What is Yoga:
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice of body movements and postures that can and usually are accompanied by breath control, meditation, and stretching. Yoga is more than just poses and movement, it is a unity of mind, body, and breath (prana) into one practice. Used correctly and regularly, yoga can be truly transformative and medicinal.
Origin:
It is believed that yoga was developed in ancient India between 3300 BCE and 500 BCE. It was practiced in one form or another throughout history since those days. The practice of yoga landed in the US in the 1920s but didn’t become widely known until the 1950s, where it was mostly practiced on the West Coast. Today, you can find yoga being practiced throughout the United States.
Ailments treated:
Anxiety, depression, stress, heart-related issues, arthritis pain, back pain, gout, obesity, acne and other skin issues, insomnia, high blood pressure, cramps, hormone imbalances, migraines, and constipation.
*This list only touches the surface of what Yoga can treat.
Average cost per session:
$10.00 - $20.00+
License needed:
No
Certification needed:
Yes
Reference: McClinton, D. (2007, August 29). Yoga Pioneers: How Yoga Came to America. Retrieved from http://www.yogajournal.com/article/history-of-yoga/yogas-trip-america/
Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice of body movements and postures that can and usually are accompanied by breath control, meditation, and stretching. Yoga is more than just poses and movement, it is a unity of mind, body, and breath (prana) into one practice. Used correctly and regularly, yoga can be truly transformative and medicinal.
Origin:
It is believed that yoga was developed in ancient India between 3300 BCE and 500 BCE. It was practiced in one form or another throughout history since those days. The practice of yoga landed in the US in the 1920s but didn’t become widely known until the 1950s, where it was mostly practiced on the West Coast. Today, you can find yoga being practiced throughout the United States.
Ailments treated:
Anxiety, depression, stress, heart-related issues, arthritis pain, back pain, gout, obesity, acne and other skin issues, insomnia, high blood pressure, cramps, hormone imbalances, migraines, and constipation.
*This list only touches the surface of what Yoga can treat.
Average cost per session:
$10.00 - $20.00+
License needed:
No
Certification needed:
Yes
Reference: McClinton, D. (2007, August 29). Yoga Pioneers: How Yoga Came to America. Retrieved from http://www.yogajournal.com/article/history-of-yoga/yogas-trip-america/
**If a license is needed to practice this particular complimentary/alternative medical procedure, always check with your state or local licensing agency to ensure your practitioner is licensed. If no license is needed, seek local or national agencies to see if your practitioner is certified through a respected program. Never be afraid to ask your practitioner for references.**
