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what are the disadvantages of yoga to treat asthma?

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No disadvantages: Yoga has been shown to benefit patients with asthma. Specific breathing exercises such as pranayama that are taught in yoga can be especially helpful. Of course it is important to remember that doing yoga does not replace medical therapy & that the prescribed medications should still be continued for better long term control of asthma symptoms.

Question 2

what are the disadvantages of yoga as a form of treatment?

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Need to know more: Yoga is well known to help with anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms.  It can also be helpful for a variety of conditions.  One must get a good instructor who has experience treating your certain condition.  There are many types of yoga being practiced, so you must find the one that is most suitable to your needs and physical condition.  You usually need time to get results.

Question 3

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 
http://tinyurl.com/q5mrqxv for more detailed descriptions of diff. types of yoga.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

why is yoga good for you?

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

Question 7

is yoga actually exercise?

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Yes: It provides for flexibility and core strengthening.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

good yoga home videos or dvds?

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Several: There are several. Research and find the one that most fits your physical abilities.

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