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What is yoga
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Yoga is a Southeast Asian exercise and mediation ritual. It dates back several thousand years in India. It comprises of several forms and styles, including Hatha, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Bikrim and many others. All yoga focuses on a series of poses, or asanas that release tension and brings balance to various parts of the body. An entire yoga session aims to bring overall balance to the body and mind. Most yoga sessions start with deep breathing in pray pose (sitting or standing) and continue with the asanas at various paces. Most styles of yoga end with meditation known as shivasana. Shivasana entails consists of breathing and is usually done lying down.
Yoga is very beneficial for overall well-being. It will not, however, eliminate many genetic problems. The key to yoga’s success is that it relieves stress, which is an underlying cause for many ailments and illnesses related to modern life. Specifically, yoga can be very helpful for anxiety, depression and tension related difficulties.
Yoga however, should not be attempted without proper instruction from a trained professional. While yoga may seem easy at first, some of the more advanced poses require concentration and patience. Some poses are even counter-indicative for many aliments and can often do more damage than good.
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answered by R W on 12 Nov 2007, 1:35:20
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