| By now you have probably realized that yoga is a | | | | story, end of myth. |
| very popular activity and form of exercise. But have | | | | Myth 3: Yoga is Only for Spiritual People or Hippies |
| YOU ever considered doing yoga? Maybe you haven't | | | | People from all walks of life do yoga and while it has a |
| for a variety of reasons. The truth is that many of the | | | | spiritual background and was designed to help people |
| reasons people don't do yoga as based on myths. | | | | with spiritual purposes it has since evolved and |
| Hopefully this article will clear up some myths about | | | | changed to suit the attitudes, beliefs and lifestyles of |
| yoga and you might start taking yoga classes too! | | | | everyone. |
| Myth 1: Yoga is Only For Young People | | | | For those who don't know, yoga was originally |
| Yoga is enjoyed by people of all ages. This great form | | | | "designed" to help people keep in shape while |
| of exercise is enjoyed by people of all ages. Small | | | | meditating. You can't expect to sit still all day everyday |
| children can enjoy creative yoga classes where they | | | | and live for a long time! People need exercise and |
| transform there bodies along with instructions from a | | | | fitness! |
| story. Older people 50+ with consistent practice can | | | | Further more,most all of yoga's "spiritual" teachings |
| perform all the same postures as a a younger person. | | | | come from inside. Its a personal experience. Some |
| They may not be able to bend over backwards but | | | | people might use yoga to feel more calm which helps |
| they can still bend back and it will be good for them! | | | | them focus on their spirituality, others may feel like |
| Myth 2: Yoga is Only for Fit People | | | | being committed to their health enhances their |
| The only reason this myth exists is because of how | | | | commitment to their spirituality. |
| well yoga works. Within weeks of going to yoga | | | | Yoga is very scientific too, its not hard to see the |
| classes 3-4 time a week people start to see results. | | | | medical and health benefits yoga brings to people. So |
| Those who go consistently are some of the best | | | | feel free to analyze and deconstruct to your inner |
| looking, healthy, in shape people you will ever meet! | | | | scientists hearts content! |
| Those who start doing yoga but are not very flexible | | | | We have just learned that almost anyone can do |
| can be assisted with the help of yoga blocks and | | | | yoga. The young and old can both do the postures |
| straps to help them in the poses. Another important | | | | and enjoy the exercise. People of all sizes and shapes |
| thing to realize about doing yoga is that all the poses | | | | participate and see amazing results. Finally, all kinds of |
| can be done to varying degrees. Its not important to | | | | beliefs work inside the yoga construct. So, hopefully |
| do the poses perfectly. You get all the benefits of the | | | | now you have a few less reasons not to start to |
| postures simply by TRYING! Yoga is all about effort. | | | | enjoy the benifits of this wonderful activity yourself |
| When you make an effort you get results. End of | | | | today! |