The benefits of yoga 25 Articles

by Meghan Meredith

"The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul creates the symphony of life." ~BKS Iyengar Yoga is a spiritual practice that began over 3,000 years ago in India. The word yoga is an anci...read more

by Anmol Mehta

Yoga is currently taking its final exam. Even though this science dates back many thousands of years, it has only recently come to the West. This is where Yoga is being empirically tested. The Western mind demands results ...read more

by Dawnn Heiliger

It is at the moment you realize that you are doing this not only for your body, but for your mind and Spirit as well that you will find the true benefits of yoga. I confess to having a problem with yoga and pilates becomin...read more

by Tracey Lloyd

The Benefits of Yoga If the mind's eye image you have of yoga is a roomful of people sitting cross legged or doing headstands chanting "ohm" you are doing yourself out of the opportunity to challenge your body and gai...read more

by Toni McKilligan

One class with a good teacher is all it takes for many newcomers to see that Yoga asana is more than just another type of exercise. It has the power to be transformational. For those who are ready for this transformation...read more

by Laura Gater

Yoga originated 5,000 years ago, but many people are still discovering its benefits. Those who practice yoga are likely to experience many mental, physical and spiritual benefits. The mental, or psychological benefits,...read more

by Donovan Baldwin

While the topics under discussion are obviously yoga and having or making an anti-aging plan, it has become obvious over the last few years that anything done to improve personal health, increase flexibility, optimize the ...read more

by Kalyani Kurup

Yoga is a philosophical therapeutic system which is a unique combination of spirituality and physical exercises. It works on the principle of a union of body and mind, the synchronization of the inner and outer realities o...read more

by Melissa Nykorchuk

Yoga For the Larger Woman For the larger woman, yoga is something that many of us do not consider. Yoga involves getting on the floor and contorting into positions that are humanly impossible. Yoga stretches the body,...read more

by Valerie Ashton

Yoga has many, many benefits. First of all, what is Yoga? Yoga is a science that has been in practice for hundreds of years. It involves specific postures (Asanas), breathing technique (Pranayama), and Meditation. The po...read more

by Amber Lawrence

The Benefits of Yoga For millions of years people have been practicing the art of yoga. Not only as an exercise, but a way of life. You must live life in a way that makes you feel fulfilled. The decision to start ...read more

by Nevaeh Cohen

There are many ways to benefit from practicing yoga. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yuj'. The word yuj' means to unite or join. When people practice yoga, they aim to unite or join mind, body, and spirit. ...read more

by Janette Peel

Increasingly popular in the West, Yoga is the ancient art of unifying the mind, body and spirit through physical and mental discipline. Yoga originated in India over 5,000 years ago where it was practiced and taught by ...read more

by Mark Tribbia

Damn Yoga. I've been a runner since April of 1977. I'm certain of that date because of where I was - in life, in location and in lifestyle. I had completed my undergraduate coursework and my student teaching assignm...read more

by Shweta Rani

"YOGA" the name itself sounds relieving. As the result of day to day tension, fatigue etc, it seems that we have lost ourselves. Everything seems to be in chaos with no mental peace. YOGA in these cases is very helpful. Th...read more

by Trisha Hills

Playing with time how yoga can liberate you from mental and physical restrictions Children play for many reasons, but one thing is sure, the enjoyment of movement helps them to explore, grow and develop their sense o...read more

by Nicole Racciatti

Yoga is aimed to create unity among the parts of your body, as well as help you find a comfortable inner center. Yoga tries to maintain the body, and mind as one. Yoga also is known to relieve stress and also help keep a p...read more

by Guinevere Shepherd

One of the most common misconceptions about yoga is that it's simply a series of isometric exercises. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yoga is the union or "yoking" of mind to body. Focusing the mind and moving wit...read more

by Shelia Morris

Yoga, to me, is the only form of exercise that works the body and the mind. The many benefits of yoga include balance, strength, and flexibility. Balance is an important part of yoga. To achieve the balancing pos...read more

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by Jessica Puzzi

Bikram Yoga also known as "Hot" Yoga is 90 minute practice in a 100-110 degree heated room with humidly varying from 15 -30%. The series is composed of 25 poses, each performed twice at varying time lengths. This type of...read more