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...flexibility. It can also be extremely useful to facilitate meditation. Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years.

Some Yoga devotees claim that Yoga history starts with a carving of a man sitting cross legged with outstretched arms which as found on a seal which itself is thought to be around 8000 years old.

And some see the beginnings of Yoga to be found in the old Hindu writings known as Vedic Shastras. This would put Yoga at around 4000 years old.

Yoga as a discipline of that name can be found in the Upanishads which gave life to the Bhagavad Gita. This is considered to be the original writings on Yoga and sets out clearly the basis for the self realization which was Yogas goal. It also sets out the 3 main branches of Yoga known as karma, Jnana and ...more

Can Tai Chi or Yoga Ease Back Pain?

...When talking to your health care provider on what to do about back pain there answers are usually the same. That is because Western cultures rely far too much on anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers. Perhaps it is time to take a look at other options to strengthen a persons back while diminishing back pain.

Exercise is one of the options that are worth trying. But which one do you choose? Aerobics is too high impact for people with back problems and isometrics are known to cause joint problems. Then there are calisthenics; these are good for your muscles but only help a certain number of muscles so this is not worth doing either. What options does that leave open t...more

What Should a hatha Yoga Teacher Know? Part 1

...most of the time, prospective Yoga teachers have a very strong foundation in Yoga; but sometimes, they originally come from a related-field, such as Martial arts, Pilates, Dance, Gymnastics, or Fitness. This is fine, but be prepared for a learning curve and do not expect to learn all about Yoga in one Yoga teacher training intensive course. Even if you lock yourself up in an ashram for months, you should realize that learning Yoga is a life-long journey and not a race.

Now, if you come from a related field - you have a lot more mental work to do than a long-time student of Yoga. hatha Yoga is a physical form of Yoga, but being athletic is not as important as the knowledge a Yoga teacher should possess. So, what ...more

Yoga Questions and Answers

...perfectly balanced program that can be started by anyone above the age of eight. Your practice can be made more challenging as you progress or take it easy on days which you are fatigued.

Familiarize yourself with the various Yoga styles to have a better understanding of the classes that are offered in the Yoga schools near you. You need to be able to choose the correct Yoga style which will match your practice goals and your level of physical fitness.

No matter why you are interested in learning more about starting a Yoga practice, you will certainly profit from the self-control, breathing techniques and the physical exercise you get while practicing Yoga.

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