I thought that yoga and stretching

While on the way to the discovery of one of my friends at the local YMCA, and wondered why not just join in the gym and I explained that I do yoga and gymnastic exercises are sometimes home to my country did not really feel the need for a gym membership. The reaction has predictable: "Yoga is not it ... just stretch?"
I smiled to know this issue, and proceeded to explain the subject of this article. As I said, and for those who can not otherwise: No, Yoga is more than an extension or falling into the wrong alleged is looking and attitudes

It is a combination of stretching, breathing exercises, meditation, and perhaps the most neglected members of, and respect for good nutrition.

The word yoga, the Sanskrit word yuj means yoke or bonds, and often is interpreted as "union" or a means of discipline. Ultimate goal is the union of man with God in the universe, or in one breath. In addition, it aimed to emancipate the mind, mind and spirit are also involved in the exercise.

Yoga is actually the oldest existing system of physical culture in the world. In addition to being a means systematic and scientifically proven to achieve physical fitness, and delay aging, renews and improves its appearance, and maintains the elasticity and vitality increases and the creative aspects of life.

With exercises to warm up the main, known as salute the sun (which is quite similar to the practice of gymnastics known as "burpees"), and forms the heart, back, and a bending, and balancing exercises for arms and a discussion of the building, the practitioner average bear witness that to achieve physical fitness, and yoga can be his own.

Can not think of yoga help to build stronger? Think again. Heck, I challenge the most adept construction and body both for a simple and powerful peacock pose for 90 seconds, respectively. I bet you they are planted in the middle of the road in its implementation, if they make it so much.

Yoga also offers breathing exercises unique is great for patients who suffer from respiratory problems and even singers, speakers, public, and, moreover, with the relaxation of a unique form, once practiced a lot during and after his execution, offering yoga can be a systematic way of deep relaxation for the entire Perhaps the body like any other exercise. (Keep in mind, and of course that many of the poses massage gives the body reminds us of the depth of those stated in the salon ... just thought I throw that in.)

With a myriad of books, DVDs, videos and classes offered for all ages and skill levels and experience (some of which is currently free for the first couple of lessons to try yoga out), I suggest you give it a try and see for yourself what can be done.

One thing I promise you, that's all, you must leave your class and shaking their heads in agreement that in fact: "Yoga is more than an extension," This is exercise.