...Any discussion today about health and fitness is incomplete without touching upon Yoga. And not without good reason. Initially thought to be just a good way of handling stress, almost all yoga veterans today will tell you that yoga has kept them fit and healthy and possibly prevented the onset of disease. That fact is supported by medical and fitness professionals around the world.

Different yoga poses act on different parts of the body. Yoga is the only form of exercise that works on even those internal organs that are normally not stimulated throughout the course of your life. Below are just some of the ways in which yoga can help you.

Improves blood circulation; increase in hemoglobin levels; decrease in...more

The Philosophy of Yoga and How It Applies to Modern Society

...provide spiritual practises, which enable a seeker to accelerate his journey of self-discovery. While religion is often concerned with outer forms and outer rituals, yoga is concerned with individual development and the practical application of spiritual ideas. Yoga encompasses all religions but at the same time goes beyond them.

The teachings of Yoga originated many thousands of years ago when the Vedic Seers first started to write down their spiritual discoveries and spiritual realizations. Since the Vedic times the teachings of yoga have been refined and updated through a long succession of spiritual Masters and teachers. Although the teachings of yoga have been revised; the essential message of yoga has remained the same; Atmanam viddhi Know Thyself. Although ...more

How To Choose The Best Yoga Videos

...uctions, but also easy to understand demonstrations. You should be able to, by watching, understand the basics of achieving each pose and each transition. You should also understand, from watching, the breathing patterns and focus. If you can understand the verbal instructions, but the demonstrations are unclear then your video is no better than a book on yoga.

Next, there should be easy modifications offered in the best yoga videos. Yoga can be difficult, so beginners to it may frequently need modifications to their practice so that they can understand even that which they cannot complete. No matter what your ability level may be, you want your video to be able to apply to you. Once you buy a video, it should be of use to you at every stage as you progress further in...more

What is chair Yoga?

...ost of our classes use the chair only, due to the difficulty of getting up, or down, on the floor.

chair Yoga sessions are most commonly seen in senior centers, assisted living complexes, nursing homes, adult day care centers, and physical rehabilitation units. Clients can learn any number of Yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and stage-by-stage relaxation, with the aid of a chair.

Standing postures, such as Triangle and Warrior variations, can be practiced seated, or standing, with the aid of a chair. You can practice Sun Salutations or Vinyasa, (flowing postures), from seated or standing p...more

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