{"id":7484,"date":"2019-10-29T08:35:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T08:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emagister.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7484"},"modified":"2019-10-29T08:35:24","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T08:35:24","slug":"yoga-relaxing-mind-and-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.emagister.co.uk\/blog\/yoga-relaxing-mind-and-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga: relaxing mind and body"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Relaxing body, soul and mind to live better: this is the immediate description of yoga. This discipline has its roots in ancient India; it is a meditative tool has become a synonym of physical exercise. Today it\u2019s more common to find yoga classes to help the body achieve general well-being.<\/p>\n<p>This blog is intended to help you discover yoga and start practicing this noble art.<\/p>\n<h2>What is yoga?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Yoga<\/strong> is not just meant to relax. It is much more. It is a millenary tradition that brings together body, philosophy, religion &#8230; a truly fascinating lifestyle. What we do know for sure is that among other things, yoga helps improve our quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Even science has confirmed the many benefits of yoga: it improves strength, muscular flexibility detoxifies the body from toxins, slows down aging, it\u2019s ideal for back pain, helps the cardio-circulatory system to function. And at the mental level it reduces anxiety, depression, insomnia, allows stress management, emotions and to have a better concentration.<\/p>\n<p>There are various types of yoga; they\u2019re different in terms of dynamism, rhythm and intensity. Among the main ones we find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ASHTANGA YOGA:<\/strong> it is the most physical and intense one, suitable for those who already practice sports and wants to have a more elastic body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIKRAM YOGA<\/strong>: it\u2019s very useful for those who want to lose weight. In fact, it includes exercises that make you sweating and eliminate toxins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>HATHA YOGA<\/strong>: this is the closest to the traditional one, focuses mainly on breathing and relaxation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>POWER YOGA<\/strong>: as the name indicates, it is the most \u201csporty\u201d yoga, designed to lose weight and release stress. It is more physical yoga and less related to the spiritual aspect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The discovery of yoga as a method of relaxation has led to the birth of various &#8220;alternative&#8221; yoga techniques such as: yoga for the office, where the exercises are done sitting at a desk. It might be useful for students who spend a lot of time in the chair.<\/p>\n<p>What are you waiting for? We bet that the benefits on mind and body will be immediate!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Relaxing body, soul and mind to live better: this is the immediate description of yoga. 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