Experience yoga

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Part 1- Historical background

Part 3- Practicingyoga

Part 2- What are the proven benefits of yoga?

Part 4- How and whereto start?

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* Yoga was developed and perfected over centuries in India.

* in fact, it has been practiced for over 5000 years. It is one of the oldest forms of healing therapy, older than many forms of modern medicine.

* Yoga beliefs and practices “may be observed in the ancient Regveda (or knowledge of praise), which serves as the source of the sacred heritage of Hinduism.

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The story of yoga

* The name has varied meanings: conjunction,constellation, team or union.* Each meaning has a basic underlying principle: to detach one’s self from the ego; to transcend the ego.* The word yoga is derived from yuj, which means “yoke or union” and how the body and mind are connected. * It is an ancient practice dating back thousands of years. The first written text on yoga (The Yoga Sutras) was approximately 2,000 years ago.* In 2007, more than 13 million people practiced it in the US.

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Historical background and origin of yoga

Similar to meditation, there are many benefits of practicing yoga, here are ten to name a few:

* You'll feel more relaxed and learn to stay relaxed.* Your overall muscle tone improves as well as alignment.* You'll add vitality to your spine, improving all systems of the body, especially the glands and nerves.* Digestion improves; gas and bloating lessens.Your lungs expand, increasing oxygen intake.

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What are the benefits of yoga?

* Better sleep

* Higher energy

* Stronger immune system

* Learn to set aside time for yourself (self organization)

* Learn to trust yourself more (self confidence)

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Even more benefits...

* A study published in 2005 found that a certain form of yoga (Viniyoga) had a significant benefit for lower back pain.

* Yoga works For Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain. (2006). Health Facts.

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Research on the Benefits of Yoga

* One study finds cortisol levels decreased after sessions of yoga.

* Study Suggests Yoga May be Effective in Reducing Stress. (2003). Ascribe Newswire: Health. 6/20/2003.

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Research on the Benefits of Yoga

* Depression and Yoga: One study done at University of California showed participants reported a decrease in their depression symptoms.

* PubMed.org (2004). A Yoga Intervention for Young Adults with Elevated Symptoms of Depression. Retrieved October 28, 2010 from: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15055096

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Research on the Benefits of Yoga

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* Karma-Yoga: working for the welfare of others, meditating and losing the desire for things, developing will and concentration.

* Bhakti-Yoga: a devotion to God with religious ritualistic prayers, chanting, meditating, singing or dancing.Raja-Yoga; which has eight principles

* Kundalini Yoga: The basic principle underlying this practice is to experience higher levels of the mind through deep concentration on the chakra’s (or parts of the body).Ananda

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* Hatha Yoga: To cleanse and improve the conditions of the organs by meditating, breathing, postures. The ultimate goal is to restore well being and to stabilize body energy.

* Mantra-Yoga: The use of sounds and vibrations repetitively until a state of meditation occurs, blocking out other noise.

There are more methods such as Ashthanga, Bikram , Iyengar, Sivananda or Viniyoga.

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13 common Yogasequence poses

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Teaching yoga in the US

* In 2010, there was no licenses or certifications are required to teach yoga in U.S. but, this may be changing.

* There are no current standards for teachers or therapists.

* The Yoga Alliance does certify teachers in different types of yoga traditions.

Reference: University of Minnesota. (2010). Taking Charge of Your Health: Yoga. Retrieved October 28, 2010 from: http://takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore-healing-practices/yoga

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1. Find a yoga center or teacher near your place

* There are multiple web sites and franchise network

providing quality yoga courses, such as

* www.karma-yoga.net

* centerforyoga.com

* www.namaste-yoga.net

* www.houseofyoga.net

* updogyoga.com

* www.astarteyoga.com

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2. Watch online tutorial video (or books)

* Available from youtube.com or the internet

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3. Find an app and practice yoga on-the-go

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Getting started

1. Set an intention for your Daily Mindful Practice Maybe you want to feel more peaceful or find some relief from a difficult time you're going through.

2. Try to perform your practice at same time each day or evening, schedule your practice in your agenda.

3. Practice in a cool, quiet location with minimal distractions if possible. Dim the lights and turn off the cell phone. If possible, use this same location every session.

4. Keep a journal of your experiences with the practice.

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* www.wikipedia.com*www.mindfulbody.com/* www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15055096* yoga-meditation.us* sturgissoundings.files.wordpress.com* www.summit.k12.co.us* www.uphs.upenn.edu

* De Michelis, Elizabeth (2004). A History of Modern Yoga. London: Continuum. ISBN 0-8264-8772-6.Taimni, I. K. (1961). The Science of Yoga. Adyar, India: The Theosophical Publishing House. ISBN 81-7059-212-7.* Feuerstein, Georg (1996). The Shambhala Guide to Yoga. 1st ed. Boston & London: Shambhala Publications.

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