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Yoga can often be viewed as pointless by those who believe that muscle building and sculpting can only be achieved by vigorously pumping iron in the gym day in day out. However, it is correct to note that yoga is in fact great for any bodybuilder as it ensures a strong posture as well as aiding the process of muscle sculpting.

Given the popularity of yoga, one would presume that most are in the know about the specific form of exercise. However, ask a handful of people what yoga is and they will give you different descriptions, in the same sense, attend a handful of different yoga classes and you will emerge from each with a different experience and perception. This is because there are many different forms of this popular exercise and in turn it can be adapted.

The word yoga means “union” in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga was first originated over 5,000 years ago. This ‘union’ often refers to the coming together of mind, body and spirit, hence why many see yoga as a form of meditation. Yoga refers to the practice of different physical postures called ‘asana’s’. However nowadays asana’s and yoga are often thought of as the same thing even though Asana makes up only one type of yoga.

Each specific yoga pose can be done in succession as a form of light cardio or alternatively they can be performed as a means of building strength, which is said to be drawn from within. There are many standing poses as well as sitting and lying poses which require a floor mat.

Due to yoga being able to strengthen your posture it is also good for bringing physical imbalance and tension to light and to release this imbalance and tensions from within.

Do you often find yourself snacking mindlessly even though you are not even hungry? Well don’t fear, here at Mammoth Supplements we have devised our top tips on how to stay away from that cookie jar, ward off the fridge raider inside you and generally help you in your quest to stop snacking!

Don’t confuse dehydration with hunger

It is sometimes very easy to confuse dehydration for hunger. We know that our body is feeling a little empty and is craving something, but why go straight for the cookie jar? Instead step back, drink a pint of water and then see if you still feel hungry.

Don’t make it easy for yourself

Every time I go shopping I put in the trolley some extra treats like a king-size chocolate bar and a tub of luxury ice cream, at this point my boyfriend looks at me and I know what he is thinking ‘do you really need that?’ he doesn’t mean it in a nasty way he is just simply trying to save himself from the ‘I feel fat’ moans that he will hear later that week.

The truth is if you remove temptation then you will not snack on it as it won’t be there. If you have a bad day and feel like a treat and end up nipping into your local store for a chocolate bar, the chance is you will pick up a small on rather that a king-size one. The truth of the matter is that if you have these treats readily available, at home, then you are going to eat them!

Get yourself some new habits

Every time you feel a ‘foodie craving’ instead of giving in why not condition your mind to some new habits. For example if you regularly walk past a certain shop on the way home and always get a little treat, why not change that habit and instead cross the road to change your habit. Alternatively tell yourself that you can have that chocolate bar is you go for a run when you get home, this way, either you break the habit or you alter your habit so that you get something positive out of your snack.