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YOGA
Yoga is known as the oldest holistic philosophy of living.
Though it is part and parcel of the practice of Hinduism, it would be a mistake
to regard it a religion. It is a way of living. It does not preach adherence to
a particular dogma and the practitioners of Yoga are free to follow their own
faiths.
Yoga implies the ultimate union of physical, mental and
spiritual health. One of the main theories of Yoga is the interdependence of all
things in this universe. We have to look at all aspects of our lives-within and
outside- to achieve an inner balance and equilibrium. Practiced daily and
regularly, yoga creates mental clarity and emotional stability as well as a
sense of deep relaxation and body awareness.
Yoga has two main components:
- Asanas: These consist of various bodily
postures. Asanas stretch all parts of body and are even thought to massage
internal organs, glands, circulation and respiratory systems.
- Pranayama: The art of controlled deep
breathing. The asanas are synchronized with the breathing and affect every part
of our body.
The asanas are done in a slow, sure and rhythmical manner
without any sudden or jerky movements. Regular yoga will correct our stiffened
joints and retard the aging process of the body.
Yoga is in essence a very well balanced and rational
philosophy restoring a poised and symmetrical posture to our highly abused body.
The spine especially benefits from asanas as it is fully stretched and turned in
all directions.
Pranayama is intended to relax body and calm the mind,
increase circulation and stimulate the blood supply to all parts of our body.
Breathing should be done through nose, never holding breath. A movement should
be carried out during exhalation, with a deep inhalation before it.
The following are the basic
asanas, and should be learnt from
an experienced yoga teacher:
- Preparatory posture
- Head stand
- Shoulder stand
- The plough
- The fish
- Head to knee
- The cobra
- The bow
- The half spinal twist with reverse twist
- The triangle
To experience the full benefit of yoga, it should be
practiced at least three times a week. Always leave plenty of recovery time in
between.
Yoga is an excellent way of fighting tension and boosting
our mental and physical prowess and keeping us alert all through the day.
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