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In practice, yoga is an applied science of the mind and body. The practice of it can help to bring about a balance of body and mind, so that we can maintain an optimum state of health. Yoga does not create health; it creates an internal environment which allows us as individuals to find our own balance. A healthy person is a complete unit of mind, body, and spirit. Good health requires a natural diet, fresh air, exercise, an untroubled mind, and awareness. As a result, for many followers of yoga, it becomes a whole philosophy that offers insight into...
Hatha based Yoga is probably one of the most commonly found styles of Yoga. The word Hatha actually comes from “hath” meaning the sun, a strong and masculine energy, and “tha” meaning the moon, a gentler, softer feminine side. So Hatha is the sun and the moon, the yin and the yang, strong and gentle. This style combines the breathing techniques of the Pranayamas, and the strong asanas or Hatha Yoga poses. Hatha based Yoga is very well-rounded and easy to master, which is great for beginners and advanced alike.
The oldest form of text for Hatha based Yoga comes from...
The Pilates method is a complete and thorough program of mental and physical conditioning. Pilates exercise offers a different way of thinking about your body. By practicing the movements you will become more aware of your body. You will begin to understand your strengths and weaknesses. Joseph Pilates was born in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1880. He was a sickly child suffering from a number of debilitating conditions such as rickets, asthma and rheumatic fever. He was determined to not allow his poor health to cloud his future, and therefore devoted himself to the task of becoming as fit and strong...
Tai Chi is formally known as T'ai Chi Ch'uan literally translated means 'Supreme ultimate defense'. It is an ancient Chinese system of exercise that promotes total health - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Practiced at a slow and even pace, the Tai Chi exercises promote improved posture, balance and relaxation, while also improving strength and co-ordination. These exercises are based on the balance of two fundamental forces termed Yin and Yang. Tai Chi examples of this can be seen in the change of light to darkness, summer to winter, and the interplay of male and female. Although these are apparently...
