Rubber Yoga Mat

Question by Greg: What is the best ashram to learn yoga in India?
I would like to go to India to learn yoga from a real yogi… any experienced people out there who can help me out?

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Answer by Vivek
Baba Ramdev is one of the best yogi and there are so many ashrams in India – Haridwar, Rishikesh etc

Question by Roland: I read to NEVER hold your breath during a Yoga session. How true is that?
I read that you should never hold your breath while meditating or doing some yoga. But a lot of form of Yoga asks you to hold your breath in different ratio like 4-7-8 etc.. What is your personaly experience breathing ratio? Thanks

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Answer by smart girl
how about this statement “Never hold breath during yoga other than the ones that asks you to do so”

Question by Abakals Answer Service: What is the Christian view of yoga? Is yoga just a stretching routine, or are there spiritual aspects to it?
What is the Christian view of yoga?
Is yoga just a stretching routine, or are there spiritual aspects to it?

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Answer by Metallic Doom
yoga promotes the flow of chi or prana so yes there are spiritual aspects of it, and being someone who works with astral/spiritual energy on a daily routine, i know for a fact yoga greatly amplifies the energy

Question by awesome girl: How does yoga strengthen the body?
Okay, I’m planning on taking yoga five days a week next term to gain flexibility and strength. I’m not into the whole “chakras” ideology, nor am I a spiritual person.

I am interested in yoga because it is challenging and feels good. So, if I were to take each class seriously, how much of a gain in strength might I be able to see? Has anyone had muscle gains after yoga practice? Is yoga a good alternative to strength-training in a weights room?

I’m just curious, and appreciate your answers!

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Answer by Elizabeth Fin
Yoga isn’t only about your flexibility. It also helps relax your mind. I like doing yoga at least twice a week. It helps me forget about all the nonsense going on in my life and just relax. I don’t go to a yoga place I have a video and do it on the wii. I love doing it and you should definitely stick with it. ITs really healthy to be Flexible and relaxed.

Question by irenegurl8: Does anyone know of a good Yoga video to buy that will actually help you lose weight and get your body tone?
Of course my New Years resolution is to lose weight I want to do yoga in-between my running.

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Answer by yogalexa
My absolute favorites are the Ashtanga videos. It’s a great workout http://www.ashtanga.com/html/action.lasso?-database=ygpricelist.fm&-layout=w&-response=sc_category.html&category=DVD&-search&-sortField=t1

Here’s another good one http://www.gaiam.com/product/media-library/yoga-dvds/yoga-for-intermediates-advanced/power+up+dvd+collection.do

Good luck with your resolution!