Breath easy and breath freely the Natural yoga cure for Asthma

The Ultimate Guide To learn about Yoga cure For Asthma

Disease Name	Asthma
Name meaning	In Greek "Panting" (short breath)
Affected Organ	Airways of lungs (Get inflammation)
Duration	Long duration (even lifetime disease)
Types	Allergic asthma,Exercise-Induced Asthma,CoughVariant Asthma,Work-related asthma,Night time Asthma and Aspirin-induced asthma
Causes	Environmental and Genetic factors (even combination of both factors)
Environmental Factors	Air pollution and allergens
Symptoms of disease	Shortness of breath,chest tightness,coughing and wheezing
Symptoms triggers	Gets worse in Night and early morning due to temperature
Associated health conditions	GERD,Sleep apnea and Rhinosinusitis
Diagnosis	Based on Symptoms and Spirometry method
Managing (Short term) methods	metered-dose inhalers (MDIs)
Diet	Apples,Cantaloupe,Carrots,Garlic,Avocado,Flax Seeds and organic natural fruits and vegetables
Foods to Avoid	Avoid that triggers the asthma,Avoid preserved foods,Avoid Fast/junk foods,Excess salt,Eggs and peanut
Permanent cure	Not available
Alternate medicine	Yoga Therapy,Ayurveda,Acupuncture and Buteyko breathing technique
Yoga cures for Asthma	Pranayama Exercise (Breathing exercise) and yoga Ustrasana,Dhanurasana,Bhujangasana and  Chakrasana
Ayurveda (Sanskrit name)	Svasa Roga (Meaning - Svaga "breathing in and out" &Roga "Disease" )
Ayurveda Types of Asthma	maha svasa, urdhva svasa, chinna svasa, tamaka svasa and ksudra svasa
Ayurveda Treatment Method	Panchakarma (means Five Karma Detoxification method)
Ayurveda Diet Restriction	Avoid non-veg,Alcohol,Diary & excessive exercise
Ayurveda Diet plan	Consume diet according to Type of asthma          vata,pitta and Kapha (each type has its owndiet)
Ayurveda Herbs	Garlic,Ginger,Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctum)
Should Avoid	Smoking,Excess Alcohol
Control Measures	Avoid air polluted environment and triggering allergens
No of people affected globally	358 million (2015)
Deaths	397,100 (2015)
Similar diseases	Sinusitis,Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),Bronchiectasis,Myocardial ischemia,GERD,Congestive heart failure,Pulmonary  aspergillosis and more
World Asthma Day	Tuesday, 7th May
To learn more	visit svargayoga.blogspot.com

What is Asthma ?

• Asthma is a Life time chronic illness that is formed in airways of lungs,due to the inflammation problem.

What are the symptoms of Asthma ?

• As mentioned above the symptoms of Asthma is Chest tightness,coughing,wheezing and breath shortness.

What are the factors that causes the Asthma disease ?

• The asthma is caused by environmental and genetic factors,some times combination of both can contributing in the formation of disease.
• Environmental factors that are causing the asthma disease are the Air pollution and allergens.

What are the diagnosis of Asthma disease ?

• The diagnosis methods used for verifying the asthma can differs according to the symptoms of patients and spirometry method.

Can Asthma be cured permanently ?

• The Answer is NO,most of the asthma are considered to be chronic conditions,which can be only managed of the symptoms and decrease the inflammation of lung airways from triggers and allergens.

What are the types of Asthma Health conditions ?

1. Allergic asthma
2. Exercise-Induced Asthma
3. Cough-Variant Asthma
4. Work-related asthma
5. Night time Asthma
6. Aspirin-induced asthma

What is the Ayurveda cure for Asthma ?

• In Sanskrit Language the Asthma is "Svasa Roga" Svasa - "breathing" and Roga - "Disease".
• According to Ancient Ayurveda Texts ,there are five types of Asthma,

1. maha svasa
2. urdhva svasa
3. chinna svasa
4. tamaka svasa
5. ksudra svasa

• In the Ayurveda the origin or cause starts from the stomach region,with the unbalancing of "Pitta" (Heat).
• And Kledaka Kapha,which moves to the Lungs, "Kapha" (Cold) the both cold and hot moves to lungs to create the mucus ,which slowly damage the airways causing the Asthma attacks.

