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International Yoga Day 2023: Date, Theme, History, Importance and Celebration

Yoga has evolved as one of the most reliable ways to improve both physical and mental wellness. And this year PM Narendra Modi will lead the worldwide celebration of yoga from the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA for the first time and the entire world will unite to celebrate this great day.

In this article, we’ll look at the International Yoga Day 2023 date, theme, history, importance and celebration.

International Yoga Day 2023: Date

Since its inception in 2015, June 21 has been celebrated as International Day of Yoga, with the purpose of spreading awareness of the long-term benefits of yoga.

This year marks the 9th annual edition of the International Day of Yoga and on June 21, PM Narendra Modi will lead a yoga class inside the UN Headquarters.

International Yoga Day 2023: Theme

The theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga 2023 is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,” which eloquently captures our global vision for “One Earth, One Family, One Future.”

“Yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root Yuj, which means “to join” or “to unite.” It signifies the harmony between humans and nature, the connection of the mind and body, constraint and fulfillment, thought and action and a holistic approach to health and well-being.

International Yoga Day 2023: History

On September 27, 2014, PM Narendra Modi proposed the International Day of Yoga during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly. In his speech, Modi emphasized that yoga is a “gift of India” that may improve people’s health and happiness all across the world. On December 11, 2014, 193 UN member countries decided to mark the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The first anniversary was held on June 21, 2015.

International Yoga Day 2023: Importance

The International Day of Yoga 2023 aims to spread awareness among people regarding yoga as a holistic approach to maintaining both mental and physical well-being. This day is important because it draws attention to the significance of mental and physical well-being in today’s world.

Furthermore, the day promotes the development of regular meditation practice to promote mental clarity and self-awareness, both of which are necessary for thriving in today’s stress-free environment.

International Yoga Day 2023: Celebration

The celebration of International Yoga Day 2023 honors yoga, a discipline with roots in India. Yoga not only promotes physical relaxation but also helps individuals feel less worried and nervous. Here are some ways to commemorate International Yoga Day:

• Take part in a yoga lesson.

• Practice yoga at home.

• Learn about the history of yoga.

• Share your yoga experiences on social media.

• Encourage people to try yoga.

Unique Features of International Yoga Day 2023

International Yoga Day 2023 will feature a variety of innovative events, including:

Ocean Ring of Yoga

The Ocean Ring of Yoga represents the Indian navy ships that will take part in the CYP exhibitions in nine various locations across the globe. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways will manage CYP exhibitions in nations where MOUs have been signed.

Yoga Bharatmala

The Indian Air Force, Indian Army, Indian Navy, BRO, BSF, and ITBP will all work together to demonstrate the chain of yoga that will result in Yoga Bharatmala. The Indian coastline, however, will host the Yoga Sagarmala event and will demonstrate Yoga on the upper deck of the INS Vikrant.

Har Aangan Yoga

The International Day of Yoga in 2023 aims to promote “Har Aangan Yoga” on a national scale by making yoga observation feasible in communities through Anganwadis, Health and Wellness Centres and educational institutions.

Final Thoughts

On 21 June, people from every part of the globe will come together to engage in various yoga-related activities. So, join us at The Neeraj Forest River Resort and get indulge in yoga workshops, outdoor yoga sessions, meditations and discussions about the benefits of yoga.

By getting involved in these activities, you will learn about the numerous benefits of Yoga and will start practicing it daily.

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What is Yoga Naturopathy?

Naturopathy and yoga are both part of the Indian system of medicine. Naturopathy is a scientific and holistic system that focuses on the balance between the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and ether. These elements form the universe and the human body, and the imbalance of these elements can result in disease. Naturopathy emphasizes the healing power of nature and has its own concepts for health, disease, and treatment. The term "naturopathy" is derived from the idea of being in harmony with nature and deriving benefits from it.

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Naturopathy is much more than a mere system of curing physical discomforts. It represents a complete revolution in the art and science of living by emphasizing healthy living and drugless healing. Naturopathy is founded on a well-established philosophy and promotes the use of non-invasive methods for treatment. According to naturopathic principles, the accumulation of waste matter in the body is the root cause of disease, and elimination of this waste matter is the appropriate cure. The various therapies employed in naturopathy include water therapy, air therapy, fire therapy, space therapy, mud therapy, magneto therapy, chromo therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and diet therapy, among others.

This system advocates for a return to nature and a simple way of living that is in harmony with oneself, society, and the environment. The practice of nature cure is not new to Indians, as many of the practices are deeply rooted in the Indian lifestyle and culture. Leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Acharya Vino Bhavae, and Shri Moraji Desai have all been followers of this incredible system of medicine. Naturopathy aims to intervene at three levels: preventive, promotive, and curative, with the goal of removing the root cause of disease and promoting positive health.

The science of yoga has been around for thousands of years, long before the first religions or belief systems were born, and India is considered the birthplace of yoga. Thanks to great personalities such as Swami Shivananda, Swami Kuvalayananda, Pattabhijois, BKS Iyengar, and Swami Satyananda Saraswati, the science of yoga has spread throughout the world. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word "Yuj," which means to join and unite all planes of the body. Yoga is not just about physical exercises; it includes other valuable components such as meditation, pranayama, mudras, and bandhas. From the physical body, yoga moves on to mental and emotional levels, harmonizing and balancing the body. Yoga is a self-care strategy for the prevention and maintenance of health and should be integrated into everyday activities as a lifestyle.

Today, naturopathy and yoga are emerging as some of the most reliable systems of medicine, with a high cure rate for a wide range of diseases.

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Why you shouldn't skip your morning yoga practice

Why you shouldn’t skip your morning yoga practice

5 reasons why you shouldn’t skip your morning yoga practice:– Practicing yoga regularly is considered a healthy habit for the body and mind. But doing yoga in the morning can be especially beneficial for you. If you don’t know whether you should do yoga in the morning or after an event, let us solve it for you! Strength coach Jagriti Kajaria tells Health Shots why morning yoga is the best gift…

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Mindfulness Yoga For Beginners

Mindfulness yoga for beginners can be very easy and undemanding, it's not all standing on your head for hours on end, and it can consist of basically nothing more than just a bit of gentle stretching!

Ah... if only everything was as easy!

The word 'yoga' derives not from yoghurt or Star Wars but from an ancient Sanskrit term derived from the root 'yuj', and meaning "to yoke" or "to join," "to unite".

