| Namaste yoga comes from the Indian greeting. The | | | | group could, as a sign of respect, hold the hands to |
| word means "I bow to you" and is often used when | | | | together and bow the head to each other. Then, the |
| either greeting someone or when departing. | | | | group could proceed to do the sun salutation or any |
| Namaste yoga is beneficial as is any other kind of | | | | other yoga poses. Then, when the session has come |
| yoga. It is based on that Hatha Vinyasa style of yoga, | | | | to an end, the group again can use the Namaste yoga |
| and with this type of yoga, the breath is the guide and | | | | bow as a conclusion to the class. |
| the body then follows in time. Yoga is a wonderful | | | | I have a tendency to do too much and yoga is all |
| exercise, and this kind of yoga is just one of the many | | | | about relaxing into the poses. The core of Namaste |
| different types of yoga that you can choose to | | | | yoga is combined with the principles of Gautama |
| participate in. History would relay that this system of | | | | Buddha, a guru from India and the father of Buddhism. |
| healing dated back about three thousand years ago, | | | | The core of yoga is combined with the principles of |
| Namaste yoga is a kind of Thai massage with roots | | | | Gautama Buddha, a guru from India and the father of |
| that can be traced back in India. | | | | Buddhism. |
| The tell-tale Namaste yoga pose is to hold the hands | | | | As with any kind of yoga, it should be remembered |
| in a praying fashion at the heart, and with eyes closed | | | | that it is a way of life, rather than just something you |
| the head is bowed. In addition, the praying hands can | | | | do to stay flexible and in shape. That's not to say that |
| start out at the third eye, which is in the center of the | | | | if you are not serious about yoga then you shouldn't |
| forehead. Then while bowing the head, the hands are | | | | do it. Of course, everyone can benefit from it. |
| brought down to the heart. It is often practiced at the | | | | However, if you are interested in Namaste yoga you |
| end of a session because the mind and body are | | | | are likely not just looking to get in shape. Since properly |
| relaxed and detached. This is also in keeping with the | | | | performing the various yoga positions is difficult, it |
| fact that it is a gesture used in saying hello or goodbye. | | | | requires daily practice until you are able to perform |
| Generally, the Namaste yoga practice is used in | | | | with minimal difficulty. |
| conjunction with other yoga practices. For example, a | | | | |