The 5 top Myths of Yoga
1. I'm too stiff for yoga.
TRUTH: A good teacher works with all body types.
2. Yoga is not a good workout.
TRUTH: Pose-to-pose sequencing increases heart rate and
is a cardiovascular challenge. Many poses create muscle mass similar to
weight training. Yoga tones every muscle of the body often neglected in
more traditional exercise.
3. Yoga is a religion.
TRUTH: Yoga is not a religion but a science and art, based
on philosophy of moral integrity.
4. Yoga is for wimps.
TRUTH: Famous non-whimp athletes train with yoga.
5. Yoga is boring.
TRUTH: There's no room for boredom. Mind/breath/movement/relaxation
creates new awareness. Deep work creates new challenge.