| Yoga is an important form of exercise which is all | | | | flexibility of joints. The underlying theme of each |
| about positive mind in a fit body. Yoga as a form of | | | | exercise is that these are done in a very slow |
| exercise is aimed at the connection of the body and | | | | manner so as to increase that flexibility. The yoga |
| breath with the mind. In fact if you look at the origin | | | | gurus believe that fast movements cause the |
| of the word yoga, it originated from the word yog | | | | production of lactic acid which in turn can cause |
| which means connection or union. It is the union of | | | | fatigue. |
| the body and the breath with the mind in a positive | | | | As a word of caution make sure to consult the |
| manner. | | | | doctor if you have any medical conditions before you |
| Yoga is all about existence in harmony. This harmony | | | | start working on the yoga. Also make sure that the |
| is between the body and the mind. This harmony is | | | | atmosphere where you practice yoga is conducive to |
| achieved by holding the body in steady poses and | | | | perform exercises. That said it is make sure that you |
| breathing to relax the body muscles plus achieve a | | | | have an empty room to perform yoga or at least |
| positive frame of mind. This positivity is the essence | | | | clear the room of majority of things to get that |
| of yoga. The exercises or the steady poses are | | | | necessary space for free movement. You need to |
| called the asanas. There are five major constituents | | | | have a yoga mat or something on the floor to sit. |
| of the yogic form of exercise and these constituent | | | | You can do it on the hard floor if you so desire. |
| are breathing, exercise, relaxation, diet and thinking or | | | | Yoga will get you best results if performed twice |
| what we call as meditation. Now there are special | | | | during the day which is early morning and evening. |
| ways to achieve synchronization between each of | | | | Morning exercise usually will tend you get your body |
| these elements. The main element of breating is very | | | | in flexible mode and evening exercise will relieve you |
| important as that focuses on the fact that you | | | | of all the tension of the day. |
| exhale bad air and very bad elements from your | | | | So make sure that you get your yoga mat now and |
| body like toxins. This helps the lungs to get clean air. | | | | begin exercises. There are a number of videos |
| All the yoga asanas try to achieve muscle relaxation | | | | available to help you guide through the various yoga |
| by deep breathing and also try to improve the | | | | exercises. |