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Se hi hoga
(Yoga can help you achieve your goals
Presented by Vatsal R. Shah (1886057)
Prof. Sydney Scott.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Date- 18th April 2020
YOGA- INTRODUCTION
Sanskrit term
‘to join, unite or yoke together’
Essential purpose – ‘to bring together body, mind and spirit into a harmonious whole.’
Central methods - physical postures or ‘asanas’ and movement, breathing techniques or ‘pranayama’ and meditation.
Guidance on healthy lifestyle, eating habits, mental attitude.
Mental benefits of yoga
Calm and clarity
Greater confidence and generally more positive mood
Sense of inner well-being and 'centredness’
Increased awareness of body and movement
Counters depression and anxiety
Ability to concentrate improves
More self-acceptance
Increased social skills
Physical benefits of yoga
Better posture
Improved sleep
Increased natural energy level and vitality
Increases flexibility, strength and stamina
Better balance
Strengthens immune system
Maintains Pulse and respiratory rate
Blood pressure control
Cardiovascular efficiency increases
Respiratory efficiency increases
Cholesterol decreases
Cleansing and regulating of all the body’s systems
YOGA AND ANXIETY
(Friedman, 2016)
Sympathetic nervous system
Movement from
Parasympathetic nervous system
Reduced anxiety
Rest and digest
Fight or flight
YOGA AND WILLPOWER
(Friedman, 2016)
Know your worth
Builds sense of self
Balanced ego
High willpower
More confident
More healthy
YOGA AND AWARENESS
(Friedman, 2016)
Releases tension
Backbend Asana
Emotional release
Awareness of "shadow" qualities
More mindful
Psychological energy release
Types of Yogas:-
1. Hatha Yoga
Combination of breathworks with physical postures.
Holding poses helps in developing flexibility and relaxation
Maintains body alignment
(Weebly, 2018)
Types of Yogas:-
2. Ashtang Vinyasa Yoga
Flowing postures synchronized with breath.
For athletic and dynamic workout.
Achievement of high degree of mental concentration
(Weebly, 2018)
References:-
Friedman, J. D. A. (2016, April 29). 5 Ways Yoga Benefits Your Mental Health. Retrieved April 16, 2020, from https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/5-ways-yoga-is-good-for-your-mental-health
Yoga class styles. (n.d.). Retrieved April 17, 2020, from https://www.collectivecork.com/yoga-class-styles.html
Team, R. (2017, September 11). Introduction To Yoga. Retrieved April 17, 2020, from https://www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/fitness/article/introduction-to-yoga/
