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Saturday, April 25, 2009

How to learn yoga

Posted by patrick

By CTC Ventures

Yoga has been gaining in popularity for the past few years. But the practice of yoga has been around for hundreds of years. Yoga is simply exercise that connects your body, mind and spirit to give you a total sense of peace and relaxation.

There are many different forms of yoga. Some forms are much more intense and require a lot of meditation. There are other forms of yoga that are great for stretching and strengthening.

If you want to learn yoga it is important that you find a good yoga instructor. This will get you started and allow you to learn under supervision. Most people think that yoga is very easy. But the truth is, the poses of yoga are very difficult. These poses take a great deal of strength and balance. You will find that when you are doing yoga, your heart rate will increase and you will feel the burn as your muscles get a workout.

If you cannot find a yoga instructor in your area, you can purchase yoga instructional DVDs. This will allow you to practice yoga in the comfort of your own home. Just be careful to take it slow to avoid injury.

One of the best things about learning yoga is you do not need to buy any expensive equipment. You do not even need to buy shoes. Yoga is performed barefoot.

It is recommended that you get a good yoga mat. These mats are specially designed to keep from slipping. They are also designed to allow your bare feet to maintain a good grip.

Comfortable clothes that stretch with you are a must when you are doing yoga. You do not want something that is tight around the waistline. Yoga is all about breathing and using your abdominal muscles to balance and change positions.

It is important that you realize that you will not be able to do some of the yoga poses when you first start out. You will not be able to hold the poses for as long as your instructor and your flexibility will not be the same as others in your class. Just do the best you can and stick with it. Do not compare yourself to those that have been doing yoga for a long time.

Yoga is a great exercise to help with all kinds of joint and back pain. But if you have chronic pain from an injury or other condition, you should get the okay from your doctor before you start a yoga routine.

Yoga is a great stress reducer. It teaches you deep breathing to help you relax and release the stress that builds up in your body. Releasing the stress can keep you from becoming sick or it can alleviate depression and anxiety symptoms.

Anyone of any age can learn yoga. It is a form of exercise that can be done at your own pace but it will still give you a great workout. Find a good yoga teacher and start on your path to a healthier you.

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