Why Do Celebrities Look Perfect - Amazing Beauty Tips?
Would women on television ever get old? Seems as if age is just a number for them isnt it? Do they all go under the knife and get surgeries done just to remain beautiful? Well to be honest with you "NO". Not all of them do that. There are small secrets which can chop off 10 years of your present age. They do not do anything special but they do make an effort to remain beautiful. So what are the secrets which celebs know? Read on to find out-
Your looks reflect your diet- This is very true and applies to almost all people in the world. You are a perfect result of the diet and foods you live on. Of course all of us do munch on the wrong foods some time but some of us are addicted to junk food and than we complain that why do we look the way we do. It's all about what you put into your tummy. If you can not control what you eat than you can never get the desired results. Therefore this is the art every celeb has mastered. They all have controlled the desire to munch on the wrong foods.
The biggest beauty secret "WATER"- Yes you must have heard of it. Two thirds of our planet is water and so is the human body. Most part of our body is water and water is the only liquid which can keep your body clean. The more you drink it the better you would look and feel. Due to the busy life now days people do not drink much water rather they prefer sugar drinks and coffee. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day is very important to look and feel beautiful.
All Celebes workout- It is very hard to find one celeb who does not exercise. Almost all of them do workouts in whatever form it might be. Some go to the gym, some do yoga, and some do pilates others just meditate. exercise is the only way you can get your blood flowing which makes your skin more radiant and lively.
You hair can make a big difference- Most Celebes have a hairstyles which suits their face most of the times. Most people choose the wrong hairstyles and do not know what would suit them according to the shape of their face. Always choose an appropriate hairstyle which suits the shape of your face as hairstyles have been known to change the overall look drastically.
Therefore to sum it up in a nutshell we all want to look like Celebes but most of us lose our looks as we cross a certain age. The only reason why Celebes retain their look for a longer duration is only because this is their profession. They have to look good as it's a part of their job. Most of us don't have the time to spend on our looks therefore following simple steps mentioned above can take you a long way and cause drastic change to the way you look.
Yoga For Meditation And Relaxation
Breathing Out Stage Fright
You're stepping onto the stage, amidst opening night flurry and last minute stage directions. In the audience are the director you'd like to work with, the reviewer everyone listens to, and your first acting coach. The blood pumps in your ears, your heart is racing, and your throat is so dry you can't possibly speak your lines. Every muscle is tense and you want to run.
It's called the "fight or flight" response. It's also called stage fright. Stage fright comes in many different forms. For some, it's a nervous energy that disappears as soon as they begin performing, or a familiar sensation that's always under the surface but feels manageable most of the time. For others, it's so debilitating that they can't get through an audition to even be part of a performance.
Stage fright has huge repercussions to the health and well-being of the performer.
Dr. louise Montello of Musicians Wellness, Inc. has worked with injured, blocked and anxious performers for many years, and has developed a rich set of tools that we can use in moments of stress and anxiety.
One of her most powerful techniques, from the Yoga tradition, is breath. Breath is a key link between the mind and the body. Our body's autonomic nervous system is made up of the parasympathetic nervous system (related to relaxation, creativity and awareness) and the sympathetic nervous system (related to analytical thinking and action). When we're in "fight or flight" mode, our sympathetic nervous systems are in charge, and our bodies, minds and emotions are locked into battle with an imaginary enemy (while our creative expression gets caught in the crossfire).
Deep breathing and the specific techniques that will be described in this article can reawaken your parasympathetic nervous system.
Note: In yogic breathing exercises, it's important to always breathe in and out through the nose.
1. Diaphragmatic breathing ("belly breathing")
Why? It allows you to move more air into your body and also to send more stale air out on the exhalation.
How? practice this type of breathing while holding your hands on your belly, to feel it expand as you inhale, and contract as you exhale. Your back and sides should expand and contract as well. Watch a baby sleeping to get a really good demonstration of belly breathing.
2. Even breathing
Why? Will smooth out your breathing and help you to feel grounded.
How? Breathe in and out for the same number of counts.
3. Two-to-one breathing
Why? Since exhalation is associated with the parasympathetic nervous system (related to relaxation, creativity and awareness), long exhalations also help to induce relaxation. This exercise is helpful in times of great stress (i.e. auditions).
How? Breathe in for a certain number of counts, and then breathe out for twice as many counts (count evenly in your own time), pushing the breath out from the belly.
