YOGA
The word 'yoga' means "to join or yoke together".
It brings the body and mind together to become a harmonious experience. Yoga is
a method of learning that aims at balancing "Mind, Body and Spirit".
Yoga is a practice with historical origins in ancient Indian philosophy.
Yoga is the science of modern living, of right living, and
should be incorporated into our daily lives. Yoga has technical systems to help
calm the mind, maintain resilience, harness physical and mental energies and to
develop an integrated personality. It’s a way of balancing the emotions and
establishing the harmony between the mind and body. A person can choose one or
a combination of two or more from the many paths of yoga according to need of
his lifestyle. One can practice pranayama, asanas, relaxation, meditative and
pratyahara techniques, as well as follow personal and social disciplines where
possible. It is up to the individual to find which path best suits his/her
needs, lifestyle and personality. Yoga can be practiced while leading a normal
lifestyle, but with different aspirations, mentality and attitude towards
oneself and the interactions in life.
The basics of yoga
The philosophy and practice in all forms of YOGA is embedded
in the following eight principles
1. Yama
- Control of the Mind
2. Niyama
- Follow rules
3. Asana
- Postures of exercise
4. Pranayama
- Controlled Breathing
5. Pratyahara
- Complete relaxation
6. Dharana
- Attain consciousness of the body
7. Dhyana
- Concentration and Awareness
8. Samadhi -
State of Absolute Awareness
Yogic exercises recharge the body with cosmic energy and
facilitates -
• Attainment of
perfect equilibrium and harmony
• Promotes
self- healing
• Removes
negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the body
• Increases
self-awareness
• Helps
in attention, focus and concentration; especially important for children
• Reduces
stress and tension in the physical body by activating the parasympathetic
nervous system
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