YOGA
Yoga is a Sanskrit word essentially meaning "union", which describes
its holistic approach balancing and bringing strength to your mind,
body and spirit a series of physical exercises.
Whilst it does contain some meditation, yoga is a discipline rather than a religion, and so can be practised by people of any faith.
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Yoga is a Sanskrit word essentially meaning "union", which describes
its holistic approach balancing and bringing strength to your mind,
body and spirit a series of physical exercises.
Whilst it does contain some meditation, yoga is a discipline rather than a religion, and so can be practised by people of any faith.
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1 . What
is YOGA
2 . What is yoga good for?
3 . Precautions and YOGA -Advice
4 . Clothes and how to begin YOGA
5 . YOGA Purpose Yoga and Meditation
6 . Yoga and Meditation
7 . position and postures
8 . postures ( Asana)
9 . traditional practices for performing asana
10 . Yoga and Precautions
11 . Yoga clothing
12 . Various Categories of YOGAsanas
13 . Yoga postures
14 . Pranayama
15 . Benefits of Pranayama ( Go to New Page 2. click above )
2 . What is yoga good for?
3 . Precautions and YOGA -Advice
4 . Clothes and how to begin YOGA
5 . YOGA Purpose Yoga and Meditation
6 . Yoga and Meditation
7 . position and postures
8 . postures ( Asana)
9 . traditional practices for performing asana
10 . Yoga and Precautions
11 . Yoga clothing
12 . Various Categories of YOGAsanas
13 . Yoga postures
14 . Pranayama
15 . Benefits of Pranayama ( Go to New Page 2. click above )
22 . YOGA AND
WEIGHT LOSE
23 . YOGA AND FOOD
24 . Connection between raw food and yoga.
25. Ayurveda and Yoga
26 . Popular Ayurvedic Herbs
27 . YOGA is Popular with the Celebrities
28 . Celebrities who practice Yoga
29 . Angelina Joli Stays Fit with Yoga
30 . YOGA in Bollywood
23 . YOGA AND FOOD
24 . Connection between raw food and yoga.
25. Ayurveda and Yoga
26 . Popular Ayurvedic Herbs
27 . YOGA is Popular with the Celebrities
28 . Celebrities who practice Yoga
29 . Angelina Joli Stays Fit with Yoga
30 . YOGA in Bollywood
YOGA is a
series of traditional physical and mental
disciplines originating in India
Yoga.
Yoga.
Yoga refers to that enormous body of spiritual
values attitudes,precepts and techniques
That have been developed inIndia
That have been developed in
.To practice
Yoga It is not essential to be young
and supple . If you have a desire to be Happy you can practice Yoga and
Meditation..Yoga is not just physical fitness training. It is an authentic
holistic tradition inclusive of contemplation and meditation. Its aim is for
you to achive your fullest potential in life,since you possess a storehouse of
immense happiness within you!!!!
-For lasting happiness and real peace, we must first know how to calm the mind, to concentrate and go inside
-For lasting happiness and real peace, we must first know how to calm the mind, to concentrate and go inside
What is yoga good for?
Practised properly, yoga can have measurable benefits
for your physical and emotional health. It can:
improve your physical fitness
you greater flexibility and strength
improve your skin and muscle tone and definition
improve your sleep and ability to relax
help you to lose weight
strengthen your internal organs and circulation
help you during pregnancy and birth with relaxation
and pain control
help with muscle pain and strain and stiffness
help your digestive system
bring you an increased sense of calm and wellbeing
improve your posture
improve your concentration
energise you!
Practised properly, yoga can have measurable benefits
for your physical and emotional health. It can:
improve your physical fitness
you greater flexibility and strength
improve your skin and muscle tone and definition
improve your sleep and ability to relax
help you to lose weight
strengthen your internal organs and circulation
help you during pregnancy and birth with relaxation
and pain control
help with muscle pain and strain and stiffness
help your digestive system
bring you an increased sense of calm and wellbeing
improve your posture
improve your concentration
energise you!
Of course, you don't get all benefits from one class.
Yoga is a discipline that needs to be practised regularly.
But if you go to a good class, even one session
leave you feeling relaxed and serene..
Yoga is a discipline that needs to be practised regularly.
But if you go to a good class, even one session
leave you feeling relaxed and serene..
Precautions and YOGA -Advice
Yoga imposes certain disciplines for a balanced and contented life.These disciplines have scientific justifications. Unlike superficial, frivolous lifestyles without any do's or don'ts, the regular practice of yoga helps by cultivating character, good eating, cleansing, proper breathing, ideal sex and relaxation. It is designed to awaken the characteristics of what it means in life to be human.