What is the Ayurveda  Treatment method for healing Asthma ?

• Panchakarma is the Ayurveda treatment method used for curing the asthma,"Pancha" means Five and karma means fate/Action in Sanskrit Text.
• The Five Karmas of Panchakarma in Ayurveda are,

1. Vamana (Emesis)
2. Virechana (Purgation)
3. Niroohavasti (Decoction enema)
4. Nasya (Instillation of medicine through nostrils)
5. Anuvasanavasti (Oil enema)

What is the Ayurveda Diet plan for Asthma ?

• According to Ayurveda Diet plan for Asthma suggest that person should avoid all diary products like lassi,milk,cheese and yogurt.
• And also avoid eggs,cold drinks/products,Alcohol,non veg items like meat/fish,avoid  excess food intake,avoid over exercise,walking,any other excessive physical activity,sex and daytime sleeping.

Can Yoga cure asthma disease ?

• The answer is complicated,you cannot cure permanently but you can manage to control the symptoms of disease with certain yoga asanas.
• To reverse the symptoms of the asthma you have to perform yoga poses the shoulder opening and breathing exercise for ease the pain in the lungs.

1.Ustrasana (Camel yoga pose)
2.Dhanurasana (Bow yoga Pose)
3.Bhujangasana (Cobra yoga Pose)
4.Chakrasana  (Wheel yoga pose)
5.Pranayama (Breathing Exercise)

1.Ustrasana (Camel yoga pose)

2.Dhanurasana (Bow yoga Pose)

3.Bhujangasana (Cobra yoga Pose)

4.Chakrasana  (Wheel yoga pose)

5.Pranayama (Breathing Exercise)

Types of Pranayama breathing techniques :

1. Bahya Pranayama
2. Bhramari Pranayama
3. Udgit pranayama Anuloma
4. Viloma Pranayama Agnisar Kriya
5. Nadi Sodhana
6. Shitali Pranayama
7. Ujjayi Pranayama
8. Kapalabhati Pranayama
9. Digra Pranayama
10. Bhastrika Pranayama

Everything You Wanted to Know About MODO YOGA

Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Modo Yoga

• Yoga studio Name                 : Modo Yoga (formerly known as Moksha Yoga)
• Founders of Modo yoga          : Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand
• Founded on                            : 2004
• Started first at                        : Canada,Toronto
• Mission/Vision of Modo yoga    : Be Healthy,Be Accessible,Be Green,Be Community,Live                                                         to Learn,Be Peace (6 pillars)
• Philosophy                               : Moksha (liberation, freedom, or enlightenment)
• Speciality                                 : Hot Yoga
• Temperature of Hot yoga        : 92 to 98 degrees Fahrenheit with 45-65% humidity
• Yoga style                               : Hatha/Vinyasa Based
• Other class types                    : Modo,Modo Flow,Free style flow,Core flow,Yang                                                                      yin,yin,modo love,Live music karma,Take flight
• Available Countries                : North America, Europe and Australia
• No of branches                       : 75 Studios (Owned independently)
• Difficulty Level                         : For all Beginners to Advanced
• Major postures                        : 40 - 45 postures per class
• Duration of Class                    : 60 minutes, 75 minutes or 90 minutes
• Main Benefits                          : Strength and flexibility

What is Modo yoga ?

Video credits to mokshayogavideo

• Modo yoga is formerly called the Moksha yoga,they changed the name of their studio because there are so many similar named yoga studios and gyms around..
• Modo yoga is similar to that of a typical Hot yoga just like Bikram or any others.
• Modo yoga is first started in Canada,Toronto by a yoga teacher couple ,now they are having at least 75 studios around North America, Europe and Australia.
• You can also check out the similar Hot Pod Yoga studio,where will be performing the Hot yoga is specialised pod like structure.

Who founded the Modo yoga studios ?

