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Experiment with Yoga to balance your body, mind and soul

Posted by Kelly Rothwell on Sep. 22, 2009, at 8:30 am

The study of yoga was first brought to the Western world by Paramahansa Yogananda as a way of spreading yogaenlightenment.  He popularized yoga and meditation through his autobiography, Autobiography of a Yogi which was first published in 1946.  This ancient tradition offers many esoteric and physical benefits with regular practice. 

Some of the physical benefits include increased toning, flexibility, improved posture, improved lung capacity, as well as lowered blood pressure.  Yoga can also assist with many chronic conditions such as back pain, arthritis, asthma and insomnia.  Yoga also brings in a state of calm which reflects stress build up in one’s life.  We all know that stress effects your entire being, especially your physical health, as the emotional and mental create the physical health.
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Tags: exercise, health, meditation, stretching, wellness, Yoga, yogi
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