what is yoga?
The question is a simple one, but the answer may surprise you, Far more than just poses and breathing exercises the practice of yoga is nothing short of a path to your own true Self.
count on yoga
Looking for a good reason to get started on a yoga practice? we’Ii give you 38 of them-verifiable ways yoga works to keep you healthy, happy, sane, and fit.
the yoga journal makeovers
To show how yoga works in reallife, we enlislted a top instructor to work with three neophytes: One hoped to lose weight, one neecied to rahabilitate an injury, and one wantad to improve her althletic performance. Here’s what happened after six months of practice.
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Yoga requires little in the way of fancy equipment, But having the right clothes and props can make beginning the physical practice more comfortable and rewarding.
which yoga is for you?
Though yoga has but one goal-the union of mind, body, and spirit-the paths are many. Picking up a practice means choosing the one that’s right for you. To halp you make a good selection, consult our spacial report on more than 20 yoga styles.
peace of mind
Fora sanse of ease that can parmeate your practice and your lifa, try practicing mindfulness techniques while you’re on your yoga mat, Here’s how. To help you get started with a fulfilling yoga practice. trie editors of ‘roga _rournat put together this special issue with ideas for. mastering the basic posturesr finding the style that’s right for you, and going past the physical to reap profound mind- body benefits.
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