• Modo yoga studio is co founded by Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand,Jessica Robertson also founded New Leaf Foundation.
• She is now the co director of Modo yoga international.
• She is a yoga teacher,social activist, musical student, and consultant on yoga philosophy in business and community.
• Jessica grew in a farm on Canada with her hippies parents with the teaching of Baba Hari Das.
• She learned yoga from 18 - 23 of ages,her teacher training as yoga instructors are Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Power Yoga and Kirtan,Bikram, Sivananda, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy.
• She is also background in learning History and Anthropology of Medicine and Anatomy at McGill University and graduate level Buddhism with Peter Harvey on United Kingdom.
• She has also worked in non-profit sector with Amnesty International,Canadian Association for Community Living in Panama and Earth-Save foundation.

What is philosophy of Modo yoga or Moksha Yoga Studio?

• Moksha in Sanskrit means freedom and liberation according to the Indian ancient scripts.
• The word Moksha is derived from the word "Mukti" meaning liberation and release.
• The philosophy of Moksha is self acceptance and higher state of consciousness,which  is similar to that of Buddhist concept of "Nirvana" .

Different paths of Moksha (Freedom) :

1. Jnana
2. Bhakti
3. Karma
4. Raja yoga

What are Mission/Vision of Modo Yoga Studio ?

The modo yoga follow a unique six pillars of principles:

1. Be Healthy
2. Be Accessible
3. Be Green
4. Be Community
5. Live to Learn
6. Be Peace

How hot is Modo Yoga ?

• According to the Modo yoga,the temperature of heat is around 40 degrees celsius with about 40% humidity.
• The hot yoga method is used to increase the muscle flexibility and joints flexibility.
• The hot yoga class done by modo studio is non scripted and more relaxed,when compared other types of hot yoga studios.
• Here you will be performing a 40 - 45 yoga poses for a time period of 60 to 90 minutes per class.
• Hot yoga is popular style of trend in the yoga community,but you can also learn about the opposite yoga trend of Cold yoga training.

What is the difference between the Modo(Moksha) yoga and Bikram yoga ?

• |Bikram yoga is founded by yoga instructor Bikram Choudhary in the year 1976.
• Modo yoga is founded by Jessica Robertson and Ted Grand in the year 2004.
• Bikram yoga is specialised and pioneer in the Hot yoga with Hatha style.
• Modo yoga is also following the Hot yoga with Hatha,Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga styles.
• Bikram yoga classes consist of 90 minutes with 26 yoga asana postures.
• Modo studio classes consist of 60 - 90 minutes with 40+ yoga postures.
• The temperature of hotness in a Bikram yoga class is 35 to 42 °C (95–108 °F) humidity of 40%.
• The temperature of Heat in a Modo yoga session is 40 °C  with about 40% humidity.
• Bikram yoga brand is around the world with at least 2,000 branch studios.
• Modo yoga brand is around 70+ worldwide branches within North America, Europe and Australia.

What are the Benefits of Modo yoga ?

• Increases the body's overall flexibility and Strength with Endurance.
• Reduce the stress and anxiety with improved emotional stability.
• Enhance the bone strength with stamina.
• Boost the mental health with happy mood.
• Improves the mindfulness with self awareness.
• Hot yoga is believed to be a good detoxifying effects.
• Can be helpful with skin health and glowing skin.
•  Heals even allergies and common cold with improved health.

Who should avoid Modo Yoga Class ?

• People with any past or present health conditions should carefully get a expert opinion from a doctor/healthcare professional to get a proper guidance and advise.
• Pregnant Women must avoid these kinds of hot yoga,because these hot yoga with high temperature can affects the health of fetus as well as the mother.
• And also the health conditions like High blood pressure or Low blood pressure should avoid these hot yoga classes,better get a expert health checkup and consulting.

Candle Light yoga is here to save us from the darkness

What is Candlelight Restorative yoga flow ? - A Beginner's guide

What is candlelight yoga ?

