The biomechanics of breathing involve the function of all the primary and secondary respiratory muscles that are involved in respiration. These can be grouped into the respiratory tract, respiratory support muscles, the abdominal muscles. The respiratory tract Yoga practices can affect the function of both upper and lower airways. Neti kriya, a cleansing technique, allows the …
Both Buteyko and Yoga breathing techniques have benefited the health of many individuals and especially respiratory problems (ie. bronchitis & asthma). To the novice, the two systems may seem to contradict but I would argue there are more similarities and synergies between them. While Pranayama is a component of the yoga tradition, which also …
While the one & two arm handstand may seem a world apart there are some similarities as well as some big differences between the 2. In this article, I will cover where the training for 1 and 2-arm handstand overlaps and why 1-arm handstand is a different ball game. Why OAH is no different to …
Our respiratory rate (RR) depends on our age, phase of the menstrual cycle, health state, and heart rate. Having a normal respiratory rate will partially indicate healthy respiratory function but will not be sufficient to identify one’s respiratory capacity. In this article, you can find out the benefits and limitations of controlling your RR. Respiration …
Handstand myths raise because of how elusively simple the practice is: hands down, legs up, and how complex it can become, with every muscle having to perform a “special” task. In the effort to achieve a handstand a lot of theories have surfaced and circulated in the training rooms. The different theories may raise either …
If left untreated a frozen shoulder can result in damage to the neurons, and cartilage, limited mobility in the shoulder and scapula, and pain in the neck, upper back, and arms. To address a frozen shoulder all components of the joint need to be considered. In this article, I will cover 5 consequences of …
