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Yoga for Beginners

So you want yoga's benefits but you're about as flexible as a steel rod? No sweat! You can still relax, de-stress and relieve muscle tension through yoga. You may not even have to leave your desk. These sites will show you how easy yoga can be.
What is Yoga?
A very nice introduction brought to you by Yoga Centers on the Web. It's a reminder to keep it simple!
Gentle Yoga with Naomi
Naomi Judith Offner offers a slower, kinder yoga that is appropriate for all age groups and body types. Her philosophy is especially life-enhancing.
Simple Yoga Techniques
These simple exercises warm up your joints and prepare you for Yoga postures.
Yoga for Stress Management
This relaxing series of stretches can be done right in your cubicle, and without too much embarrassment!
Desktop Yoga
And while we're in the office, here are some exercises to aid in preventing carpal tunnel syndrome.
Hatha Yoga and Breathing Exercises for the Deskbound
Here are some more simple, yoga-based exercises for those who spend most of their lives chained to a desk.
Yoga Postures While Flying
The next time you're flying, don't just sit there reading a magazine or playing games on your laptop. Yoga instructor Sandra Uyterhoeven has created a series of simple yoga postures that will leave you feeling refreshed.
Stretch Central
Many people beginning yoga are tight and stiff. Here are twenty-one stretches you can use to loosen up
Stretching and Flexibility
There might be more than you ever wanted to know about stretching on this website by Brad Appleton.
What does it feel like?
Absolutely not to be missed. This inviting article by Eric Shifman describes what it feels like to do yoga.
Getting started
A wonderfully informative piece from Yoga International. It speaks to the expectations of the novice yoga student.
Hatha Traditions
Students usually start out with hatha or the physical side of yoga. Linda Johnson describes some of the traditions.
Screening Teachers
It's commonplace to call up yoga centers and ask questions about their teachers, their philosophy and practice.

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