• Candle light yoga is exactly as it sounds, performing yoga in front of candle lights.
• Mostly the candle lights are used for meditate practise and relaxation with gentle calm music in background.
• These candlelight yoga is considered more of holistic and spiritual part of yoga session,rather focusing of the movements of body and stretching.
• You can use candlelight for pranayama breathing exercise with spiritual setting of lights surrounded.

Video credits to Befit

Where can i perform Candle light yoga ?

• Choose a calm and noiseless place in your home or outside,so that you can experience a relaxed state of breathing.
• Try to remember air flow is important,but avoid air conditioner and fan ,which will affect the candle
•  lights.
• You can also join a yoga class,where many nowadays offers special candlelight yoga session for their students.
• Candle lights are vision of light and positivist,but the blindfold yoga class is practise of complete dark but quiet yoga class. 

Who should Perform Candle light yoga ?

• Candle lights can performed anybody with any age or size with no restriction,but some people needs it more than others.
• If you feel over stressed,anxiety and depression,then can try candlelight meditation in a calm place.
• People suffering from hyperactivity and overthinking can be gain benefits from these yoga.
• If you want feel something new with your normal yoga routine, then candle light experience can uplift you mood.
• People who are insomniac and sleep disorders can boost the quality of sleep with candle lights.
• This candle light yoga can be helpful for mental health with enhancing the mind with clear and happy vision.

  video credits to Boho beautiful

What are benefits of performing Candle light Yoga ?

• Helpful in meditation with a light to focus all your attention and point of concentration.
• Can improve the quality of your yoga class with a sense of new experience and feel.
• Increases the spirituality aspect of the yoga practise with a holistic approach.
• Enhance the mindfulness and mental benefits with calmer feel.
• Gives a quality of sleep for people who suffers for various sleep problems.
• Improves the mental health by reducing the effects if stress and anxiety.

Hinduism and importance of Light in spiritual aspects :

• A Diya,deepa or deepam is Indian and Nepal oil lamp with a cotton dripped oil for religious worship.
• The light from deepam can be referred to as "aarti" ,in this hindu spiritual practise the worship of god is called "puja".
• In the Hindu religious practise even a festival of lights is grandly celebrated called Diwali.
• The Diwali is word derived from the Sanskrit word "dīpāvali" means row or series of lights.
• A mantra from Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad (holy text of Hindu) states that urges God to 'from darkness, lead us unto Light'.

Chinese Religious celebration of lights :

•  Lantern festival of Lights celebrated by the Chinese 5th day of 1st month in lunisolar Chinese calendar.
• The lantern festival in Chinese tradition is a symbolise letting go of past and welcoming the new year.
• This festival's root into 2000 years ago in the Buddhism era.

What are the things to Remember before Candlelight yoga ?

• Remember even its just a candle, it can harm you with fire,so handle it safely with necessary precautions and safety measures.
• Try to have a yoga partner ,so that you can much more safer and support you with your class.
• Joining a proper yoga class with a expert teacher can give you correct guidance and advise during yoga regime.
• Don't eat before your yoga practise ,but if you are too hungry eat only healthy snacks like fruits and veges.
• Concentrate on your breathing from start to end ,focus on your breathing without any distractions.

Yoga breaks free prisoners from pain with Prison yoga

Prisoners escaping from solitary and experiencing freedom through Prison Yoga

Prison Yoga Project:

• Founder                                                : James fox
• Started on                                             : 2002
• Mission                                                 : To help prisoners with Yoga.
• Philosophy                                            : Reforming criminal justice system from inside out.
• No of Trainers                                       : 2,300 yoga instructors
• Place where they teach                          : https://prisonyoga.org/programs/where-we-teach/
• Donate Here                                           : https://prisonyoga.org/donate/
• Request free Book here                          : https://prisonyoga.org/programs/books-for-prisoners/
• Staff Details                                            : Bill Brown (Program Director),JC Whitted (Director of Development and Communications),Kaysie Markwardt (Administrative Support, Chapter Director - Sacramento),Kate Beckel (Trainer, Chapter Director -San Diego),Chanda Williams (Trainer, Senior Teacher (San Francisco),Tierney St. John (Trainer, Senior Teacher - San Diego).

Video credits to Gaia

What is prison yoga ?

