L I F E S T Y L E H O T Y O G A V I G ORO U S F L O W H E A L I N G SP I R I T U A L A L I GH N M E N T fl o w e n d u r a n c e s t r e n g t h w e i g h t - l o s s s w e a t y f o c u se d b r e a t h i n g f a s t - p a c e s l o w - p a c e r e l a x i n g m e d it a ti o n ch a n ti n g p h il o s o p h y p r e n a t a l v e g e t a r i a n h e a r t - o p e n i n g s t r e s s - r e li e f A S H T A N G A S I V A N A N D A J I V A M U K T I V IN Y A S A H A T H A B A R K AN B I K R A M I Y E N G A R A N U S A R A V IN IY O G A R E S T O R A TI V E K U N D A L I N I YOGA YOGA STARTER STARTER WEEKS Adho Mukha Svanasana Virabhadrasana I Chaturanga Vrksasana Salamba Sirsasana Navasana Natarajasana Savasana Tittibhasana Bandha Sarvangasana Utkatasana Virabhadrasana II Trikonasana Balasana Padmasana DOWNWARD DOG CHILD POSE LOTUS WARRIOR 1 WARRIOR 2 TRIANGLE KING DANCER FOUR LIMBED STAFF BRIDGE CHAIR TREE BOAT FIREFLY CORPSE HEADSTAND Lengthens and decompresses the spine, stretches the ham- strings, strengthens the arms, flushes the brain with oxygen and calms the mind. Slims the waist, strengthens the legs and core, and aids in correcting posture imbalances. Hip opener, strengthens spine, calms the brain, eases men- stral discomfort, and restores energy levels. Strengthens the legs, opens the chest and shoulders. Strengthens the legs and arms, opens the chest and shoul- ders, tones the abdomen. Slims the waist, strengthens the legs and core, and aids in correcting posture imbalances. Strengthens the arms, wrists and abdomen. Good prepa- ration for more challenging arm balances. Strengthens the spine, opens the chest, improves spinal flexibility, stimulates the thyroid. Tones the leg muscles. Strength- ens hip flexors, ankles, calves, and back. Stretches chest and shoulders. Reduces symptoms of flat feet, stimulates the heart, diaphragm, and abdominal organs. Strengthens legs, improves balance. Builds abdominal and core strength Strengthens the wrists, fore- arms and abdomen. Stretches the hamstrings Calms the mind. Strengthens the arms, legs and spine. Improves balance. Strengthens legs, improves balance and core strength, stretches the shoulders. Lowers blood pressure, relaxes heart rate, calms the mind and makes you fall in love with yoga. IMPROVES SEX LIFE IMPROVES SLEEP Researchers found that yoga treated premature ejaculation more effectively than fluoxetine (Prozac). In one study, 100 percent of the yoga group had improvement in premature ejaculation and sexual satisfaction, compared to 82 percent of those taking fluoxetine. Adults with chronic or recurring low-back pain who practice yoga for 12 weeks can experience better function than usual medical care. Twice weekly yoga practice for two months showed a significant decrease in levels of depression as well as levels of both state and trait anxiety. More than 20 million Americans regularly practice yoga. Other research has shown that yoga meditation can enhance a woman’s libido and treat sexual dysfunction. Yoga meditation cultivates mindfulness -- an awareness of the present moment--and that can significantly improve a woman’s sexual arousal and response. Studies have shown that the quality of sleep, even for chronic insomniacs, improved within eight weeks of practicing yoga on a regular basis. Yoga can help you sleep better, which can boost your mood and energy level. 20 12 A WEEKS 2x f r http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20178291 http://nccam.nih.gov/health/yoga/introduction.htm http://www.yogajournal.com/press/yoga_in_america http://www.yogajournal.com/health/549 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19090937 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17888067 http://www.healthcentral.com/diet-exercise/c/223360/135985/mojo-back/2 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1744388109000048 POSING FOR SUCCESS? WHAT’S YOUR STYLE? BY: C.ROBLES NAMASTE