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What is Yoga?
Yoga is a
Sanskrit word meaning "unity," which refers to
the balanced union
of mind, body, and spirit--the ultimate goal of
every Yoga practitioner. Yoga is not a religion;
it is
an ancient Indian philosophy that focuses on personal
fulfillment through intellectual,
physical, and spiritual self-mastery.
There are eight
branches of Yoga practice; the asana (physical
posture) is
the third stage. Through the teachings of B.K.S.
Iyengar and other gurus, the asana has come to be the most popular
form of Yoga practiced here in the West. Every
day, more and more people discover in Yoga a path to physical well-being and inner peace. |
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The benefits resulting from the regular
practice of Yoga (at least two to three times a week)
are multifold. It teaches us
to live in the present, to see that now is the
most precious treasure we possess. Yoga
strengthens body and mind, increases flexibility, and
promotes good health by massaging the inner organs and
digestive system. Stress melts away and insomnia
vanishes, replaced by restful sleep and colorful dreams.
The spine becomes supple, relieving back pain and muscle
tension. Freed from anxiety, the cluttered mind
clears and the spirit has room to blossom. |
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Pretzel's Yoga & Pilates
485 A Carolina Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
phone: 415.626.9642
cell phone: 415.559.9369
e-mail: pretzels-yoga@earthlink.net
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Seropian
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