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Water Yoga
Water yoga is a series of yoga movements in an aquatic environment. The focus of water yoga is on breathing and self-care. Water yoga is also a type of exercise for individuals who may have injuries or limited mobility. Water yoga techniques were created to increase strength, flexibility, and balance of the individual. Yoga and water work well together to promote relaxation and a stress free environment. Water yoga should be performed in warm water that is less than 5 ft. Deep breathing is important in water yoga and one must continue to be aware of their breathing. Water yoga does not require one knowing how to swim, however, all yoga moves and positions require a strong core. A strong core allows an individual to be able to stay balanced in the water, hold positions for the required length of time, and perform the postures correctly. Each posture varies in body parts used and time frame for an individual to maintain the position. Water yoga is intended to decrease stress in an individual both physically and mentally. Further injury could result if an individual does not perform the water postures correctly or as with any exercise, does not stretch before beginning movements.

Types of Postures
- Salutation to the Sun

- Bow and Arrow in Warrior Pose

- Floating Forward Bend

- Sinking Meditation

- Dead Float

Health Benefits
Water yoga makes exercising safer because it enables individuals who have weight problems or injuries to be able to work out in the water where there is less of an impact on their bones and joints. Water yoga helps promote strength because the water adds resistance to ones body.

Water yoga relieves stress because of the connection between water and calm thought processes. Water yoga has been shown to help women who are pregnant by decreasing the swelling of their feet or hands, removing the added weight of the baby, and promoting stretching and movement.