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Yoga
More and more people are turning to yoga as a means of physical, mental and spiritual exercise. An ancient practice that first emerged in India at least five thousand years ago, yoga is now enjoying something of a renaissance in the West.
Yoga classes have exploded in popularity as people discover how they help them to get fit and relax at the same time. There are many different forms but they all put an emphasis on self-realisation in the spiritual sense.
There are eight stages of development, which focus in turn on ethics, postures, breathing and meditation. Hatha is the most popular form practised in the West. The aim here is that through regular exercises and breathing, the life energy that flows through your body can be unblocked. This in turn means that you will have more energy and your immune system will function more efficiently.
Your body will be strengthened over all and you will have greater flexibility as well as concentration. You will also feel happier and calmer as your mind and body are brought in tune.
This is not just about stretching your muscles; the aim is to improve the working of your internal body systems including blood, lymph, digestion and nervous functions. As it is not particularly aggressive and can be adjusted to accommodate your fitness levels, it's an ideal form of exercise for young and old regardless of your current health status. By promoting over all happiness and well being, this discipline helps your body and mind to fight off infections and negativity.
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