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Yoga Beginners And Beyond

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Oxygen is the source of life for every cell in the body. It heals our wounds, kills germs and bacteria, and ensures the strength and vitality of all living tissues. Blood is what carries oxygen throughout the body, and physical activities like yoga raise the heart rate and increase the circulation of oxygen-rich blood.

What makes yoga particularly beneficial is that it also boosts blood circulation to often-neglected areas of the body like joints, connective tissues, and internal organs. Deep stretches, twists, backbends, and muscular contractions signal the body to send blood to those specific areas.

Detoxification

Toxins are all around us'in the air, in our food, and in the water?but fortunately, our bodies are designed to naturally eliminate these poisons through the skin, the breath, the blood, and the organs of elimination. So how does this relate to yoga?

In almost every yoga class, you sweat, you breathe deeply, your heart rate rises (increased circulation), and you massage and stimulate the organs of elimination through twisting and bending postures. For detoxification, a regular yoga practice is extremely effective.

Strength and Flexibility

Many people think that in order to change their body they need to use the latest exercise machine or hire a personal trainer. While some people find results with those methods, more people find results through yoga because of its natural, holistic approach.

Yoga postures strengthen and lengthen the body's connective tissues through physical postures that have been practiced for thousands of years. It doesn't matter if you are flexible or stiff, weak or strong, yoga can transform your body and mind and improve your overall health.

Stress Relief

The stress and pressure of our daily lives can lead to serious illness and disease if left unchecked. A regular yoga practice calms the body and mind, boosts the immune system, and eliminates the toxins that stress creates'so many students see yoga as the perfect ?cure? for a hard day at work.

Self Confidence & Self Esteem

Yoga makes you feel healthy, strong, and limber which will immediately boost your self-image and self-confidence. Learning yoga postures creates an enormous sense of pride that will improve the way you feel about yourself both inside the studio as well as out in your daily life.

Breath Control

The quality of our breath is directly related to our mental state. When we are upset, the breath tends to be fast and shallow. When we are at ease, the breath is usually slow and deep. We don't have to think to breathe, but when we learn to consciously control the breath, it helps us to control the body and mind as well.

Often referred to as ?moving meditation,? an advanced yoga practice is one where students are able to maintain deep, consistent breath throughout their entire practice, regardless of the physical posture they are performing. In this manner, yoga teaches us to control our state of mind, regardless of the daily stresses we encounter.

Weight Loss

Many students report that after practicing yoga regularly, they feel less hungry and make better choices when eating. As part of an overall healthy lifestyle, yoga is a great way to cleanse the body, increase metabolism, stimulate waste elimination, and reduce food cravings.

Is Yoga Aerobic?

Aerobic exercise occurs when an elevated heart rate is sustained for twenty minutes or more. Aerobic activities are particularly helpful for strengthening the heart, burning excess fat, and increasing the body's metabolism.

Yoga can be a great aerobic workout, but it depends on the student and on the class they are taking. In order to sustain an elevated heart rate during practice, students should try their best to actively participate in all postures and take classes that they find challenging.

Overall Fitness

Many physical activities that are good for your health also create serious imbalances in the body. Runners are prone to knee and back problems, tennis players often develop arthritis in their wrists and elbows, and weight lifters connective tissues soon become tight and rigid.

Yoga is one of the few physical activities that promotes whole-body wellness?both physically and psychologically?without creating the imbalances that lead to injuries and complications later on in life.

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Yoga Beginners And Beyond

HOT YOGA (a.k.a. Bikram Yoga)

Hot Yoga was founded in Los Angeles by Indian-born, Bikram Choudry, and is taught in studios heated to around 37 degrees Celsius. Our skin in the biggest detoxifying organ in the body, and sweating is one of the best ways to cleanse our system. The heat also helps students work deeply and safely to strengthen and lengthen their muscles and connective tissues. A bottle of water and a towel are essential- and be prepared to sweat! To learn more, visit: www.BikramYoga.com.

ASHTANGA YOGA

As taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in India, Ashtanga Yoga is a set series of postures linked together by vinyasas (flowing movements connected by breath). Traditionally, classes are taught in a ?Mysore style? which means students self practice, and a teacher helps and adjusts as needed. In Ashtanga, breath, bandha (internal locks), and dristi (point of focus for the eyes) are the most important elements while practicing asanas. Pattabhi Jois says, yoga is ?99% practice, 1% theory.? To learn more, visit www.ayi.org.

POWER YOGA

Power Yoga was born out of the Ashtanga Yoga tradition, and many beginners find this modern style more accessible than its parent. Power classes tend to be very athletic and dynamic as students flow in and out of postures that are carefully coordinated with the breath to help maintain internal heat, sustain the heart rate, and increase strength and flexibility. To learn more, visit www.PowerYoga.com or www.BaronBaptiste.com.

