YOGA
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Meaning & Importance of Yoga
Elements of Yoga
Introduction- Asanas, Pranayamas, Meditation & Yogic Kriyas
Yoga for concentration & related asanas (Sukhasana, Tadasana, Padmasana, and Shashankasana, Naukasana, Vrikshasan, Garudasana)
Relaxation Techniques for improving concentration-Yog-nidra.
Meaning of Yoga
Yoga is a word derived from Yuj which in Sanskrit means union. Yoga is the union of soul with spirit.
The benefits of Yoga include
facilitating attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony.
promoting self-healing.
removing negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the body.
enhancing personal power. increasing self –awareness.
helping develop attention and concentration, especially important for children.
reducing stress and tension in the physical body by activating the para sympathetic nervous system.
ELEMENTS OF YOGA (ASHTANG YOGA)
Yamas:
Ahimsa - “non-harming”
Satya - “refraining from dishonesty”
Asteya - “non-stealing”
Brahmacharya - “wise use of vitality”
Aparigraha - “non-possessiveness”
Niyamas:
Saucha or purity
Santosha or contentment
Tapa or austerity
Swadhyaya or self-education
Ishwar Pranidhan or meditation on the Divine
According to Hindu mythology, Shiva is considered the Supreme Lord of Yoga
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