Yoga is a practice that joins the mind, body and spirit through connecting breath and movement. It has many proven health benefits such as decreased stress, improved sleep, increased flexibility and strength. Regular yoga practice can help normalize physiological functions like heart rate, blood pressure and immune response. The document traces the history of yoga from ancient texts and practices to its development in the modern era through various styles focused on different approaches like flowing sequences, holding poses, meditation or healing.
embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Yoga is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with ourselves, the world and Nature.
The document discusses different types of yoga, including:
- Ashtanga Yoga which disciplines the mind, Hatha Yoga which disciplines the body and prana, and Bhakti Yoga which disciplines emotions.
- Patanjal Yoga/Raja Yoga includes the eight limbs - yamas, niyamas, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, samadhi.
- Hatha Yoga balances the pingala and ida nadis and stimulates the chakras through practices like asanas, pranayama, mudras and bandhas to lead to higher states of mind.
- Bh
This document provides information about the asana called Paschimottanasana. It begins with defining the term, which comes from Sanskrit words meaning "west" and "stretched out", referring to stretching the back of the body. The procedure is described in three stages - starting by sitting up straight with legs extended, then inhaling and raising arms overhead before exhaling and bending forward from the hips to stretch the spine. Benefits include stretching the hamstrings and back as well as reducing stress and anxiety. Precautions are mentioned for those with back injuries or issues.
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This ppt tells you about origin of yoga & Mantras, rules of yoga, eight fold of Patanjali, yam niyam, asana, pranayama,etc.
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Yoga is a physical,Mental, and spiritual practice or discipline that express a variety of practices and goals. Yoga is a technique to control the body, weight loss boost the mind as well.
The document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins by defining yoga and asanas. It then categorizes asanas into three groups - standing, sitting, and lying down positions. Matrices listing examples of asanas in each position are provided. Detailed descriptions, procedures, benefits and precautions for four asanas from each position are given:
Standing - Hastpadasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Tadasana
Sitting - Paschimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Parivrttayanu Sirsasana, Padangusthasana
Lying - Halasana, Bhu
Yoga is a system of physical and mental exercises designed to unite the mind, body and spirit. The most common type of yoga practiced in the US is hatha yoga, which utilizes poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Yoga provides benefits such as increased flexibility, strength, balance, circulation, and stress relief while also improving posture, concentration, and awareness of the mind-body connection. Basic guidelines for yoga practice include moving slowly and fluidly, focusing on breathing, and being patient with one's body.
This document provides an overview of yoga for health. It discusses the benefits of yoga such as reducing stress, increasing energy and flexibility. It outlines the eight limbs of yoga including yamas, niyamas, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi. Specific asanas and their benefits are described. Cleaning techniques and precautions for yoga practice are also summarized.
This document provides information on various types of pranayama or yoga breathing exercises. It defines pranayama as breath control and describes several common benefits like relaxation, improved blood circulation and prevention of various health issues. It then explains the steps and benefits of specific pranayamas like Bhastrika, Kapalbhati, Bahya, Anulom Vilom, Bhramari, Udgeeth, and Pranav. Precautions for practicing pranayama like doing so on an empty stomach and under expert guidance are also noted.
Pranayama is a breath control technique in yoga that regulates the life force (prana) through inhalation, exhalation, and breath retention. The document describes eight common types of pranayama - Chandrabhedan, Suryabhedan, Anulom-Vilom, Bhastrika, Ujjayi, Sheetali, Sheetkari, and Bhramari - and provides the method and benefits of each type as well as any contradictions. Regular practice of pranayama is said to balance the nervous system, regulate energy flow through the body's nadi channels, and ensure longevity.
