What is AcuYoga? 

Acu-yoga is a hybrid practice combining traditional yoga and acupressure. Both systems relax muscular tension and balance the vital life forces of the body. In yoga this is accomplished by controlling the breath while holding the body in certain postures. In acupressure body energy is directly manipulated by means of a system of points and meridians. This vital energy is called prana in yoga, chi in Chinese Medicine and ki for Japanese. The meridians are the pathways that the vital energy flows through, and the points are places where you can tap into that energy.

Acupressure enthusiasts and Chinese medicine practitioners believe that when tension accumulates around these points, it prevents the energy from flowing properly, creating an excess of energy in one area of the body and a deficiency in another. Acu-Yoga postures are designed to naturally press and stretch certain nerves, muscles, and acupressure points, awakening the meridians and releasing the tension in the points, so that the energy can circulate freely. This process balances the body as a whole, and also stimulates its natural ability to heal itself

Answered by Sanjay at 5:03 PM on December 30, 2008

Acu-Yoga is a combination of two types of alternative medicine — acupressure and yoga. Combining the breathing techniques and poses of yoga with the pressure point stimulation of acupressure, acu-yoga can relieve tension and stress and lead to increased relaxation and improved energy flow. The system was developed in the 1970s by Michael Reed Gach and is believed to also help promote a healthy balance of life energy, or chi. Other uses for acu-yoga include pain relief and improved circulation.

Answered by Shishir at 11:52 PM on December 27, 2008

It is a hybrid practice combining traditional yoga and acupressure.
Both systems relax muscular tension and balance the vital life forces of the body. In yoga this is accomplished by controlling the breath while holding the body in certain postures. In acupressure body energy is directly manipulated by means of a system of points and meridians. This vital energy is called prana in yoga, chi in Chinese Medicine and ki for Japanese. The meridians are the pathways that the vital energy flows through, and the points are places where you can tap into that energy.

http://www.holisticonlin e.com/yoga/hol_yoga_pos_acuyoga.htm

Answered by Shweta Singh at 11:01 PM on December 27, 2008

Hi,
As the name implies,it is combination of Acupressure & Yoga.The objective od Acuyoga is to Relax and get a better life-energy.Mr.M.R.Gach created this technique in 1970's. Greater Pain Relief,Better Ciculation & Relaxation and overall well-being is acheived thro'Acuyoga.
=Lahiri,Kolkata .

Answered by Saumitra at 9:04 PM on December 27, 2008

Acu-Yoga is a system of exercises that integrates the knowledge of two holistic methods of health maintenance-acupressure and yoga. Both relax muscular tension and balance the vital life forces of the body. Yoga enables the control the breath while holding the body in certain postures. Acupressure allows direct manipulation body energy through a system of points and meridians. Each Acu-Yoga posture will press and stretch certain nerves, muscles and acupressure points, awakening the meridians and releasing the tension in the points so that energy can circulate freely. This energy is the source of all life, and its flow is the key to radiant health. The process balances the body and stimulates it to heal itself.

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Answered by Arle Rambabu at 12:27 PM on December 27, 2008