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Yoga Styles Hi,Which of the yoga classes at Stanford Gym would be more suited for relaxing and body stretching? Which instructor is better in that way?

goldie g.

Mar 20 2008 4:25pm

Get Educated If you are hearing a lot about yoga and want to give it a try, it's important that you educate yourself about the realities of yoga before jumping in and expecting that your downward dog will amaze an ...

C.L. R.

Jun 15 2007 6:28pm

While I've found there are differences in yoga styles--Hatha, vinyasa, hot youga,... more

Lindy K.

Jun 20 2007 11:49am

Kriya yoga Has anyone here ever done kriya yoga? I know it's the form of yoga that Parahamansa Yogananda, the founder of the Self-Realization Fellowship, brought to the U.S., but I think you can only take classe ...

Nirmala N.

Mar 12 2008 2:34pm

I have not taken "kriya yoga" but I have done yoga kriyas. These could be any sort of... more

Stephanie B.

Mar 20 2008 8:54pm

Living Mysore...Online Yoga Magazine I just read today about a new online yoga magazine...www.livingmysore.com.Mysore is a type of yoga called Ashtange. In Mysore style we get together in the early mornings and practice. A teacher come ...

sheryl w.

Jan 21 2008 2:11pm

yoga Yoga originated in India 5,000 years ago as a spiritual practice used to quiet the mind and deepen one’s moment to moment experience. The Sanskrit word Yoga is translated as 'union' between mind, bod ...

Shez B.

Aug 21 2007 12:01pm

All the yoga asanas are simply a means to an end. I find it fascinating that the... more

Lela D.

Oct 04 2007 9:04am

Yoga I would like to take a class that would help tone my body as well as strengthen my upper body and abs. Can you help me out?I'm interested in taking the class about 2-3 times per week during lunch, do ...

Susan B.

Feb 11 2008 5:49pm

Hi Susan,We offer yoga classes for all levels. Yoga I-II and Yoga II would be a good... more

Mary L.

Feb 12 2008 11:06am

Yoga and Vegetarianism In traditional yoga, a vegetarian diet is recommended as being ideal for mental and physical health. Do you think it is important to be a vegetarian to get the most out of yoga? I am personally not a ...

Stephanie B.

Feb 24 2008 8:32pm

I don't practice yoga much; however I want to as my life permits. Being wife and mother... more

TiffanyFaith

Sep 13 2009 5:26pm

Yoga: NOT Just For Relaxation Let's get one thing clear about yoga. It's not just for relaxation and it's not just a good stretch. Yoga poses do so much for you on so many levels. Those looking for a serious workout should not ...

Lela D.

Jun 04 2007 2:16am

I bought apunching bag a few weeks ago and decided to punch and kick it for about 20... more

sarah d.

Jul 27 2007 9:41pm

Beginners Yoga I am not flexible at all! I would consider myself anti-flexible. I also have no clue about the different kinds of yoga. Where should I start? Is there a better type of yoga than others for a beginner? ...

Gina M.

Jan 11 2008 5:56am

Hatha Yoga is usually the recommended beginners. It's slower paced. I'm not sure where... more

Tricia R.

Mar 20 2008 11:06am

Workout styles I'm curious--what kinds of workouts do bloggers on this site prefer? I know everyone is different--I have friends who are runners, some who are gym-goers, and other people who limit their exercise to ...

Nirmala N.

Aug 13 2007 6:08pm

I have to get outside. More than the physical health benefits from running, lately with... more

Kim N.

Aug 17 2007 8:18am