| As the weather begins to cool down, people often | | | | mental, and spiritual strength. The exercises which |
| find themselves indoors unable to keep up with the | | | | many Westerners associate with the word "yoga" |
| fitness routines they normally uphold during the | | | | are actually an aspect of Hatha yoga, only one of |
| warmer spring and summer seasons. Yoga is a | | | | many ways to practice yoga. |
| fantastic way to keep up a healthy lifestyle while | | | | In Hatha yoga, deep poses and stretches, called |
| keeping out of the cold and often inclement weather. | | | | asanas, are paired with controlled breathing |
| This is because most yoga styles are easily practiced | | | | techniques, or pranayama. Devoted students will |
| indoors. Having a variety of yoga styles to choose | | | | experience deep emotional and mental clarity. The |
| from means a more appropriate one can be selected | | | | discipline is also great for building physical strength |
| for winter. With the colder temperatures, the | | | | and flexibility. Unlike most sports, yoga does not |
| metabolisms of many species of the planet naturally | | | | require expensive equipment. The most valuable |
| slow down. It is generally a restful and quiet season. | | | | supply is often the simple mat. Yoga mats are |
| People often have less energy during the winter. At | | | | generally made from tacky rubber to prevent |
| the same time, many holiday parties and events take | | | | slippage. |
| place as well as frenetic shopping trips. The less | | | | SHILAJIT Secret Of Yogis |
| physically taxing styles of yoga will allow an individual | | | | Apparel for yoga should be comfortable and durable. |
| to conserve already limited energy reserves while | | | | Cotton, hemp, and spandex are common materials. |
| encouraging a healthy lifestyle. This can aid in the | | | | Pants, shirts, and tank-tops are all appropriate |
| reduction of such issues as seasonal affective | | | | exercise wear and most athletic companies have |
| disorder and winter exhaustion. | | | | their own signature styles. Hemp is one of the |
| Interconnectivity is one of the main lessons of yoga, | | | | softest, most long-lasting materials on the planet. This |
| which has been around for more than 5,000 years. It | | | | makes it perfect for yoga clothing. Unlike cotton, |
| is based on ancient Hindu practices and teachings | | | | hemp will become stronger with age and repeated |
| designed to integrate the body and mind. Existing in | | | | use. It is also grown without the aid of chemicals or |
| harmony with the environment and the seasons is | | | | pesticides, which coincides with the holistic nature of |
| also an extension of this. Yoga helps build physical, | | | | the discipline. |