YOGA

OVERVIEW

HISTORY

METHOD
BENEFIT
 Hatha yoga
Hatha yoga is a branch of yoga.
The word haṭha literally means "force" and this alludes to
a system of physical techniques.

Rāja yoga
Rāja yoga refers to the goal of yoga and not a method of
attaining it.
Rāja yoga has variously referred to as "royal yoga",
"classical yoga"

 Yoga is considered as a
philosophical school in
Hinduism.
 Yoga, in this context, is one of
the six āstika schools of
Hinduism
HINDUISM
 Yoga as described in the Yoga  Hatha yoga, is a kind of yoga
Sutras of Patanjali refers to focusing on physical and
Ashtanga yoga. mental strength building
 It is often called "Rāja yoga", exercises and postures.
"yoga of the kings," a term which
originally referred to the
 Many scholars also include the
ultimate, royal goal of yoga. preceding Goraksha Samhita.
 Ashtanga yoga incorporates
metaphysics, ethical practices,
systematic exercises
 BUDDHISM
Bhāvanā , literally means "development"or
"cultivating" or "producing"

Jhāna is a series of cultivated states of mind,

which lead to a "state of perfect equanimity
and awareness "
 A BRIEF HISTORY
OF YOGA

Pre-Classical Yoga Classical Yoga Modern Period

 Pre-Classical Yoga 01
The beginnings of Yoga were developed by the
Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over
5,000 years ago.

Yoga was slowly refined and developed

by the Brahmans and Rishis (mystic
seers).

The most renowned of the Yogic scriptures is the

Bhagavad-Gîtâ, composed around 500 B.C.E.
 Classical Yoga 02
Yoga was a mishmash of various ideas, beliefs
and techniques that often conflicted and
contradicted each other.

The Classical period is defined by Patanjali’s

Yoga-Sûtras, the first systematic presentation of
yoga, this text describes the path of Raja Yoga,
often called "classical yoga“.

Patanjali organized the practice of yoga into an

"eight limbed path" and the Yoga-Sûtras still
strongly influence most styles of modern yoga.
 Modern Period 03
In the early 1900s, yoga masters began to travel to
the West, attracting attention and followers. In the
1920s, Hatha Yoga was strongly promoted in India
with the work of Krishnamacharya.

Krishnamacharya produced three students

That would continue his legacy and increase
the popularity of Hatha Yoga.

The importation of yoga to the West still continued

at a trickle until Indra Devi opened her yoga studio in
Hollywood in 1947.
START YOGA AY HOME
WITH THESE 5 STEPS
 WHY????????
For beginners learning how to do yoga at
Step 1: Gain home, it is important to get quiet and reflect
clarity on on why it is important to start a yoga practice.
the
importance
of starting a
yoga
practice WHAT????????
What is it about the practice that attracts you?
 WHEN????????
Get clear with what works best for you in
terms of when to do your practice (e.g.,
morning versus evening).

Step 2:
Choose the
Ideal Place
WHERE????????
Think about the location.
Life can get in the way.
 BASIC
Basic yoga poses form the building blocks for
your practice.
Step 3:
Practice
basic yoga
poses
KEY
The key to both cultivating and sustaining a home
practice.
 Step 4:
Commitment
Commitment
and more
Commitment
How do you lay the foundation to stay
committed to your practice, even when you
feel low, lethargic, or tempted by the many
other priorities that eat up your time on a
daily basis?
 Step 5:
Patience,
self-
compassion,
and
flexibility

It is nice to approach your home

practice with patience, self-
compassion, and flexibility.
DECREASE
STRESS
INCREASE
STRENGTH
 A recent study looked at
the impact of 10 weeks of
yoga on 26 male college
athletes.

Doing yoga significantly

increased several
measures of flexibility and
balance, compared to the
control group
Flexibility Balance
 CONCLUSION

ORIGINAL
TYPES OF YOGA

PRE CLASSICAL YOGA

CLASSICAL YOGA
MODERN PERIOD

START YOGA AY HOME WITH

THESE 5 STEPS

DECREASE STRESS
INCREASE STRENGTH
IMPROVES FLEXIBIITY AND BALANCE