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Class Schedule:
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WINTER HARBOR
Wednesdays, 9
a.m. at Winter Harbor Gym
Winter Harbor
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WINTER HARBOR
Fridays, 9 a.m. at Old Masonic Hall
357 Main Street, Winter Harbor.
FREE — Call 667-2474
for details.
Top 10 Reasons
to Try Yoga:
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Stress
Relief
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Pain Relief
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Better
Breathing
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Flexibility
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Increased
Strength
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Improved
Circulation
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Cardio
Conditioning
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Better Body
Alignment
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Focus on the
Present
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Inner Peace
After practice of asana, people report that
they feel better, generally.
A quote from Kris, Yoga instructor, "I find
that yoga practice enhances the quality of
my life, because my health is strong, my
mind calmer and clearer and my ability to
meet adversity is improved"
Yoga is a philosophy teaching that the mind,
body and spirit are united as one. According
to the American Yoga Association (AYA),
classical techniques of yoga date back more
than five thousand years. Yoga aims to
attain the unity of mind, body and spirit
though three main Yoga structures:
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exercise
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breathing
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meditation
All these forms of yoga should be thought of
as a process rather than a type of
exercises. In yoga, the focus is on specific
postures and exercises and how you feel
while you are doing them. AYA says regular
daily practice of all three parts of the
yoga structure produce a clear mind and a
strong body. AYA says those who practice
yoga may receive these benefits:
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improved
body flexibility and balance
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improved
cardiovascular endurance
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weight
control
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increased
energy levels
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stress
relief and prevention of stress-related
disorders
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inner peace
and tranquility
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spiritual
fulfillment
AYA says yoga is suitable for most adults of
any age or physical condition but the agency
does caution against practicing yoga during
pregnancy and does not recommend yoga
exercises for children under 16. The agency
also advises the best way to get started in
Yoga is to find a qualified instructor.
Also, check with your healthcare provider
before undertaking any physical exercise
regime.
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