The document summarizes the evolution and definitions of yoga over thousands of years. It traces the origins of yoga back over 5,000 years to ancient sites in India depicting yoga poses. Yoga developed through four main periods: pre-classical, classical, post-classical, and modern. Key figures like Patanjali systematized yoga into the eight limbs in the classical period. The document also provides definitions of yoga from various ancient texts emphasizing union, stilling the mind, and transcending suffering.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA, DEFINITION,ORIGIN,THEORY OF EVOLUTION, ACCORDING TO SANKHY, ACCORDING TO YOGA
THE SCHOOLS OF YOGA, BHAVANA YOG, PRANASAMYAMA YOGA,APPLICATIONS OF YOGA, EDUCATION,THERAPY
STRESS MANAGEMENT
SPORTS
HEALTH PROMOTION
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
The document provides an overview of yoga, including that it originated in India 5000 years ago as a practice to strengthen the body for meditation, it discusses the meaning and history of yoga as well as some popular yoga celebrities and the benefits of different poses such as Mountain Pose.
1. Introduction to yoga:- The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root “Yuj” meaning to bind, join, attach, to direct and concentrate one's attention on, to use and apply. It also means union. It is the true union of our will with the will of God.
The system of yoga is so called because it teaches the means by which the j1vatma can be united to, or be in union with the Paramatma, and so secure liberation (moksha).
Yoga has also been described as wisdom in work or skill full living amongst activities, harmony and moderation.
The term “yoga” in the western world often denotes a modern form of Hatha yoga and a posture based physical fitness, stress relief and relaxation technique, consisting largely of asanas.
Yoga is particularly classified into 4 periods of innovation, practice and development:-
a)Pre – classical period.
b)Classical period.
c)Post – classical period.
d)Modern period.
According to classical and modern period, yoga are divided into 12 types:-
1.Hatha yoga. 2.Sivananda Yoga.
3.Vinyasa yoga. 4.Viniyoga.
5.Ashtanga yoga. 6.Kundalini Yoga.
7.Power yoga. 8.Yin Yoga.
9.Bikram Yoga.
10.Jivamukti Yoga.
11.Iyengar yoga.
12.Anusara Yoga.
Yoga originated in ancient India and has a long history dating back thousands of years. It began as a spiritual practice but is now commonly practiced as a form of exercise focused on poses (asanas). While asanas are the most visible part of yoga, the full practice also includes breathing techniques, meditation, chanting, and philosophy. Regular yoga practice provides benefits for both physical and mental health like improved flexibility, strength, posture, stress relief and happiness.
This document discusses different types of yoga and meditation and their impacts on the body and mind. It describes several major paths of yoga including karma yoga, bhakti yoga, raja yoga, and jnana yoga. It also outlines different styles of yoga such as hatha yoga, ashtanga yoga, bikram yoga, iyengar yoga, and others. Additionally, it covers various forms of meditation like heart rhythm meditation, kundalini, guided visualization, qi gong, zazen, and mindfulness meditation. Practicing yoga and meditation is said to help achieve balance of body, mind and spirit while reducing stress and illnesses.
The document discusses how yoga can help address sleep problems caused by depression. It provides summaries of academic research that found yoga reduced depression, anxiety, and improved mood and sleep quality. Specific yoga poses that can aid sleep are mentioned, such as head-to-knee and wide-angle seated forward bends. Mantras and chanting practices from Kundalini yoga that can relax the mind and promote sleep are also presented.
The document discusses how yoga can help address sleep problems caused by depression. It provides summaries of academic research that found yoga reduced depression, anxiety, and improved mood and sleep quality. Specific yoga poses that can aid sleep are mentioned, such as head-to-knee and wide-angle seated forward bends. Mantras and chanting in yoga are explained as ways to relax the mind and induce sleep. Overall, the document presents yoga and its breathing, meditation, and relaxation aspects as a natural and beneficial solution for depression-related sleep issues.
Yoga – History, Branches And Health BenefitsTuvizo
Yoga is an ancient practice that unifies mind, body, and spirit through postures, breathing, and meditation. It originated over 5,000 years ago in India and developed as several different styles, including Hatha yoga which is most common in the Western world today. Regular yoga practice offers benefits like increased flexibility, stress relief, and mindfulness.