It is advisable though to seek professional medical knowledge about certain sickness or infirmity one might have before taking up the practice of yoga
Yoga imposes certain disciplines for a balanced and contented life.These disciplines have scientific justifications. Unlike superficial, frivolous lifestyles without any do's or don'ts, the regular practice of yoga helps by cultivating character, good eating, cleansing, proper breathing, ideal sex and relaxation. It is designed to awaken the characteristics of what it means in life to be human.
It is advisable though to seek professional medical knowledge about certain sickness or infirmity one might have before taking up the practice of yoga
It is designed to awaken the characteristics of what it means in
life to be human.
It is advisable though to seek professional medical knowledge about certain sickness or infirmity one might have before taking up the practice of yoga
It is advisable though to seek professional medical knowledge about certain sickness or infirmity one might have before taking up the practice of yoga
one should remember that
1. Practising yoga in the wrong manner can aggravate the negatives, rather than developing positive changes in the body and mind.
Therefore it is advised that yoga should not be practised without suitable professional guidance and knowledge. If you're physically unwell, do not practise yoga.
2. Weak patients are warned against holding their breath (Kumbhaka) during pranayama.
3. People suffering from serious problems like heart trouble, high or low blood pressure or any serious organic disease should also avoid asanas (postures) which may prove dangerous.
4. Practise in the presence of a medical or yoga expert.
1. Practising yoga in the wrong manner can aggravate the negatives, rather than developing positive changes in the body and mind.
Therefore it is advised that yoga should not be practised without suitable professional guidance and knowledge. If you're physically unwell, do not practise yoga.
2. Weak patients are warned against holding their breath (Kumbhaka) during pranayama.
3. People suffering from serious problems like heart trouble, high or low blood pressure or any serious organic disease should also avoid asanas (postures) which may prove dangerous.
4. Practise in the presence of a medical or yoga expert.
5. Sweating during practice.
Do not wipe the body with a towel, but rub the body with the palms.
6. Avoid strenuous physical exercises like gymnastics, weightlifting, jogging, tennis, swimming etc. after asanas and prayama. Allow at least 20 minutes after yoga before other exercise.
The sequence of yogic practices; Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayama, Chittashuddhi and Yoga Nidra should be maintained.
7. In attaining peace of mind, yoga should be practised in a quiet, secluded place,
where fresh air envelops you for fresh breathing of the mind.
8. It is recommended that you either practise early in the morning, or in early evening on a relatively empty stomach.
You are allowed the flexibility of practising yoga four hours after a heavy meal and 20 minutes after a glass of juice or a cup of skimmed milk.
Do not wipe the body with a towel, but rub the body with the palms.
6. Avoid strenuous physical exercises like gymnastics, weightlifting, jogging, tennis, swimming etc. after asanas and prayama. Allow at least 20 minutes after yoga before other exercise.
The sequence of yogic practices; Kriyas, Asanas, Pranayama, Chittashuddhi and Yoga Nidra should be maintained.
8. It is recommended that you either practise early in the morning, or in early evening on a relatively empty stomach.
You are allowed the flexibility of practising yoga four hours after a heavy meal and 20 minutes after a glass of juice or a cup of skimmed milk.
After practice,
meals after half-an-hour is optional.
9. Avoid tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol, zarda, pan masala, sweets, fried food and spices as they activate chemical toxins, which are harmful and lead to stress and illness.
10. Your diet should include raw food, salad and fruits.
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday, irrespective of yogic practice. It helps in cleaning up the system.
11. A time
schedule should be ideal capacity and to make it a regular practice. For
instance, Pranayama can be started with a less duration initially and can be
later increased gradually depending on one's capability to concentrate.
9. Avoid tea, coffee, smoking, alcohol, zarda, pan masala, sweets, fried food and spices as they activate chemical toxins, which are harmful and lead to stress and illness.
10. Your diet should include raw food, salad and fruits.
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water everyday, irrespective of yogic practice. It helps in cleaning up the system.
12. Initially one may feel stiffness in muscles
but it will ease out after regular practice.Physical
comfort is as important as mental comfort while practicing yoga. Hence, clean,
loose, free-flowing clothes; preferably cotton garments should be worn.
In cold climates, a shirt or sweater can be worn. Jewellery and accessories
should be avoided and practise with bare-feet to ensure contact with the
ground.
13. As the body has to be stretched in all directions, yogic practice has to be done on a clean mat, rug, carpet or a blanket.
14. You should practise Yoga on the ground. Do not practise on sofas and beds.
13. As the body has to be stretched in all directions, yogic practice has to be done on a clean mat, rug, carpet or a blanket.
14. You should practise Yoga on the ground. Do not practise on sofas and beds.
Yoga is thus the generic name of the various Indian
path of ecstatic self transcendence,or the methodical transmutation of
consciousness to the point of liberation from the spell of the ego personality.
Hindu meditation and yoga are paths to achieve the purpose of life, refinement of the soul.
The ultimate goal is the achievement of oneness with the absolute reality of the universe.
