A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga Increasing back pain, raging stress, the onset of a migraine . . .who hasn’t experienced some or all of these sensations at some time? Finding a cure for these discomforts would immortalize their discoverer and virtually ensure sainthood. Although not a panacea, yoga is a near cure-all for achieving relaxation and inner peace. Yoga, which means union or balance (1), dates back further than 2,500 years ago to the sacred Hindu religion. …showed first 75 words of 1384 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1384 total…osteoporosis, carpal tunnels and diabetes. In the ‘New Age’ of our hectic, stressful, and often exhausting society Yoga is an efficient alternative to possibly harmful exercises that put stress on the joints and muscles such as aerobics. Older generations are especially looking for ways to feel better and stay fit with out putting intense pressure on the body. Yoga is more than an exercise program three times a week; it is a way of life.