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What is Yoga?
Yoga means 'union' and is practiced to find balance between the mind, body and spirit. The beauty of yoga is its ability to bring harmony to all aspects of our being. Traditionally, the goal of yoga is union with Atman - the true self.
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What are the benefits of Yoga?
- Increased energy, vitality and endurance
- Relaxation
- Focus and balance
- Reduction of stress
- Improved circulation, stamina and flexibility
- Corrected posture and body alignment
- Improved muscle toning and strengthening
- Improvement in quality of sleep
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What should I focus on during Yoga?
The most important thing to remember during yoga is that practicing is an exploration. Each move is an experiment. Go slowly and listen to your body. Learn to determine whether you are pushing yourself to hard or lightly challenging yourself to try a little more. Above all, remember to breathe. When you are breathing in harmony with your movements, you are paying attention in a deep way.
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Will Yoga help me get into shape?
Yoga can make you look and feel better, regardless of your weight, metabolism or body shape. The exercises will help you burn calories and tone and strengthen the muscles.
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What's the difference between Yoga and other forms of exercise?
Yoga postures encourage concentration, balance and the sense of being in the moment, rather than constantly striving for a goal. Yoga is a process. The idea is to focus your awareness on what you are doing and how you feel as you perform the postures. In exercise, you fail if you miss your goal. In yoga, you succeed by trying!
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