YOGA: WHY YOGA IS IMPORTANT

FOR HEALTHY LIVING?

YOG A IN D AIL Y LIFE I S A SYS TE M OF PR ACTI C E CONSIS TING

The main goals of “Yoga in Daily Life” are Physical Health, Mental Health, Social Health, Spiritual
Health, Self-Realization or realization of the Divine within us.

These goals are attained by Love and help for all living beings, Respect for life, protection of nature and
the environment.
 W H O I N V E N TE D Y O G A?

There is no written record of who invented yoga because it was practiced by yogis (yoga practitioners)
long before any written account of it could have come into existence. Yogis over the millennia passed
down the discipline to their students, and many different schools of yoga developed as it spread. The
earliest written record of yoga, and one of the oldest texts in existence, is generally believed to have been
written by Patanjali, an Indian yogic sage who lived somewhere between 2,000 and 2,500 years
ago. Patanjali is credited with writing the Yoga Sutras (sutra means “thread” in Sanskrit), which are the
principles, philosophy, and practices of yoga that are still followed today. Although many schools of yoga
have evolved over the centuries, they all follow these same fundamental principles. Buddhism and other
Eastern spiritual traditions use many of the yoga techniques or derivations of those techniques.

P E AC E O F M I N D , CO N S C I O U S N E S S AN D S O U L

To live in harmony with oneself and the environment is the wish of every human. However, in
modern times greater physical and emotional demands are constantly placed upon many areas of life.
The result: more and more people suffer from physical and mental tension such as stress, anxiety,
insomnia, and there is an imbalance in physical activity and proper exercise.

H O W DO E S YO G A W O R K ?

Yoga uses asanas (postures), focused concentration on specific body parts, and pranayama (breathing
techniques) to integrate the body with mind and mind with soul.

THE BODY

Yoga asanas (postures or poses) help condition your body. There are thousands of yoga poses, and in
Sanskrit, these poses are called kriyas (actions), mudras (seals), and bandhas (locks). A kriya focuses on
the effort necessary to move energy up and down the spine.

THE MIND

This awareness keeps the mind-body connection sharp and doesn’t allow a lot of time for external chatter
(like worrying about what you’re going to have for dinner or the presentation at the office that you’re
preparing for). Instead, the focus is internal, between your head and your body.
 THE SPIRIT

Yoga uses controlled breathing as a way to merge the mind, body, and spirit. The breathing
techniques are called pranayamas; prana means energy or life force, and yama means social ethics. It is
believed that the controlled breathing of pranayamas will control the energy flow in your body.

Y O G I C TE C H N I Q U E S

Yogic Techniques are known to improve one’s overall performance. Pranayama is an important, yet little
known part of Yoga. Until recently, this art and science of yogic breathing was almost completely
unknown to the common man like many other ancient Indian arts. Those who knew it used to be very
reluctant to share their knowledge and experience with anyone, unless a student proved by tests that he
was ready to receive it.

“ T AS M I N S AT I S W AS P R A S W AS Y O G AR T I V I C H P R A N AY AM A”

This having been (accomplished) “Pranayama” which is control of inspiration and expiration1 the
inspiration of prana-vayuisshwasa and expiration is prashwasaand the cessation of both is characteristic
of Pranayama. Patanjaliin his Yoga Sutra describes – Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara,
Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi as eight angas(parts) of Yoga. Amongst them, in the present materialistic
world, the third and fourth part, Pranayama and Asana (Postures) are considered as very important part
and prescribed by modern medicine too. The beneficial effects of different Pranayama are well reported
and has sound scientific basis. There is reported evidences of Pranayama that it increases chest
wall expansion and lung volumes.
 1 5 Y O G A P O S E S AN D TH E I R B E N E F I TS

BRIDGE – BANDHA SARVANGASANA

The Bridge yoga pose is a great front hip joints opener; it also strengthens your spine, opens the chest,
and improves your spinal flexibility in addition to stimulating your thyroid.

D O W N W A R D DO G – A D H O M U K H A S V A N A S A N A

The Downward Dog yoga pose lengthens and decompresses the spine, stretches the hamstrings,
strengthens your arms, flushes your brain with fresh oxygen and calms your mind.
 CHILD POSE – BALASANA

The Child Pose is a resting pose useful to relieve neck, back and hip strain. While in the posture you
should have slow are regulated breath; extended arms; resting hips and your forehead should be
touching the mat.

E A S Y P O S E – S U KH A S A N A

The Easy Pose may seem as an easy pose but it has many benefits for the body. For example, it is a hip
opener, it is calming, and it eases the menstrual pain for women in addition to lowering the level of
anxiety.
 W A R R I O R 1 – VI R A B H A D R A S A N A I

The Warrior I is a great pose for those of you who have had a hectic day at work and just need to relax
your body and mind. While in this pose you are strengthening your legs, your are opening your chest and
shoulders, movements which we usually don’t do throughout our day, but they are necessary for a good
posture and peaceful mind.

W A R R I O R 2 – VI R A B H A D R A S A N A I I
 The Warrior II yoga pose also strengthens your legs and arms, opens your chest and shoulders, and it
contracts your abdominal organs. Your breath needs to be regulated; your focus should be on the
expansion of your arms which will help you to improve your patience.

TRIANGLE – TRIKONASANA

The Triangle is one of those postures that bring to your body many benefits. For example, it improves the
flexibility of your spine; it helps with the alignment of your shoulders; it relieves back pain and stiffness in
the neck area, but don’t forget you need to practice each posture on the left and right site – balancing
your postures is very important.

F O U R L I M B E D S T AF F – C H A T U R A N G A

The Four Limbed Staff yoga pose strengthens your arms, wrists and abdomen. It is also a good
preparation pose for more challenging arm balancing poses.
 CHAIR – UTKATASANA

The Chair yoga position tones your leg muscles, strengthens your hip reflexes, ankles, calves and back. It
stretches the chest and shoulders. It reduces symptoms of flat feet and it stimulates your heart,
diaphragm, and abdominal organs.
 TREE – VRKSASANA

The Tree yoga pose may seems as another easy posture but it is not a resting asana. Your back should
be aligned property (extended), your hips should be at one level, and since your stability depends on the
distribution of your weight on your standing leg ensure you do while maintaing and improving your
balance.

BOAT – NAVASANA
The Boat yoga requires for one to be stable (as a boat) which means, straight back, chin looking forward,
while knees and arms are locked.

CROW – BAKASANA

The Crow yoga pose strengthens the wrists, forearms and abdomen while also stretching the hamstring.
Balance is crucial for this pose.

A R M B A L A N C E – PI N C H A M A Y U R A S A N A

The Arm Balancing yoga poses are an advanced poses. This particular one helps you with the blood flow
throughout your body; it calms your mind and it strengthens your arms.
 K I N G D A N C E R – NA T A R A J A S A N A

The King Dancer yoga pose strengthens your legs, improves balance and core strength while also
stretches your shoulders and improves your focus.

CORPSE – SAVASANA

The Corpse yoga pose is one of the most important postures. It is meant to rejuvenate your mind and
body after practice while also allowing you to shift your attention to your inner-self. The benefits: lowering
your blood pressure, calming you and giving your body the opportunity to absorb all of the benefits you
worked out for.

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