Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Distinction between yoga and regular fitness programs


Yoga

1. Yoga is a complete process in itself.
2. Yoga is a discipline that improves the physical, mental and emotional health of a person.
3. Focuses on what you are doing and how you feel as you perform the posture s.
4. Yoga sessions are non-competitive and only tap the individual capacity to revitalize the body, mind and soul.
5. Gentle - Concentrates on physical relaxation
6. In Yoga, you succeed by doing.
7. Yoga increases HEALTH ? muscle strength is enhanced by toning them.
8. Yoga sessions leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.


Regular Fitness Programs

1. Regular fitness programs are goal oriented
2. Exercise only the physical elements of the body.
3. Focus on completing daily benchmarks.
4. Fitness programs are predominantly competitive in nature.
5. Concentrate on physical exertion.
6. You fail if you do not meet your daily goals.
7. Weight training makes you stronger by breaking down and rebuilding muscle tissue, thus it gives a bulky look.
8. Fitness programs leave you feeling tired and burnt out.

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