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what is yoga?

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Many varieties: Yoga is a Hindu discipline of various techniques to integrate mind, body and spirit, improve physical health and grow spiritually. There are many types of yoga.  Hatha yoga, the stretches that improve physical health, is very popular but the forms that emphasize meditation and breathing are also very beneficial. See 
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Question 2

what is hatha yoga?

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Exercise Yoga: Hatha yoga is a popular, holistic yoga style/path  that includes many core strengthening and stablization exercises, stress reduction techniques with emphasis on postures, purification, gestures, breathing, and meditation.

Question 3

what is chair yoga?

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Chair: There is a chair pose in yoga and yoga done from a chair.

Question 4

how can yoga help you?

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Flexiblity, focus: Properly executed yoga can be a good way to gently stretch and strenghten muscles. It also can be mentally and physically relaxing . You can control the intensity of  the pose as well, which can be a safeguard to injury. A qualified instructor is important at first.

Question 5

why is yoga good for you?

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Exercise: It allows you to stretch and tone while meditating.

Question 6

is yoga actually exercise?

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Yes: It provides for flexibility and core strengthening.

Question 7

any tips for yoga at home?

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Start slow: Start slow with basic positions, stretch well and have fun.

Question 8

is hot yoga bad for health?

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It might not be: the best. A person's heart rate and core body temperature climbs significantly during a 90 minute hot yoga session, but your metabolic rate (the amount of calorie burning) rises about as much as if you were walking briskly. Women, on average, burn 330 calories, but your heart rate is quite high for that amount of work. The amount of perspiration may also sweat out sodium and potassium.Not the best

Question 9

how to practice vinyasa yoga?

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With intention: Find a teacher who appeals to your needs, make sure you have stretched well before the practice, don't forget to breathe and be mindful of your limitations while gently pushing yourself to your limit.

Question 10

how is yoga beneficial for me?

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It depends: On what you are seeking.  Yoga can be the ultimate mind-body practice, creating flexibility, strength and balance along with centering, calming and focus.  Medical studies have shown benefit in many areas ranging from asthma to irritable bowel syndrome to chronic pain.

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