friday
Mobile mammography: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Walmart, 165 Walton Drive, Gaffney. call 560-7999 to make an appointment.

Monday
Mobile mammography: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Inman Family Practice, 12230 Asheville Highway, Inman. call 560-7999 for appointment.

Dec. 13
Spartanburg Christmas parade: 6:30 p.m. Downtown Spartanburg, Main Street.

Ongoing
Winyah Cares: needs volunteers to provide support to terminally ill patients and their families. Training is provided. Volunteers needed in Spartanburg, Duncan, Lyman, Wellford and Greer. 864-541-7159.

Overeaters Anonymous: 7 p.m. Mondays. YMCA of Greater Spartanburg, 226 S. Pine St. 621-7901.

Salsa dance classes: 7:45 p.m. Thursdays. Ages 13 and older. Taught by Gordon Owens at Ballet Spartanburg. first class is free; four classes are $48; eight classes are $80. 583-0339.

Parkinson’s dance class: Second Thursday of the month. Free for people with Parkinson’s disease. Led by Ballet Spartanburg Artistic Director Carlos Agudelo. Dress comfortably. Music, refreshments. call 583-0339.

Gentle Beginners Yoga: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Instructor Liz Connell. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Mats provided. four classes $48; eight classes $80. Ballet Spartanburg, Chapman Cultural Center, St. John Street. Walk-ins welcome or register at 583-0339.

Bounce back Support Group: 6-8 p.m. Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month. A free, confidential drug and alcohol group. new Day Baptist Church, 2090 S. Church St. Ext. call 573-7592.

Journey to Recover From Addiction: 9 a.m. Saturdays. Bible-based. 150 S. Forest St. call 205-9742.

Yoga Bootcamp: 9:15-10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday. Leslie Lehman, instructor. $10 drop-in; $80/eight classes. Chapman Cultural Center, Dance Studio 4 of Ballet Spartanburg, East St. John Street. 612-8333.

Beginner yoga classes: 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays. YOGAlicious, 100 E. Main St., Suite R8A. YOGA-licious.com.

Nicotine Anonymous: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. Open to the public. no pre-registration required. Conference Room, Medical Office Building, Village at Pelham, 250 Westmoreland Road, Greer. 560-4472.

Anger management classes: 6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays. 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Saturdays. For men. must be pre-registered. PACE Center, 145 N. Church St. 877-223-9097.

Anger management classes: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, 5 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Thursdays. For women. must be pre-registered. PACE Center, 145 N. Church St. 877-223-9097.

Spartanburg Parks Commission’s Stroller Moms’ walking club: 10 a.m. Mondays. Dads and other guardians welcome. Cleveland Park Amphitheater, 141 N. Cleveland Park Drive. 562-4150.

Domestic violence support group: 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays. SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition, 236 Union St. 583-9803.

Kids’ domestic violence support group: 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays. SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition, 236 Union St. 583-9803.

Sexual violence support group: 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesdays. SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition, 236 Union St. 583-9803.

LGBT interpersonal violence support group: 4:30-6 p.m. Thursdays. SAFE Homes-Rape Crisis Coalition, 236 Union St. 583-9803.

Tai Chi for Cancer Survivors: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Improves balance, breathing and relaxation. Free. Gibbs Cancer Center, 101 E. Wood St. 560-6747.

Yoga for Cancer Survivors: 5:30-6:45 p.m. Thursdays. Free. Gibbs Cancer Center, 101 E. Wood St. 560-6747.

TOPS: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. take Off Pounds Sensibly. Rosecrest Community Center, 200 Fortress Road, Inman. 864-439-4746.

QiGong class: 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Traditional Chinese healing practices. in the event of rain, group moves into one of the stadium-access tunnels. Gibbs Stadium, Wofford College, 429 N. Church St. 597-5022.

Announcement
Agape Hospice is looking for volunteers who can help enrich the lives of local patients living with a terminal illness. Volunteers visit patients, provide caregiver relief, share music, books, Scripture,. Free training provided. call 492-5140.

The deadline for the Health/Outdoors calendar is Monday at 10 a.m. To submit an event, contact Ashley Dill at , 864-562-7272 or fax 864-594-6350 or Ashley Dill, Herald-Journal, P.O. Box 1657, Spartanburg, SC 29304.

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The Sex Workout

A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that erectile dysfunction is often an early indicator of poor cardiovascular health.

So perhaps it’s time to start “sexercising” and get in shape for love. What benefits can those sit-ups have on your bedroom performance besides making you exceptionally attractive to your partner?

“For one thing, regular workouts help keep the blood flowing, and keep the arteries producing nitric oxide, a chemical that facilitates erections and other forms of arousal. In addition, endorphins are also released, making you more relaxed and increasing your chances of sexual arousal” says Dr. Madeleine Castellanos, author of the Good in Bed Guide to Male Sexual Issues. Finally, exercise plays a major role in generating positive self-esteem, which is perhaps the most powerful sexual enhancer.

So are you sexually fit? if not, which exercises should you be doing to flex those sexual muscles? 1. Cardio. whether you’re looking to lose weight or gain sexual stamina, a cardiovascular workout should always be a part of your regular exercise regimen. as for which workout you choose to engage in, it’s up to you. they can all have a positive impact on your sex life (and your waistline). so train for a marathon. Do a daily power walk. Start swimming laps. All of these activities will boost your endorphin levels. even dancing can count as a cardio activity. so take a salsa or swing class with your partner and consider it foreplay.

2. Weight Training. if you’re looking to release more testosterone — and, by extension, improve your sex drive — consider implementing a weight lifting program. Include sets that incorporate full squats. the use of so many muscle fibers will maximize the testosterone release. Other compound movement lifts can also carry the same benefit. so when you’re drawing up your program, include bench presses, the bent-over row, the stiff-legged dead lift, lunges, shoulder presses, back squats, and pull-ups.

3. Pelvic Floor Exercises. It’s commonly known that flexing your kegels will improve your sex life. but are there fitness classes that will work your pelvic floor as well? some people claim to experience “yogasms,” orgasms experienced as a result of yoga. and women aren’t the only ones seeing benefits.

Yoga requires that you regularly engage the mula bhanda, or the muscles of the perineum. these benefits can be found in the poses inherent in any form of yoga, but Kundalini yoga in particular has been shown to have tantric benefits, especially if you perform the poses with a partner. some poses that are especially beneficial when performed with a partner are the sacred embrace, downward facing dog, side plank, and camel. Not only do these poses improve your flexibility but, as with those dance classes, they involve a lot of eye contact and non-sexual touching, making them another high-value form of foreplay.

Of course, you can continue to do your kegels as well, wherever you are. just flex your muscles down there — the same ones that stop the flow of urine — three times a day, 25 repetitions each time. Squeeze the muscles, hold for a few seconds, and then relax.

Having a solid exercise regimen is obviously necessary for your health and overall well-being. but doesn’t it help you get off the couch just knowing that it will improve your game in the bedroom, too?

Ian Kerner is a sexuality counselor and New York Times best-selling author of numerous books. He is the founder of GoodInBed.com

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