Yoga

the end of yoga classes all over the country. This word is translated to mean “I bow to the God within you.” However, during yoga classes, God is barely spoken of because yoga isn’t religious (Lawson 2). Right? The yoga we have become so familiar with in America only represents a small portion of what yoga truly is. Here in America we view yoga as a fun way to exercise and an excuse to buy “cute” new workout clothes. Yoga is supposed develop not only your body, like Americanized yoga depicts,…

Yoga is one of the most popular health practices around the globe today. It is no longer a mere form of exercise but is seen as a way of life. The word 'yoga' comes from the Sanskrit term Yuj' which means to join or to bind. It's most simple meaning is union with the Higher Self or with nature or even with oneself. The yoga sutras spoke about innumerable benefits of practicing yoga every day. But what exactly is this practice made of? What are the components of Yoga? To put it simply, yoga…

Mindfulness Training: Yoga I heard of yoga before and I know it is a form of exercise, many people from around the world do yoga, and the exercise seems very popular. I am not the person to exercise too much, I may do some work outs every now and then, but I hardly work out like I know I should. Since I have to do yoga for my class assignment, it is not all that bad, because I have wanted to exercise more, but I never took out time in my day to start it. I feel this will be good for me,…

Restorative yoga and massage I absolutely love inviting friends to do yoga with me. So, I invited my friend who inspired me to go back to school and has been so excited to learn about where I am doing my internship. I thought it would be a gift to her to come try a free restorative yoga class. On our way over to Omaha Integrative Care main location we talked the whole time, caught up about life, and I did my best to answer her questions about OIC services. When we arrived at OIC we were…

Practice Yoga for Healthy Body and Mind Yoga is not only one of the fastest growing health practices in the world, but also an essential part of spa menus across the countries today. The basic aim of Yoga is to promote health and prevent diseases by experiencing union and a sense of oneness with the self. Learning proper breathing techniques is the key to Yoga practice. As we breathe fully, more oxygen intake is supplied to every cell and part of the body. This helps to maintain a healthy mind,…

Stretching in yoga is quite relaxing. There are perscribed positions known as asanas. In our society, Hatha Yoga seems to be the most commonly practiced. Hatha derived from two Sanskrit roots. ' Ha,'; means sun and 'Tha'; means moon. The goal of this type of yoga is designed to stretch and activate every muscle in the body. Studies show that many illnesses and discomforts people experience have been affected in a very positive manner. This yoga has a genuine therapeutic value. Generally, yoga…

take antidepressants to treat this disorder, it is essential that individuals have other forms of treatments or modalities besides medications (ADAA, 2015). One modality that continually keeps growing in popularity for mental health is yoga. Therefore, determining if yoga could potentially improve individual’s anxiety levels could serve as another concrete beneficial form of treatment. First of all, anxiety is defined as a feeling that can be normal when reacting to specific life stressors and…

The Health Benefits of Yoga Introduction Yoga ensures many benefits to one’s health, both mentally and physically speaking. While this is key to its popularity in the United States (where Hatha Yoga, composed of elaborate stretches and poses, is the one most commonly practiced), the testimony of practitioners to its benefits are, indeed, as old as Yoga, itself. Indeed the establishment of Yogic practices as, at least, complementary to the health and wellness of human beings is nothing new to…

Discovering yoga It was only a matter of time before overworked, overstressed, and overextended Westerners discovered the power of yoga. As we endured the running craze of the 70s, sweated through the aerobic classes of the 80s, many have embraced yoga during the 90s. If the thought of twisting your body into a pretzel shape is what's holding you back, don't despair. You set your own goals and develop at your own pace. Sound intriguing? Yoga can increase your concentration and flexibility,…

of Hindu yoga are Hatha yoga, Jnana yoga, Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, and Raja yoga. Hatha yoga is the basic yoga that has become popular in the western culture. This type of yoga requires no prior knowledge or experience because this yoga is the base for all the other yoga. Hatha yoga goal is to release psychi energy to allow free energy circulation. This involved you to hold your posture, do stretching exercise, and breathing exercises to stay focus and relax. The next yoga is Jnana yoga; in this…