Mindfulness yoga, as you might expect, takes the natural step of combining the disciplines of yoga and mindfulness. An excellent introduction is Mindfulness Yoga: The Awakened Union of Breath Body and Mind by Frank J Boccio.

From the amazon description: "Drawing on several forms of yoga, a student of Thich Nhat Hanh serves up an accessible introduction to yoga from a Buddhist perspective that outlines the movements, poses, and breathing technique in seventy-five illustrations. Original"

You should then ideally think about joining a yoga class, and you really don't need me to tell you how to do that. Try typing yoga + the town where you live into a search engine.

One thing to consider however is that there are lots of particular varieties of yoga.* When it comes to the various varieties, personally I would start with Hatha yoga.

You'll need a mat and some loose clothes etc., which come conveniently bundled in a yoga beginners kit.

Yoga beginners kits typically include at minimum a yoga mat, a foam block, a cotton strap and an instructional DVD.

The props (the foam block and strap among others) provide useful support when practicing poses to help avoid strains.

Here's my list of best buy choices, starting with the cheapest:

The Firm Yoga Beginner Kit - under $25.

One skid-free mat

Easy-to-grasp foam brick supports posture and stability

Cotton stretching strap improves flexibility

30-minute DVD for beginners

Gaiam Yoga for Beginners Kit - under $30.

Alignment yoga mat to help guide hand and foot placement

One foam block

One cotton strap

Two full length yoga workouts for beginners

One seated meditation preparation routine

SPRI Yoga Starter Kit - under $40.

One studio quality "sticky" mat

Two foam blocks

One cotton strap

Yoga position poster

Yoga DVD

Wai Lana Basic Yoga Kit - under $40.

One skid-free mat

One foam block

One cotton strap

One yoga posture poster

Total Yoga DVD Kit - around $35.

One slip-free mat

One foam block

One cotton strap

One mesh carrying bag for storing and transporting the equipment

One instructional DVD

EASYMat Kit - around $47.

A beginner's package for taking to studios.

One slip-free mat

One foam block

One cotton strap

One hand towel for hot yoga

Mountain, hang dog, snoop doggy dog... once you join a class and/or start learning yoga for beginners, you'll need to get to grips with some curiously named beginner yoga poses.

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A yogi explains how to get the most out of yoga at home

Jonathan Pozniak

Yogi Rebecca Pacheco tells us how yoga is like basketball, and how you can create a mindful space in your home during isolation.

I first started doing yoga in the living room of my apartment 10 years ago when I was between jobs. By doing yoga, I mean that I grunted through inflexible down dogs and cheated on chaturangas. I didn’t know my Warrior One from my Warrior Two and even the pigeons laughed at my pathetic imitation.

A few years later, I came across a video from my friend Rebecca Pacheco called “Yoga for Runners.” Over time, I internalized her videos and created my own practice that I use for post-run recovery. I’ve only taken one actual yoga class — it was a little ommy for me — and while I’ve never practiced in the same room as Pacheco, she’s been my instructor for years.

I caught up with Pacheco to talk about how yoga can give us freedom and space from the stress of living in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, and how you don’t need to be a master yogi to experience the benefits of a simple practice. As Pacheco puts it, “If you can breathe, you can do yoga.”

We also talked about being present in the moment, creating your own little sanctuary, and why yoga is like basketball. Portions of this interview have been edited for clarity and length.

SB NATION: What are some of the benefits of a yoga practice, especially in a time like this?

REBECCA PACHECO: I would start with what yoga means. Literally the word ‘yoga’ comes from the sanskrit root ‘yuj,’ which is a verb meaning to connect, or unite or yoke together. You can interpret that in a lot of different ways, but a common way is the mind and the body, joining those two things together.

Often yoga is referred to as meditation in motion. Particularly in a time like this, having a coping strategy that involves putting your body and your mind in the same place at the same time is a really healthy thing.

There are so many benefits to what yoga does for the body and what it does for the mind, and everybody can find something. Everyone is driven to it for different reasons and those reasons change over time.

Sometimes people come to class because they have pain. They have back pain or tension headaches and the physical practice helps that way. Somewhere down the line, something happens in their lives and they’re there for the mental or spiritual aspect of the practice because they value having that grounding element in their life.

There are as many reasons to do it as there are people who unroll their mat.

SB: How important is set and setting for a home practice?

RP: It depends on the person. In theory, it’s nice to create a little sanctuary for yourself, but that can be done in very small ways. It can be as simple as lighting a candle and that signifies to you: Ok. Now begins the yoga.

A lot of people don’t have the luxury of a great deal of space or ambience. I started this practice almost 25 years ago. That’s a lot of Boston apartments, many of them not so nice. Sometimes it was a scrap of linoleum in the kitchen. What’s important is that your mat is a welcoming space to you.

Something of a ritual can be helpful. That can be as simple as closing the door to the guest room, having a few plants, whatever works for you. Certainly a place that has some separation from the things you’re trying to put aside during practice. I’m thinking specifically about your computer or a TV or your phone.

Ideally it’s more about mental space than physical space. If you can breathe, you can do yoga and you can make your own sanctuary wherever you are.

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SB: Yoga can be a little intimidating to get into, but there’s parts of it that were really appealing to me at first, like stretching and flexibility. Is that valid?

RP: People respond to different aspects of yoga at different points of their life. What brings you to the practice may not be what sustains you throughout. You can see that with larger trends. There was a period when the most popular yoga was the fastest, the hardest, the hottest. More, more, more. That’s what people had an appetite for.

Now we’re seeing a bit of a correction and people are like, nah I’m good with slowing down. Many people are having difficulty sleeping and we have yoga nidra, which encourages sleep and restoration and recovery.

There was a period early in my practice when a yoga teacher would tell you not to run. Running was gauche, it was looked down upon, you’re only going to damage your body. I always took issue with that because I’d grown up a runner. Now it’s commonplace for people to pick and choose what works for them.

There’s no yoga police that’s going to tell you, ‘No Paul. You’re not doing it right if you don’t do it like this.’ It’s important to consider the whole journey, have an open mind and allow it to change shape over time.

SB: To that point, when I slowed down and tried to connect to the breath before coming to the mat it was like a whole new world opened up. Any suggestions on connecting to breath?

RP: In terms of yoga philosophy, it’s laid out in an eight-limbed path, as it’s called. There are different branches of the tree that are the principles of yoga practice. The asana, the poses, is just one branch and it’s the one that Americans love so much. So a lot of people think that yoga is the postures, but there are others that relate to ethics and the breath.

