| If you about to embark on your first yoga class, here is | | | | release energy and allow the meditation. Meditation is |
| some interesting yoga information you should know | | | | when the mind has become quiet and allows itself to |
| before you get started. Yoga has been around for | | | | heal from the stresses of the day. This makes for a |
| thousands of years. It probably became better known | | | | clear mind and capable body. |
| in the 1960s in the U.S. The practice of yoga was | | | | The eight basic concepts practiced in yoga include: |
| thought to have originated from people wanting to | | | | - Yama - restraining from violence, stealing and lying |
| achieve more personal freedom, gain good health and | | | | - Niyama - observance of purity, tolerance and |
| live a long life. | | | | contentment |
| It is based on the concepts of breathing, exercising and | | | | - Asana - engaging in physical exercises |
| meditation. These concepts bring the mind and body | | | | - Pranayama - practicing breathing techniques |
| together into a harmonious experience. Many people | | | | - Pratyahara - preparing for meditation, mind |
| use this yoga information to gain physical well being. | | | | withdraws from senses |
| The exercises help to improve posture and therefore | | | | - Dharana - practicing concentration |
| are helpful in relieving back and neck pain. Many people | | | | - Dhyana - practicing meditation |
| have found relief from headaches and other chronic | | | | - Samadhi - realization of the self |
| physical conditions. | | | | Having a basic understanding of this general yoga |
| Still others have found relief from stress and anxiety | | | | information before you get started on your journey |
| by practicing yoga. The thought is that by combining | | | | can help you appreciate the benefits that you should |
| some of the physical exercises and breathing | | | | gain from practicing yoga. If you continue to practice |
| techniques used in yoga that the body can prepare | | | | everyday for a long period of time you should realize |
| itself for meditation. The exercises and breathing | | | | many good rewards. |