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Austin YogaYoga is said to be derived from roots of the Hindu religion, which dates back more than 5000 years. The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit word for “union,” in this case meaning that Yoga encompasses much more than just exercise but instead a union of the mind body and soul. There are many forms of yoga. All are based on the Yoga Sutras, written by Patanjali. This text dates back to sometime between 300 B.C and 100 A.D and is said to be the authority in yoga’s philosophies and practices. Watch this Introduction to Yoga video, then continue reading for more yoga tips.
The most common form of Yoga known in the Western world is actually Hatha yoga. Hatha yoga is now being practiced by over six million Americans. It is most popular in the preparation of the body and mind through breathing, postures (asanas) and meditation. Deep, slow breathing is said to promote the life force or prana into the body. Postures are used to stretch and strengthen muscle, improve posture, exercise the skeletal system and relax organs. This prepares the body to act as a healthy host to the soul. The meditation aspect of yoga is intednded to reinforce the process and focus the mind and body. This threefold method encourages the body to be a healthy place for the mind and soul to live, a much different theory than conventional physical exercise or mind exercise. Yoga has several time tested effects on the mind and body. However, scientists have never been able to isolate the cause. It has often been associated with the release of endorphins which act as natural pain killers. In the medical arena, yoga is similar to mind-body therapy, most commonly meditation and biofeedback. The practice has been linked to decrease in respitory rate and reduction of stress Medical doctors in fact recommend such exercise for short term pain relief as well as chronic disease treatment. It is possible to reduce the amount of buildup in the coronary arteries reducing the risk for heart disease. Yoga proponents believe it also sharpens the memory. Yoga is known to:
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