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Introduction to Yoga

Originated in ancient India, the word Yoga means union, as in the union of the body, mind and spirit, or the union between the individual and the collective consciousness. Today, Yoga is used to refer to a series of poses and breathing exercises designed to increase strength and flexibility, and to create balance, flow and relaxation in your body and mind.

Benefits of Yoga

reduced stress
increased flexibility
increased strength and muscle tone
mental calmness

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Yoga Beginner Brendon W. Ottawa, Ontario

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I was wondering if there was an easy and cheap way to start learning Yogo at my own house?

What are the best basic yoga positions? Chris C. New York, New York

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Why I Do Yoga Martha M. Phoenix, Arizona

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...Why Practice Yoga? In his book, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga , Deepak Chopra explains, " Yoga is a pra...

Suggestions for yoga motivation? Lara I. Oakland, California

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...I really want to start going to yoga classes at least once a week, and each week I say that this will be the week that I'll start. ...

Meditation...Steeped in Misconceptions Tracii H. Las Vegas, Nevada

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...actice or that it has something to do with religion. That's Myth #1. While meditation CAN be used for increased spiritual awareness, it in no way HAS to be used for this purpose. The individual is ...

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Your Ego and Your Yoga Practice Diane C. Setauket, New York

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...f Monday's A New Earth Webcast and I think that many of the points addressed can be applied to your yoga practice. Here are a few parallels (drawn from the book as well as the online workbook on Oprah...

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Sanskrit vs. English Stephanie B. Los Angeles, California

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...t just Sanskrit. I want to explain my position on this (you are free to disagree).I have taken some yoga teacher training, and in many yoga teacher trainings you need to learn the Sanskrit names becau...

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A Personal Problem Jonathan F. Kearny, New Jersey

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...ersonal trainer and about his techniques. Descriptions of her body-part training and stability ball yoga ensued, complete with high-rep bicep curls, triceps kickbacks and crunches, finished with cauti...

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Being an Authentic Woman Stephanie B. Los Angeles, California

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...with an opinion, I have had periods in my life where other people (WOMEN, primarily) get on my case for having an opinion. When they do this, however, they always say it in the nicest tones. "Why...

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For beginners

Ask questions.

If you're taking a dance class, don't be afraid to ask questions.

Be confident.

The more confident you feel, the better a dancer you'll be. Even if you're faking it.

Copy your partner.

If you're dancing with someone who knows what they're doing, just watch what they do and imitate.

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Alternate rest days.

Run 3 - 4 days a week, and try to alternate between run days and rest days.

Be polite.

If you're running in a charity run or race, say 'Thank You' to the race volunteers.

Build up.

Practice running harder in the last half of your runs.

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