| Yoga encompasses strength, balance and flexibility. To | | | | gives length to our major body parts (hips, back, |
| throw a little Buddhism in here "One learns selfishness | | | | shoulders, spine, etc). Our spirit is taken care of with |
| therefore strength of character and personality". | | | | the spiritual part of yoga. Breathing, deep breathing, |
| Physical strength is gained as well from the postures, | | | | relaxation techniques as well as meditation. |
| or poses as some refer to them. Moving to balance- | | | | There is so much to Yoga, it really isn't just stretching |
| we know that balancing the different aspects of ones | | | | ones muscles. Its going through the poses and really |
| lives (work, family and other commitments) eases the | | | | feeling them, understanding your body and connecting |
| stress of our overfilled days. Really Yoga will make | | | | your mind through deep breaths. If you are reading this |
| your life seem less hectic. I know what your saying | | | | for the first time, without ever trying a real yoga |
| "yeah right". But I say just try it. It really will, once I | | | | session you may be skeptical. Please try one, but |
| finished my first Yoga session it felt like there was a | | | | when you go into that first session please don't be |
| cloud of sunshine around me. | | | | skeptical. Just let your body do its thing. Don't worry if |
| The most important benefit, I feel, is flexibility. Flexibility | | | | you are not as flexible as the other students. That will |
| of mind allows us to be more tolerant and | | | | come |
| compassionate of others and ourselves. The flexible | | | | Along with your flexibility, your open mindedness will |
| body, physically, can endure all types of exercise and | | | | also follow. You will be a better athlete because of |
| sports. | | | | this. There is a ton of great yoga info out there to help |
| With flexibility our body parts move more fluidly and | | | | you along your way. Best of luck to you! |