Kickboxing-Maximum Workout
The ancient art of Kickboxing.
Kickboxing originated in ancient Thailand around about the thirteenth century AD where it became the national sport.
Known as Muay Thai to enthusiasts, the early participants included the Thai King Pha Chao Sua who is reputed to have passed himself off as a commoner in order to indulge his passion for the sport.
So keen was he on the physical benefits of Muay Thai that he insisted that his army be trained in the techniques of the art.
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The Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)
This asana also known as the Half Wheel Pose, has many beneficial effects on the body and mind.
You will find it helpful to use an exercise mat or folded blanket under your shoulders when performing this pose. Read more
The Practice of Patanjalis’ Ashtanga Yoga
The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali is the best known and greatest text of all the Yoga teachings.
Dating from circa 200 BC, in direct and concise terms they describe the essential techniques and philosophies involved in Raja (royal) yoga.
The Six Branches of Yoga
Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana and Tantra are the six basic types of Yoga.
Ancient practitioners likened yoga to a living tree with six branches coming from the trunk, each branch having its own unique function that relates to a particular lifestyle.
The History of Yoga
“Part 1 Its Origins”
The art of yoga has been practiced and developed over many centuries always with the aim of combining physical fitness with mental control.
The Benefits of Martial Arts
Martial Arts is an all-embracing term to denote the study and practice of techniques to either defeat another or defend against a physical threat.
It encompasses the use of personal weapons, such as bamboo staves or swords as well as the use of hands, feet or any other part of the body as in wrestling.
The Practise and Art of Qigong
What is Qigong?
Qigong, pronounced ‘chi kung’ is an ancient Chinese exercise and body healing technique, with overtones of spirituality, that has been developing for more than 3000 years.
China is recognized as having the oldest sophisticated and the most cultured civilization known to man.
