What is Yoga ?

Yoga is a form of workout that involves meditation, breathing techniques and various postures. Yoga originated in India and it has been practiced for thousands of years and people have greatly benefited from it.

The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word “Yuj” which means to yoke, join or unite. This indicates joining or combining all aspects of the individual – body with mind and mind with soul – to achieve physical, mental and spiritual health.

Businessmen, young adults, housewives, sportspeople including the elderly are all involved nowadays in practicing various yoga exercises, meditation, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises. For a lot of people, yoga has become part of their lifestyle, usually providing an added spiritual aspect to people’s lives, although it might not be associated with religion. Some people believe that constant exposure to stressful situations is the reason behind most of our modern-day health problems

Before you take up Yoga, consult your Doctor first and follow his advice. Similarly, Yoga should be practiced under the guidance of a qualified Yoga Therapist, especially when you start. Your trainer will be able to show you how to safely employ the best techniques to get maximum benefits from the exercises

Anyone interested in taking up Yoga must first read up on it to understand the concept and improve their knowledge of this ancient science and then join a reputed yoga school and train under a qualified trainer.

On this page you will find links to many resources that you can use to understand and practise Yoga if you so wish.

Yoga is practiced through postures called (asanas).

There are many different types of postures which are categorized according to the position of the body. It can involve standing, sitting, twisting, prone, supine, inverted and balancing. These postures each are expected to provide specific health benefits.

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The yoga exercises are designed to work on bodily systems, by toning the muscles, stimulating the circulation and improving overall health. Yoga also teaches techniques for relaxation and breath control. It is understood that through yoga one can:

- Calm the mind

- Increase concentration

- Provide the ability to easily handle tension

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Some Practice Guidelines

- Practice Yoga for at least 30 to 45 minutes daily to get maximum benefits.

- Best time for practice is the early morning hours. However, it can also be practised in the afternoon subject to certain food restrictions.

- Wait for 4 to 5 hours after a heavy meal and 2 to 3 hours after a light snack.

- It would be a good idea to empty your bladder and move your bowels before you start practice.

- Practise in loose fitting clothes and bare feet.

- Do not practise on a bare floor. Use a yoga mat which will not slip on the floor.

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Today, many different styles of yoga are being taught and practiced throughout the world. Some of them are:

Hatha yoga, Iyengar yoga, Kundalini  yoga, Bikram yoga, Ashtanga yoga, etc. While each has its own particular variations, Hatha yoga is recommended for the beginner as it is gentle and slow with smooth moments. A yoga enthusiast may progress later on, to the other forms of yoga, on the advice of  his qualified yoga teacher

Kundalini Yoga

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Quite frankly, there could be no other discipline similar to yoga because it makes use of the body, mind as well as the spirit, to provide one with multiple health benefits, when it is practiced correctly under the guidance of a qualified yoga teacher.

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