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Namaste- It Is National Yoga Month!

Interesting History Facts of Yoga Practice
Provided by; ABC-of-Yoga.com

The word yoga came from the Sanskrit word “yuj”, which means “to unite”, “to control”.
Research has found that the practice of yoga dates back to nearly 3000-5000 B.C.
It was started in the Indus valley by the Inus-Sarasvati people
It started out as a community-oriented event. Its purpose was to help community members act as religious mediators.
Over 5000 years of practice, yoga began focusing more on individuals finding their inner peace. Which, eventually broke the different practices of yoga in to five different periods.
Verdic Period
Pre-Classical Period
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Modern Yoga

To learn more about these five periods, please visit:
http://www.yogaweb.com/yoga/essentials/history.asp

Yoga is currently being practiced by over 11 million Americans (WebMD.com).

Health Benefits of Yoga Practice

According to Yogaweb.com, yoga helps one develop and maintain a natural balance between body, mind, and spirit improving the quality of their lives.

Yogis (practitioners of Yoga) believe that in order for one to have emotional stability and clarity of mind, one must learn to integrate the body, mind, and spirit. To achieve this, yoga integrates exercise, breathing techniques, postures, relaxation methods, and meditation.

Yoga’s Physical Benefits

Can increases flexibility and vigour.
May teach various relaxation techniques.
May helps you in the treatment of diverse diseases (diabetes, blood pressure, digestive disorders, bad posture, chronic fatigue, etc.) .

To see an extended list, please visit: http://yogamonth.org/yogahealthbenefits/

May help to revitalize the brain, heart, nerves, muscles, and more.
May cleanse the physical impurities and harmful emotions.
Enhances optimal blood supply and flushes toxins from the body.
Can help maintain a healthy metabolism.
May loosen joints, ligaments and tendons.
Can tone the body overall.

Yoga’s Spiritual Benefits

May help to discipline the mind.
May improve concentration powers.
You are allowed to become more mentally and emotionally centered.
May change your outlook on life’s challenges.
Provides the opportunity to help correct lifestyles.
May help the development of personal and social values.
It makes you feel good. J

Are There Different Levels of Yoga?

Various studios offer different levels of yoga;

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

How Do I Know What Type Of Yoga Is Good For Me?

There are many different types of yoga that are being practiced on a day to day basis. For an extended list, please visit: http://www.yogaweb.com/yoga/types/

In celebration of National Yoga Month, current yogis developed a campaign to help educate others about the many benefits of yoga and inspire fellow citizens to live happier, healthier lives!

Practice Yoga Free For A Week!

Visit the link below and receive your coupon for one free week of yoga during the month of September! It is being offered at over 1200 yoga studios, click to find one in your area!

http://www.yogamonth.org/

FYI: Namaste means: “I bow to your true self”
(Yoga4everybody.com)
Sources:
http://www.abc-of-yoga.com/beginnersguide/yogahistory.asp
http://www.yoga-central.net/The_history_of_Yoga.html
http://www.yogaweb.com/yoga/essentials/history.asp
http://www.yogaweb.com/yoga/essentials/what-is-yoga.asp
http://www.yogaweb.com/yoga/essentials/benefits.asp
http://www.webmd.com/balance/the-health-benefits-of-yoga
http://yoga4everybody.blogspot.com/2006/12/what-does-namaste-mean.html

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