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8. December 2008

Standing Lateral Flexion

This is a side-opening pose. Getting into the pose Lift your arms over your head. Extend u from the navel center. Lower one arm down to the side of your leg, and slide your upper body down to that side. Holding the pose Breathe into your sides, rib cage, waist, and chest. Keep proper alignment. Don’t let your upper [...]

6. December 2008

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Three-Part Breathe

Use the Three-Part Breath at the start of every yoga session (for five minutes). Benefits of this breath include stress reduction and greater body and breath awareness. Getting into the Pose The Three-Part Breath can be done lying down or standing. Place your hands flat on your midsection. Holding the pose Breathe deeply through the nose. Feel the abdomen [...]

4. December 2008

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The Gentle Power Of Yoga

Yoga is a living tradition, an ancient Indian physical and mental system for self-exploration and growth that is as effective today as it has been for centuries. In Sanskrit, the classical language of India, the word yoga means “union”, from the root yuj, “to yoke or join together.” Practicing yoga harmonizes or “joins together” mind, [...]

22. November 2008

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What is Needed for Yoga: Equipment

Unlike other fitness activities, you don’t need to spend money on expensive gym equipment and apparel in practicing yoga techniques. There are a few basic things you might need in a yoga session but these would not require you to shell out a hefty amount which might even cause you more stress. Here is a [...]

22. November 2008

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Types of Yoga

There are various styles of yoga techniques being taught in yoga studios and by personal yoga trainers. Although these styles came from a single principle, each and every yoga pose has specific emphasis. Here are some of the popular types of yoga that will help you figure out which class best suits you. Hatha. When a [...]

22. November 2008

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How Yoga Makes Life Healthier

The practice of yoga has now been proven to have medicinal benefits derived from its cleansing faculty. Experts have discovered how certain yoga techniques are able to cure a long list of diseases and disorders, aside from its preventive abilities. One of the physical benefits we can derive from the practice of yoga is improved flexibility. [...]

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Standing Lateral Flexion

Three-Part Breathe

The Gentle Power Of Yoga

What is Needed for Yoga: Equipment

Types of Yoga

How Yoga Makes Life Healthier

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