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Is Yoga a
Religion?
Because of its roots in India, yoga has
often been associated with the Hindu
religion, but it is an independent
tradition, with physical and psychological
processes that have no connection with
religious beliefs. Yoga does not meet the
traditional definitions of a religion, but
there is a set of ethics associated with
it. These principles include the five
yamas which are non-violence,
truthfulness, non-stealing, chastity, and
non-greed. Also there are five niyamas
which are purity, contentment,
self-discipline, self-study, and centering
on the Divine. Yoga is a philosophy that
has endured 5,000 years. |
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What's the
difference between Ayurveda and Yoga?
Ayurveda is a medical science that
originated in India five thousand years
ago. It is a holistic approach to health
that recognizes the importance of
mind-body balance. Ayurveda has been
recognized by the World Health
Organization as an effective system of
medicine. Almost all the medicaments are
natural and organic in Ayurveda and is
mainly on Charak’s shastra as is known.
Yoga is mainly from the shastra’s of
Patanjali rishi. Dating back more than
5,000 years, yoga is one of the oldest
exercise systems in existence … and though
called complex not one of the most
complex. It is based on the belief that
the body and breath are intimately
connected with the mind. By controlling
the breath and holding the body in steady
poses, or asanas, yoga bring about
stability and relaxation and prepares the
practitioner for the rigors of meditation
which involve sitting still and being
alert for long periods of time.
Yoga and Ayurveda have always been very
closely aligned. Yoga has been more
concerned with physiology, Ayurveda, with
pharmacology. |
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What's the
difference between Yoga and normal
exercise?
Traditional exercise is goal oriented.
Yoga, by contrast, is a process. The idea
is to focus on what you are doing and how
you feel as you do it. In exercise, you
fail if you miss your goal. In yoga, you
succeed by trying. Yoga includes mental
exercises inherently. It leads to peace,
meditation, and divine spirits. |
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I am
Christian (or Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim,
Atheist etc.). Can I do Yoga?
Most certainly. Yoga is a spiritual
science which is very universal in it
approach. It can be practiced regardless
of your religious faith. Humanity is prime
religion yoga needs to be followed. |
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Do I have to
be vegetarian in order to do Yoga?
No. But according to tradition and belief
without any evidences, it is suggested
that one must be staunch vegetarian to
reach to great height for success in yoga.
Vegetarian in yoga means egg less
vegetarian and eggs are not vegetarian so
far as Yoga realm is concerned. |
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I'm 55. Is that too
old to do yoga?
Not at all. Almost anyone can do Yoga, and
almost everyone who does will find an
increase in flexibility, strength,
coordination, body awareness, and
concentration. Yoga is non-competitive. It
teaches you to learn how your body works
and maximize its potential. Yoga works
with your body, it does not impose a
system of goals towards which you must
push yourself, but allows you to discover
what you are capable of. Yoga can benefit
kids just as much as it helps adults. |
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Can I
do yoga if I have physical problems?
The answer to this is usually yes,
provided you do so under the supervision
of a qualified teacher. Yoga postures can
be adapted for most conditions. However,
do check with an expert before starting. |
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I'm not very
flexible, can I still do Yoga?
Sure you can. In fact, you are just the
person who should be doing yoga. Just be
careful to start slowly and breathe
properly. Soon you will find yourself
becoming more flexible, relaxed, energetic
and aware. |
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What is the
difference between a Yogi, a Guru and a
Swami?
The terms define different concepts. A
Yogi is someone who practices Yoga. A
female practitioner is called a Yogini.
The terms are also used for occasional
practitioners. Having reached a certain
degree of realization, a Yogi(ni) can
become a Guru - one who can have
disciples. Yogis who renounce the world
and embrace a monastic life are called
Swamis. |
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In which order
should I practice Asanas, Pranayama &
Meditation?
Traditionally, the Asanas are practiced
before the breathing techniques (Pranayama),
and both prepare your body for meditation.
If you practice early morning, start with
meditation - your mind will be more quiet
right after waking up and your body is
still too stiff for doing Asanas right
away. |
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Does
yoga help relieve stress?
Yes, it is one of the best ways to reduce
stress, since it teaches you to relax and
focus. Over time this discipline becomes a
part of your everyday life. |
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What should I wear
to do yoga?
Any comfortable clothing, like a pair of
tights, track pants, or shorts, and a
loose T-shirt. If you have long hair, tie
it back. No shoes - yoga is performed
barefoot. |
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How much time
should I wait after eating, before doing
yoga?
At least an hour. |
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Will Yoga help
me lose weight?
Yoga works in a number of ways. First, the
exercises help you burn calories. Second,
they tone your muscles and improve your
posture so you make the best of what you
have. Third, perhaps most important, they
orient you towards healthy living, which
includes a healthy diet (not necessarily a
vegetarian diet, just more of natural food
and less of high-fat junk food).
Regardless of what yoga does to your
weight however, it will make you look and
feel better. |
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Is it OK to do
yoga during periods?
Mostly this is a matter of personal
preference. Just avoid inverted poses,
abdominal strengtheners, extended holding
of any pose, and energizing breathing. |
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Which style of
yoga is best?
There are four main paths of Yoga - Karma
Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja
Yoga. While all seek to balance the body,
mind, and spirit, they go about it in
various ways, differing in how asanas are
done and where the attention is focused.
Each is suited to a different temperament
or approach to life. All the paths lead
ultimately to the same destination - to
union with Brahman or God - and the
lessons of each of them need to be
integrated if true wisdom is to be
attained. Most people, especially
Westerners, who do yoga simply for
exercise, do some form of hatha yoga,
yoga's physical discipline that focuses on
developing control of the body through
asanas or poses. Hatha yoga is a subset of
Raja Yoga. The beauty of yoga is that you
can dip as far as you like into the pond
and still receive some benefits. The
deeper you go, the more profound the
changes. |
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How can
trade-easterly be helpful to me in
learning yoga?
Trade-easterly, has on its list
knowledgeable and dedicated persons who
can practice the yoga teach the yoga at
the reputed organizations. Trade-Easterly
can also manage yoga guru at the bank of
Ganges at Haridwar and Rishikesh. It can
also advise on the art of living
conferences, vipasyana sibirs, shibirs by
Shri Swami Sivanand Ashrams, Shri
Ramdevji’s yoga sibirs etc. |
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Can online
coaches available to teach yoga?
One can always make references about
question on yoga to Trade-Easterly, but we
believe that unless primary shibirs
(workshops) are attended, it is very
difficulty to know the problems and
sensitive to comment to the amateurs.
However, it is always welcome if the need
is there to any person for whom it is not
possible to attend the shibirs. |
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Can I get some
more material on yoga to see?
Ask for it, we will manage to sent you
some of the good books. |
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I want to
talk to somebody and have more questions
on yoga ?
Contact Trade-Easterly anytime over phone.
In fact your speaking to us makes us more
understand the matter from the angle you
have . More we understand more we are able
to respond in proper way. You may like to
start a talk with our General Head Shri C.
R. Kundaliya and can be driven right way
thereafter as per his directions. See the
“contact us” for further details. |
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