Yoga derived from sanskrit word yuz means union,joining etc,used for union of individual Self with Supreme Self at higher level but for normal people it is union of body ,& mind.Yoga includes pranayama and meditation along with asanas.In astanga yoga there 8 steps - Yama,Niyama,Asana,Pranayama, Pratyahara,Dharana,Dyana ,Samadhi.

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I'm an executive 55 years old . never exercised. wish to get into yoga for meditation and general flexibility . I tried couple of times to hire a yoga teacher but ended in giving it up since they were attempting too much too fast . I do not known of the many kinds of yoga mentioned . Live in valmiki nagar and wish some can come in the morning's . please guide me ...

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I have been suffering from extreme backache for years now and recently I fell on stairs and then started having tailbone pain. This has caused extreme pain to my lower back and due to this I can not walk for more than 10 min, can't climb stairs much, and also can not sit for longer hours. I had my diagnosis which says, I have low bone density problem and calcium deficiency. All together all these causing health problem and I am unable to do my daily work and have even left my job. Can you help me suggesting remedies? I have been taking some physiotherapy session as well but not getting much benefit.

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Why do people bring their cell phones into yoga class?

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No. You cannot direct a free yoga class without becoming a certified yoga Instructor.The class without certified instructor is not good and without proper knowledge.The yoga class cannot take without proper certified teacher.

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