Does anyone here do yoga?

Yogic kriyas, asanas and pranayama constitute the physical basis ofyoga. The practice of kriyas and asanas leads to excellent circulation. It also energises and stimulates major endocrine glands of the body. Yogic exercises promote inner health and harmony, and their regular practice helps prevent and cure many common ailments. They also help eliminate tensions, be they physical, mental or emotional. Pranayama slows down the ageing process. In ordinary respiration, one breathes roughly 15 times a minute, taking in approximately 20 cubic inches of air. In pranayama the breathing rate is slowed down to once or twice a minute and the breath inhaled is deep and full, taking nearly 100 cubic inches of air. All yogic exercises should be performed on a clean mat, a carpet or a blanket covered with a cotton sheet. Clothing should be light and loose-fitting to allow free movement of the limbs. The mind should be kept off all disturbances and tensions. Regularity and punctuality in practicising yogic exercises is essential. Generally, 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. is the ideal time for yoga practices. Yoga asanas and pranayama should be practised only after mastering the techniques with the help of a competent teacher. Asanas should always be practiced on an empty stomach.

Yoga (Devanagari: ???) is a family of ancient spiritual practices dating back more than 5000 years from India. It is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy. In India, Yoga is seen as a means to both physiological and spiritual mastery. Outside India, Yoga has become primarily associated with the practice of asanas (postures) of Hatha Yoga (see Yoga as exercise). Yoga as a means of spiritual attainment is central to Hinduism (including Vedanta), Buddhism and Jainism and has influenced other religious and spiritual practices throughout the world. Hindu texts establishing the basis for yoga include the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and many others. The four main paths of Yoga are Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Raja Yoga. A committed practitioner of yoga is referred to as a yogi, yogin (masculine), or yogini (feminine).

I participate in yoga, especially now during pregnancy. It helps me relaz, it has imporved my posture, coordination, breathing, and flexiblity. I throughly enjoy it.

Yoga should be practiced by everyone in this world because that's the only way the human society can improve ;)

Yoga ..the word is formed from basic sanskrit word...."Yuja' means to unite. Yoga is defined as Chitta ( Mind) Vrutti ( ur attractions towards sensory stimulus) Nirodha ( control). Yoga is also defined as the Union of the Body & the Mind. Do it is very clear that Yoga contains both Body & Mind. By doing Yoga one attains control over the Body by means various Postures ( Asanas). The control over mind can be attained by Pranayama, Dhyana & some other things which allow us to control the mind.

I do Yoga regularly, it is extremely beneficial for many health issues like Joint problems, Weight Control, Cholesterol, Herat conditions, Stress etc. I have also learned Yoga & was practicing yoga & teaching yoga for a while

I was practising yoga for about a year before I came to the UK. Sad to say I did not have the discipline to pick it up again and continue practising it after all the hustle and bustle moving here. I am the type of person who needs classes and I cannot count on my own self discipline to practise yoga on my own. I do believe in the benefits of yoga... it helps us release stress, practise concentration and overall health... i strongly recommend it and i know i should start but need to get a new yoga mat.

i do it since 5 years

Yes,Indeed,practising yoga does help in better concentration and body fitness.It also helps you to reorganize your thoughts and think clearly.I haven't been able to do it as much as I would like to ,mainly because I haven't been able to find a proper teacher.

I practice Yoga but Hatha yoga only