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 Yogic
practices and teachings prevent & treat structural malalignment,
physiological and emotional imbalance, pain and suffering. This
work systematically uses breath and movement to strengthen, stretch
and stabilize the muscular-skeletal system, enhance respiratory
rhythms, improve circulation, balance internal physiology and emotions
and target the body's natural recuperative energies. While Tai
Chi and Qigong help one learn to stabilize the joints in
a functional position, Hatha Yoga tends to "wring out"
the body facilitating cleansing and tonification. Neither prior
experience with Yoga nor flexibility is required for one to benefit
from this work. Some of the exercises can even be practiced with
people with significant disabilities like quadriplegia or tetraplegia.
Elite performers like musicians and athletes find that yoga helps
improve skill by freeing the joints and breath.
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