Yoga

In the spirit of the Roadtrip and Vacation Issue of Kiwibox we thought we would talk about a meditation and exercise method that comes to us from the Eastern World. Hatha Yoga, an off shoot of Yoga as understood by Hindus in India is practiced for exercise rather than for spiritual purposes. Derived from ancient Sanskrit texts Yoga has reemerged in recent years with incredible strength. The popularity of Yoga is no surprise considering the variety of benefits; including better circulation, increased flexibility, increased sexual satisfaction and a tighter body. Concentrating on long physical movements, meditation and breathing, yoga is intended to center those who practice, making the visible results a secondary concern to factors such as mental clarity and litheness.

The primary goal of yoga, which works through a series of physical poses or asanas, Pranayama, or breathing techniques and mental exercises, is designed to unite the body and the mind. Stretching, strengthening, and elongating the spine for proper alignment of the vertebrae all contribute to an overall sense of well being that is likely responsible for the growing popularity of the practice. See what the fuss is all about with one of the videos below.

General Yoga



Power Yoga



Ab Focused Yoga



Yoga for Relaxation