Breathing is yoga. Breath awareness is yoga. There are multiple breathing exercises that count as yoga that your teacher may or may not integrate into a class. Or, depending on what style you practice, you may breathe in a different manner. It’s all about energy and how you tap into your energy, how you connect to the present moment.

The fact of the matter is, you can not take a breath in the future and you can not take a breath in the past. No matter how great you are at standing on your head or how dedicated a practitioner, if I say, ‘Please take a breath two weeks in the future,’ it can’t be done. It can only be done in this moment.

When you pay attention to a single breath, it’s the most affordable, accessible meditation tool that you have.

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SB: The other day I had this breakthrough where my body moved all in one motion. It was so joyful, like a kid learning to ride a bike for the first time. People shouldn’t get discouraged if they don’t feel that right away, right?

RP: Right, right. The experience you had is so cool. I think of it as the difference watching a basketball player do drills and do the different mechanics piecemeal, and watching a player in the zone. That’s where you went. You were shooting free throws and then you had a game where you were in the zone and you were like, ‘Wow. I get it.’ That’s awesome.

SB: And then, does that get easier with time?

RP: Definitely. Yoga is similar to any kind of sport, art form, creative expression. In the beginning, it can be clumsy. You’re learning the mechanics. With practice you get more comfortable and it starts to come together. You had that beautiful experience of feeling it all come together. That’s not unique to yoga, but it’s the beauty of learning something new.

In the beginning, for example, people don’t connect the postures to the language. Which Warrior is this Warrior? Even your left and your right is complex at the beginning. That can be overwhelming, just feeling your body be in space. It is very cool when you have that synergy.

I will say, I’ve been doing yoga and teaching for a long time. I’ve seen a lot of beginners and I can almost always spot them. I don’t mean that in a judgmental way, but I can see a discomfort. It’s more energetic than physical. You can have a ballerina who’s extremely flexible, but I’ll probably be able to tell that yoga is new for them.

The only folks who have thrown me off on a couple of occasions are people who are into martial arts. Part of that is not only are the mechanics similar, but also in martial arts there is that psychic energy, that mindset of being focused and in the body.

SB: That’s a great place to be.

RP: Absolutely.

In addition to creating the Runners World Yoga Center and the With Yoga DVD for Women’s Health, Pacheco is the author of Do Your Om Thing, a guide to making a yoga practice part of your everyday life. She’s currently working on a follow-up book and can be found leading 20-minute meditation sessions on Instagram @Omgal.

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The Role of Yoga in Bronchial Asthma- Juniper Publishers

Introduction

Asthma is a heterogeneous disease comprising of clinical manifestations of varying severity. Patients of asthma suffer from progressive and persistent decline in lung function throughout life, the degree of decline varying among individuals.

Asthma affects 334 million people worldwide and 17 million people in India [1]. Majority of asthma patients are effectively treated with conventional therapy. Despite advances in conventional therapy, inadequate control of asthma continues to presenta serious problem for a subset of patients. Patients of uncontrolled asthma pose a greater burden for healthcare and require a disproportionate amount of healthcare costs to be spent on treating their condition. Optimum therapy for uncontrolled asthma remains an unmet need.

Although majority of patients respond well to low-dose controller medications such as inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting β-agonists, a subset of patients remains uncontrolled despite the use of high-dose multiple-drug daily controller therapy. These patients experience substantial morbidity due to the disease and to the adverse effects of high-dose corticosteroids and generate high healthcare costs [2-5].    

Yoga is a non-pharmacological adjunct to conventional therapy for asthma. The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, which means union or yoke; to join and to direct and concentrate one’s attention [6]. Yoga is an ancient art form based on a harmonised system of development of the body, mind, and spirit [7]. Yoga has been classified by National Institute of Health, USA as a form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

It is estimated that up to 300 million people practice yoga worldwide and more than half of them are Indians [8]. National Health Interview Survey last conducted in United States of America in 2007 estimated that yoga is the sixth most common complementary health practice among adultsand more than 32 million people practice it in the country [9]. The participation and awareness in Yoga continues to increase in society, hence it is important for clinicians to know about the nature of Yoga and its therapeutic benefits.

Four basic principles underlie the teachings and practices of yoga. The first principle is the human body is a holistic entity comprised of various interrelated dimensions inseparable from one another and the health or illness of any one dimension affects the other dimensions. The second principle is individuals and their needs are unique and therefore must be approached in a way that acknowledges this individuality and their practice must be tailored accordingly. The third principle is, yoga is self-empowering; the healing comes from within, instead of from an outside source and a greater sense of autonomy is achieved. The fourth principle is that the quality and state of an individual’s mind is crucial to healing [10].

Regular practice of yoga promotes strength, endurance, flexibility and facilitates characteristics of friendliness, compassion, and greater self-control, while cultivating a sense of calmness and well-being [11,12]. The practice of yoga produces a physiological state opposite to that of the flight-or-fight stress response and with that interruption in the stress response, a sense of balance between the mind and body is achieved [13]. Psychological factors like stress can modulate asthma symptoms and influence the management of asthma [14]. At the individual level, increased stress leads to the dysregulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and sympathetic-adrenal-medullary axes, disrupting immune and respiratory processes, and producing an increased risk of inflammatory diseases, such as asthma [15]. Yoga offers an effective method of managing and reducing stress. Yoga integrates an individual’s physical, mental and spiritual componentsand produces a physiological sequence of events in the body reducing this stress response. Yogic practices enhance muscular strength and body flexibility, promote and improve respiratory and cardiovascular functionand enhance overall well-being and quality of life.

Asthma has many contributing factors, including exercise, allergy, air pollution, emotional factors and genetics. A multifaceted approach should be considered for its preventionand treatment. Yoga is a complementary therapy, helpful for asthma [16]. With its focus on awareness of breath and the mechanics of breathing, yoga serves as an adjunct to conventional asthma therapy [17]. Yoga is fundamentally different from conventional medical practice in its approach to asthma. Instead of trying to reduce the cause of disease to a single factor and to correct it, yoga aims to treat illness by improving health of the individual and restore inner harmony.

A study conducted by the Natural Therapies Unit of Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney, Australia showed a significant beneficial effect of SahajaYoga on asthma patients who were resistant to steroids [18].

Yoga practice should complement medicaltreatmentas prescribed by the physician. Regular yoga practice that combines pranayama, asana and meditation methods offer the most benefit [19].

