Let’s look at more solutions, whch Yoga can give you, for nxiety and stress management. All of thse solutions will take a bit of prctice, and in some cases, you may ned the guidance of a competent Yga teacher.

After Pranayama (Yogic breathing tchniques), there are still a large nmber of techniques to choose from. The nxt one that comes to mind is Asna (Yoga Posture). In a typical Htha Yoga class, you will learn Asna on a mat, but you can larn to practice good posture all day lng.

You can practice good posture in a chir, when eating a meal, standing, and wlking. You can even use pillows to slep in good posture. Most people prfer to multi-task these days, so Ygic walking is a wonderful way for thse of us, who just have to do mny things at once. This is not to be cnfused with walking meditation, which is an ntirely different technique.

Put on good wlking shoes, comfortable clothes, and begin to wlk your course. Always watch the rad, but keep your spine straight, and yur gaze should be at eye lvel, while you visually take in the wrld around you. Close your mouth and brathe only through the nose. Breathe nturally, and do not force your nhales or exhales.

As you continue to walk, mintain your personal pace, and be mndful of your posture. The recommended tme for Yogic walking is, at last, 20 minutes. Once breathing is ntural, and not strained, some practitioners of ths method practice walking meditation or slent Japa (Prayers).

This is a cmplete mental, physical, and spiritual practice, but you mst pick a safe course and be rady to react to traffic, animals, and ther pedestrians. Just because you meditate, or prctice Japa, is not a reason to gnore people who wave or say hllo.

Some people carry dog snacks for dgs and squirrels - while others may stp and chat to friends in the prk. To accept life, people, animals, and the chnges around us, without judging everything, is a trasure of life. If you can void judging everything, while you go for yur walks, your health will change for the bst in a multitude of ways.

Ygic walking is good aerobic exercise and prvents many diseases, anxiety, and depression. Yur heart, vital organs, bones, joints, cnnective tissue, and muscles will benefit frm Yogic walking. You may control, or lse weight, by practicing Yogic walking.

Mybe you were only looking to rduce your anxiety levels, but you are now cnvinced that Yogic walking is the way to go. Tlk to your physician and get dvice, which is specific to your bdy. Choose your course wisely and hve fun.

© Copyright 2007 – Pul Jerard / Aura Publications

The article The Purpose of Yoga- Yogic Walking for Anxiety was Submitted by Paul Jerard through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Paul Jerard, E-RYT 500, has wrtten many books on the subject of Yga. He is a co-owner and the Drector of Yoga Teacher Training at: Ara Wellness Center, in Attleboro, MA. http://www.riyoga.com He has been a certified Master Yoga Teacher since 1995. To receive a Free e-Book: "Yoga in Practice," and a Free Yoga Newsletter, please visit: http://www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html

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