This document discusses the history and practices of yoga. It begins by explaining that yoga originated in ancient India and has a variety of schools and practices. It then provides background on the origins of yoga in pre-Vedic Indian traditions and its development between the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. The document also summarizes some key aspects of yoga practice like the eight limbs of yoga's path, different asanas or poses, pranayama or breath control, and meditation and its health benefits.
The document provides an introduction to yoga, describing it as a spiritual discipline originating in India thousands of years ago that focuses on bringing harmony between the mind and body. It then discusses the history of yoga, including its origins with Shiva as the first yogi. The eight limbs of yoga are outlined according to Patanjali, including yamas, niyamas, asanas, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. The document then focuses on asanas (yoga postures), describing their history and purposes. Specific asanas that are beneficial for students' daily lives are defined, including virasana, matsyasana, bhu
Yoga is an ancient mind-body practice originating from India involving physical poses, meditation, and breathing techniques. There are many different styles of yoga focusing on aspects like exercise, relaxation, or spirituality. Regular yoga practice can provide benefits such as improved flexibility, heart health, stress reduction, and overall well-being. Certain medical conditions may require modifications to poses or types of yoga.
Yoga originated in ancient India and involves physical, mental, and spiritual practices to relieve stress. Some effective yoga poses for stress relief include child's pose, which calms the mind and releases tension in the lower back and hips; seated forward bend, which stretches the spine and reduces fatigue and depression; and standing forward bend, a gentle stretch that stimulates organs and calms the brain. Regular practice of these yoga postures can help lower stress and anxiety.
Yoga views the human being as having five interconnected bodies - physical, energy, mental, psychic, and spiritual. It aims to bring balance between these bodies and the external world through asanas, pranayama, and meditation techniques. Scientific research has found yoga benefits both physical and mental health by harmonizing the nervous system and flow of subtle energy within the body. A qualified yoga teacher can properly instruct students in practices to enhance overall health and well-being.
According to Vedic philosophy, the individual self is separated from the transcendent self, and this separation is the root cause of human suffering. Union of the individual self with the divine is considered yoga. Yoga seeks to integrate all aspects of ourselves and balance body and mind through a continual process of self-observation and acceptance that things constantly change.
The document provides information about yoga, including its meaning, importance, history, elements, asanas, pranayama, meditation, and benefits. It discusses the definition of yoga as the union of body and consciousness. It outlines the key elements of yoga like yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. It also summarizes the physiological benefits of asanas and pranayama in preventing and managing lifestyle diseases.
yoga health and fitness training plateform .It is designed keeping in mind modern lifestyle . this is hepfull for your daily activities , exercise and meditation.
Yoga originated in ancient India and involves physical, mental, and spiritual practices aimed at achieving inner peace and connecting with one's true self. It began as a practice focused on stilling the mind and may have pre-Vedic origins. While the ultimate goal of yoga is liberation or moksha, different traditions define this goal differently. Key yoga techniques include poses called asanas, meditation, controlled breathing called pranayama, and sun salutations. Modern yoga has grown in popularity in the West since being introduced in the late 19th century and is often practiced today as a form of exercise and stress relief.
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that originated in India. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word meaning "to join" or "yoke". While the exact origins are uncertain, evidence shows yoga postures dating back to 3000 BC. Modern yoga is based on principles like proper exercise, diet, breathing, and meditation. Yoga therapy uses techniques like postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to treat issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and physical ailments. Potential benefits include improvements to mood, stress reduction, physical strength and flexibility, and disease prevention. Risks include physical injury if done incorrectly or mental instability from too much practice.
