...ent. Its a system of exercises that unify breath, attention, and the body. In fact, the word yoga means to yoke, to put together, a union. You can practice yoga as a Catholic, a born-again Baptist, a Mormon, Buddhist, Hindu, Unitarian, Agnostic. Whatever your spiritual orientation, yoga can enhance your life by bringing it all together.

Fran observes, After one year it became more than a physical workout. Thats when I began to progress. I began to see yoga as applicable to something more life! I quit making things so difficult. yoga led me to quit drinking. yoga put that into action.

Fran isnt alone. Many of the clients at Park Cities yoga report changes in their physical health and in their overall sense of well-being changes they attribute to their yoga practice. Its not surprising then that this thousands-year-old tradition persists, and continues to grow here in America.

The tradition first came to Texas in 1967 when Kumar Pallana, a performer and yogi, first opened the Dallas yoga and Health Centre. Now at age 87 he has more energy than people half his age. You might recognize Kumar as the loveable old man in films such as Bottle Rocket, The Royal Tennenbaums, and Rushmore. Most recently, he charmed Catherine Zeta-Jones as the ring-juggling Gupta in Steven Speilbergs The Terminal. As full of stories as he is wisdom, Kumar reminds his yoga students that yoga develops strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, health, concentration, confidence, self-satisfaction, and peace of mind. Kumar is a walking example of yogas benefits. After all, how many 87-year-olds do you know that follow up a six-week film shoot with nation-wide promotion tours and yoga seminars, interspersed with trips to visit family and friends in India?

yoga may not turn you into a movie star like Kumar (but who knows? Maybe it will). At the very least, yoga will deliver what you put into it. Best of all, yoga can simplify your life.more

Yoga, Is It For You? Some Of Your Questions Answered

...your own home, then there are videos and even recordings you can put onto an iPod or MP3 player to enable you to follow the flow. These iPods and MP3s are a great idea as they are small enough to clip onto your practice clothing, with the earpiece in your ear and it is just like the instructor telling you what comes next. You will know exactly when to inhale and when to exhale what the next position is etc.

There are no special requirements for you to purchase when starting yoga. No special clothing to buy, you need clothing that is comfortable, maybe sweat pants and a top that is not too big and not too small. There is no special footwear as yoga is practiced in bare feet. You may wish to buy your ow...more

Practice Yoga As A Lifestyle And Share The Secret Of Positive Energy

...Yoga will change the outlook of the entire world. If there is anything the world could use more of, it is positive energy. All you have to do is listen to the news, or read today's newspaper, to have your enthusiasm drained from you.

How often do you see a heart warming story on the front cover of the daily newspaper? Let's look at Yogic methods for cultivation of positive energy.

There are many forms of Yoga, but the world, outside of India, is most familiar with the physical form we know as Hatha Yoga. So, let's work with what most of us know. Get a daily dosage of low-impact exercise. Just a light warm-up in the mor...more

Mind Body and Spirit Yoga - Benefits of Yoga for the Mind and Body

...r your personal needs is the best way to practice.

Try and find first of all, which style of yoga you think you would benefit from the most. Then try searching for this style. There is a tonne of information on the internet and narrowing down what you are looking for can help immensely. Once you feel comfortable with your first style, combine it with something new.<...more

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