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A different kind of medicine - Mind Body Fair |
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Written by Glenn BurnSilver
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Thursday, 25 January 2007 |
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RELAX: YOU DON'T HAVE TO 'BEND' TO DO YOGA
Two of the most popular misconceptions about yoga are: You already have to be in good shape, and “I can’t bend like that!” But yoga is really more about relaxation and finding that perfect balance between body and mind.
“A big part of yoga is creating that mind-body connection,” explained Jake VanVonderen, owner of Old Town Yoga. “(With) yoga we’re just kind of letting go of the day-to-day life of rushing and trying to get as much done as we can. Instead, we take this time to reconnect with our bodies.”
While VanVonderen said yoga classes are generally fuller in the winter when participating in outdoors sports often proves difficult (especially this winter), yoga can be beneficial any time of year. It’s great for athletes looking for added conditioning, or anyone looking to improve their fitness level and mental clarity.
“Yoga really is for everybody,” he said. “It’s great for balance, for focus, which is incredibly important. It works all the muscles in the body too. Yoga adds strength, endurance and flexibility too. That’s where a lot of accidents happen. Yoga would help to reduce the possibilities of injury.”
Check out more at www.oldtownyoga.com.
Glenn BurnSilver
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