• Prison yoga is not a fancy trend like my other previous post,its about a great social reformation program build for prisoner all around the world to experience the practise of yoga.
• Prison yoga helps both men and women prisoners to build a better environment using yoga as a medium to transform their life with mindfulness.
• According to statistics 1 in 100 adults are in prison,so more number of people are needing support and guidance with some kind of reformation program like the prison yoga project.

Who Founded the Prison Yoga Project ?

• Prison yoga project is founded by James fox,who started teaching yoga for prisoner in 2002 at San Quentin Prison.
• He has years of experience as facilitator of victim education, violence prevention, and emotional literacy.
• He continued to give yoga classes across other prisons in United states and all around the world.
• James fox has even taught thousands to become yoga instructors in more than 24 countries.
• He is a also a Reviewer for Best Practices for Yoga in the Criminal Justice System and Contributor for Best Practices Yoga by the Yoga Service Council.
• He is even an author for the book "Yoga - a Path for Healing and Recovery" free of cost for prisoners.which is published by him in the year 2010.Currently in 2018 about 22,000 copies are shipped.
• He is a faculty of Loyola Mary-mount University’s Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social Change Certification Program.
• Yoga journal has awarded him in their 40th Anniversary Issue's "Karma Yoga Award".
• He is an adviser to the National Institutes of Health-sponsored Chicago Urban Mindfulness Program.

How to become an Prison Yoga trainer ?

• Anyone can their prison yoga project ,even without any prior experience or anything.
• But for the volunteering teachers must at least  have 200-hour yoga teacher training certification.
• According to PYP "there are many opportunities for volunteers not only for teaching,but also more sensitive nature of the work  "
• They also offers limited scholarships for each training,for scholarships request here : scholarships@prisonyoga.org .

About the Liberation Prison Yoga :

• Liberation Prison Yoga is similar to the prison yoga project,actually it was inspired by the idea of james fox's prison yoga.
• Liberation Prison Yoga is founded by Anneke Lucas on September 12, 2014.
• Prison yoga is inspirational movement like the Yoga amputee movement ,which gives the story of a women started a movement for yoga therapy to fellow amputees.

• Anneke Lucas is a book author,public speaker and advocate for child sex trafficking victims.
• She herself is survivor of victim of child abuse,that made her to help child abuse victims.
• This organisation is similar to that of prison yoga project in many ways ,their mission and philosophy is also to help prisoner community with mindfulness and guidance with yoga therapy.

About Prison Phoenix Trust :

• Prison Phoenix Trust also known as Prison-Ashram Project is founded in the year 1986 by Ann Wetherall,
• Ann founded the PPT as organisation to satisfy the spiritual needs of prisoners like meditation and yoga.
• The Official first class of Prison Phoenix Trust was done on 1989 at HMYOIs Campsfield House.
• Currently the Prison Phoenix Trust gives 140 class per week and 80 branches around united kingdom and Ireland.
• Apart from live yoga prison session,they also offer air radio yoga classes 3 times per week.

Honorable Awards obtained by  Prison Phoenix Trust are:

1. Schumacher Award (2003)
2. Una Padel Award (2007)
3. Rediscover Your Heart Award (2009)
4. Runner up for PrisonerActionNet Award (2010)
5. Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (2011)

Scientific studies on Prison Yoga :

• According to study published in Forensic Psychiatry shows that yoga has effectively reduced the psychological distress problems in prisoners. 
• In that research 152 male and female prisoners,in which half of them joined the 90 minutes session for 10 weeks and other half participated weekly classes.
• At the end of their classes shows both team shows significant improves mentally less stress,depression and anxiety.
•  A study on yoga done by Wake Correctional Facility in Raleigh, NC found that inmates who attended more than 4 yoga session classes have effective reduction in re-incarceration rate.

Yin and Gin Yoga flow is becoming more popular among western culture

Gin and Tonic join hands with Yin yoga flow to create a new fitness trend of Yin-Gin yoga

What is Gin Yoga ?

