Question 1

how does yoga train your brain?

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Meditation: Through meditation while holding poses and breathing mindfully.

Question 2

any treatments which can ease tense (mind, situation) which also cause the muscle tension besides meditation and yoga?

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Talking to Therapist: Talking with a therapist can often help a person understand and deal with the conflicts and situations which may be causing the distressing symptoms described. Sometimes medication may also be helpful.

Question 3

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 4

what is chair yoga?

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

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

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 8

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.

Question 9

what are the pros and cons of yoga?

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Yoga: Yoga is NOT some heroic Postures!
Yoga is NOT just  heavy duty  Exercises to lose weight.

Yoga is to be deeply aware of PRANA- Breath of Life!

Yoga includes Meditation to focus on your innerself , feel Peace, and work towards becoming one with the . universe.
Asanas(Postures) are important for tone and flexibility. Do only those which you can do and which will not cause muscle pain.

Question 10

what are the different types of yoga?

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5 common types: Hatha is slow-paced, gentle, & focused on breathing & meditation. Vinyasa employs breath-synchronized movement for body strength.  Ashtanga/power yoga  is fast-paced & intense. Lyengar focuses on strength/body alignment. Bikram/hot yoga is for loosening of tight muscles & sweating. There are many others. A yoga instructor can guide you to types that best suit your needs.

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