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Taking Care, Taking Charge With Yoga < back to article list >

By Mary Jo Ruggieri, PhD, RPP

The journey begins with ourselves. Understanding that our mind and body are connected, is the first step. Taking care means being aware that our body is our temple and how we treat it will determine our state of health. Taking charge simply means doing something about the things that affect our health. Such as stress!

Many of those aches and pains could very well be the result of the stress in our lives. Some research even suggests that stress causes many diseases such as cancer, arthritis and our course high blood pressure.

What can we do about this stress? Try Yoga.

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Yoga has been called the science of healing. It is a system of combining easy exercises and stretching while using different breathing patterns. Yoga works all the muscle groups in a very balanced way. When doing yoga exercises you will learn how to focus and relax the tension in your body.

Start by sitting in a comfortable chair, rest your hands on your knees and slowly begin to breathe in and out of your nose. Keeping your eyes closed, slowly drop your head forward, then rotate to the right then to the left. Stretch your neck as you roll to each side. Do this several times then end by rolling your shoulders forward and back. This is a simple yoga balance set that can be used any time.

Participating in a regular yoga program will bring joy and balance to your daily life.

Hatha is one of the most popular forms of yoga. It is a 3000 year old system that combines both physical, mental and emotional training. It uses various postures and deep breathing exercises to relax the body.

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Yoga practiced on a daily basis eliminates negative thinking patterns as well as improving movement and easing pain.

Yoga can be a good partner on your journey to health and happiness.

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