• Gin yoga is yoga trend inspired by Beer yoga class ,both yoga trend involves drinking alcoholic beverages during the yoga practise.
• The gin is first started in Manchester in a yoga class called the "YinB4Gin"  for gin lover who loves to drink gin while practising vinyasa yoga flow.
• With the beer yoga itself there are many backlash among the yoga community by the traditional yoga instructor calling its a fake yoga methods used to make money on without any real yoga benefits and also they claims that these trends are eliminating the essence of yoga.
• Actually i am not here to promote this yoga either,but i am going to give the pros and cons of this yoga trend and let you decide what is best for you.

Video credits to INSIDER

• This trend's popularity started to spread to the London by Good Life Yoga ,there the yoga is taught as yin-yang yoga flow.Then the yin-gin yoga became famous Cardiff UK.
• According to good life yoga "yin is considered as feminine,cool,stable and downward moving and Yang as masculine,changing,hot and upward moving".
• By combining both yin-yang we feel experience of higher state of enlightenment with a relaxing and calming happy feel.

  Image credits to Moritz Barcelona

Who invented Gin Liquor ?

• Holland is said to be the birthplace of  Gin.
• The inventor of Gin is said to be Dutch physician Franciscus Sylvius.
• He used the gin for the medicinal purposes on the year 1550.

What is the main Ingredient of Gin ?

• Gin is liquor with the dominant flavour of  ingredient in making the gin from the juniper berries (Juniperus communis).

What are the different Production methods of Gin ?

1. Pot distilled gin
2. Column distilled gin
3. Compound gin

what are the Major Types of Gin ?

1. Juniper-flavoured spirit drinks (made by pot distilling a fermented grain mash)
2. Gin (Made by adding natural flavouring substances)
3. Distilled gin  (made by re-distilling ethanol)
4. London gin (made by ethanol with a maximum methanol content)

What are the Gin liquor Brands out there ?

Aviation gin,Adnams Copper House gin,Beefeater gin,Bloom premium London dry gin,Bourbon,Barreled Big gin,Conker Spirit Dorset Dry,Crossbill,Corsair gin,Daffy’s gin,D1 London gin,Dr.J’s gin,ebb plus Flow gin,Foxdenton Estates gin,Greenall’s Gin,G’Vine's Gin,GinRaw gastronomic gin,Hendrick’s Gin,Imagin's Gin,J Rieger's Gin,King of Soho,Koval,Little Bird,Martin Millers gin,Newmarket gin,Oola Gin,Pickering’s,Picnic Gin,Q Cumber,The Little Red Berry Company’s fruit,Sipsmith,Slingsby artisan gin,Blackdown Sussex Dry Gin,Sainsbury’s Blackfriars,Tanqueray,Uncle Val’s botanical gin,Botanicals in Van Gogh gin,White-beam Arran gin,Williams Chase Elegant gin,X-Gin,Mister Y. Gin,Zephyr blue elderflower gin,Zuidam gin.

What are the Benefits of drinking Gin ?

• Having More antioxidants good for anti ageing.
• Its low calorie spirit compared with other drinks.
• Improves your blood circulation because of the flavonoids content in gin.
• Helps with removing toxins and waste from your body.
• Gin-soaked or juniper berries raisins can be good for bone health.
• Improves the digestion ,due to the juniper berries contained in gin.
• Keeps your skin healthy from wriggles and gives youthful skin.
• It contains more vitamin C,that means more citric benefits.
• Can be beneficial in common cold,cough and lung congestion.

Who should avoid drinking Gin ?

• During pregnancy all kinds of alcohol beverages are advised to be not safe because alcohol may cause fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
• Health Condition who should avoid alcoholic contents :

1. Heart disease
2. Pancreatitis
3. Breast cancer
4. Liver cancer
5. Liver disease
6. Ulcers and gastrointestinal problems
7. Osteoporosis.

What are the things to remember before joining a Gin Yin Yoga class ?

