| encompasses a combination of breathing, posture and | | | | control. |
| meditation exercises that have been proven to heal | | | | Mental clarity and ability to focus on day-to-day tasks |
| both the mind and body -- for over 5,000 years. Taking | | | | better. |
| a yoga class from a qualified instructor will leave you | | | | More restful and rejuvenating sleep at night. |
| feeling invigorated, while also strengthening your body | | | | Overall sense of well being and contentedness. |
| and cardiovascular system. | | | | Improved flexibility -- yoga focuses on increasing the |
| When the weather is agreeable, many practitioners | | | | blood pathways through the body, including flexibility in |
| can be found taking a yoga class in local community | | | | the joints and muscles. |
| centers including: parks, beaches and other areas that | | | | OTHER RESOURCES |
| bring participants closer to nature. | | | | Books and Videos |
| Origins | | | | For those of you out there who don't wish to |
| Yoga was founded in India over 5,000 years ago as a | | | | participate in a public yoga class, there are many |
| way for Hindu monks to preserve their physical, mental | | | | instructional books and videos available, that can take |
| and spiritual well-being. They believed constantly | | | | you from the beginning exercises on to more |
| practicing this discipline was essential in keeping the | | | | advanced routines. |
| pathways between the mind and the rest of the body | | | | Internet |
| clear. By keeping the physical pathways in the body | | | | There are plenty of online forums and instructional |
| open, the spiritual self is also kept clear and free from | | | | websites that can help guide you through the physical |
| negativity and other problems that often plague | | | | and spiritual benefits of yoga as well. Joining a yoga |
| society. | | | | forum is a great way to share secrets with peers and |
| Benefits | | | | help keep each other motivated to continue your |
| In modern society, the benefits of taking a yoga class | | | | efforts. |
| a few times a week are: | | | | Learn more about yoga class at our fitness tips |
| Improved metabolism -- fat burning, digestion, appetite | | | | website. |