The document provides information about the history and benefits of yoga. It discusses that yoga originated in ancient India and has roots as far back as the Indus Valley civilization from 3300-1300 BC. It summarizes the key aspects of yoga including the eight limbs defined by Patanjali - yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. The benefits of yoga outlined include physical and spiritual purification, disease prevention and cure, stress reduction, flexibility, health improvement, and moral/ethical development.
yoga. by Aniketh B.Surve Assistant ProfessorANIKETH SURVE
Yoga is a spiritual practice that unites the mind and body through techniques such as poses, breathing exercises, and meditation. It originated thousands of years ago in India and was first practiced and taught by Shiva. The ancient practice of yoga has evolved over time and developed into different traditions and schools. Today, yoga is widely practiced around the world for its benefits of promoting physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
The document provides a history of Ashtanga Yoga, distinguishing between Ashtanga Yoga as Patanjali's eight limbed path and Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga as the physical practice developed by Pattabhi Jois. It describes how the physical yoga postures were introduced later to prepare the body for meditation. It then discusses the origins and development of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, including how Pattabhi Jois and Krishnamacharya were said to have discovered the ancient Yoga Korunta text describing its six series of postures. However, the original text was later destroyed by ants.
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2. WHAT IS YOGA?
Yoga means to join or
“yoke” together the mind,
body and spirit.
The aim of Yoga for Health
is to bring balance into the
body physically, mentally
and emotionally.
By connecting to ourselves
through the breath, we can
bring our bodies from a
state of “dis-ease” to a place
of health.
3. PROVEN BENEFITS OF YOGA
The health benefits of Yoga are clearly
documented in a compilation by the International
Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Based on
literature searches, IAYT reports the following
physiological benefits of yoga based on regular
practice of traditional yoga poses, breathing
exercises and meditation:
4. BENEFITS OF YOGA
Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
Pulse rate decreases
Respiratory rate decreases
Blood pressure decreases
EEG: alpha wave increase ( theta, delta and beta
waves also increase during various stages of
meditation
5. BENEFITS OF YOGA
EMG activity decreases
Cardiovascular efficiency increases
Respiratory volume and vital capacity
increases
Gastrointestinal function normalizes
Endocrine function normalizes
Excretory functions improve
Musculoskeletal flexibility and joint range
of motion increase
6. BENEFITS OF YOGA
Posture improves
Strength and resiliency increase
Endurance increases
Energy levels increase
Weight normalizes
Sleep improves
Immune function normalizes
Pain decreases
7. PSYCHONEUROIMMUNOLOGY
Medical field of investigation that studies the
relationship of the mind and body, as well as its
effect on health and disease.
Hippocrates, the father of Western Medicine,
taught his students to look at psychosocial
factors surrounding individuals in order to
understand certain diseases.
8. CNS AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
Recent studies show a bidirectional
relationship between the central nervous
and immune systems.
Researchers continue to explore the
mysteries of how diseases affect behavior
as well as the role of psychosocial
interventions on preventing disease,
decreasing the severity of illness and
positively impacting disease outcomes.
9. STRESS RESPONSE: FIGHT OR
FLIGHT
Heart rate increases,
Blood flow is shifted to
skeletal muscles,
Pupils dilate,
Immune function altered -a decrease in
the number of T-lymphocytes, reduced
natural killer cell activity against tumor
cells and decreased production of
cytokines.
10. WHAT IS ALLOSTATIC LOAD?
Refers to the long-term effect of chronic stress on
the body, the “wear and tear”;
Researchers believe that increases in the
allostatic load increase vulnerability to certain
diseases
11. Yoga is an antidote for stress and a potentially powerful
complement to living a healthy, balanced life.
12. HISTORY OF YOGA
The earliest archeological evidence of
Yoga’s existence is found in stone
engravings that date back to around 3000
B.C.
Bothyoga and Shamanism have similar
characteristics in their attempts to
improve health and promote healing
through spiritual mediation.
13. HISTORY OF YOGA
The oldest known yoga teachings are
found in the Vedas, the sacred scripture of
Brahmanism that is the basis of modern-
day Hinduism. The Vedas are said to be
the oldest sacred texts still used today.
Most anthropologists agree that an oral
tradition existed long before a literary
tradition which gradually set in from
about the 2nd century BCE. Yoga was
used as a tool to live in harmony, mind,
body and spirit.
