| Yoga is a centuries old practice that came to us from | | | | Yoga Relieves Tension |
| India. In India, Yoga is viewed as more a spiritual | | | | Along with flexibility being improved, you also release a |
| practice than here in America. To most of us, it is use | | | | lot of tension, which uses a lot of energy. When that |
| more so for exercising, to tone muscles or gain more | | | | tension is gone, you have a lot of energy at your |
| flexibility. | | | | disposal. |
| However, there are many benefits to performing yoga. | | | | The Different Types of Yoga |
| Some of them are increased muscle tone and | | | | The most popular form of yoga performed today is |
| increased flexibility. Yoga can also lower stress and | | | | Hatha yoga. It is usually the one you hear most people |
| improve your breathing. Another plus for yoga is that | | | | talk about, when talking about yoga. Although there are |
| anyone can perform yoga regardless of age, | | | | many different forms of yoga, I will list some of them. |
| disabilities or limitations. | | | | · Hatha is slow and gentle. |
| Yoga Help Clear the Mind | | | | · Vinyasa is breath synchronized movement. |
| · Yoga can help you clear your mind. It helps | | | | · Power yoga fast paced style of yoga. |
| you improve your concentration and focus. | | | | · Bikram yoga is performed in 95 to 100 |
| · When you focus on your breath, concentrate | | | | degree rooms. |
| on holding the pose. | | | | · Iyengar yoga deals with body alignment. |
| · You will not be bothered by distractions that | | | | · Kundalini works with breath in combination |
| are around you, this practice can be carried with you | | | | with physical movement. |
| long after when you're out and about in the world. | | | | The great thing about yoga is it doesn't take a lot of |
| Yoga Improves Your Balance | | | | extra equipment to get started and you see results |
| Your balance will be significantly improved as well. | | | | quickly. All you really need is a mat and some clothing |
| Holding the poses helps you greatly improve your | | | | that is comfortable. |
| balance and you are less likely to fall. | | | | |