Yoga: The Complete Science of
Life
by Mirza
Mohd Ali Baig
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Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many
thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in
the world encompassing the entire body, mind and spirit. It is the union
between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness.
The Ancient Yogis had a profound understanding of man's essential
nature and of what he needs to live in harmony with himself and his
environment.
Taking into account the interrelationship between body and mind, the
Yogis formulated a unique method for maintaining this balance - a method
that combines all the movements you need for physical health with the
Breathing and Meditation techniques that ensure peace of mind.
The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. In
ancient times, the desire for greater personal freedom, Health and long
life, and heightened self-understanding gave birth to this system of
physical and mental exercise which has since spread throughout the
world.
Yoga means
The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body
and mind together into one harmonious experience.
Yoga is a method of learning that aims to attain the unity of mind,
body, and spirit through these three main Yoga structures
Yoga Structures
Exercise Breathing, and Meditation. The exercises of Yoga are designed
to put pressure on the Glandular Systems of the body, thereby increasing
its efficiency and total health.
Branches of Yoga
There are six branches of yoga. They are
1. Hatha Yoga
2. Bhakti Yoga
3. Raja Yoga
4. Ghana Yoga
5.
Karma Yoga and
6. Tantra Yoga
Hatha Yoga, Hatha Yoga is the path of Physical Yoga or Yoga of Postures
is the most popular branch of Yoga. Hatha Yoga considered the body as the
vehicle for the soul. It uses Physical Poses or Asana Breathing Techniques
or Pranayama, Meditation in order to bring the body in perfect health. The
practice of Hatha Yoga will result to the union of the body and the soul,
it aims to make the body perfect and fill it with life force. Bhakti Yoga
Bhakti Yoga is the path of heart and devotion or the Yoga of devotion.
Yogis who practice Bhakti Yoga sees the Divine in everyone and everything
he encounters. Raja Yoga Raja means "royal".
Raja Yoga is the path of Yoga that focuses on meditation and
contemplation. It is based on the Eight Limbs of
www.property-in-majorca.com Yoga which was discussed in the Yoga Sutra.
This Yoga path teaches deep self respect through self mastery. The self
here is honored. Jnana Yoga, Jnana Yoga is the path of Yoga that deals
with wisdom and knowledge or the Yoga of the mind. Jnana Yogis pays
tribute on man's intelligence. Karma Yoga, Karma Yoga believes that your
present situation is based on your past actions. Karma Yoga is the path of
service; it refers to the energy of action. This path requires you to be
selfless Tantra Yoga, Tantra Yoga is the path of ritual and perhaps the
most misunderstood path. Some may think of Tantra Yoga as sorcery,
witchcraft, magic spell or some mysterious formula. Most people perceive
Tantra Yoga as sexual. All of these perceptions are far from truth.
Many people are aware of Hatha Yoga or the Yoga of Postures. Developing
a strong, healthy and flexible body is what every wants and desires. Yogis
revere the body. However, they do this because they realize that a weak
and tired body is a hindrance towards spiritual progress.
Anyone can practice Yoga. You don't need any special equipment,
clothing, or lessons; all you need is the will to pursue a healthier and
happier lifestyle. www.mcsweb.in The Yoga Postures and Asanas exercise
every part of your body. Many people are first drawn to Yoga as a way to
keep their bodies fit and supple. Others come seeking relief or help for a
specific ailment like tension or Backache. Whatever be the reason, Yoga
can be a tool in giving you both what you came for, and more.
Anyone who continues with regular practice becomes aware of a subtle
change in their approach in life. Yoga makes you discover your true
nature, a state of inner peace, through the practice of toning and
relaxing your body and relaxing your mind. Controlling the mind will give
you the ability to do a lot of things. www.ntairis.com Yoga coordinates
the breath with movement, allowing you to fully experience the stretch.
www.andorra.es Yoga is not about simply completing a stretch so that you
can move on to the next one. It is about being present in the moment. Yoga
is not about competition or comparing. When practicing yoga, one goes
within, being aware of what is happening inside the body. Whatever the
body can do in a yoga session is exactly what it should be doing. One
accepts without judging.
As you continue practicing yoga, you may find that yoga can lead to a
journey within yourself. You may find the link between the body, mind and
spirit to offer a new area of inner growth and self-understanding.
Some interesting and important facts about Yoga
• Yoga is over 5000 years old.
• Yoga originated in India.
• "Yoga" is a Sanskrit word, which means "to yoke" or "to bind."
• "Asana" is what the yoga postures are called.
• Several asanas done in succession without a break or pause is called
a "vinyasa."
• Yoga should be done on an empty stomach. Prior to practicing yoga,
you should only eat something light, at least two hours before the
class.
• Loose, comfortable clothing should be worn to do yoga. • Yoga
increases flexibility, lowers stress, and increases your energy level.
Yoga Asanas
In yoga classes the body is moved forward, backward and laterally.
Twists, inversions and balance poses are also done. Each of these
movements affects the body in a psychological way. Psychological aspects
of each movement.
• Forward Bending : Listening, Humility, Trust, Surrender
• Lateral Bending : General resiliency in life, Flexibility, Ability to
dodge, change direction
• Twisting : Helps to look at and accept the past, Versatility
• Backward Bending : To do a thing to the extreme, to bend over
backward, Aggression.
• Inversion : Try new things, less fixed, Change in attitude,
Confidence.
• Balance : Control of emotions and reactions, Balance of mind and
body, Stamina, staying power.
• Savasana : Turning loose of control, letting go, Trust. Benefits of
yoga to all
Yoga can help every body feel better. It reduces stress. It improves
flexibility and muscle tone, increases circulation, relieves chronic pain
and alleviates anxiety-related disorders. Best of all, it cultivates
physical awareness, refreshes your energy, and offers a little vacation
from the everyday grind.
Yoga encourages us to remove the physical and mental obstacles in our
lives that create stress and take us out of balance. It supports us in
developing personal practices that cultivate a sense of light, harmony,
health, and well-being.
Yoga benefits people of all ages, men and women, marathoners and the
athletically challenged. Millions of people worldwide have embraced yoga
as a way to manage life's physical and emotional difficulties, from
chronic back pain to anxiety and depression.
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