Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2024 i Women Fitness International Magazine

As it is International Yoga Day, I thought I would share my own experience in trying (and at some points failing) to practice mindfulness. With results including enhancing focus and clarity, increasing productivity, improving sleep and boosting the immune system, I had high expectations. Here’s what I learned, both about the art of mindfulness, and also myself. Firstly, what is mindfulness? Well according to Be Mindful “mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.” It’s not as easy as it looks… The idea of sitting around for an hour, focusing on breathing, movements and ‘the present moment’ didn’t seem like a tall order. In fact, I was quite looking forward to taking an hour…

Yoga Pose has gained immense popularity worldwide, with people of all ages and backgrounds embracing its benefits. Astrological yoga, the study of celestial bodies and their influence on human behavior and destiny has long been used to gain insights into various aspects of life. By combining the principles of zodiac yoga, individuals can tailor their astrological yoga routines to align with their zodiac sign and capitalize on their unique qualities and challenges. By understanding the characteristics associated with each sign, we can identify the yoga postures that can enhance the positive qualities and address the specific needs of individuals belonging to those signs. Yoga Pose for your Zodiac Sign: Aries: 21 March - 19 April Aries is a fire sign known for its energy, enthusiasm, and assertiveness. The best yoga…

She is a three-time Belgian all-round champion, she also holds the Belgian records in all distances. At the 2019 European championships, she took second place in the unofficial 3000m distance. She took silver in the 1000 meters at the 2021 World Short Track Speed Skating Championships. On 11th February 2022, she took a historic bronze medal in the Women’s 1000 meters at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, becoming the first Belgian woman to win a medal at a Winter Olympic Games in an individual event. She also won the European Gold medal in 2023. Hanne studies Commercial Engineering at Hasselt University. She will be competing in World Championships in 2024 at Rotterdam and Winter Olympics in 2026 at Milan, Italy. In this interview Hanne Desmet Belgian short track speed…

Today we live at a pace that would have seemed unbelievable and indeed impossible to our grandparents. With the increasing demand of jobs, long travel, odd working hours, bringing up children and hectic social lives. We tend to become tired and rundown. Besides our bodies are under constant assault from pollutions, stress, bad posture, sedentary jobs and own bad eating habits. Over a period of time, these effects build up and emerge in many different forms-everything from passing infections, skin eruptions, headaches & digestive problems to serious conditions, such as ulcers, cancers and heart disease. The more we overload over body, the more it sinks under the strain. When we begin, detoxification-we give our bodies the chance to repair and cleanse and restore a more balance state to the entire…

Anger comes in several forms, including outrage, frustration, jealousy, resentment, fury, and hatred. It also masquerades as judgment, criticism, and even boredom. Like all emotions, it is a complex, ever-shifting state involving thoughts, feelings, and bodily changes. Yogis understand anger as an energy existing, like all emotions, halfway between a physical and mental experience. Like heat or other energies, anger wanes naturally, if we don’t hold it back with psychological defenses—say, denying or repressing it: “Anger tends to arise in a very visceral wave. It arises, crests, and then passes away.” In yogic theory, asanas, pranayama, and meditation comprise a comprehensive toolkit for freeing up blockages at the mental, physical, or energetic level. Yoga, particularly therapeutic forms like restorative yoga, has proven to be a valuable method of cooling hot-reactives…

A meta-analysis presented at a European Society of Cardiology conference recently found that people who routinely climb stairs are 39% less likely to die from heart disease, compared to those who don't. They also had a lower risk of stroke and heart attack. Why Stair Walking Is So Good For You Stair climbing is an aerobic exercise, or movement that increases your heart rate and oxygen levels using repetitive activity. Generally speaking, aerobic exercise reduces your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and, yes, heart disease. Walking stairs is similar to many activities such as walking, running, and bike riding that are associated with improvement in cardiovascular risk, such as a reduction in heart attacks. Stair walking can be a bit more demanding than simply walking, and it also…

The ability to mix and match colorful clothes is an important attribute of having a good fashion sense. If you wear a yellow colored top and red colored trousers, you are bound to be considered as having a horrible fashion sense! You can wear brown or blue trousers below a yellow top. This combination will create the needed impact. If you choose the right colors, you are sure to be considered fashion-conscious. If you wanna know more about this vibrant colors trend, buckle up. This is your guide on how to wear bright colors this season. To do so, we’ve compiled some tips and tricks for how to confidently wear this season’s boldest paintbox shares. A little bit of color therapy can have a major difference in your mood, especially…