Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Yoga!

Ever wonder what all the hype is about Yoga?  Well, since September is National Yoga Month, and we're all about Health and Fitness here at Progressive Physical Therapy, read on to learn more about this excellent way of keeping fit while improving your flexibility and relieving stress!

September is National Yoga Month and has been since 2008. It was created to teach people about the ways in which yoga can benefit health and encourage a healthy way of living. Yahoo! Sports offers 10 wonderful ways for us to all celebrate National Yoga month:


#1 Take a free class:

Celebrate National Yoga Month this September by receiving free yoga classes for one week at more than 1,600 different locations throughout the nation. Classes are offered to new students, so if you want to give yoga a try now is your chance.


#2 Download a free song:

Get in the mood for yoga by downloading the song "Om Namo," one of the many songs from the Yoga Revolution CD.


#3 Educate yourself on the health benefits of yoga:

Educate yourself on the health benefits of yoga in one or more of the following ways:

#4 Teach someone else to do yoga:

If you already know how to do yoga, give back by teaching your children, a friend or another family member.


#5 Make a donation:

Make a donation to the Give Back Yoga Foundation. You can choose to donate your funds to help prisoners or veterans. If you have the finances, this is a wonderful way to help prisoners receive books or veterans obtain a CD, book or DVD.


#6 Buy a yoga gift for yourself or another:

Purchase a yoga mat, attire or other gift to treat yourself or someone else. The following are suggestions:

#7 Try a new yoga pose (asana):

If you already practice yoga, try something different by learning a new asana. You may even find a new favorite.


#8 Download a free yoga video:

Enjoy yoga in the comfort of your home by downloading a free yoga video offered by Yoga Yak. This is a 55-minute class, so it is well worth the time spent to download it.


#9 Try yoga somewhere different:

If you usually practice yoga indoors, try it somewhere out of the ordinary. The outdoors can be a very relaxing way to experience yoga. Parks, beaches or backyards are great ways to experience nature and yoga at the same time.


#10 Make your own yoga mat cleaner:

Watch a video on YouTube to learn how to make your own yoga mat cleaner. Keep your mat clean to keep germs away.

Enjoy yoga all September with these 10 wonderful ways to celebrate National Yoga Month!

click here to read original article published on Yahoo! Sports: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/top-10-ways-celebrate-national-yoga-month-013400815--spt.html

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