Yoga: Much More Than Stretching

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If you’ve been living on this planet, you’ve no doubt heard that yoga is good for you. But you may have heard a lot of myths as well. For example, you may have heard that yoga is just about stretching. Yes, it’s true that yoga poses may involve stretching, but that’s only a very small fraction of yoga. It’s a common misconception that yoga is a form of exercise to get fit. It’s really much more. It involves a deep philosophy and science, and for those who practice it rigorously, it’s a way of life. The word yoga means union―the cohesion of mind, body, spirit, breath, and the environment you inhabit. Do you have to know all this to benefit from yoga? No, but the more you understand about how it works mechanically to achieve certain results, the better you can use it to relieve stress and meet other personal needs. Read more…

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