14. HISTORY OF YOGA
Yoga shares some characteristics with
Hinduism and Buddhism.
During the sixth century B.C., Buddha
started teaching the importance of
meditation and the practice of physical
postures.
At the age of 35, Siddharta Gautama, the first
Buddhist to study yoga, achieved
enlightenment, described as an intellectual
understanding, an intuitive knowing and a
total transformation of the heart and mind.
15. PANTANJALI
Wrote The Yoga Sutra around the second century in
an attempt to define and standardize classical Yoga.
It comprises 195 sutras or “threads” as well as an
“Eightfold-Path.”
16. EIGHT LIMBS OF CLASSICAL
YOGA.
Yama: social restraints or ethical values;
Niyama: personal observance of purity,
tolerance, and study;
Asana: or physical exercises;
Pranayama: breath control or regulation;
Pratyahara: sense withdrawal in preparation
for meditation (contemplation);
Dharana: concentration;
Dhyana: meditation; and
Samadhi: ecstasy.
17. SWAMI SIVANANDA
Well-known teacher, and doctor in Malaysia
who opened schools in America and Europe.
The most famous of his works is the Five
Principles of Yoga which are:
Savasana: proper relaxation;
Asanas: proper exercise;
Pranayama: proper breathing;
Proper diet; and
Dhyana: positive thinking and Meditation
(contemplation)
18. Comparison of Popular Yoga Styles
Anasura Ashtanga Bikram Integral Iyengar
Heart-centered Poses are linked A series of 26 Integrates Hatha Emphasis on
Yoga practice by breath in poses and Yoga with other healing mind and
which varies flowing breathing branches such body with poses.
according to the sequences to exercises as Karma Yoga Teaches
creative produce internal performed twice (selfless service) awareness
direction of the heat and in a room heated and bhakti yoga through mindful
teacher. purifying sweat. to 105 degrees. (devotion) - movement,
Anusara is Ashtanga means Promotes emphasizes anatomical
sanskit for “eight limb detoxification union with the precision and
“flowing with practice.” Based and quick divine. alignment in the
grace.” on eight limbs of muscle warm-up. poses.
Yoga. a.k.a. “Hot Yoga” BKS Iyengar’s
book: Light on
Yoga (1966)
sparked Yoga
practice in the
west
Founder: Founder: Founder: Bikram Founder: Swami Founder:
John Friend Sri K. Pattibhi Choudhury Satchidananda Sri BKS Iyengar
(1959) Jois (1946) (1914-2002) : (1918)
(1915) gave the opening
speech at
Woodstock
(1969)
19. Comparison of Popular Yoga Styles
Jivamukti Kripalu Kundalini Power Sivananda
Based on devotional “Moving Classes focus on A vigorous practice Incorporates
yoga practice and meditation” is how kriyas or that is an American techniques from all
ahimsa, non-harming. this form of yoga is sequences adaptation of yoga paths – a
Combines a vigorous described. Focus including Ashtanga Yoga. spiritually based
flow practice integrating on relaxation and relaxation, Focus on holding focus.
classic yoga healing. Especially reciting mantras poses and building All classes taught in
philosophy. good for people and chanting. strength. Sanskrit. Pranayama,
with physical Based on moving relaxation and 12
limitations. energy up the foundational poses.
spine.
Founders: Sharon Founder: Swami Founder: Yoga Founder: Baron Founder: Swami
Gannon (1951) and Kripalu Bhajan Baptiste Vishnudevananda
David Life (1950) (1913-1981) (1929-2004) (1963) ( 1927-1993)
20. Yoga Therapy Vinyasa Viniyoga Tantra Phoenix Rising
Yoga Therapy
An Freeform Focuses intensely Tantra views the A therapeutic
individualized yoga flowing on the breath, body as a approach
yoga practice with the incorporating manifestation of developed by an
for those with breath based pranayama the divine and a Australian who
injuries or on Ashtanga techniques and vehicle for self- comes from the
recovering but may or chanting into asana transformation. Kripalu tradition.
from a may not be as practice. Postures Most of what we Integration of
traumatic intense are gentle and know of as yoga in yoga and western
event. depending on students flow in the West owes psychology.
