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Yoga means Union with God, It is a fitness, religion, and Way of Life. Yoga is documented as over 5,000 years old. There are many styles and paths. |
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What does Yogins call the internal Energy of life? |
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Called Prana in Sanskrit. This energy is considered healing and necessary to control stress, emotions, and daily wellness. The study of breath is a profound science in itself. |
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| Consists of performing actions without expectation or selfish attachment. It is for action oriented individuals. Karma Yoga brings inner balance. |
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| A path of self realization like many yoga paths you may encounter as Yogi. In this path you use sound and words to transcend and connect with God and the universe. Many Prayers, Hymns, chants, meditation, and rituals use Mantra yoga. This yoga can be intergrated easily with any style. |
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| Chakra Yoga is similar to Kundalini Yoga. This is the study of the ancient Body Chakra Energy Centers. These Centers are based along the spine from head to base. We have literally a hundred body chakras, however; only seven to eight are documented for healing and wellness assistance. |
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| This path is dealing with the awakening and assimilation of energy. On this path the chakras are studied similar to Chakra Yoga. The theories are also related to Hatha, the classical Yoga and foundation of all the paths. |
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| Hatha is also Classical and Basic Yoga. This branches many styles and paths. The Basic Yoga teaches stretches, relaxation, meditation, terms, benefits, Asanas, est. The Medical Yoga is also formed from Hatha. This is Yoga Style that is still developing, but aids already the Health, Science, and Physical Therapy Careers and their clients. |
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| Medical Yoga is also Yoga Therapy. This yoga is being researched and journaled every day to build the field for patients, students, therapists, and current Yoga Teachers. Medical Yoga functions as Physical Therapy; a developed and well known department of Medicine. The ancient and modern Asana Poses are not only for fitness, weight loss, and preparing for meditation, however; also for Healing the body inner organs, muscles, any injuries or imbalances. |
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