    Specific Pranayama Exercises

A vital scientific and therapeutic aspect of yoga, Pranayama is thebreathing process or the control of the motion of inhalation, exhalation and the retention of vitalenergy.

Ujayyi (breathing):The name comes from the Sanskrit word “ujayyi,” which means “to conquer” or “to be victorious. The lungs are completely filled by inspiration and while slightly contracting the throat, breathing out is done through nose. This breathing technique is used throughout Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga practices.

AnulomaViloma (three-part breathing): This threepart breath slows breathing by creating small pauses between the breath cycles. Payingattention to the movements of the belly, lower ribs and upper ribs can be helpful. During an asthmaepisode, this method may be more beneficial ifdone with very brief pauses during inhalation, toencourage maximal entry of oxygen and long, slow uninterrupted exhalation.

Extended exhalations:Initially the duration of inhalation and exhalation should be equal. Then aim for a 1:2 ratio ofinhalation and exhalation.

Alternate nostril breathing:This technique slows down person’s breathing, and it is believed to balance the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.

Yoga chair breathing: The patient sits on a chair facing the back ofanother chair and places his arms on the back of the chair he’s facing. He inhales while gradually lifting thehead and spine and opening the chest, and then exhales while moving the spine, chest, and neck into gentleflexion, which is done five times.

Kapalabhati:The word kapalbhati is made up of two words: kapalmeaning “skull” and bhati meaning “shining”. The technique involves short and strong forceful exhalations and inhalation happens spontaneously.

    Specific Asanas

The concept of using asanas is to alter one’s physical posture to increase breathing potential and breathe better. Asanas are isometric exercises that involve acoordinated action of synergistic and antagonist musclesin bringing about steadiness and flexibility. A gentle and progressive asana practice will allow the patient to increase lung capacity and strengthen intercostal muscles and muscles of back and diaphragm in preparation for pranayama [20].

Headstand (Sirshasana):It is the most important among inverted asanas. It is usually done at the end of the yoga asana practices.

Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana):It is an inverted pose, with the body resting on the shoulders.

Plough (Halasana):Hala Asanapromotes strength and flexibility in all the regions of the back and neck.

Fish (Matsyasana): The pose opens the rib case, deepens the breath and reverses kyphosis.

Sitting Forward Bend (Paschimothanasana): This pose uses gravity to calm and soothe the nervous system.

Cobra (Bhujangasana): This pose promotes thoraco - diaphtagmaticbreathing, stretches the chest, strengthens the upper back and shoulders, and diminishes kyphosis.

Locust (Shalabhasana):Shalabhasana strengthens back muscles and cures ailments like sciatica and back ache.

Bow (Dhanurasana): It tones back muscles and maintains the elasticity of spine, improving posture and increasing vitality.

Spinal twist (ArdhaMatsyendrasana): ArdhaMatsyendrāsana tones the spinal nerves and ligaments, improves digestion and also improves liver and pancreas health.

Crow (Kakasana): Kakasana is a balancing posture which strengthens the shoulders, arms and wrists.

Standing forward bend (Padahastasana): It is an inverted posture which provides many of the same benefits of the seated forward bend, the main physical benefit is to stretch the entire backside of the body from the head to the heels.

Triangle (Trikonasana): Trikonasana (triangle pose) augments the movement of the Half Spinal Twist and gives an excellent lateral stretch to the spine, toning the spinal nerves and helping the proper functioning of the digestive system.

    Meditation

United States National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) defines meditation as “a conscious mental process that induces a set of integrated physiological changes termed the relaxation response.

Asthma flares is associated with anxiety and pain. The body’s sympathetic nervous system, responsible for its “fight or flight” response, goes into overdrive at the onset of an asthma flare, and releases stress hormones into the body. Meditation lowers stress hormone levels and decreases activity in the body’s sympathetic nervous system. Medictation relaxes the mind and increases mental alertness [21]. The controlled breathing regime practiced as part of the meditation process is extremely beneficial for the lungs. Meditation opens air passages and improves airflow. With practice, one can learn to relax the body and breathe deeply early during the onset of an asthma attack; at the same time, focusing on the breathing freely will calm the mind and prevent anxiety or panic to take control.

Wilson et al did a crossover study to evaluate the benefits of Transcendental meditation on asthma. The results indicated that transcendental meditation is a useful adjunct in treating asthma [22]. In the Indian scenario, study by Biju et al showed that yoga resulted in significant improvement in pulmonary function tests, decrease in frequency of asthma attacks and decrease in frequency of use of inhalers whereas the disease status in controls deteriorated [23]. Yoga improves the mechanical efficiency of our breathing and increases the total lung capacity [24].

Thus, we see, Yoga contains elements that address problems associated with asthma at every level - pranayama that slows breathing and regulates the flow of “prana”, asana that relax and tone the muscles, relaxation and meditation that act to calm the mind and emotions culturing to heal the spirit. Treatment of asthma is continually evolving. Multidisciplinary collaboration by bringing together researchers and clinicians should be the way forward in endeavours to provide effective solutions to help patients (Table 1).

Disclaimer: Please do not stop using asthma treatment without the advice of the specialist. Yoga should only be used to complement standard medical treatment.

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Yoga is a practice prevalent for thousands of years and so is the science of Ayurveda. Yoga and ayurveda have been interrelated for ages and assist in healing mankind. Though each has its unique place and function, they connect with each other in their natural process of healing. Both believe in strengthening the mind and body.

The practice of yoga is reaching new heights since the declaration of 21 June as the International Yoga Day in the year 2015 by unanimously by United Nations General Assembly. To get this declaration made, the proposal was introduced by Mr. Asoke Mukerji, India’s Ambassador to UN. It was adopted under the agenda of ‘Global Health and Foreign Policy’. Resolution 69/131 recognized that yoga “provides a holistic approach to health and well-being”. Each year, this day is celebrated by all the people around the world. A new theme is introduced every year to encourage participation of more people and create awareness about the concerned theme. The theme for International Yoga Day 2019 is Climate Action and efforts would be made to encourage people to care about the environment to slow down the process of climate change. A word which immediately connects to yoga is ayurveda.

Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine with its roots in the Indian subcontinent. Globalization and modernisation of Ayurveda has taken place to include it in the process to provide wellness worldwide. It is believed that classical ayurveda texts began with transmission of medical knowledge from the Gods to sages, and then to human physicians. One of the most genuine and ancient texts of ayurveda is Sushruta Samhita. To facilitate utilization of these ancient texts by current population, Preserva Wellness has modernised its formulations of herbs and included the essential curcumin supplementation in majority of its formulations. It is also vital for the Ayurvedic formulations to be pure and free from toxic levels of heavy metals especially lead, mercury and arsenic. Ayurvedic herbal products by Preserva Wellness are preventive and disease-managing in nature according to the principles of ayurveda.

Yoga is one of the six systems of Vedic philosophy which helps in maintaining intrinsic discipline through which fitness and happiness can be achieved. The Sanskrit term ‘yoga’ is derived from the root ‘yuj’ which means ‘to attach, join, harness, yoke’. Through its various asanas, yoga symbolises the union of mind, consciousness and body. The practical and physiological training in yoga helps in achieving physical and mental wellbeing. When we go to the Vedic roots of yoga, we find that it originated from Yajur Veda. Like ayurveda, yoga is also based on the fact that human body is made up of five elements or the pancha bhootam which include prithvi or earth, agni or fire, vayu or air, jala or water and akash or ether. Any imbalance in these five elements causes sickness while a balance between these elements maintains a state of health.

According to ayurveda and yoga, three doshas are derived from these five elements and are named as kapha, vata and pitta doshas or the energies that perform different functions in your body. The proportions of these doshas determine a person’s character, likes and dislikes. Ayurveda and yoga believe in holistic healing and balancing the different energies in your body to keep you in a state of good health. A combination of various yoga postures and herbs can be used to bring the deranged state of health back to the normal. Both aim at internal purification to provide complete health and fitness. No one would question if these two sciences are termed inseparable sisters. Yoga is considered to be a part of ayurveda by many and postures of yoga are regarded as Ayurvedic exercises. A good yoga practitioner would advise you to take right diet according to Ayurvedic principles and would recommend you pure Ayurvedic herbal products to heal you completely in addition to yoga postures.

A review of some studies has suggested that yoga can modestly improve sleep quality, mood, stress, cancer-related distress, cancer-related symptoms, and overall quality of life of patients suffering from cancer. It helps in giving psychological support to the people fighting with cancer. curcumin supplementation in ayurveda has also been proven to give protection against cancer. Oral curcumin supplementation through ayurvedic herbal products can also reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and can halt the division and multiplication of cancer cells. This tells that even in serious diseases like cancer, yoga and ayurveda can together work to improve the quality of life of the patient.

With the lifestyle the human beings are living in the current era, it becomes quite necessary to include yoga and ayurveda in daily routine to remain fit and free from diseases. The kind of food people consume now gradually deranges their digestive process. The toxic elements in food also suppress body’s immunity making it unable to fight a wide range of diseases. This has given a boost to practice of yoga and ayurveda. If you want to strengthen your immune system so that it is ready for the attack of most notorious microorganism of the season, a combination of yoga with immune boosting tea can help you. An herbal combination in a curcumin tea makes up the Immune Boosting Tea. Since this curcumin tea is a blend of multiple herbs, it is more beneficial than a simple turmeric tea. It also comes to your help when you cannot even think of drinking a turmeric tea during summers. Made on Ayurvedic principles, it strengthens your defence mechanism. The relishing taste it provides is due to the presence of moringa leaves, hibiscus, Tulsi leaves, lemongrass, Ashwagandha, Rose petals, black pepper and curcumin in it.

Ayurvedic herbal products give additional advantage when they not only prevent and treat a disease but also act as source of nutrition to people. Such products are available under the brand name Preserva Wellness. The traditional science of ayurveda and practice of yoga with a modern touch can pave a way to good health. Stay active, eat pure and stay fit!

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5 reasons you shouldn't skip a morning yoga practice

Inculcating the regular practice of yoga is considered a healthy lifestyle habit for the body and the mind. But doing yoga in the morning can be especially beneficial for you. If you are confused whether to do yoga in the morning or event, let’s solve it for you! Empowerment coach Jagriti Kajaria tells Health Shots about the reasons why yoga in the morning is the best gift you can give to your…

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What Is Yoga? My Favorite Definitions

What is Yoga?  For me, Yoga is so difficult to define.  I think about this question daily.  As an exercise for this blog post, I looked up a few of the different ways that Yoga is defined in the dozens of books about Yoga on my bookshelf.  I tried to keep it short. Definition of Yoga: Yoga comes from the Sanskrit root word yuj, meaning “to join” or “to yoke.”

Rather than write an essay, I invite you to share in the comments section below your favorite definition of Yoga.  Pause, breathe, and share from your heart what Yoga means to you.

Just curious, I did a Google search for “yoga blog,” and was given 131,000,000 pages to choose from.  I also tried “yoga blog WordPress,” WordPress being a typical host for websites and blogs in an attempt to eliminate any pages that just reference a yoga blog, and the result was 6,370,000 WordPress yoga blogs to choose from.

My point here is that there are a lot of authorities these days talking about Yoga.  Sometimes this scares me because it means a sacred tradition has gone viral and, in some cases, exploited as a corporate opportunity.  And somethings I jump for joy knowing that regardless of the source, we as a species are evolving and people are doing Yoga BY THE MILLIONS, taking us to the next level of consciousness. Most people think that Yoga is an excellent way to get healthy, in shape, lose weight, and feel great.  This is true most of the time.  And Yoga is also SO much more!  (make sure you keep reading to find out what else Yoga is!) Some people think that Yoga is a religion, a practice that tells you to worship scary pagan icons with ten arms and snakes wrapped around their heads.  This is only slightly true.

Here are some of my all time favorite definitions of Yoga.  See which one resonates with you!

First, a little history and a great definition from a very progressive yoga teacher at the Kripalu School of Yoga: Stephen Cope “The Wisdom of Yoga”

In the early sixth century BCE, seekers in India began to make spiritual inquires outside established religious hierarchies…These seekers dedicated their lives to spiritual and psychological experimentation – practicing both in small groups and in solitude.  They investigated diet, breath control, physical exercises, ethical behavior, sense refrain, prayer, meditation, magic, chanting, and worship of every conceivable god or goddess…in its earliest stages. much of the experimentation was probably highly shamanistic, concerned with what we might call magic…Their growing body of wisdom was passed along primarily by word of mouth…Over the course of hundreds of years, some headway was made in discovering a reliable path to the fully alive human being.  A loose tradition was born – an esoteric tradition that combined the best powers of shamanism with some remarkably sophisticated psychological discoveries.  A set of reliable principles and practices emerged.  At some point, this tradition became known as Yoga – a word that means literally “to yoke” or to bring into a union – and its practitioners as “yogis.”  Yogis used their own minds and bodies as laboratories for experiments in living.

