Yoga heals
By Jacqui Iwu (jackie@sunnewsonline.com)
Saturday, February 2, 2008

Yoga! What can it do for me? Does it really work? Can I shed off weight by practicing yoga? These are some of the questions people ask when you introduce YOGA to them as a means of fitness.

To be honest folks, I think YOGA is fantastic and necessary for the not-so- fat individuals but will not be very impressive for the obese. YOGA is a kind of exercise that deals with more of meditation and deep sense of concentration. People suffering with back pain, depression, cancer and high blood pressure can benefit a lot from Yoga classes.

Doing Yoga is not a waste of time like most people think but it takes a lot of patience and practice before you start reaping the benefits of Yoga. Like I said earlier, those who are not obese will find Yoga very healing and interesting due to the fact that, they are not anxious to shed weight fast. This does not rule out the fact that you can also shed fat by doing Yoga – but it takes more and longer period of practice unlike aerobics and cardiovascular exercises. Obese people will benefit more from Yoga if they combine their ‘hot exercise’ with some yoga stretches. So if you are obese, do not rule out Yoga completely, it helps as well.

Some people also say – “Yoga is for lazy people”. Says who? If you practice Yoga, you will know that it requires great concentration, stamina and focus or else you cannot achieve results. Yoga relaxes your mind, soothes your aches, and relieves you of stress. Issues of the mind are directly targeted during Yoga and it takes courage and strength to work on your mind and soul. So yoga is not for lazy people!!
Hey, if you have not done it before, get help from an expert or fitness instructor so you do not hurt yourself. Also check with your private doctor before doing Yoga.

Bring-it-on!
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IT worked for me, try it
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FITNESS WATCH: Want to avoid nibbling junks late at night? Brush your teeth immediately after dinner.
BEAUTY SPLASH: Wash off make up before you work out

THOUGHT FOR
THE DAY

A passive body, mind and soul is a boring life.