| At this point, let's break down the major | | | | your body, regardless of which style you |
| components of a typical Hatha Yoga session, | | | | choose. The added surge of endorphins, as a |
| and see how each one will enable you to reach | | | | result of this exercise, is another benefit. |
| your goals. There are nine main styles of | | | | |
| Yoga in India, but most of the popular | | | | Pranayama, sometimes called the Yogic science |
| styles, outside of India, are variations of | | | | of breathing, is cultivation of air - our |
| Hatha Yoga. Hatha Yoga classes tend, among | | | | most vital resource. Therefore, you can |
| other things, to emphasize physical mastery. | | | | increase the amount of oxygen in your |
| | | | bloodstream without classic calisthenics, but |
| Asanas are the physical postures, but | | | | when you combine it with the postures; you |
| depending upon the class, the postures may be | | | | have a very powerful combination for stress |
| held for different durations, such as: A half | | | | relief. |
| breath (an exhale or inhale), a few breaths, | | | | |
| or a few minutes. Some classes are very | | | | Meditation is known for its stress |
| active, with flowing movement, heated studios | | | | management, focused concentration, and |
| up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, and others are | | | | conscious relaxation benefits. In fact, there |
| tranquil at around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, all | | | | are so many meditation benefits, that after |
| year long. | | | | more than 2,000 studies, scientists still |
| | | | research for more. |
| So there is a style of Yoga for every person, | | | | |
| and you should be aware of what you are | | | | How will all this help you achieve your |
| getting into before you start. You should | | | | goals? Simple: Once you are armed with the |
| also be aware that the doors are not locked, | | | | ability to relieve yourself from the burdens |
| and if 105 degrees is too much heat, it is | | | | of stress, negative obstacles, and needless |
| your call. | | | | worrying, you then have the ability to |
| | | | prioritize and learn from your mistakes. |
| This past summer, in Arizona, a number of | | | | |
| people died, due to excessive heat. If your | | | | If you make a mistake, so does everyone else. |
| body temperature reaches 105 degrees, you | | | | Nobody is keeping track of your mistakes, |
| could possibly have heat stroke. What is your | | | | except you. Everyone wants to be recognized, |
| natural climate like? Please know your | | | | so grab every opportunity you can. Make sure |
| temperature tolerance and know that people | | | | you don't forget to write your goals down and |
| are different. | | | | review them often. You will see them come to |
| | | | pass. |
| The Yoga postures release tension throughout | | | | |