Put your hands together in prayer at your heart Close your eyes Breathe in Breathe out This is yoga Yoga is defined as a way of life an integrated system of education for the body mind and inner spirit This art of right living was perfected and practiced in India thousands of years ago but since Yoga deals with universal truth its teachings are valid today as they were in ancient times Yoga is a practical aid not a religion and its technique may be practiced by Buddhists Jews Christians Muslims Hindus and atheist alike Yoga is union with all Mcgonigal 1996 It has become a hot new trend As a beginner yoga is something that can be done at home However there are many other forms of yoga From yoga by the beach yoga at the park hot yoga restorative yoga and even yoga with baby goats People everywhere are getting in on this new wave of a healthier lifestyle However most people don t know what benefits their body is receiving when participating in this activity Yoga does more than cut down the extra fat on the stomach area Yoga helps with relaxation weight reduction balance and self control It even has some effects on chronic pain and brain function as well as a great deal of other things Exactly what effects does yoga have on chronic pain and brain function In the book Yoga Mind and Body she shows the yoga stances and how to do them correctly She also highlights how these positions affect you mentally physically and emotionally Like the Simple Standing Forward Bend position all you do it stand straight and bend at the waist
