Benefits of Yoga

I absolutely love yoga! 

So... I shall talk about it's fantastical benefits in this post! 

Because now that it's summertime and it's all warm and stuff, we can be zen without the distractions of school, work (unfortunately, some of still need to work), and the coldness of non-summer months. Summertime is the perfect time for a little you time. And you know that's what we all need. 

As you may know, yoga has been "all the rage" for the modern world. Mostly because of celebrities flaunting it's amazing bikini body results, but also for it's overall results. Not just the physical side, but the inner stuff, the deep stuff that people look to yoga for. 

Got Zen? 

Zen is more than sitting cross-legged in a candle filled room with your eyes closed going "uh-ummmmmm" for three hours. Zen is feeling balance with yourself, like yin-yang. 

Think Buddha. He teaches that you should have a balance of peace within your body, mind, and soul. Yoga is proven to put you in natural balance with yourself and increase your senses. It like awakens your mind and helps you be in touch with yourself and reality. 

(you still with me? I know this may be kinda weird to some people...) 

Stop before you rip your hair out! 

Yoga is naturally a stress reliever naturally. With the deep breathing patterns and slow fluid motions, it relaxes your body and your mind. After a long, stressful day at work, some PM yoga is an amazing relief for your tenseness and rage. Ha, and if you do AM yoga in the morning, studies show that you may keep your temper and handle things better, with less stress, skipping the after-work-rage all together. 

And if you have anxiety or anger issues, your doctor or anger management specialist may have already told you to start doing yoga. Obviously that means something... just saying. 

Skip the Rehab

A lot of the times, yoga is prescribed to patients of depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and other mental illnesses. It relaxes you and puts you in balance with yourself. Therefore, you feel better about yourself and the life your are living. 

:)

Hai, you're looking smexy

Yes, now for the physical part of yoga, that I knew your were dying to here. It does improve almost every aspect of your body except maybe your face--wait no, it helps your face be less tense. So, scratch that-- yoga helps every aspect of your body. 

Yoga tones and lengthens muscles, burning fat. Which replaces bulky muscle and fat with lean muscle mass. With all the stretching, fat cells are stretched, reducing cellulite (no creams work, okay, so try yoga). It improves legs, arms, and abs, without machines or weights-- amazing! Also, if you do a little bit of yoga after a work out it reduces muscle strain and bulk. 

It also helps with posture so you don't have a sway-back, or some  other freaky back shape. It straightens your back and helps you carry yourself. It also reduces back pain. 

If you do a more challenging or active type of yoga such as: bikram, ashtanga, or power yoga then you will raise your metabolism, burn more calories and lose weight. If your maintain a regular practice then you will reduce chance of weight fluctuations. 

Um, now for the awkward part... Yoga also helps with your sexy time. I really don't know how, but it does. It has to do with muscle condition and flexibility or something, but doctors and sexy time specialists say it and I believe them... 

☀OUCH☀

I got a sunburn! 

Yeah, it hurts and i'm peeling! Wtf?! I put spf 50 sunscreen on. Huh, maybe it washed off in the pool. Oh yeah, and exfoliating and aloe does not work on sunburns unless you apply it constantly throughout the day, just sayin'. So, now I'm red and my makeup looks all peely and scaly, it's so gross. 


But... 


I CURED IT! 


How??? 


NOT with aloe, you bum! I have come to the conclusion that aloe does not work for peeling sunburns. uh-huh, yep... 


So... I took some honey and put it all over my face, left it on for 10 minutes and then washed it off with cold water. I did this about twice a day for about two days and it soothed the burn and peeled away a lot of the dead skin. 

But, that wasn't enough, so throughout the day, I applied oatmeal cloth to my face. Yep, oatmeal cloth. I just took about 1 cup of oatmeal, wrapped it up in a washcloth, let it soak in a bowl of water for 15 minutes and then dabbed it on my face. 

This still wasn't enough T_T and I was NOT going to let this sunburn get away with ruining my makeup routine, no no no NO! So I took milk and soaked a washcloth in it and the dabbed the milk-soaked washcloth on my face. I had heard that the enzymes in the milk naturally peel away dead skin, and it was not lying. Most of the peeling skin had gone away like magic, ya!

The last thing I did was make a moisturising sugar scrub. I just took a little sugar and some olive oil, mixed, and massaged it on my face and rinsed with cold water. Now my face feels a little raw, but I rather have a raw, red face than a peeling lizard face!

The thing I did the most is after each treatment and throughout the day I took a gel ice pack and gave myself a cold compress. It draws heat out of the burn making it go away faster. Plus, it feels nice and cold.

Workin' on your Fitness

I really enjoy writing posts about health and fitness. Makeup and beauty is one thing that is key to looking great, but to really look your best, being healthy and feeling great about yourself is so, so, SO important to me.

One thing I haven't really talked about is workouts to do at home because as a teen blogger, I don't really go out to the gym.

If you have heard of them, Beach Body has made some of the best home workouts that provide some of the best results that are proven. If you haven't heard of Beach Body in particular, then perhaps you've heard of P90x? Well, they are the makers of that.

Insanity Workout

This one I highly recommend to the girls.  With long bursts of max-intensity exercises with small periods of rest you can burn up to 1000 calories in an hour! And if you stick to it, you will burn fat and gain lean muscle. No bulk up, just lean, toned muscle.  This workout switches from aerobic to anaerobic exercises which keeps you challenged and interested. The best thing is that this workout requires NO weights or equipment and you can do it right in your living room! This workout is perfect for getting ready for that bikini you've been dreaming endlessly about. Don't deny it, I know you're dreaming about that bikini. Get 60 days of Insanity for 3 monthly payments of $39. 95, that's actually less than the gym! 

Look, she's freakin' smexy! 

P90x2

It's P90x... 2, people! I recommend this one for both girls and guys, but guys especially. P90x is known for giving you hard, toned muscles, but P90x2 also builds your balance, agility, core strength, and athleticism. It even gives you a customisable Nutrition Guide that helps you succeed even more. It contains 12 amazing workouts developed by professional sports trainers that will leave you feeling great and looking great. It even focuses on breaking your plateau. I never knew there was a way! This workout is great for getting ready for summer, or just for completely your New Year's resolution. So get out-- oops, stay in and get the results you're looking for! For 3 monthly payments of $39.95 you get 13 DVDs (12 workouts & How To Bring It Again), a nutrition guide, a fitness guide, and a workout calendar. It's totally worth it. 

You see, man? It works! 

Ultimate Reset Cleanse

This isn't a workout, but it aids in weight loss and maximum health to go along with you workout routine. I really do recommend this one to girls especially. It helps to revive you body to optimal health without depriving your body of the nutrients it needs. The Ultimate Reset goes through 3 gentle phases to Reclaim and rebalance your body. Release those harmful toxins in your body, and Restore your body. Remember, your body is a temple. There's no starvation or harsh laxatives included in this cleanse. Instead of depriving and stripping your body of key nutrients, it supplies your body with all the necessary nutrients. In 21 days you'll have more energy and focus, better digestion, and a better, happier mood. It will help you with your weight loss goals and make you feel a whole new kind of GOOD. 

You get six essential supplements: Detox, Mineralize, Optimize, Oxygenize, and Revitalize; One-on-One support from online team members, two DVDs that walk you through how to start, Ultimate Reset Program & Nutrition Guide Book that give you some fantastic eating plans, "Cleanse Caddy" travel pouch so you can bring Reset with you, and the Reset Bracelet to remind you of your goals. 

XOXO