Authors : Joshi A.R . and Kanwar R.
Page Nos : 11-12
Description :
Historically yoga was more than just a method of teaching; it was a way of life. You dedicated
yourself to a lifestyle and culture that surpassed meditation techniques and included healthy eating
habits, bathing habits, social interaction and work. Its phi
losophy is rooted in a physical culture of health
and well
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being that is still emphasised today at yoga retreats and explains why over 15 million people in
the world now practise this ancient tradition.Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual pra
ctices
or disciplines which originated in ancient India. There is a broad variety of Yoga schools, practices, and
goals in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Among the most well
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known types of yoga are Hatha yoga
and RÄja yoga. Every yoga asana (pose) has a
different name and includes standing postures, seated
twists, backbends, arm balances, inversions and core holds. The downward facing dog for example, is in
itself said to calm the brain, energise the body, improve digestion, strengthen arms and legs and b
e
therapeutic for high blood pressure. Whilst these benefits come as a given with most postures, the
practise of yoga as a whole provides many more benefits than you might think. The beauty of yoga is that
it can be practiced pretty much anywhere, on your
own or with other yoga enthusiasts. If you have been
inspired to give yoga a go there is no better place to try it than on an amazing yoga holiday with
destinations spanning from Thailand to St Lucia. Here we share our top 10 yoga retreats where you can
en
joy a luxurious healthy holiday whilst profiting from the extraordinary health and fitness benefits yoga
has to offer.