Here is what the #1 authority of anything on the internet is saying: Wikipedia

Yoga are the mental, physical, and spiritual practices that aim to transform body and mind.  The term yoga derived from the literal meaning of “yoking together” a span of horses or oxen, but came to be applied to the “yoking” of body and mind.  (interesting use of “are,” no that is not a typo.)

Patanjali taught Raja Yoga, or Classical Yoga, a duelist interpretation of Yoga: Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra’s (translated by Swami Satchidananda)

“yoga chittavriti nirodaha” – The restrain of the modifications of the mind-stuff is Yoga.

Here is my favorite definition, from a beloved teacher and master yogi: Eric Schiffmann “Yoga, The Spirit and Practice of Moving into Stillness” 

Yoga is a way of moving into stillness in order to experience the truth of who you are.  It is also a way of learning to be centered in action so that you always have the clearest perspective on what’s happening and are therefore able to respond the most appropriately.  Yoga is not the only way of doing this, but it is an excellent way.  It is an ancient process designed to help you uncover and discover your true nature so you can live daily life with that new awareness….Yoga is not merely touching your toes or standing on your head.  It’s about how you do what you do, and how you live your daily life on a moment to moment basis.  If you learn to meditate and do Yoga and pause occasionally throughout the day to be still, to breathe, to relax, and to feel the energy of life force within you and all around you – the life force that must be in you for you to even exist – then you too, will feel the palpable joy of “union with the Infinite” – Yoga.  The word Yoga means to yoke, or union.  And you will feel healed, renewed, strong in mind and body, and your life will take on new meaning and new, fulfilling directions that you are not personally responsible for.  It’s worth the small effort required.

Here a definition from the definitive Source himself:

Lord Krishna, in “The Bhagavad Gita”

He who works not for an earthy reward, but does the work to be done, he is a yogi…When the mind of the yogi is in harmony and finds rest in the Spirit within,  all restless desires gone, then he is Yukta, one in god…When the mind is resting in the stillness of the prayer of Yoga, and by the grace of spirit sees the spirit and therein finds fulfillment…Then, with reason, armed with the resolution, let the seeker quietly lead the mind into the Spirit…He sees himself in the heart of all beings and he sees all beings in his heart.  This is the vision of the Yogi of harmony.  (Chapter 6)

Siddha Yoga Meditation leader and teacher of Tantric philosophy: Gurumayi Chidvilasananda “The Yoga of Discipline”

Turning within is called Yoga.  Yoga is the divine discipline that gives a seeker the power to turn his attention within.  It makes him understand the true purpose of the senses.  It uncovers the glory hidden within him.  It enables him to go deep into the cave of his own heart.  It shows him the way to united heaven and earth.  Yoga gives a seeker the strength to uplift his energies and become mature.

Here, we view a classical interpretation by a world-renowned yoga teacher and father of modern Yoga: B.K.S. Iyengar “Light on Yoga”

The word Yoga means to bind, join, attach, and yoke, to direct and concentrate one’s attention on, to use, and apply.  It also means union or communion.  It is the true union of our will with the will of god.   According to Mhadev Dessai, Yoga means “the yoking of all the powers of body, mind, and soul to God; it means the disciplining of the intellect, the mind, the emotions, the will, which that Yoga pre-supposes; it means a poise of the soul which enables one to look at life in all its aspects evenly.”  As a well-cut diamond has many facets, each reflecting a different color of light, so does the word Yoga, each facet reflecting a different shade of meaning and revealing different aspects of the entire range of human endeavor to win inner peace and happiness.

Share your personal definition or your favorite definition of Yoga from a teacher or a book in the comments section to spread the light. Do you view yoga more as meditation techniques to calm the mind or as physical exercises to strengthen the body?

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Yoga Vs. Pilates – What’s the Difference?

The fitness industry has seen a lot of exercise fads come and go and, quite often, come back again. Two forms of exercise that could never be described as fads are yoga and Pilates. Both have been around a very long time and have become accepted as mainstream forms of exercise. Yoga and Pilates share several characteristics but are also quite different. 

YOGA

Yoga, which comes from India, is so old that its exact origins are very hard to define. Much of what we know about yoga has been translated from ancient Sanskrit texts and because this is a “dead” language, opinions differ as to the precise meaning of many of the words.

What we do know is that yoga has been around for not hundreds but thousands of years (some yoga inscriptions date back as far as 3,000 BC) and modern yoga is an amalgamation of individual exercise systems that differ according to their geographic region of origin and the guru who devised them.

The word yoga is a derivative of the Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning united or integrated, a reference to how yoga combines the body and mind into a single, healthful system. Despite having roots in spiritual practices, yoga has no religious affiliations and is practiced all around the world by people of many religious denominations.

Yoga is commonly thought of as a system of stretching but yoga is much more than that. Although flexibility is an important part of yoga, other fitness components are also developed including strength, endurance, and even cardiovascular fitness. The fitness components emphasised in yoga depends on the form practiced. For example, the non-stop flow of an Ashtanga class will challenge your heart, lungs and muscles whereas yin yoga is much more gentle, restorative, and relaxing.

There are a number of different branches of yoga. Some, like Hatha and Ananda, are quite gentle while others, such as Bikram and Power yoga, are far more demanding and strenuous. Each of the branches share common poses, called asanas, but have been uniquely shaped by the founder of each branch.

Many of the asanas are based on nature, such as positions adopted by animals like the well-known downward facing dog and cobra. Other asanas, such as inversions, are thought to improve blood flow to a specific region of the body.

The style and format of a yoga class depends on the branch of yoga being practiced although there are commonalities across most branches. Classes usually begin with calming exercises to focus the mind for what is to follow and then a warm up consisting of the sun-salutation sequences.

Once you are warm, the class will progress to more challenging asanas involving forward bends, twists, back bends, balances, inversions, core, seated and prone/supine poses. The class usually ends with relaxation and meditation. Breathing and breath control play an important part in yoga. Called ujjayi, breathing is used to time poses and control the transition from one pose to the next.

