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The word Yoga came from a Sanskrit word yuj
which means to join or to unite. Yoga was believed to be
practiced more than 5000 years ago and the people who
practices Yoga back then were called yogis.
Origins of Yoga were believed to be from India. The goal
of practicing Yoga is to achieve a happy and balanced
life, in other words; to achieve ultimate freedom. |
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Yoga works by achieving certain postures on
specified parts of your body, combined with breathing
techniques to integrate mind, body and soul. |
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Types of Yoga |
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Yoga have evolved over the years and there are many
types of Yoga which people can learn. Some of the more
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Hartha Yoga - One of
the most popular type of Yoga. This is suitable for
beginners as its gentle, combined with slow and smooth
movements. Hartha Yoga is a good way to stretch and work
your muscles, apart from relaxing your mind.
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Iyengar Yoga - Very
similar to Hartha Yoga, but focuses more towards body
alignment and balance, plus holding poses for a longer
period.
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Bikram Yoga - This type
of Yoga is practiced in a warm room, usually 105 degrees
Fahrenheit and the objective is to loosen your muscles
and to sweat to cleanse the body. This is believed to
clean off one's body of toxic and disease.
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Kundalini Yoga - This
type of Yoga focuses more on rapid movements through
poses and emphasizes on breathing, meditation and
chanting.
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Ashthanga Yoga - Also
known as power Yoga. Its a form of aggressive Yoga where
you move quickly from one pose to another, practically
to build up strength and endurance. This type of Yoga is
very challenging, when practiced properly. |
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Who can practice Yoga? |
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Basically, anyone can practice Yoga. From kids to
senior citizens, there are many types of Yoga which is
suitable for different age groups and needs. |
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Where to learn Yoga? |
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There are many Yoga centers
available and I bet there is one nearby your place. Yoga
centers are better for beginners to kick start this
activity as certified trainers can guide and advice on
the proper postures. |
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You can also find the nearest Yoga
center here. |
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Why learn Yoga? |
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One of the most popular question is "why should I
learn Yoga?" |
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Well, for a start, Yoga benefits a person by
improving body postures, flexibility and calming your
mind and soul. Other benefits includes lowering blood
pressure, improving one's mood, and building up body
strength. There have also been reports on known cases
where Yoga helps to reduce knee and joint pains. |
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What do I need to start Yoga? |
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Mats - One of the most basic equipment needed to
practice Yoga safely and comfortably. If you don't have
a mat, you can get it
here at our online store. It is
advisable to get a thicker mat, with 1/4 inch thickness
to have better cushioning and protection. |
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Clothing - It would be more comfortable to wear
stretchable pants and shirts as Yoga involves a lot of
body stretching movements. |
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Towels - Get yourself a tower as Yoga can make your
whole body sweat. |
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Blocks - These brick sized foam is not a must but
some Yoga centers require their students to have these
to help with body alignment and poses. |
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