YOGA: The World Is Tuning In to the Ancient Art of Yoga
Whether on Oprah, the cover of Time magazine, or at your
local gym, yoga is flowing into the mainstream. More than
just a trend, however, it appears that yoga is here to
stay. It's not surprising, considering that yoga is over
five thousand years old-and a science in and of itself.
The main reason why more and more people are buying yoga
books and videos and rushing off to yoga studios is
because yoga actually works. Yoga not only strengthens
and sculpts the body, but it has also been shown to benefit
internal organs like the heart, kidneys, and lungs and
systems like digestion, circulation, and metabolism. Practitioners
are reporting that whether they start doing yoga to look
better or to feel better, they are seeing both results.
Another aspect of yoga that puts it a cut above other
forms of exercise-and may explain why it has such staying
power-is the effect it can have on the mind. Studies show
that yoga can greatly reduce levels of stress and anxiety,
especially if you meditate
afterward. In fact, many practitioners claim to feel "blissed
out" after an invigorating yoga session.
Wai Lana, world-renowned yoga teacher and host of the
internationally aired TV series Wai
Lana Yoga, says, "By helping your mind and senses
detach from the things that agitate them, yoga and meditation
can help you achieve a real sense of peace. These days,
people usually start doing yoga to get into shape, but
they keep doing it because it makes them feel good."
Information provided by www.wailana.com
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Wai Lana is the foremost authority on yoga, hosting the
world's most-watched show, Wai Lana Yoga, which airs on
five continents, including nationally in the U.S. on PBS,
cable and satellite.
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