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In Sanskrit, Yoga means Union of the mind and body. It began over 5000 years ago in India.
Contrary to some beliefs, yoga is a spiritual tradition, not a religion. It is an individual practice,
allowing the person to move through different stages of motion, stretching and poses while
connecting the breath with the movement. Through this connection there is a balancing of the
mind, body and spirit.
There are many types of yoga to choose from.
Ashtanga Yoga: nonstop series of yoga poses, using special breathing techniques to focus
the mind and control the flow of breath.
Bikram Yoga: 26 yoga poses performed in a room above 100 degrees.
Hatha Yoga: the physical practice of yoga. Gentle movement through poses.
Iyengar Yoga: detail-oriented, slow paced. Focus is on correct alignment and positioning.
Power Yoga: athletic based to build upper body strength, flexibility and balance.
Uses and Benefits of Yoga: enhanced relaxation, lowered cholesterol levels, improved balance
and flexibility, decreased anxiety and stress, improved sleep and decreased blood pressure.
Wrap Up and Review: (5-10 minutes)