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Please share an interesting fact about exercising with yoga.

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“The: “the beauty is that people often come here for the stretch, and leave with a lot more” liza ciano.

Answered 4/23/2014

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"The: "the awakening and the shifting happens gradually over time. At least for most of us" bryan kest.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Ignore: Yoga can reduce depression and is good for back problems in addition to reducing stress.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Find a good instructor, that matches your level.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

There: There are several types of yoga practices, not just one type.

Answered 10/4/2017

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yoga: Yoga is an isometric form of exercise because you use your entire body weight as your leverage point.

Answered 1/28/2015

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Yoga: Yoga improves muscle tone and balance.

Answered 10/4/2017

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Ignore: Yoga done appropriately synchronizes mind and body. Yoga calms your mind. Improves your immunity.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Stuart Erner answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Yoga can help with heart health by lowering blood pressure and heart rate.

Answered 6/11/2015

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Ignore: A recent study showed yoga + diet = better blood pressure control than diet alone.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Marcie Berman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Yoga is an exercise in which y our breath leads the way. Learn to listen to what it tells you.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Ignore: Yoga can help flexibility and balance and concentration. may help with weight loss and anxiety.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Ignore: Don't compare yourself to others while doing yoga - your best is perfect... and will only get better.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Yoga: Yoga stretches underworked muscles and improves regional blood flow to important muscle groups.

Answered 1/13/2015

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Ignore: Strike the CHILD'S POSE from Yoga for Spinal Arthritis. Allow the entire body to STRETCH.

Answered 4/26/2016

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Ignore: Yoga is an excellent exercise for those with chronic low back pain but good form is very important.

Answered 1/16/2019

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