Question 1

when to know to not push a pose when it pains in yoga?

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Never!: Most wise yoga teachers do not want you to "push" a pose when it pains. This may vary slightly depending on the location and type of pain.  Instead, they encourage you to pay attention to your body and breathing, and move up to the point of resistance -- and maybe just a little past the point you feel you "can" do.  If in pain, you back off.  Get a seasoned yoga teacher ; make aware of your pain.

Question 2

what are great yoga poses for a beginner to start out with?

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See below: The best thing to do in my opinion is to start out with a gentle yoga class with an experienced teacher who can show you the proper alignment techniques. Do not be in a hurry to "graduate" to more advanced classes and power classes. I see many people in these upper level classes who are using poor form and alignment and will likely hurt themselves. It takes time but it is well worth it.

Question 3

what are some very easy and gentle yoga poses to begin with?

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Meditation: To start with and progress from it to various techniques.

Question 4

should i avoid standing poses in yoga if i have metatarsalgia?

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Caution: No, but use caution when in standing poses.  Yoga usually allows mats to stand on and most times, metatarsalgia pain occurs with steps and walking, not stationary walking, however that doesn't mean it still can't hurt.  Just be cautious in your poses.  Best of luck.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

what is chair yoga?

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

Question 8

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 9

why is yoga good for you?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

is yoga actually exercise?

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Yes: It provides for flexibility and core strengthening.

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