Basics Yoga
Date Published:2010-08-12 22:28:38
Yoga is a science of uniting mind, body and spirit by living healthy life style. Yoga is being practiced by yogis since thousand of years to get best of health, physically as well as mentally. Popular Yoga practices include Yoga Postures, Breathing exercises called Pranayam and Meditation. This ancient tradition of Yoga was first presented by sage Patanjali in systematic way in the form of Ashtang Yog. There are eight limbs of Ashtang Yog.
(1) Yama (Discipline)
(2) Niyama (Conduct)
(3) Asana (Yogic Posture)
(4) Pranayama (Breathing Exercises)
(5) Pratyahara ( Withdrawal of Senses)
(6) Dharana (Concerntration)
(7) Dhyana (Meditation)
(8) Samadhi (Union)
In modern era, people around the world are using Yoga techniques of Postures, Breathing and Meditation to bring health and harmony in their lives. There are many asanas or postures that are practiced including
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Postures
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Benefits
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Padamasan
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Soothes nervous system, helps relaxation
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Sidhasan
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Helps in Relaxation, increases concentration hence meditation
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Trikonasan
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Relaxes back, shoulders and arms
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Ardhchandrasan
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Strengthens lower back, chest and abdomen
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Dnanurasan
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Increases flexibility to spine, relieve back pain
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Gomukhasan
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Strengthens Knees and feet muscles, results stronger nervous system
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Vajarasan
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Aids Digestion, Posture Suitable for Meditation
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Mayurasan
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Strengthens digestive system and kidneys, helps better blood circulation
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Bhujangasan
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Beneficial for backbone, neck and shoulders. Stimulates Adrinal gland
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Sarvangasan
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Removes disorders like nasal congestion, headache, relieves fatigue swelling of feet and legs
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Matasyaasan
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Removes respiratory congestion, cures sinus, stimulate thyroid glands
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Shirshasan
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Improves and sharpen memory, relieve stress
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Shavasan
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Helps in relaxation , reduces stress
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Simhasan
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Good for chest and sore throat, cure tonsils, Reduce discomfort in jaws
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