INFORMATIVE SPEECH

YOGA
Definition of Yoga
The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj", which means "to
yoke" the spirit and physical body together.
"union with the divine"
Yoga has evolved over thousands of years to embrace a wide range of
styles and disciplines. Yoga is a mind and body practice with origins in
ancient Indian philosophy.
The various styles of yoga typically combine physical postures, breathing
techniques, and meditation or relaxation.Yoga is a popular activity for
athletes, children, and seniors.
Yoga can be modified to suit all levels of fitness.
Yoga has been proven to lower blood pressure and increases strength and
flexibility.
Yoga energizes our bodies and calms our minds.
Hatha yoga, the most commonly practiced in the United States and
Europe, emphasizes postures (asanas) and breathing exercises
(pranayama)..

Cobra Pose Bhujangasana



Benefits: Increases the flexibility of the spine. Can help relieve back
pain.
Instructions:
1. From Knees, Chest, and Chin position, release the tops of the feet to
the floor and press them down.
2. Slide your chest forward and up keeping your hands exactly where
the were.
3. Roll your shoulders back and lift the chest higher, while keeping the
low ribs on the floor.
4. Keep your neck neutral, dont crank it back.
Beginners: Strongly engaging the legs and pressing them down will
help you bring your chest higher.

Camel Pose Ustrasana
Benefits: Stretches the front of the body including the chest,
abdomen, and quadriceps. Improves spinal flexibility.

Instructions:
Come up onto your knees. Take padding under your knees if they
are sensitive.
Draw your hands up the side of your body as you start to open your
chest.
Reach your hands back one at a time to grasp your heels.
Bring your hips forward so that they are over your knees.
Let your head come back, opening your throat.
Beginners: Curl your toes under and come to the balls of your feet if
you cannot reach your heels when the feet are flat, or use blocks on
either side of your feet.

Lotus Pose Padmasana
Benefits: Improve the blood circulatory system and helps 2 reduce
stress.

Instructions:
Sit in the Seated Base Position (Prarambhik Sthiti).
Slowly and carefully bend one leg and place the foot on top of the
opposite thigh.
Have the sole of that foot facing upwards and the heel close to the
pubic bone.
Once comfortable, bend the other leg and place the foot on top of
the opposite thigh.
Rest the hands on the knees in chin or jnana mudra.
Ensure the head, neck and back are aligned.
Close the eyes and relax the whole body.