Word: yoga
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...Yoga By the Book There is no doubt that yoga can be harmful when practiced incorrectly, and your article highlighted several problems [Oct. 15]. According to yoga texts, all poses should be done with alertness and relaxation, which should be attained through awareness of the body and breath. The breath should be smooth and the body relaxed. There are more than a thousand yoga poses and many modifications of each of these. Not all are beneficial for each person. It is therefore important to discuss health issues with the yoga teacher when starting classes. Your article gave little regard...
...Stretching the Truth There is no doubt yoga can be harmful when practiced incorrectly, and your article highlighted several problems [Oct. 15]. According to yoga texts, all poses should be done with alertness and relaxation, which should be attained through awareness of the body and breath. The breath should be smooth and the body relaxed. Not all poses are beneficial for each person. It is therefore important to discuss health issues with the yoga teacher when starting classes. Your article gave little regard to the vast array of benefits that can be obtained when yoga is tailored for individuals. Philip...
...more than 12 years, lifting weights, running on the treadmill and doing high-impact aerobics. I was always getting injured and often had to go to a chiropractor. Now that I have been doing yoga, my pain has subsided, and I don't need a chiropractor. Kiana Martinez, Los Angeles...
...Yoga done correctly and without an athletic competitive edge is for everyone. I am 76 years of age and began yoga four years ago. Following the Iyengar yoga method of correct alignment, I leave each session feeling at least 20 years younger - especially after standing on my head for five minutes. De Vee Lange, San Diego...
...Done correctly, yoga increases strength and might head off osteoporosis. And Ashtanga yoga sure fires up my cardio system. So I suppose a limited workout done by an infrequent weekend warrior would probably offer little benefit and may cause injury. But for those of us who practice consistently, the benefits are quite clear and compelling. Steve Crawford, Jyvskyl, Finland...