Most of us take our breathing for granted. We inhale; we exhale; that's it. But what if we consider something we do so many times each day, perhaps we better take another look at our breath and make breathing more conscious. In fact, those of us doing yoga are of all ages, sizes, shapes and fitness levels and twisting our bodies into pretzel-like shapes is never, ever required.

You can, of course, depending on your body type and dedication, advance in yoga and work at a very high level. Taking a Chair Yoga break, even a five minute break, can increase efficiency and effectiveness while at work and clear the mind. If you can do this several time during the day, even for a few minutes, you will be happier in your body and your mind will defog. However, now there is available a wonderful option...Chair Yoga. Either sitting for the entire class or standing for part of the class and using the chair as a prop for balance makes learning and practicing Yoga possible for everyone. And all the very same benefits will be derived from a class.

However more is involved in asanas than just the promotion of physical health. Through yoga postures one can improve their mental outlook, achieve a more harmonious emotional life and develop more vital awareness. These children books act as rich intoxication. Colorful and life-like illustrations, 3D graphics, different exercise poses with their exact details, attractive catch-lines and valuable tips are some major features that decorate these handy books. His enlightening talks brought him attention from a number of celebrities, including actors Charlie Chaplin and Greta Garbo and writers Aldous Huxley and George Bernard Shaw.

Hittleman emphasized the physical aspects of yoga to a Western audience used to focusing on the body rather than the mind. Hittleman's goal was to teach American students to gradually embrace the spiritual side of yoga, which many people have. Vishu-devananga would later go on to create the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta yoga centers, which has become one of most prominent yoga school franchises in the entire world. Female yogi Swami Sivananda Radha is credited with probing the link between the psychology and spirituality of yoga.

And Swami Chidananda, a student of yoga master Swami Sivananda, produced one of America's most famous and familiar yoga instructors, Lilias Folan, whose PBS series, "Lilias, Yoga and You", which aired from 1970 to 1979, brought into nearly every home in America. What is the purpose of doing Yoga? We can see that after we practice yoga we feel more flexible and strong, our spirits are uplifted, our energy is balanced and our minds are clearer. You will learn how to stretch and strengthen every muscle and joint in a gentle way, your stress will diminish, you will learn tools for healthful living including how to breathe properly and how to quiet the mind through meditation. Yoga is not a religion; there is no church, no preaching (well maybe a little) or doctrines or creeds.