Yoga in its all embracing character touches humans at various levels of their lives; the purpose of Yoga has always been the same, namely, to supply the techniques and methodology for the attainment of maximum evolution of the multi-dimensional potentials of human beings.

If you have never tried Yoga before, I would highly advise you to give it a try. Going beyond just the physical benefits that most people would imagine Yoga to be, there is an internal peace and contentment that comes with the practice of Yoga. The world could certainly benefit at our current state to find peace through Yoga.

The art of Yoga is more than just the postures of Hatha Yoga. Simple breathing methods can make a huge difference in how you may feel internally. This is referred to as Pranayama or restraint of breath. I will give you a simple breathing exercise that you may do at anytime. Sit in a comfortable posture; breathe in from your nose for 4sec and breathing out for 8secs. Over time you as you develop a rhythm, breathe in for 8 counts and out for 24 counts. This simple exercise will leave you feeling a world of difference.

This simple method of regulating the breath helps to clear both the lung passages from any congestion. Carbon dioxide is purged out with deep exhalation, while the inhaled air containing oxygen makes the lungs strong and purifies the blood. This will increase your body’s natural resistance against diseases. If you are suffering from asthma or bronchial related problems, this breathing will certainly provide relief to your condition.

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Often many of us may find it difficult to practice Yoga on a regular basis, due to work or lifestyle commitments. Nevertheless, if you have a busy schedule, I would at the very least, urge you to practice the Sun Salutation each morning upon rising out of bed. It is an amazing series of Yoga postures that will simple leave you feeling energetic and focused throughout the day.

The Sun Salutation, in the language of Yoga covers twelve Yogic postures, each corresponding to the twelve zodiac signs. All twelve of the Sun Salutation postures are done to synchronize our breathing patterns with the body’s movements and more importantly, the mental attitude of concentration and awareness. It is ideally to be practiced during sunrise, facing the east.

We all know that the Sun is the life force or latent energy that is essential to all life forms, and the best time to absorb the sun’s energy in during sunrise. This Yoga asanas, not only can prevent and cure diseases but they are even more valuable in imparting positive health in the form of increased energy and well being which no system of medicine can do. As you practice the Sun Salutation, you will naturally engage the three fold benefit of Yoga postures, Pranayama (breath control) and meditation techniques.

There are no limitations to age or gender, as it can be practiced by anyone fit to perform the movements and very little time is required to derive immediate and tangible benefits from this practice. It should take no more than 20 minutes to complete 12 rounds of the Sun Salutation in the morning.

I think it is great to incorporate this Yoga asana as part of your daily routine. Just as you would rise and brush your teeth, followed by a shower to freshen up, practice the Sun Salutation every morning and feel the positive difference you will experience throughout the day.

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Most people these days are shifting from just being physically healthy to a more complete balance between the body and the mind. It is becoming more evident that we are so caught up with our material quest for worldly possessions that we forget to pay attention to our real wealth, our health, sadly until it is too late. If you are the majority of people that do not know where or how to begin, I would recommend giving Yoga a go.

There are tons of materials you can find on the benefits of Yoga and the calming effect it has on ones mind. There real question though in many peoples mind is, where do I start? Let me firstly make it clear that Yoga is a timeless art practiced for centuries now, before we had sophisticated gyms or Yoga studios. People in ancient time practiced Yoga because all that is required is just the will and a little time to do Yoga. Many of us today believe that we need to engage the services of what appears as trained Yoga professionals in fancy Yoga studios in order to really benefit from the practice of Yoga. This is one of the reasons that many people will never truly master this art outside the confines of a Yoga studio.

Apart from saving time and money, when you attempt to learn Yoga on your own, you will develop a deep connection with your own body and listen to your instincts. The gentleness and stillness that comes with the correct practice of Yoga, makes it perhaps the safest form of exercise that you can perform on your own. Over time as your practice becomes consistent, you will also begin to master self discipline that will come naturally to you. It does not matter of your skinny, tall, short or even fat, you think you are to begin practicing Yoga.

The truth is anyone can do Yoga and all that is really required, if that is some space and a Yoga mat. You can begin firstly by practicing the Sun Salutation sequence, which is excellent for beginners and experts as well. It’s a fantastic way to begin Yoga, as through the practice of this dynamic sequence, your body and joints become more supple and flexible to perform other Yoga postures. I have dedicated an entire chapter on the ‘Sun Salutation’ in my book, simply because it is the foundation of Hatha Yoga. Even if you find yourself too busy or just unable to commit to Yoga, I strongly recommend you just perform 12 rounds of this sequence every morning, and see if this does not change the way you feel, think and look positively.

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Yoga for anyone is more than just a book about Yoga. The whole idea behind this book is to provide the new practitioner with a complete systematic approach towards developing and ultimately mastering the art of Yoga on their own. The author, Suleiha is no ordinary Yoga teacher. Suleiha is among the few people that come from a lineage of Yoga practitioners. To be exact, she is a 6^th generation Yoga teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience, and has an amazing track record of healing and curing various ailments through the application if Yoga therapy. Her background and achievements in the field of Yoga makes her the most sought after Guru.

The book very much replicates a real class that Suleiha conducts and teaches at her boutique Yoga Studio. The book covers all the essential of Yoga ranging from simple static stretching to more dynamic sequences that is sure to give even the most experience practitioner a real workout. Although at first glance, when we look through the book, it can seem pretty complex with all the various components to this system. However once we begin doing the book as instructed, only then will you be able to appreciate the author’s intention as each stage of the program is tailor-made for the novice to ease into the Yoga postures.

Yoga is indeed the art for the attainment of good health and youthfulness. However, before one can begin applying the Yoga postures, the body must be made flexible and pliant. Therefore the first step towards mastering the Yoga postures is the conditioning of ones body to become flexible. Yoga for anyone begins by firstly introducing the practitioner to the back bone of Yoga, the graceful sun salutation. Here the book guides the new practitioner through the 12 asanas, posture to posture with beautifully framed images.

After this essential preparatory stage, the practitioner’s body is conditioned and developed over three stages that progress naturally to the next and moving the practitioner towards a complete Yoga routine. Whether your goal is to simple tone your body for better definition or simply keep healthy, the energize stage of the book will no doubt meet any health goals you may have. The grand finale would come in the final chapter on the art of relaxation. This is crucial element to any Yoga routine, but often overlooked. Everyone will benefit from just this chapter alone, even if they don’t practice Yoga. Sulieha really demystifies the art of relaxation, simply put she teaches you to relax your body and mind completely.

The materials featured in this book, are not available in any book stores, which makes it a unique book that is perfect for the new beginner.

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