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The History of Yoga

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The history of yoga is long and steeped in tradition. Contrary to what some people may believe, yoga was not developed as the newest way to slim down so they could fit into a smaller pants size.The history of yoga goes back 5,000 years. ... Read article

Yoga Accessories Getting What You Really Need

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Unlike some other sports, you dont need a lot of yoga accessories when you practice. With yoga, your body is really the most important equipment that you need. There are some items that are basic and which can help you be more comfortable and ... Read article

Yoga Mats Are They All Created Equal?

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Yoga mats are a basic part of every practice. What you might not realize is that there are several types of yoga mats that you can choose from.Sticky Mats These yoga mats offer a covering for your practice area, as well as some ... Read article

Secrets of Teaching Yoga

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What you are about to read applies to teaching, in general. In fact, we are all teachers, to some degree. You teach your friends, co-workers, strangers and family members on a daily basis.The example you set teaches someone in some way. ... Read article

Muscle Fitness Can Yoga Make You Stronger?

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Many people wonder if yoga can improve their muscle fitness. They recognize that yoga can help reduce stress and increase flexibility, but when it comes to increasing muscle fitness, they think it might be a little too 'weak' to do the job. The ... Read article

Eight Amazing Benefits of Teaching Yoga

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Every challenging occupation yields some sort of satisfaction, but the fitness professionals industry had an amazing 85% job satisfaction rate according to an Idea Health & Fitness survey.Job SatisfactionIn the same survey, 98% of ... Read article

Yoga Position What Does Each Type Do?

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I often wondered what the value of each type of yoga position is, so I did some research to find out. All yoga positions help to develop strength and flexibility. Yet the type of yoga position that you do also offers some very specific benefits ... Read article

Using Yoga to Manage ADD

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Exercise is a powerful tool for ADD management. Medical professionals recommend that adults get at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise (such as running or biking) 3-5 times per week to improve their general health. For ADDers, this type of ... Read article

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• New Yoga Game on Gaiam.com
  18 Nov 2008 at 4:42pm
  Gaiam had a new game on their website that tests your memory and your knowledge of yoga pose names. It's kind of like Husker Du, but with yoga poses. Warning:...
  
• Full Side Plank - Vasisthasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week
  16 Nov 2008 at 5:05pm
  If you are feeling like side plank is no big deal and you are pretty open in your hamstrings, it may be time to give full side plank a try....
  
• Standing Poses Video
  13 Nov 2008 at 5:15pm
  The great thing about this standing poses video is that you get instruction from an experienced teacher and you get to see how to transition from one pose to the...
  
• Get Restored
  11 Nov 2008 at 5:44pm
  Lately, I've taken a couple of classes that focused on restorative yoga. In this teaching method, poses are help for long periods, perhaps up to 10 minutes, with the use...
  
• Downward Facing Dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana Is the Yoga Pose of the Week
  9 Nov 2008 at 4:41pm
  Here's another great new video addition: Improve Your Downward Dog with Paula Tursi. Downward facing dog is done so often in yoga classes and is such a great pose for...
  
• Workouts for Stress Relief
  7 Nov 2008 at 6:45am
  About.com Exercise Guide Paige Waehner is featuring a great article on a variety of different workouts that help combat stress, including yoga. With budgets tight and the holidays around the...