Zei Gezunt with Yoga
Editor: Yael
Rosenberg, RN, B.S.H
YOGA
Description: Yoga
Statistical Information
Symptoms Treated
Questions to ask the Practitioner
General Tips
Products and Services
Books and Publications
Description
Yoga is a form of exercise that incorporates different postures, breathing techniques and meditation for the ultimate goal of uniting body and soul.
Yoga postures are designed to tone the body and make it strong and flexible. In addition, the breathing techniques and meditation are geared toward achieving emotional stability, and clarity and discipline of the mind.
While yoga was originally utilized by the western world only as a form of exercise Yoga therapy has emerged as a new mode of healing that is specially tailored to treat specific medical conditions.
There are many types of Yoga some examples are:
Hatha: A more slow paced and gentle yoga, based on the more physical. Often used by beginners
Vinyasa: Based on breath synchronized movements and stretching.
Ashtanga: A more fast paced and physically demanding form
Iyengar: Focuses on body alignment
Kundalini: Focuses on rapid movement rather than poses.
Statistical studies show the following:
Yoga is the most widely practiced exercise system in the world.
In the United States one out of eight individuals does Yoga.
Approximately 3/4 of yoga practitioners are women and 1/4 are men.
Yoga ranks as one of the ten most commonly used alternative therapies
People suffering musculoskeletal disorders, asthma and mental conditions, more often apt for yoga as their method of healing, than people suffering from other diseases.
Conditions and Symptoms
Acid Reflux
Allergies
Anxiety & depression,
Arthritis
Asthma
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Headaches
Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Low back pain
Menstrual cramps
Multiple Sclerosis,
Sleep Disorder
In addition yoga has been found to be beneficial in other ways:
Restores bone density
Stress reduction
Increases physical strength
Improves energy and stamina beneficial in chronic fatigue syndrome
Enhances the ability to withstand pain
Increase the ability to concentrate
Boosts the immune system
Helps in achieving optimal weight loss
Questions to ask the Practitioner
How many years experience have you had utilizing this fitness and healing method
What is your success rate
Certificates and Licenses
References
General Tips
Seek the advice of your health provider before embarking on any form of exercise.
Find an experienced yoga instructor
Wear comfortable clothing when practicing yoga
Find a quiet, comfortable place to practice where you will not be disturbed.
When yoga is discontinued for some time for any reason, start from the beginning,
Make sure your movement are slow and smooth not jerky
Keep the postures for some time
Do not force your body into postures that are beyond your limitations
List of Products & Services
Barefoot Yoga
Yoga Accessories - What's on Sale
Yoga Direct
YogaDownload.com
BOOKS & Publications
Yoga Bible - by Christina Brown
Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing - by Timothy McCall
The New Yoga for Healthy Aging - by Suza Francina
Suza Francina, Jim Jacobs, Photographer
Alternative Treatment Methods
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aromatherapy
Biofeedback
Chiropractic Treatment
Guided Imagery
Herbal Remedies
Homeopathy
Hypnosis
Magnetic Therapy
Massage Therapy
Meditation
Qigong
Reflexology
Reiki
Tai Chi
Therapeutic Touch
Vitamin Therapy
Yoga
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