There are
many different paths of yoga but they all share
the same goal, the quest for self realisation and bliss.
Yoga aims to bring about balance and harmony.
The combination of
physical postures, deep breathing exercises, balances
and relaxation help
to calm the mind and tone the entire body inside and
out.
Hatha yoga is the form most commonly practised in
the West
Hatha means 'forceful' and
comes from the two words which mean 'sun' and 'moon'.
It
is the umbrella term for yogas that employ postures
(asanas) and breathing excercises (pranayama).
Iyengar, Astanga Vinyasa, Sivananda
and Viniyoga are methods of Hatha yoga.
- Yoga increases strength , suppleness and stamina
- It improves posture and
balance
- Yoga tones the whole body
including the internal organs, which cleanse and
condition
the internal systems eg aids digestion
- Yoga can improve respiration
- It will boost your energy
levels
- Yoga helps maintain weight control
- Yoga aids relaxation, and
calms the mind
- It improves heart and lung
function, and strengthens the bones
Yoga can help to alleviate specific symptoms or ailments
such as PMS, headaches, stress, insomnia, IBS, asthma
and backache.
Yes. Anyone can practise yoga
no matter how young or old.
Yoga is a non competitive form
of exercise so you do not need to be especially fit
or supple, that will come with practise.
- Wear loose comfortable clothing
,that is easy to move in. For relaxation you may
wish to have a blanket
or an extra warm top
- Practise in a warm, airy
room
- Leave a minimum of 2 hours after eating before
practise
- Work on a rubber yoga mat
to prevent slipping
- Practise in bare feet
- Although yoga is for every
one, if you have any health concerns, it is wise
to consult a doctor before
you begin
- Listen to your own body,
stretch but never strain. Resist the urge to be
competitive, even with yourself
For further infomation about
yoga you can go to the yogauk website. |
