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With winter approaching, people are digging through their closets to find wool sweaters, taking in their patio furniture, and tuning up their cars, preparing to drive a mile an hour at the first sight of snow. Because winter is a time when weather gets colder, having good circulation can mean the difference between freezing extremities, and extremities surrounded by warmth. And, along these lines, it can mean the difference between a ridiculous heating bill, and one you dont have to take out a second mortgage to pay.

But, going beyond warm feet and hands, good circulation is essential to good health and Yoga is a great way to enhance your circulatory system, improving the flow of blood and nutrients to your organs, your limbs, and your mind.

The human circulatory system is sort of like a subway system for the body, transporting substances to and from cells. Because so many things can cause this system to derail stress, high blood pressure, illness yoga plays an important role in keeping it on track.

Involving a great amount of learning about the importance of every breath a person takes, yoga goes beyond the simple process of inhaling and exhaling. It teaches people how to breathe properly, making sure th...more

Yoga teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 2

...e beginning of a season. This is good bonding time for the more physical Yoga students within your facility. You could always go out to your favorite restaurant afterwards.

Yoga with weights: sherri Baptiste just released a book on this subject. Bodybuilders have practiced combining weight resistance principles, with Yoga, for years, but sherri may be on to something here. Yoga purists aside - the contracting of muscles during weight resistance training, and the stretching of muscles when practicing hatha Yoga, can be a harmonious relationship.

Copyright 2005 Paul Jerard / Aura Publications

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Benefits of Yoga Therapy

...rature, heart rate and blood pressure.

Medical scientists' state the reason that yoga therapy is so effective is due to the balance that is creates in the nervous and endocrine systems and these two systems have a direct influence on every other organ and system in the body. These practices are seen as being a both preventive and curative because it helps to restore balance in the mind body and spirit.

Yoga is being studied more and more by scientists and physicians due to the fact that is has been shown to relieve symptoms of multiple common and life threatening ailments. For example one of the best treatment...more

Be Stress Free With Yoga

... you might not want to get up!

If you're looking to take part in yoga, you're bound to find a way that's close to home. Whether it's a class, instruction or simply a book of techniques, you can easily come across yoga in your local area. Check community center notice boards and local press for further information to find out what's going on and where, and to find out if it's suitable for you. Don't feel embarrassed about attending a class with others more experienced and capable than you - they will be more than happy to assist you on the path to enlightenment through yoga.<...more

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