yoga not just for the eccentric
Kelley Gleason Writing 101 Lisa Starr 3/23/03 Section 67 Yoga: Not Just for the Eccentric “An estimated 15 million American’s practice yoga. Today it’s so mainstream that you can pick up a mat at your neighborhood grocery store and buy a yoga tape at Target”(Donanhue). ... ) Positive thinking and meditation”(Yoga pg. ... “Yoga is a form of exercise based on the belief that body and breath are intimately connected with the mind” (Yoga pg. ... Yoga, first introduced to the United States by an Indian swami less then a century ago, literally means union. (Yoga pg.8) This union of the mind body and breath enables the person practicing yoga to reach certain clarity, not able to be attained through other exercising techniques. Yoga helps you to relax and feel at one with yourself, this is made possible by a steady flow of breath through the body while practicing poses. ... (Yoga pgs. ... Proper breathing focuses on nasal breathing techniques to unlock energy and vitality” (Yoga pg. ... The most frequently associated breathing exercise in yoga is called “OM”. ... Breathing is the main part of yoga poses and until you master the art you wont fully benefit from the poses. The second element of a yogic lifestyle is exercise, not exercise as in cardio, but practicing poses. “Before starting a yoga routine you should be able to recognize your body’s capabilities. Never force your body into a posture or try and go beyond your limit” (Yoga for Weight Loss). If there are any questions you should consult a professional yoga instructor.