• Try to join a professional yoga instructor's class first to get a proper guidance and advise for the beginner level students.
• Consult with your healthcare expert before doing gin yoga,especially if you have any past health conditions.
• Don't do gin yoga alone,its better have a friend or partner during these yoga session due to the involvement of alcohol and over dosage issues.
• Limit the amount of gin and alcohol as per the instruction of your healthcare expert,because over dosage can affect your yoga class as well as your health.
• Concentrate on your breathing while doing yoga,proper breathing is essential thing for a good yoga session.

Scientific Research on Gin Liquor :

• According to a Research on spirits by Public Health Wales suggest than comparing with all other alcohol types with Spirits are associated with feeling more calm,relaxed and happy.
• One study shows that Gin consist of higher level of antioxidants compared to stirred martinis.
• Another study on 2004 shows that gin and tonic 1,000ml gained a more number of plasma in their blood ,which shows the therapeutic properties of gin. 
• In a 2009 study shows that gin and red wine both in appropriate amount have significant effect on your blood plasma with antioxidant vitamins, lipids and oxidability of low-density lipo-protein that make your heart healthy. 
• If you are interested read the article on the Ganja yoga and learn about the controversial yoga trend. 

Club Bells are the new yoga prop to conquer your Yoga flow training

Club bell Yoga for Bad Ass yogi's fight to fit training exercise fusion

Photo credits to savatgy.com 

What is Club-bell Yoga ?

• Club bell yoga is Strength training and Yoga flow fusion by using Club bells as innovative prop to combine two forms into one training regime.
• In club bell yoga class you will be learning traditional yoga class with 12 inch club bells weighed about  3 to 5 pounds.
• According to the founder of Club bell yoga methods their yoga is for all level from beginners to advanced with no restrictions.
• And also if you are experienced yoga person ,then you can even do home based club bell training as well.

Video credits to Scott Sonnon

Who Founded the Club bell yoga ?

• Summer Huntington is the chief yoga instructor at Rmax International,she co-founded club bell yoga in 2011 with Rmax International's Ceo "Scott Sonnon".
• Her main motive in creating this new fusion method to combine both the strength training as well as traditional yoga practise into a single form of workout.
• She even conducts certification seminars for personal trainers and yoga teachers in Club-bell Yoga method.
• She has studied and completed her Basic degree and Master degree in Kinesiology.
• The club bells used by Summer Huntington's club bell yoga is modelled shape after ancient Indian clubs and gadas (Ancient Indian warrior training weapons).

what are the benefits of Club bell Yoga ?

• Gain overall body strength,stamina and Endurance.
• Boost the performance factor of sports athletes,wrestlers and professional fitness instructors.
• Better strength gainer for the upper body with arm workout and shoulder power.
• Enhance the Grip strength and mobility.
• Best resistance training prop for boosting health.
• Combines the flexibility factor without comprising strength.
• Improves the agility and cardio ability.
• Good for physical strength with mental strength.
• Increase the Testosterone in men with hormone regulation.

Indian History of Club bells :

• Indian clubs are used in the 19th century resistance training equipment used for gaining strength as well as mobility.
•  Ancient Indian Clubs were weighed about 100 pounds.
• Even though they are called the Indian clubs,they were originally came from the Persia called as meels or mils.
• These clubs are used as exercise training equipment by wrestlers,soldiers and sports men to gain strength.

Video credits to Summer Huntington

Can Absolute beginners start with the Club Bell yoga ?

• The answer is yes as the founder of the club bell yoga claims, but before joining try to exercise with home DVD of their training regime.
• You can also train using Kettle-bells for cores strength and body flexibility,both are similar strength training prop or equipment.

How to perform the club bell yoga exercise safely ?

• If you have any health issues in the past better consult with doctor before joining these kind of training workouts.
• Have a proper a warm up before the workout session, so that you will be free from physical injuries.
• Concentrate on your breathing while you are training with this yoga flow.
• Don't over train and strain your body,over using is abusing remember that.
• Take rest if needed in between the workout class to relax and happy.
• Meditate after the completion of exercise to make the mental benefits.

Who should avoid the Club bell yoga ?

• Avoid these exercise if you have high blood pressure and physical injury.
• If you are under age of 14 , you should train safely by joining basic low intensity class.
• Any medical history has to consult with health professional before joining.