Hindu meditation and yoga are paths to achieve the purpose of life, refinement of the soul.
The ultimate goal is the achievement of oneness with the absolute reality of the universe.
To practice
Yoga It is not essential to be young
and supple . If you have a desire to be Happy you can practice Yoga and
Meditation..Yoga is not just physical fitness training. It is an authentic
holistic tradition inclusive of contemplation and meditation. Its aim is for
you to achive your fullest potential in life,since you possess a storehouse of
immense happiness within you!!!!
-For lasting happiness and real peace, we must first know how to calm the mind, to concentrate and go inside
-For lasting happiness and real peace, we must first know how to calm the mind, to concentrate and go inside
Clothes and how to begin YOGA
Good preparation for yoga requires spiritual andmental readiness as well as appropriate clothing and
suitable space. Many practitioners of yoga begin their
practice with simple breathing exercises and stretches
intended to clear the mind as well as open up the lungs.
Clothing should be comfortable and allow free movement.
Some women prefer to practice in a dancer's leotard or
similar garment made of stretchy fabric,
but a simple tunic
or beach cover-up worn over a pair of running shorts
works just as well. Brassieres should not be worn during
practice because they tend to restrict breathing. Men
often practice in swim trunks or running shorts. Both
men and women can use an oversize men's cotton
T-shirt as a practice garment these are
, easy to wash, and nonbinding. The feet are bare.
or beach cover-up worn over a pair of running shorts
works just as well. Brassieres should not be worn during
practice because they tend to restrict breathing. Men
often practice in swim trunks or running shorts. Both
men and women can use an oversize men's cotton
T-shirt as a practice garment these are
, easy to wash, and nonbinding. The feet are bare.
Pranayama
Pranayama` is a compound term (`prana` and `yama`) meaning the maintenance of prana in a healthy throughout one`s life. More than a breath-control exercise, pranayama is all about controlling the life force or prana. Ancient yogis, who understood the essence of prana, studied it and devised methods and practices to master it. These practices are better known as pranayama. Since breath or prana is basic to life, the practice of pranayama helps in harnessing the prana in and around us, and by deepening and extending it, pranayama leads to a state of inner peace.
Pranayama` is a compound term (`prana` and `yama`) meaning the maintenance of prana in a healthy throughout one`s life. More than a breath-control exercise, pranayama is all about controlling the life force or prana. Ancient yogis, who understood the essence of prana, studied it and devised methods and practices to master it. These practices are better known as pranayama. Since breath or prana is basic to life, the practice of pranayama helps in harnessing the prana in and around us, and by deepening and extending it, pranayama leads to a state of inner peace.
According to HathaYoga,
pranayamas can be classified under:
Sahita Kumbhaka,
Surya Bhedi,
Ujjayi,
Sitali,
Bhastrika,
Bhramari,
Murchha and
Kewali
Sahita Kumbhaka,
Surya Bhedi,
Ujjayi,
Sitali,
Bhastrika,
Bhramari,
Murchha and
Kewali
The first is a breath
retention technique, which gives agility, strength and flexibility to the body.
They also quieten the mind and the sense organs besides enabling the meditator
to control his hunger and thirst.
The Surya Bhedi pranayama
consists of inhaling through the right nostril and exhaling through the left. This practice promotes good digestion and through perspiration, it purges the body of all its impurities
Ujjayi pranayama
involves the travel of breath between the nose and the heart only. It acts like an expectorant and increases digestion together with removing all impurities of nerves as well as thoughts.
The Surya Bhedi pranayama
consists of inhaling through the right nostril and exhaling through the left. This practice promotes good digestion and through perspiration, it purges the body of all its impurities
Ujjayi pranayama
involves the travel of breath between the nose and the heart only. It acts like an expectorant and increases digestion together with removing all impurities of nerves as well as thoughts.
Murchha pranayama
an extreme form of breath retention, which only experienced yogis can achieve. This practice quietens the mind and helps it to reach the near-unconscious state.
an extreme form of breath retention, which only experienced yogis can achieve. This practice quietens the mind and helps it to reach the near-unconscious state.
Bhramari pranayama
involves a very concentrated and fixed breathing exercise. It helps in strengthening one`s breath besides quietening the mind and increasing the powers of concentration. This breathing technique is very helpful in the last meditative stage of samadhi.
involves a very concentrated and fixed breathing exercise. It helps in strengthening one`s breath besides quietening the mind and increasing the powers of concentration. This breathing technique is very helpful in the last meditative stage of samadhi.
The last technique of Kewali pranayama,
is a breath retention technique in which, the yogi stops both inhalation as well as exhalation. This form balances inhalation and exhalation besides helping the mind to concentrate better
is a breath retention technique in which, the yogi stops both inhalation as well as exhalation. This form balances inhalation and exhalation besides helping the mind to concentrate better