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Elle Magazine

"Ask Anna...Even a Pro Athlete Can Learn Something from Yoga".

by Anna Kournikova

"Since I'm already so active, ELLE set me up with Carl Sheusi, an Ashtanga instructor who incorporates alignment-based elements into his sessions, which in my yoga-to-English dictionary translates as fast-paced movements (Ashtanga) with an emphasis on posture...

"Forcing myself to pay attention and breathe made for some very peaceful sleep, but the real mental benefits pop up unexpectedly. Sheusi has clients who've suddenly realized one day that yoga has made them a different person - calmer, more even-tempered, and better able to cope with stress...

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10 Minutes 10 Years

by Fredric Brandt M.D.

The Wonder of Yoga

"My yoga teacher and trainer, Carl Sheusi, sees his clients literally transformed by a commitment to yoga. "Often, they'll come to me and say, 'Okay, I want to do this posture, I want to learn this style of yoga, I want to lose weight, and get more flexible. I'm looking to do all these things,' " he told me. "My response is, great! You'll get that. But you're going to get so much more because you've come to the wish-fulfilling tree of Yoga. And that tree is the source of all things -- which is within you. My job is simply to reflect this back to you. What you're looking for isn't out there, it's already inside...

"Yoga awaken the subtle energies in the body, energies that have stagnated from either misuse, lack of use, or some form of trauma. These can manifest physiologically, among many other things, as tight connective tissue and muscles. The proper form and the positions in yoga allow those energies to flow unimpeded, bringing about a vibrant state of relaxation and well-being. And since your circulation will improve, it naturally follows that your skin's appearance will, too...

"Carl recommends that beginners to yoga start with whatever level and frequency makes them feel comfortable. (Needless to say, you need to discuss any exercise program with your physician prior to starting.) There are many different kinds of yoga — Ashtanga, Bikram, Integral, Iyengar, Jivamukti, Kripalu, Sivananda, and Viniyoga, to name a few — with different emphases. Some are more attuned to the spiritual/meditative aspects, and others are more physically challenging. Some move at a slow, contemplative pace, and others are aerobic and intense workouts...

"When you first begin your yoga practice, challenge yourself slightly, but don't overdo it, as you might injure yourself. Injuries can happen to those who are inexperienced yet who can't help comparing themselves to more flexible, experienced classmates. Don't judge yourself against anyone else if you take classes. Set your own goals and work at your own pace...

And enjoy it!"

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