| Most people think that yoga is just an exercise | | | | system. This can help with allergies, colds and flu in the |
| system, but it is not. It's a practice and a way of life. | | | | cold seasons. |
| Yoga works by using the mind to make the body align | | | | If it's hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep, a good |
| properly, which helps to improve our life overall. | | | | yoga practice can help. Lie on your back with your |
| Everyone needs a little help every now and then to | | | | palms up and practice meditating to relax your body. |
| get their physical and mental health back on track. | | | | Start at the top of your head and slowly go down the |
| Practicing yoga teaches us to meditate, and at the | | | | body while staying in a meditative state, consciously |
| same time, helps to strengthen the body, relieve stress, | | | | telling your body to relax, until you reach your feet. |
| lose weight, and increase our energy level. | | | | Practice this often and it will help you fall asleep and |
| Like any exercise program, when starting to practice | | | | stay asleep. |
| yoga, it's important to start slow and easy. Never | | | | Yoga can be practiced at all ages, from children to |
| force your body into the different postures. Doing so, | | | | grandparents. The children can practice to strengthen |
| may cause injury. Take your time and you will | | | | the body and mind by standing next to the |
| gradually notice the difference. | | | | grandparents who may sit in a chair if they need to. |
| You don't need to buy new exercise clothes to start. | | | | Practicing together makes it a full family affair and fun |
| All you need is comfortable loose clothes or sweats. | | | | for all. And, the more you do, the easier it gets. |
| After a while, you may want to buy a yoga mat for | | | | These are only a few reasons to practice yoga. It has |
| your practice, but at first, it's fine to just use a towel. If | | | | been proven in many studies to strengthen and relax |
| you are not very flexible or can't stand, you can | | | | the body while calming the mind and helping to greatly |
| practice in a chair. It doesn't matter, just do it! Practicing | | | | reduce stress. Give it a try, and again, take your time |
| yoga can help strengthen and balance the immune | | | | and enjoy it. |