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 Yoga



Definition


yoga
or Yo·ga
[ yoh-guh ]

noun
a school of Hindu philosophy advocating and prescribing a course of physical and mental disciplines for attaining liberation from the material world and union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle.
any or all of the methods or disciplines prescribed in the Hindu philosophical school of yoga, especially a series of postures and breathing exercises practiced to achieve tranquility, control of the body and mind, etc.
union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle.

About Yoga



The practice of yoga began in ancient India,. Yoga means to yoke, and it can mean to unite with God or to unite with the self. Yoga didn't enter into the Western world until the early 20th Century. But these days yoga is very popular throughout the western world. There are about a dozen different forms of the discipline of yoga and you can read about that here: Types of Yoga   The style in this article is basically Hatha Yoga. 

Disclaimer 


Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. Please see your doctor  to verifiy your health and physical condition to participate in such a fitness program. The author takes no responsibility for injuries or problems arising from these exercises. 

The Benefits of Yoga. 

Yoga can contribute to joy by increasing the following benefits. 

  • Improves strength
  • Improves Flexibility
  • Improves balance
  • Eases back-pain
  • Hones relaxation and combats stress
  • Is a positive form of self-care
  • Gives you some time out to relax. 
  • Is something to do (such as take a class) And train for.
  • Helps you get in touch with your higher-self.  
  • Improves mindfulness. 
If you want to learn yoga, it is recommended that you take a class first so that you can learn properly from an instructor. Outlined below is a yoga sequence you can practice by yourself. You should hold the poses for 150 counts. If you are short of time hold them for 100 counts. If they are hard try to do them for 60 counts or if they are very hard or inverted hold them for only 30 counts. You can play some Tibetan chimes or something like that while you practice if you like. Doing yoga in the park is a pleasant way to while away an afternoon. If it is hard to balance such as in tree pose, you can use a chair as a barre or lean against a wall or heavy bookshelf or even a tree if you are outside. . Feel free to modify the poses to your best abilities. Don't do anything that is too hard or painful. 

Mountain Pose / Tadasana

ताड़ासन



Tree Pose / Vrikshasana

वृक्षासन



Eagle Pose / Garudasna

गरुड


Standing forward bend / Uttanasana

उत्तानासन



Triangle Pose / Trikonasana


उत्थित त्रिकोणासन


Dancer Pose / Natarajasana

नटराजासन



Warrior Pose / Virabhadrasana

वीरभद्रासन



Downward Dog Pose / Adho Mukha Svanasana

अधोमुखश्वानासन



Puppy Pose / Uttana Shishosana



Lunge Pose / Anjaneyasana



Pidgeon Pose / Kapotasana




Cobra Pose / Bhujangasana

भुजंगासन


Locust Pose / Salabhasana

शलभासन





Childs pose / Balasana

बालासन



Frog Pose / Mandukasana

मन्दुकासन



Cow Pose 



Cat Pose / Bidalasana

बिडालासन


Seated Forward bend / Paschimottanasana

पश्चिमोत्तानासन



Head to knee pose / Janu Sirsasana 


Wide Legged straddle pose 


Boat pose / Navasana

Bound angle pose / Baddha Konasana

बद्धकोणासन


Bridge Pose / Setu Bandah Sarvangasana


सेतु बन्ध सर्वाङ्गासन)


Fish Pose / Matsyasana


मत्स्यासन




Shoulder Stand / Sarvangasana

सर्वाङ्गासन


Plough Pose / Halasana

हलासन






Corpse Pose / Shavasana 

शवासन



Downward Dog Pose / Adho Mukha Svanasana

अधोमुखश्वानासन


Goddess Pose 



So I hope you enjoyed the sequence, it works well for me, do it at least a few times a week for the greatest benefits. It will improve your strength, flexibility, balance and enhance your mind and reduce stress. 

References


Wikipedia.org  (Various poses) retrieved 8/12/2023. 
Google images, creative commons. (various poses) retrieved 8/12/2023. 
Dictionary.com. Yoga definition. 























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