YOGA- OVERVIEW, TIPS & TRENDS

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YOGA- OVERVIEW, TIPS TRENDS
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What is Yoga?

• Yoga is a simple process of reversing the
  ordinary outward flow of energy and consciousness
  so that the mind becomes a dynamic centre of
  direct perception no longer dependent upon the
  fallible senses but capable of actually
  experiencing truth.
• Derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, Yoga means
  union of the individual consciousness or soul
  with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit.

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History of yoga
The history of Yoga can conveniently be divided
into the following four broad categories

• Vedic yoga
• Preclassical yoga
• Classical yoga
• Postclassical yoga

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How many yoga poses exist?

• Sri Dharma Mittra, an internationally known yoga
  teacher is famous for photographing himself in
  1,350 asana postures to honour his guru.
• There are said to be 84 basic poses. (As
  explained by the Lord Shiva in ancient texts). 32
  are said to be for mortals. (This makes me think
  some of my yoga friends are demi-gods)
• The Gheranda Samhita is a classic text of Hatha
  yoga. It states that Shiva taught 8,400,000
  different asanas.

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Best time to do yoga

• The very best time to practice yoga is first
  thing in the morning before breakfast. Upon
  waking, empty the bowels, shower if you wish,
  then commence the day with your regime of yoga
  practices.
• The second most conductive time is early evening,
  around sunset.
• But is it of course far better to do something at
  a time of the day which suits one, rather than to
  miss out by being too rigid or idealistic.
• Yoga Positions (Asanas) may be practiced at any
  time of day except within 2-3 hours of having
  eaten. You can do postures when the body feels
  stiff, tense, tired or hyped-up.

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TOP PRACTICE SPOTS
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MOST PREFERRED METHOD OF DEALING WITH STRESS
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Top 10 - Yoga studios around the world

• Yoga Elements Studio, Bangkok
• Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore
• Hamsa Yoga Studio, Copenhagen
• Triyoga, London
• Yoga Tree, San Francisco
• Yoga Works, Los Angeles
• Yoga Studio Milano, Milan
• Rasa Yoga Rive Gauche, Paris
• Be Yoga, Tokyo
• Vira Yoga, New York

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The top 10 fitness trends for 2017

1. Yoga
2. Wearable technology
3. Body weight training
4. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
5. Strength training
6. Educated and experienced fitness professionals
7. Personal training
8. Functional fitness
9. Fitness programs for older adults
10. Exercise and weight loss

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Latest statistics about Yoga

• 36.7 million Americans or 15 of US adults
  practice yoga in the US, up from 20.4M in 2012
• There are 10 million men practicing yoga in the
  US, up from 4 million in 2012
• Yoga practitioners are 20 more likely to have a
  positive self-image as compared to the general
  population
• 72 of yoga practitioners are women
• According to IBIS Worlds research, the booming
  Yoga industry generates 9.1 billion in revenues
  and over 1.2 billion in profit for an industry
  profit margin of 13.2. The yoga industry is
  projected to continue growing at 4.9 per year
  until 2020, when sales are projected to reach
  11.5 billion.

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Benefits of Yoga

• Improves your flexibility
• Builds muscle strength
• Perfects your posture
• Prevents cartilage and joint breakdown
• Protects your spine
• Betters your bone health
• Increases your blood flow
• Drains your lymph's and boosts immunity
• Ups your heart rate
• Drops your blood pressure
• Makes you happier
• Founds a healthy lifestyle
• Helps you focus and more...

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