YIN YOGA

Yin Yoga is a slower, gentler practice developed by American yogi, Paul Grilley. In Yin-style classes, postures are held for three to ten minutes, and students are taught to relax their muscles in order to access the body's connective tissues. Because a calm, focused mind is necessary to remain still and allow the body to move deeper, many students find this practice very meditative. For more information, visit www.paulgrilley.com.

ANUSARA YOGA

Anusara was developed by American yogi, John Friend, in 1997, and classes focus on what he calls ?the 3 A's?: Attitude, Alignment, and Action. This uplifting style of yoga is fun and playful while at the same time athletic and challenging. Anusara's Universal Principals of Alignment help students learn classic yoga postures in much deeper, more integrated way. To learn more, visit www.Anusara.com.

IYENGAR YOGA

Indian yogi, B.K.S Iyengar, is one of the most influential teachers of our times as his books and methodology influence nearly every instructor and practitioner worldwide. Iyengar-style classes primarily focus on the precise way in which the body should be positioned (often called alignment) in each asana in order to obtain maximum benefits and avoid injury. Props such as blocks, straps, and bolsters are often used, and asanas are usually held for long periods so that students can carefully and consciously experience their effects. To learn more, visit www.BKSIyengar.com.

JIVAMUKTI YOGA

Jivamukti means ?liberation while living,? and this school of yoga was founded by American yogis, David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1986. This distinct style integrates chanting, asanas, music, meditation and devotion into a vigorous physical practice. Jivamukti teachers incorporate these five tenets into each class:

Scripture: study of the ancient yogic teachings and Sanskrit chanting.

Bhakti: acknowledgment that God realization is the goal of all yoga practices.

Ahimsa: a non-violent, compassionate lifestyle which emphasizes ethical vegetarianism and animal rights.

Nada Yoga: the development of a sound body and mind through deep listening.

Meditation: connecting to that eternal unchanging reality within.

For more information, visit www.Jivamuktiyoga.com.

INTEGRAL YOGA

Integral Yoga was brought to the United States in 1969 by Swami Satchidananda whose teachings and writings have had a huge impact on modern yoga practitioners. As the name suggests, Integral Yoga aims to integrate the various aspects of the body and mind through postures, breathing techniques, deep relaxation, and meditation. For more information, visit www.Yogaville.org.

SIVANANDA YOGA

Sivananda Yoga was founded in 1959 by the late Swami Vishnu-devananda who was a student of Swami Sivananda in India. In Sivananda-style classes, traditional yoga postures are taught just as they have been practiced for centuries in the Himalayas. This includes a series of 12 postures, breathing, diet, chanting, scriptural study, and meditation. For more information, visit www.Sivananda.org.

KRIPALU YOGA

Developed by Kripalvananda and his disciple Yogi Amrit Desai, this gentle style of yoga encourages students to use poses to explore and release emotional and spiritual conflicts. Kripalu Yoga has three stages:

Stage 1: Initially, postural alignment and coordination of breath and movement areemphasized while postures are held for a short duration only.

Stage 2: Later, meditation is included and postures are held for prolonged periods.

Stage 3: Finally, the practice of postures becomes a spontaneous "meditation in motion."

To learn more, visit www.Kripalu.org.

KUNDALINI YOGA

The word "kundalini" means awareness, and its purpose is to awaken the life force which resides at the base of the spine and to allow that energy to flow through the body. Previously a secret practice, Kundalini was brought to the United States by Sikh master, Yogi Bhajan, in 1969. This style of yoga combines classic postures with breathing, chanting, and meditation. For more information, visit www.Kundaliniyoga.com.

VINIYOGA YOGA

Inspired by the teachings of yoga master, T. Krishnamacharya, and his son, T.K.V. Desikachar, Viniyoga adapts practices to meet individual students? needs and to help them along the path of self-discovery and personal transformation. To learn more, visit www.viniyoga.com.

ANANDA YOGA

Founded by Paramahansa Yogananda who wrote the classic yoga text, Autobiography of a Yogi, Ananda practices consist of gentle postures combined with affirmations designed to prepare the body for meditation. To learn more, visit www.Ananda.org.

ISHTA YOGA

Ishta Yoga, (Integrated Science of Hatha Tantra and Ayurveda) is a physical and spiritual practice that addresses the individual needs of each student. Ishta's founder, Alan Finger, distilled 15 different forms of yoga and blended them into a versatile mix of postures, meditation, teachings and chanting that can be adapted to the skills and abilities of each student. To learn more, visit www.BeYoga.com.

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