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How often can I do yoga?
You can do yoga as often as your body wants to, literally. You can do
it once a month or twice a day. The best rule of thumb is what makes your
body feel good. If you find that you are not advancing in your practice
and each time it feels like you are starting over, you should consider
doing yoga more frequently. If, however, you find you are always sore
and in pain, you are most likely over doing it and should give your body
more time to heal and rest between sessions.
If I'm not very flexible, can I still do yoga?
Yes, in fact, you are exactly who should be doing yoga. Yoga is for everyone!
You just need to know where your limits are and have patience with yourself.
Some people are naturally more flexible whereas others require daily practice.
Also, yoga is much more than just flexibility. It addresses strength,
stamina, concentration, helps reduce stress, improves circulation, and
is a lot of fun too!
Does yoga help relieve stress?
Yes, yoga is one of the best ways to reduce the stress in your life. Yoga
teaches you to relax and focus within your practice. With a little time
this discipline becomes a part of your everyday life. People will begin
asking you how you remain so calm in such a stressful world.
What is Vinyasa yoga?
Vinyasa means flow, which is a very good way to describe this form of
yoga. Vinyasa yoga flows from one asana to the next while incorporating
specific pranayam (breathing) rhythms. It is frequently choreographed
by the instructor. Therefore, this style is a very creative and unique
form that changes from class to class. This is the form that Marti Foster
teaches.
What is Ashtanga yoga?
Ashtanga is a sanskrit term used in Patanjali's The Yoga Sutras, a document
written around 200-400 BC. Ashtanga literally means eight limbs, in reference
to the eight aspects of the yoga practice. The eight aspects are:
1. yama, restraint or abstinence.
2. niyama, observance.
3. asana, (physical)postures. Also called hatha yoga.
4. pranayama, breath control.
5. pratyahara, withdrawal of the senses.
6. dharana, concentration.
7. dhyana, meditation.
8. samadhi, bliss, superconciousness.
Ashtanga yoga, is also used to refer to a form of hatha yoga. This form,
promoted by Patthabhi Jois from Mysore, India, has become very popular
in the United States. This yoga style uses specific flowing (vinyasa)
posture (asana) sequences to incorporate a taste of each of the eight
limbs into the physical yoga practice. This style actually makes you sweat!
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