No. Originally Yoga - a spiritual practice. In ancient India, yoga only deal with representatives of the higher castes - Brahmins, who played the role of spiritual guides for the people belonging to the lower classes. The main objective of any Brahmin was full spiritual development - and exercise have been part of the work on themselves. Yoga as a lifestyle - this meditation and chanting, and the study of religious texts, and, of course, impeccable observance of moral principles, and doing asanas. Yoga as a lesson in the fitness center or other similar institution - this asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), sometimes chanting, such as "Om" at the beginning or end of the session. It is because yoga as "training hall" does not focus on spiritual practices, you can deal with it, and only in order to achieve excellent physical form - what you do not follow all the words of the teacher of the soul, not the asanas become less useful and effective. But remember: there are several types of yoga classes and they can be based on different principles.
Is it true that yoga - it's boring? After all, exercise should be done slowly.
Some styles of yoga are all really happening in a very measured pace. If you come to class and bored, then you simply do not fit this style. Try one where transitions from pose to pose are made dynamically, in the rhythm of breathing, eg, Jivamukti Yoga.
How to choose a yoga studio?
The first thing you will question friends and acquaintances - perhaps some of them are already engaged and will be able to talk about what is happening in the classroom. Then study the description of the basic styles and choose the one that seems most appealing to you. Ideally worth visiting several different lessons.
How to find a good yoga teacher?
It is better if the instructor is adept only one style: in each of the famous destinations is the existing system of teaching and teacher certification. You need a man who has gone instructor courses in their field. The second important point: the teacher has to like it. You must be comfortable in his presence, then the classes will not only bring benefits but also fun.
Can I do yoga if I have health problems?
In some diseases, you can not perform certain poses, so about health problems you need to tell the teacher before class - if necessary, he will pick a replacement for you "forbidden" asana. High or low blood pressure, intervertebral hernia, strong scoliosis, glaucoma and retinal detachment, gynecological diseases - all of this requires a special approach.
Gym or yoga?
In yoga, there are exercises for absolutely all muscle groups, plus it affects the endocrine system and normalizes metabolism, so in some cases helps to lose weight much more efficiently than a conventional fitness. But the answer to the above question everyone should give yourself - try and do both. And perhaps more than once. That is the way to yoga came a huge number of people.
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