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What Is Yoga?

7. October 2008

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What Is Yoga?

Yoga is an ancient tradition of self-realization through exercise and meditation. The word Yoga derives its meaning from the Sanskrit word of yuj which is defined as “to unite, control or integrate”. Yoga’s origin dates back to over 4000 years ago and ancient Yogis, like the Indian sage Patanjali, believed that in order to achieve harmony [...]

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Health Benefits Of Yoga

7. October 2008

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Health Benefits Of Yoga

You hear a lot about Yoga these days and more and more people are becoming proponents of this type of low impact exercise. It’s not uncommon to find Yoga classes in your local gym these days but don’t be fooled, these ancient Indian health techniques go back over 4000 years. If you haven’t taken the step [...]

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How To Pose: Learn The Top Yoga Poses

7. October 2008

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How To Pose: Learn The Top Yoga Poses

Yoga teaches its students to seek harmony and balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Techniques range from breathing exercises, stretching, chanting and executing the top yoga poses. The majority of people who don’t know a lot about Yoga think of the different poses and stretches. Poses, or asanas, are essential toward balancing your energy and [...]

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