The conceptual background of yoga has its origins in ancient
Indian philosophy. There are numerous modern schools
or types of yoga (i.e., Iyengar, Viniyoga, Sivananda, etc.),
each having its own distinct emphasis regarding the relative
content of physical postures and exercises (asanas), breathing
techniques (pranayama), deep relaxation, and meditation
practices that cultivate awareness and ultimately more profound states of consciousness. The application of yoga as a
therapeutic intervention, which began early in the twentieth
century, takes advantage of the various psycho physiological benefits of the component practices. The physical
exercises (asanas) may increase patient’s physical flexibility
Yoga and Mental Health
The word yoga is Sanskrit for Yoke, or union. In
the practice of yoga we seek to create union
between the mind and body
1.Yoga is the perfect example of holistic health
because of this combination of mind and body.
After all the body cannot exist without the mind
and vice versa.
2.By repairing the body, we are more able to
repair the mind. If you feel tense in the neck,
shoulders, or hips, you’ll find it more difficult to
relax and be happy.
3.In order to do this Yoga is comprised of the
asana (physical postures) and a philosophy that
offers tools to finding true, lasting happiness. and also mental health
Increasing Flexibility
– yoga has positions
that act upon the various joints of the body
including those joints that are never really
on the ‘radar screen’ let alone exercised.
Complete Detoxification
– By gently
stretching muscles and joints as well as
massaging the various organs, yoga ensures
the optimum blood supply to various parts
of the body. This helps in the flushing out
of toxins from every nook and cranny as
well as providing nourishment up to the last
point. This leads to benefits such as delayed
ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.
Excellent toning of the muscles
–
Muscles that have become flaccid or weak
are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess flab
and flaccidity.
While the philosophy remains fairly consistent
among different disciplines the physical aspect
of yoga comes in a few forms.
Vinyasa- a strengthening flow class, postures
lead into postures
Hatha- postures are held for minutes, this is
believed to really affect the body, as each
posture is designed to gain health benefits. The
longer you hold the pose, the more effective it is.
Vini- a gentle type of yoga, well suited for those
just starting out, or for those who’d like to go at
a slower pace
Kundalini- this school of thought believes that
nerve centers in the body can get clogged up or
inactive and this leads to poor health.
Kundalini’s repetitive posture flows (kriyas)
unlock these blocks and leave you feeling
wonderfully energized yet peaceful.
-Thai Yoga Massage- in some circumstances it is
more helpful to have your instructor stretch your
body out. First working out the muscles with
massage technique then stretching them.
Aero Yoga- also known as partner yoga,
involving holds, mutual balancing, and a lot of
fun
-Iyengar Yoga- (prop yoga) created by a yoga
master named Iyengar in India, this type of yoga
is very therapeutic. You are placed into positions
with various props (blocks, straps, chairs,
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