  PILATES

Pilates is a conditioning and strengthening system known for developing a strong abdomen and good posture. Originally called Contrology and popularized by media stars such as Madonna, Nicole Kidman, and Jenifer Aniston, Pilates is practiced in specialist studios full of fascinating-looking machines and in aerobics studios where nothing more than an exercise mat is required. Pilates, in all its forms, is immensely popular and enjoys a cult following.

Although nowhere near as old as yoga, Pilates has a long history and has been around for nearly a century. This system of traditional exercise was the brainchild of German Joseph Pilates and was originally popular with dancers as a means to improving strength, posture and flexibility and reducing the incidence of injury.

Pilates himself was a weak and sickly child and he developed his system of exercise as he sought to improve his health and wellbeing. At one point, and as a direct result of his improved fitness and strength, he earned his living as a circus performer and even taught self-defence at Police headquarters at Scotland Yard. Pilates moved to America in 1926s and wrote two books describing his system of exercise; Your Health in 1934 and Return to Life Through Contrology in 1945.

There are two main divisions in modern-day Pilates: authentic and contemporary.  Authentic Pilates uses specially designed machines based on Joseph Pilates original designs to strengthen the muscles. In contrast, contemporary Pilates is often floor or mat-based but also utilizes equipment such as stability balls, small dumbbells, metal rings, and foam rollers.

Much of Pilates’ work has been adopted by the mainstream fitness industry. The term core, a fitness buzzword, originates from Pilates. Modern strength and conditioning experts agree that the muscles of the core (essentially your abdomen, waist and lower back) are central to safe and effective performance of almost all physical activities. A strong core also minimizes your risk of suffering non-specific back pain and can enhance posture and appearance.

Pilates referred to the muscles of the core as the “power engine” or “powerhouse” of the human body and taught that these muscles should be integrated with the rest of the limbs to boost functional performance. Pilates also introduced the concept of maintaining a neutral spine while exercising for safety and for good posture.

Many of the exercises popularized by Pilates have been adopted by fitness instructors all around the world. The plank and side plank, bird-dog (known as swimming in Pilates) and hip bridges are all featured in the Pilates’ method although ironically, many of these so-called Pilates exercises also appear in yoga.

There are six basic principles in Pilates. These principles describe how each and every exercise should be performed. Adherence to these universal principles makes even the simplest of Pilates’ exercises both effective and challenging. The principles are concentration, control, centre, flow, precision, and breathing.

As with all forms of exercise, yoga and Pilates are only effective if performed correctly. Seek out properly qualified and experienced instructors so you get the best from these traditional forms of exercise. Despite appearances, both yoga and Pilates can be very strenuous and incorrect exercise performance could result in serious injury.

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What is Yoga - Sansktrit Terms

Originating in ancient India, yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices and disciplines. Major religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism all practice yoga, and there are many practitioners outside of these religions who are focused on the spiritual benefits of the practice.The word yoga coming from Sanskrit root yuj means union. It's meaning is taken here as yuj samatvam , yuj samadhi, etcThere are different meanings and definitions of word yoga as there are different schools of yoga such as jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga, raja yoga.According to Bhagwad Gita yoga is “samatvam.” It is having a balanced and equipoise state of mind in different situations of life.Another definition given by Bhagwad Gita is “yoga karmasu kaushlam.” It is a skill in action. Here Sri Krishna talks about following karma yoga for liberation.In Bhagwad Gita Shri Krishna talk about bhakti also that one who completely surrenders to God can also achieve liberation.According to sage Patanjali in his classic text yoga is Chitta vritti nirodha. It is a cessation of modifications of the mind. As per this text, yoga is not union it is samadhi. It is a separation of Purusha from Prakriti so that Purusha can attain liberation.In the western world, it is usual that the common man thinks of yoga as we know as the third limb of yoga: Asana.There are a variety of different types of physical yoga (Asana) Here are some examplesVinyasaA vinyasa flow moves rapidly from pose to pose, without taking time to examine the subtler points of each pose. This option offers a vigorous workout, as well as a chance to explore the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. KundaliniKundalini is the energy which is stored in the base of the spine. Unlocking it offers a chance to access a higher consciousness, increase self-awareness, and balance chakras and energy to ensure a holistic practice. Kundalini yoga is designed to help individuals awaken the energy, and uses breathing techniques such as alternate nostril breathing, meditation, chanting and yoga postures.Iyengar Iyengar yoga is ideal for focusing and perfecting alignment. It comes from the same school as Ashtanga yoga and focuses on helping practitioners form the correct alignment. This alignment is not only essential for safety, but it also helps energy - or prana - to flow more freely through the body.Hatha yogaHatha yoga is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the physical side of yoga and focuses on the practice of asanas. There is less emphasis on the spiritual aspect such as meditation or chanting. This focus makes it ideal for beginners who are just getting to grips with different poses.Yin yogaYin yoga focuses on passive, seated postures, and targets the connective tissues in the hips, lower spine, and pelvis. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility and encourages a sense of release. Poses are held from one to ten minutes, making this an ideal way to practice meditation at the same time as yoga. from https://www.yogateket.com/blog/what-is-yoga-sansktrit-terms

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What is Yoga - Sansktrit Terms

Originating in ancient India, yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices and disciplines. Major religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism all practice yoga, and there are many practitioners outside of these religions who are focused on the spiritual benefits of the practice.The word yoga coming from Sanskrit root yuj means union. It’s meaning is taken here as yuj samatvam , yuj samadhi, etcThere are different meanings and definitions of word yoga as there are different schools of yoga such as jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga, raja yoga.According to Bhagwad Gita yoga is “samatvam.” It is having a balanced and equipoise state of mind in different situations of life.Another definition given by Bhagwad Gita is “yoga karmasu kaushlam.” It is a skill in action. Here Sri Krishna talks about following karma yoga for liberation.In Bhagwad Gita Shri Krishna talk about bhakti also that one who completely surrenders to God can also achieve liberation.According to sage Patanjali in his classic text yoga is Chitta vritti nirodha. It is a cessation of modifications of the mind. As per this text, yoga is not union it is samadhi. It is a separation of Purusha from Prakriti so that Purusha can attain liberation.In the western world, it is usual that the common man thinks of yoga as we know as the third limb of yoga: Asana.There are a variety of different types of physical yoga (Asana) Here are some examplesVinyasaA vinyasa flow moves rapidly from pose to pose, without taking time to examine the subtler points of each pose. This option offers a vigorous workout, as well as a chance to explore the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. KundaliniKundalini is the energy which is stored in the base of the spine. Unlocking it offers a chance to access a higher consciousness, increase self-awareness, and balance chakras and energy to ensure a holistic practice. Kundalini yoga is designed to help individuals awaken the energy, and uses breathing techniques such as alternate nostril breathing, meditation, chanting and yoga postures.Iyengar Iyengar yoga is ideal for focusing and perfecting alignment. It comes from the same school as Ashtanga yoga and focuses on helping practitioners form the correct alignment. This alignment is not only essential for safety, but it also helps energy - or prana - to flow more freely through the body.Hatha yogaHatha yoga is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the physical side of yoga and focuses on the practice of asanas. There is less emphasis on the spiritual aspect such as meditation or chanting. This focus makes it ideal for beginners who are just getting to grips with different poses.Yin yogaYin yoga focuses on passive, seated postures, and targets the connective tissues in the hips, lower spine, and pelvis. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility and encourages a sense of release. Poses are held from one to ten minutes, making this an ideal way to practice meditation at the same time as yoga. from Online Yoga | Pranayama Meditation | YOGATEKET https://www.yogateket.com/blog/what-is-yoga-sansktrit-terms source https://yogateketonlineyogastudio.tumblr.com/post/182213383581

