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How are yoga exercises different from stretching exercises?
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How are yoga exercises different from stretching exercises?
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Stretching Source: Active stretching Passive stretching Motion: Static stretching Dynamic stretching Ballistic stretching An actively stretching Siberian tigerStretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific skeletal muscle (or muscle group) is deliberately elongated (often by abduction from the torso) in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. Stretching is also used therapeutically to alleviate cramps.
In its most basic form, stretching is a natural and instinctive activity; it is performed by humans and many animals. It can be accompanied by yawning. Stretching often occurs instinctively after waking from sleep, after long periods of inactivity, or after exiting confined spaces and areas.
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07/30/10 09:15am
Although yoga involves stretching your muscles, it is a whole different ballgame than the few warm-up stretches you might do at the gym. Most yoga poses are not stretching an isolated area, but rather involve the whole body in both stretching and strengthening.