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Fitness 6) How far can YOGA con- tribute to body building like toning of muscles , six pack abs,biceps and triceps,pelvic muscles? Can YOGA be a substitute to going to GYM? Ans) There are variety of High Intensity regimes in Hatha Yoga for the arms, core and legs whichs aim at not just strengthening of the muscles but toning as well. There are various pelvis and hip-opener exercises which keeps the pelvic muscles strong and flexible. Ashtanga Vinayasa flow, a rigorous yogic practice has a series of routines which works on building strong ab- domen with Inversions and arms balances for the bi- ceps and triceps as well. Yoga is a complete workout of the body where you lift your own body weight and gain strength despite of lift- ing external weights like you do in the gym. However, I cannot say it can be a sub- stitute for the gym,as no workout can be compared with yoga. I respect all forms of fitness. “ 7) Your your pr Ans) My guru Sw who tau meaning of trans people f ing them shells a 9) When stiff go you do flexible Ans) I m routine gradual ing in ev class. F hamstrin as Janu asana,P asana a asana h flexibility 11) Wha FITNES train fo Ans)Str enduran mental a health d I would not call any stretch painful. Its a beautiful feelin stretch and lengthen the mu practicing any asana. yoga expert apurvaa