YOGIS AND YOGINIS
YOGA FOR HEALTH PEACE AND SERENITY
YOGA FOR HEALTH PEACE AND SERENITY
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What is Yoga?
Why Practice Yoga?
Well to make it simple yoga is just plain good for you! Did you know that yoga is the fastest growing industry world wide? There are many health benefits that yoga offers here are just a few
When you are put in situations that are high stress you will be able to think more clearly and handle it better. Your ability to relax and enjoy life will increase, your energy level will rise and you will find yourself feeling good most of the time.
You will notice as you continue with your practice the poses will be easier to slip into and you will be able to incorporate more advanced poses into your workout. Many people stop after the poses and don't finish their practice with relaxation and meditation. This is a very important part of a yoga practice. This allows the body to rejuvenate from the workout making your workout most productive. Also it is nature's tranquillizer and tunes and trains the mind providing efficiency in everyday living. It will quiet any restlessness of the mind and bring awareness to deep seeded tensions. It will keep you in the moment taking away stress, anxiety, worry and depression.
Before you get started on Asasnas you will want to be prepared, here are some tips.
Preparation for your yoga practice:
Yoga originated in ancient India and is not a exercise program but rather a way of life, a lifestyle that brought "union" to the body, mind, and soul. Ashtanga yoga consists of and covers every aspect of your being. Yoga as most people know it covers only two of the limbs Asanas (physical poses) and Pranayama (breathing) and are usually what you will find being taught in most classes. These two limbs bring strength, focus, and flexibility to the body and mind allowing you to heal and revive.
Why Practice Yoga?
Well to make it simple yoga is just plain good for you! Did you know that yoga is the fastest growing industry world wide? There are many health benefits that yoga offers here are just a few
- Yoga helps normalize blood pressure
- Improves efficiency of lungs and cardiovascular system
- It relieves muscle tension and improves flexibility
- Improved Coordination
- It strengthens muscles and tones the nervous system
- Yoga benefits spinal health
- Prevention of loss of bone density
- Yoga provides great conditioning for weight loss
- Increased sense of well being, self confidence, and self esteem
- Better Sleep
- Improved concentration
- reduced chance of depression
When you are put in situations that are high stress you will be able to think more clearly and handle it better. Your ability to relax and enjoy life will increase, your energy level will rise and you will find yourself feeling good most of the time.
You will notice as you continue with your practice the poses will be easier to slip into and you will be able to incorporate more advanced poses into your workout. Many people stop after the poses and don't finish their practice with relaxation and meditation. This is a very important part of a yoga practice. This allows the body to rejuvenate from the workout making your workout most productive. Also it is nature's tranquillizer and tunes and trains the mind providing efficiency in everyday living. It will quiet any restlessness of the mind and bring awareness to deep seeded tensions. It will keep you in the moment taking away stress, anxiety, worry and depression.
Before you get started on Asasnas you will want to be prepared, here are some tips.
Preparation for your yoga practice:
- Wait 4 hours after a heavy meal or 2 hours after light snack
- Wear loose fitting clothes
- Work on a mat or non-slip floor
- Have necessary props in reach such as blocks, straps and bolsters
- Remove contact lenses
- Clear you mind and stay in the moment
