...on of the soul and the body.

One of the many branches of yoga that penetrated the modern world is Hatha Yoga. This consists of concentration techniques, breathing exercises, specific dietary restrictions and the "asanas", or the stationary or moving poses used to create a balance in the different systems of the body. Among the systems benefited by the asanas are the digestive, the endocrine and the nervous systems.

This series of poses or postures exert their beneficial effects by slowing down mental activities and gently stretching the bodies and massaging the internal organs. The vibrant serenity resulting from the practice is relaxing and rejuvenating at the same time. It elevates us from the daily stressors that plague our lives. Regular daily practice of yoga increases our resistance to stress and strengthens our relaxation responses.

What are the Benefits of Performing Yoga?

Practicing the basic yoga postures can bring about a number of physical and mental health benefits.

At the physical level, yoga provides the avenue to improve flexibility and muscle joint mobili...more

Why Yoga For Kids is Good

...It might seem rather strange that Yoga for kids is becoming more and more popular, but remember that Yoga has been practised for many thousands of years and has a proven track record of bringing benefits both physical and mental. It seems only logical that, as adults, we should pass these benefits on to our children.

We read daily about youngsters becoming stressed and anxious because of pressures within the education system (exams, extra curricular activities, competition, etc) and also social and peer pressures. If your children seem to be suffering in this way then Kids yoga might just provide one way of easing the tension. Breathing and visualization techniques will teach them how to develop powers of concentration and focus, as well as relaxation and increased self-control....more

The Yoga of Trust - Jules Paxton's New Yoga

...e best books I have found to work from.

So yes I practice by myself. And I go and see teachers from time to time but as one of my teachers (at one of those beautiful metropolitan studios) said, Oh yes, its so much more spiritual if you practice by yourself..

But what I never realized was that there was another form of yoga that was neither self-practice nor teacher or guru student but organized around a third model or archetype. For a while this has been called Partner or Acro Yoga and I have just come across a new version created by teacher Jules Paxton website at www.julespaxton.net that he calls Trust Yoga.

It has a distant kinship with the trust games you might have experienced at school when you close your eyes and fall back into your friends arms. In Trust Yoga - website at www.trustyoga.com, you close your eyes and fall back onto your friends feet or arms and they support you and work you ...more

Physiological Benefits Of Yoga - III

...n reducing pain. And, the effectiveness of yoga in reducing pain is due to its strong focus on self-awareness, which not only has a protective effect, but allows for early preventive action, as well.

Back pain
There are many people who suffer from back pain, which is the most common reason for which medical attention is sought. However, consistent practice of Yoga asanas not only cures but also prevents back pain by enhancing its strength...more

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