Do you know how to start YOGA?
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It is best to go along to a class. They normally run in courses of 6-8 weeks. Start at the beginner level and go for something like Hatha yoga.\nIt is best to go to a small class so you are supervised as you can injury yourself if you dont perform the poses correctly
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I'm a beginner as well and I highly recommend www.yogajournal.com. There's a section for beginners that gives you information about yoga, definitions and all that stuff and the section also has a quiz that you can see which type of yoga is best for you. The website also show you how to do many poses.
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http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/index.cfm?ctsrc=welcome
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if you have iTunes, get a yoga video podcast!
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Do Yoga or walking.  You can go online and get exercises for Yoga and print them out.  It's recommended Yoga 25 minutes per day.  If you walk, change pace for best results.  For example, want slow for 1-2 minutes, then increase speed, etc.
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A very strenuous yoga, incorporating Pranayama (breathing exercises).  I took an hour class and could only complete about 40 minutes of it.  There are 8 main categories of yoga.
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by learning and practising yoga
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Exercise, yoga, proper nutrition, medication.
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I know. I love yoga. It does wonders on the mind, body and spirit.
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yes... i started taking yoga when i was thirteen... i also took pilates and it is a great tool to loose weight, relax, and get rid of stress. it can improve flexibilty. It will not hurt you because when you start out you want to start in a begginer class.... try to go to a professional and not use the at home dvds becasue you canot be sure if you are doing the moves right which could then cause problems. other than the dvds yoga is a great thing.
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Yes.  They teach special "expecting" classes for yoga.  But always ask your doctor to just be on the safe side.  Every pregnancy is different.
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While I haven't done it in a while, I do plan to start again, and that is one of the reasons. I used to spend about 20-30 minutes a day doing a yoga routine. I lost weight, appeared more fit and found that I felt great doing it. Like all exercise, however, it requires that you devote time and energy to it, which can be difficult to do. It's a matter of commitment.
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go to www.self.com and check out the video from Jennifer Anistons yoga instructor...that workout will kick your butt!!!!!
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all yoga is the same thing.\npeople try to give it different names, and ways to do it. but the original yoga had everything in it...\nEVERYTHING...all the current yogas came from one nameless source...\nwhere can you find yoga girls? i dunno.. i dont look for them as I am married. But the term TAO could be applyed to any yoga as long as the practitioner understands the principles.\nYoga is what you make it...\nthats what makes it so great...\nEveryones view of it is different
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a yoga position. try this\n• Reflexology\n• Yoga\n• Professional Practice\n• Iridology\n• Students Stories\n• Bach Flower Level 1\n• Herbal\n• Lifestyle\n• Anatomy & Physiology\n• Web & Book Review Corner\n\n Yoga Asanas: The Tree Pose\nA guide to Vrksasana\nby The Kevala Centre\nThe vriksha-asana, with practice improves concentration, balance and coordination. The balance of weight through the series of movements also has a beneficial effect on strength and muscle tone for the legs. \n\nThis posture requires patience and concentration. The act of balancing will help to focus the mind, over time aiding concentration. The Sanskrit word vriksha means tree, use the image of a tree to aid concentration and focus. \n\n1. Start the posture standing upright, with your hands by your sides and feet together\n\n2. Bending the right leg at the knee, raise the right thigh bringing the foot as high up the inner thigh as possible\n\n3. whilst balancing on the left foot, raise both hands above the head with the palms held together and the elbows unbent\n\n4. breath gently through the nostrils and hold the posture for 10 complete breaths\n\n5. slowly lower the arms and the right leg, returning to the standing position with the feet together and arms at your side\n\n6. pause and repeat the posture using the opposite legs and arms\n\nThese postures are intended for use in conjunction with teaching from a suitably qualified Yoga teacher. Please ensure you seek advice from a qualified practitioner before starting Yoga.
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have you tried yoga its less stressful>>>
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Yoga, Free Weights, Interval Training and Rest\n\nThere are many different types of Yoga - Hatha, Vinyasa, Bikram, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini. I would look for a "power" yoga program, which is usually a combination of vinyasa and ashtanga. It builds strength, while creating flexibility - It can be quite the workout! I would look to do this 1-2x/week. \n\nAlways lift using free weights! Machines limit which muscles are used. One of the first posters was correct - better to be lean than big and stiff - so look to use weights that you can do 10-12 reps x 3 sets. I usually do 3 exercises per muscle group. Try to do 2x/week and break it up - Chest, Triceps and Quadriceps one day - Biceps, Back, and Hamstring the other. \n\nAlways use Interval Training when doing cardio - It has been proven to be the best. Whether on a bike or treadmill, pick one constant speed and incline. Then for 2-3 minute periods, increase the speed and/or incline. Do this about 2x/week. I vary between 20 - 40 minutes. \n\nWhatever you do - don't forget to remain flexible and keep the core (abs & back) strong - this is why yoga is so good. \n\nYour body needs rest. Remember to rest your body 1-2x/week.