4. Alternate nostril breathing
Why? By alternately breathing through our right nostril (connected to our sympathetic nervous system) and our left nostril (connected to our parasympathetic nervous system), we can balance our entire autonomic nervous system.
How? To prepare for this exercise, clear your nostrils by breathing in and out quickly several times in a row (another technique called "cleansing breath"). Now, fold the index finger and middle finger of the right hand into the palm, and use the thumb to close your right nostril and your ring finger to close your left nostril.
Begin by inhaling through both nostrils. Then breathe out through one nostril, while blocking the other, and then switch and breathe in through the other nostril.
After three complete breaths, exhale without switching sides, and do three more breaths. This means you're now inhaling on the opposite side that you started from.
Now rest and breathe deeply and evenly through both nostrils for a few minutes. Then repeat that cycle two more times (with a rest in between), so you've done three cycles in total.
You'll be amazed at the difference these simple breathing exercises can make, with a few short minutes of practice every day. Then, at times of stress, you'll have a valuable tool to support your performance, and all your creative dreams.
Copyright 2005, Linda Dessau. All rights reserved.
Linda Dessau, the Self-Care Coach, helps artists enhance their creativity by addressing their unique self-care issues. Visit www.preparingforperformance.com for more help with performance anxiety.
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Yoga: Opening the Hips with the Pigeon Pose
A common request in any yoga class is for hip openers like the Pigeon Pose. Although hip openers can be challenging, they are popular because they can also be very satisfying, both physically and emotionally.
Our hips tend to be extremely tight. most people spend much of their day sitting which renders their hips joints immobile and reduces their agility. Also, everyday activities like walking and common sports such as cycling and running involve hip strength but not hip flexibility. most of us lead very busy lives and this leads to stress. This stress in turn creates tension in our bodies and often results in further locking up our already tight hip sockets.
Incorporating Pigeon Pose into your daily routine will help you to unlock your hips, move with greater ease and relieve a considerable amount of tension.
This pose stretches the hip flexors and the hip rotators, providing a terrific solution to problems arising from hip tightness. Since it also requires internal rotation in the back leg and external rotation in the front leg, it will have a positive effect on your whole body, perhaps even allowing you to move more freely after consistent practice.
The Pigeon Pose isolates various muscles in the hips, reducing stiffness and increasing flexibility. It is this isolation of muscles that can make this pose so challenging. Be aware that there is definitely some physical work involved with the practice of this asana. The key is to bring your attention to and observe the sensations created in your body during your practice.
On your mat, go on all fours with your knees below your hips and your hands underneath your shoulders. Bring the right knee forward until it touches the right wrist while maintaining a straight line between the right thigh and the sides of the mat. Slowly move your right foot and shin toward the middle of your body until your foot is directly below your left hip. Straighten the left leg toward the back of the mat.
Don't lean forward but walk your hands back and lower both sides of the pelvis toward the mat. keeps your hips straight and level as the pelvis releases. You can use a block or a folded blanket if you have trouble lowering the hips evenly.
press the fingertips firmly into your mat and lengthen the sides of your waist as your hips continue to settle. This will help keep your lower back long and free from strain.
Inhale deeply and walk the hands forward as you lengthen in the midsection. Exhale as you fold forward and lower the elbows to the floor. The weight that is released in the hips can be adjusted by using the arms. Using the arms to support the body can ease any discomfort felt in the hips.
Pay attention to the sensations in your hips and buttock. If it feels extremely uncomfortable, a shift in alignment may be required. Remember, the idea is to relieve tension, not to create additional tension in your joints.
Keeping the hips level is vital in the practice of the Pigeon Pose. If the hips are uneven, an imbalance will result when you fold forward. To offset this, a folded blanket may be placed under the right buttock (if you are extending the right knee).
keep the thigh of your front leg lined up parallel to the sides of the mat. Your front foot should be directly beneath your back hip. Bring your breath into your hips and observe the sensations running through them. Relax the muscles in your face and let go of thoughts appearing in your mind. Allow your body to melt to the floor as you continue to breathe into your hips.
stay in the forward fold for 5 - 10 breaths. Then inhale and come back up. Lift your hips away from the floor as you press into your fingertips. Transition to downward dog and take 5 deep breaths, observing how you feel in your hips. Then switch to the other side.
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