A personalized the teacher. and out of the much to this The Therapist
plan for natural Also called poses, sometimes tradition. moves your body
healing. “Flow Yoga” holding them, but Uses the widest through a number
“- a usually briefly. possible array of of passive yoga
conscious Risk of Injury very yogic tools. poses and
evolution low, making this In addition to encourages
connecting style well suited for asana and discussion
each moment students with pranayama, it regarding
with the chronic disease. incorporates thoughts,
unifying mantra, sensations and/or
breath.” vitualization, and emotions.
- Shiva focused
Rea meditation. Also
includes kriyas or
cleansing
practices.
Founder: Sri T. Based on Founder: T.K.V. Rolf Solvik and Founder: Michael
Krishnamachar Ashtanga Desikachar, son of Rod Stryker are Lee
ya Yoga Krishnamacharya known for this
(1888-1989) ( Yoga Therapy) technique–
Himalayan
Institute
21. LIVING MINDFULLY
THROUGH THE BREATH
There is a direct link between our breathing and
the way we feel physically and emotionally.
22. BREATH AWARENESS
We speak of a sigh of relief, of gasping in
horror, of holding the breath in
anticipation, of being breathless with
excitement.
Laughing, sighing, yawning, yelling,
gasping, screaming – nature provides us
with all these responses to help us fulfill
the emotional demands of the instant.
Physically, the breath gives us the extra
oxygen we need for all these functions.
23. Pranayama: Breathing in the Life Force
By deliberately controlling the breath, we can
consciously alter many physical and emotional
functions of the body like the heartbeat, blood
flow, mental states and hormones.
24. THE ART OF YOGA BREATHING
• Begin by observing the natural
inhalation and exhalation of your
breath without changing anything.
• As you inhale, say to yourself, “I
notice I am inhaling,” and as you
exhale, say to yourself, “ I notice
I am exhaling.”
• Stay focused on the breath for
five 5 breath cycles.
25. THREE-PART BREATHING:
PART I
Begin to inhale deeply through the
nose while filling the belly up
with your breath. Expand the
belly with air like a balloon.
On each exhale, expel all the air out from the
belly through your nose. Draw the navel back
towards your spine to make sure that the
belly is empty of air.
Repeat this deep belly breathing for five (5)
breath cycles.
26. THREE-PART BREATHING:
PART II
On the next inhale, fill the belly up with air as
described before. Then when the belly is full,
draw in a little more breath and let that air
expand into the rib cage causing the ribs to
widen apart.
27. THREE-PART BREATHING:
PART II
As you exhale, let the air go first from the rib
cage, letting the ribs slide closer together,
and then from the belly, drawing the navel
back towards the spine. Repeat for five
breaths.
28. THREE PART BREATHING: INHALE
On the next inhale, fill the belly and rib cage
up with air as described before. Then draw in
just a little more air and let it fill the upper
chest, all the way up to the collarbone,
causing the area
around the heart (which is
called the heart center
in yoga), to expand and rise.
29. THREE PART BREATHING: EXHALE
As you exhale, let the breath
go first from the upper chest,
allowing the chest to drop
slightly, then from the rib
cage, letting the ribs slide
closer together. Finally, let the
air go from the belly, drawing
the navel back towards the
spine.
30. THREE PART BREATHING:
THINK OF A WATER PITCHER
As you inhale, you fill the water pitcher (your
body) from the bottom up;
As you exhale, you empty the water pitcher (your
body) from the top to the bottom.
31. THREE PART BREATH:
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
You are practicing three-part breath! Continue at
your own pace, eventually coming to let the three
parts of the breath happen smoothly without
pausing. Continue for about 10 breaths.
32. We know that life begins with the
first breath and ends with the last,
but it is how we breathe in between
that greatly impacts
how well we live this life!
- Nancy Zi (The Art of Breathing)