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What is Yoga - Sansktrit Terms

Originating in ancient India, yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices and disciplines. Major religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism all practice yoga, and there are many practitioners outside of these religions who are focused on the spiritual benefits of the practice.The word yoga coming from Sanskrit root yuj means union. It's meaning is taken here as yuj samatvam , yuj samadhi, etcThere are different meanings and definitions of word yoga as there are different schools of yoga such as jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga, raja yoga.According to Bhagwad Gita yoga is “samatvam.” It is having a balanced and equipoise state of mind in different situations of life.Another definition given by Bhagwad Gita is “yoga karmasu kaushlam.” It is a skill in action. Here Sri Krishna talks about following karma yoga for liberation.In Bhagwad Gita Shri Krishna talk about bhakti also that one who completely surrenders to God can also achieve liberation.According to sage Patanjali in his classic text yoga is Chitta vritti nirodha. It is a cessation of modifications of the mind. As per this text, yoga is not union it is samadhi. It is a separation of Purusha from Prakriti so that Purusha can attain liberation.In the western world, it is usual that the common man thinks of yoga as we know as the third limb of yoga: Asana.There are a variety of different types of physical yoga (Asana) Here are some examplesVinyasaA vinyasa flow moves rapidly from pose to pose, without taking time to examine the subtler points of each pose. This option offers a vigorous workout, as well as a chance to explore the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. KundaliniKundalini is the energy which is stored in the base of the spine. Unlocking it offers a chance to access a higher consciousness, increase self-awareness, and balance chakras and energy to ensure a holistic practice. Kundalini yoga is designed to help individuals awaken the energy, and uses breathing techniques such as alternate nostril breathing, meditation, chanting and yoga postures.Iyengar Iyengar yoga is ideal for focusing and perfecting alignment. It comes from the same school as Ashtanga yoga and focuses on helping practitioners form the correct alignment. This alignment is not only essential for safety, but it also helps energy - or prana - to flow more freely through the body.Hatha yogaHatha yoga is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the physical side of yoga and focuses on the practice of asanas. There is less emphasis on the spiritual aspect such as meditation or chanting. This focus makes it ideal for beginners who are just getting to grips with different poses.Yin yogaYin yoga focuses on passive, seated postures, and targets the connective tissues in the hips, lower spine, and pelvis. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility and encourages a sense of release. Poses are held from one to ten minutes, making this an ideal way to practice meditation at the same time as yoga. source https://www.yogateket.com/blog/what-is-yoga-sansktrit-terms source https://yogateket.blogspot.com/2019/01/what-is-yoga-sansktrit-terms.html

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What is Yoga - Sansktrit Terms

Originating in ancient India, yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices and disciplines. Major religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism all practice yoga, and there are many practitioners outside of these religions who are focused on the spiritual benefits of the practice.The word yoga coming from Sanskrit root yuj means union. It's meaning is taken here as yuj samatvam , yuj samadhi, etcThere are different meanings and definitions of word yoga as there are different schools of yoga such as jnana yoga, bhakti yoga, karma yoga, raja yoga.According to Bhagwad Gita yoga is “samatvam.” It is having a balanced and equipoise state of mind in different situations of life.Another definition given by Bhagwad Gita is “yoga karmasu kaushlam.” It is a skill in action. Here Sri Krishna talks about following karma yoga for liberation.In Bhagwad Gita Shri Krishna talk about bhakti also that one who completely surrenders to God can also achieve liberation.According to sage Patanjali in his classic text yoga is Chitta vritti nirodha. It is a cessation of modifications of the mind. As per this text, yoga is not union it is samadhi. It is a separation of Purusha from Prakriti so that Purusha can attain liberation.In the western world, it is usual that the common man thinks of yoga as we know as the third limb of yoga: Asana.There are a variety of different types of physical yoga (Asana) Here are some examplesVinyasaA vinyasa flow moves rapidly from pose to pose, without taking time to examine the subtler points of each pose. This option offers a vigorous workout, as well as a chance to explore the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. KundaliniKundalini is the energy which is stored in the base of the spine. Unlocking it offers a chance to access a higher consciousness, increase self-awareness, and balance chakras and energy to ensure a holistic practice. Kundalini yoga is designed to help individuals awaken the energy, and uses breathing techniques such as alternate nostril breathing, meditation, chanting and yoga postures.Iyengar Iyengar yoga is ideal for focusing and perfecting alignment. It comes from the same school as Ashtanga yoga and focuses on helping practitioners form the correct alignment. This alignment is not only essential for safety, but it also helps energy - or prana - to flow more freely through the body.Hatha yogaHatha yoga is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the physical side of yoga and focuses on the practice of asanas. There is less emphasis on the spiritual aspect such as meditation or chanting. This focus makes it ideal for beginners who are just getting to grips with different poses.Yin yogaYin yoga focuses on passive, seated postures, and targets the connective tissues in the hips, lower spine, and pelvis. The emphasis is on increasing flexibility and encourages a sense of release. Poses are held from one to ten minutes, making this an ideal way to practice meditation at the same time as yoga. from Online Yoga | Pranayama Meditation | YOGATEKET https://www.yogateket.com/blog/what-is-yoga-sansktrit-terms