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Few days back i was interested to know about Yoga so i have collected some information about Yoga. I have collected this information from many sites and have prepared a gist of information about Yoga. I hope you all will find it useful..
You need to warm up your body before performing yoga. So one of the warm up exercise we can perform is Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar is the physical base of the practice links together twelve asanas in a dynamically performed series. These asanas are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards.
Surya Namaskaras are performed on a mat, not on the floor.
Yoga is a physical and mental disciplines that origanted in India. Yoga makes us feel better and helps us to get rid of many problems. Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.
Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.
It also helps us to
Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina
Reduces stress and tension
Boosts self esteem
Improves concentration and creativity
Lowers fat
Improves circulation
Stimulates the immune system
Creates sense of well being and calm.
Few days back i was interested to know about Yoga so i have collected some information about Yoga. I have collected this information from many sites and have prepared a gist of information about Yoga. I hope you all will find it useful..
You need to warm up your body before performing yoga. So one of the warm up exercise we can perform is Surya Namaskar. Surya Namaskar is the physical base of the practice links together twelve asanas in a dynamically performed series. These asanas are ordered so that they alternately stretch the spine backwards and forwards.
Surya Namaskara, like most yogasanas must be performed only on an empty stomach.Therefore there must be a gap of at least two hours after eating and before performing the namaskara. It is generally practiced in the morning before breakfast or in evening.[4]
Yoga is a physical and mental disciplines that origanted in India. Yoga makes us feel better and helps us to get rid of many problems. Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.
Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.
It also helps us to
Improves muscle tone, flexibility, strength and stamina
Reduces stress and tension
Boosts self esteem
Improves concentration and creativity
Lowers fat
Improves circulation
Stimulates the immune system
Creates sense of well being and calm.
Shavasana is practiced at the end of practice for rest
