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Article: Yoga; Key Q&A.(questiona and answers)
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Yoga
- Article date:
- March 17, 2005
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Is yoga a religion?
No. However, it can be part of a religious/spiritual practice.
Is yoga a replacement for conventional treatment?
No. You should continue any current medication or treatment program. Yoga can help relieve the symptoms of various conditions, and it's good for your overall well being, but it's not a treatment unto itself. And remember: If you do have specific health problems, make sure your provider knows you are planning to take up yoga.
I'm not that flexible. Can I still practice yoga?
Of course! You may want to start with a beginner's class, though. Yoga allows you to work at your own pace within your own ...