YOGA

YOGA
• Is defined as a Hindu spiritual and
ascetic discipline that includes
breath control, simple
meditation, and the adoption of
specific bodily postures, which is
widely practiced for health and
relaxation.
 History

• Came from the Sanskrit word

“YUJ” which means “union of
the individual and universal
consciousness”
• Yoga Sutras by: Patanjali
(Father of Yoga)
 Classical Yoga
Eight Limbed Paths by Patanjali
• Yama- universal morality
• Niyama- personal observance
• Asanas- body postures
• Pranayama- breathing exercises
• Pratyahara-control of senses
• Dharana-concentration and cultivating inner
perceptual awareness
• Dhyana- devition; meditation on the divine
• Samadhi- union with the divine
 Post-Classical Yoga
• Was designed to revitalized and lengthens life
and the physical body
• Aims to achieve wisdom by cleansing the body
and the mind
• Explore connection between physical and
spiritual life.
 Modern Yoga

• Hatha Yoga
• Process of achieving a
healthy mind-body
connection
 Physical Benefit of Yoga
• Improves flexibility
• Increases muscle Strength
• Increases one’s blood flow
• Boosts immune system
• Improves one’s posture
• Prevents digestive problems
• Maintains a balances metabolism
 Mental Benefits of Yoga
• Decreases stress levels
• Activates your inner peace
• Increases one’s awareness and
mindfulness
• Helps to achieve better sleep
 Pranayama: Breathing in Yoga
• Prana means “life force”
• Ayama means “extension”
• Foundation is the 2-to-1 Breathing technique
which involves gradually increasing your
exhalation until it is twice the length of your
inhalation.
Basic Yoga Poses
Standing Poses
1. Greeting Pose
2. Mountain Pose
3. Tree Pose
4. Chair Pose
5. Triangle Pose
6. Half moon pose
Sitting and Twisting Poses
1. Child Pose
2. Hare Pose
3. Lion Pose
4. Cow Pose
5. Hero Pose
6. Garland Pose
7. Lotus Pose
8. Half Lotus
Lying Poses
1. Corpse Pose
2. Upward Extend feet pose
Back Bends
1. Cat Pose
2. Cobra Pose
3. Bow Pose
4. Half-cobra pose
6. Pigeon Pose
7. Upward Plank Pose
 Common Yoga Injuries

• Hamstring tears, pulls or

overstretching
• Wrist pain
• Lower-back irritation