The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning
‘to bind’ or ‘to yoke’. It is mentioned throughout in the Vedas.
Science of yoga is as old as Indian civilization. It is the most
ancient way to achieve healthy body and mind. Its healing touch,
which has been effective on human body for ages, is now rediscovering
its rightful place among the western societies as well.
Importance of Yoga is felt more in today’s hectic
and tense life than it was during the days of ancient sages. The
stress, strain, tension, speed, pollution and frustration around
us today can be better countered with regular practice of Yoga.
The benefits of Yoga are innumerable. It gives a healthy body,
keeps diseases at bay and fights disease where a person is already
suffering from disease. It keeps body flexible, joints stronger,
mind alert and body’s internal systems in perfect conditions.
It helps persons keep cool and calm. It is an window to spiritualism
as well. The most of all – it’s benefits are accessible to every
common man.
Though there are certain norms to follow to practice
yogasanas such as place, time etc., in today’s situation it is
advisable to practice it any time and any where rather than not
doing it at all. It does not require much instruments to practice
yogasanas. Most of the asanas in Yoga are in the form of stretching
i.e. you hold your body in a particular form to perform an asana.
While doing so the muscles and joints being stretched become more
and more elastic and pliable. Holding your body in a particular
form for a long time also increases strength of internal organs
as well as external body parts. In this way it increase endurance
power of mind and body as well. Persons learning Yoga are advised
to hold the position of different asanas for atleast 10 seconds
slowly increasing it for upto 60 seconds or even more in certain
asanas.
A combination of 12 Asanas called ‘Suryanamaskar’,
if practiced daily is enough to begin with and get the physical
and emotional benefits of Yogasanas.
Yoga is founded by Patanjali in his treatise
called "yoga-Sutra" thousands years ago. Yoga integrates the inner
self with the outer world. It also unites the individual spirit
with the Universal. Patanjali has divided yoga in eight important
parts ( or Astanga Yoga ).
Eight Limbs of Yoga are :
1 |
YAMA [i- Ahimsa, ii- Satya,
iii- Asteya, iv- Brahamcharya, v- Aparigraha] |
2 |
NIYAMA [i- Saucha, ii- Santosha, iii- Tapa,
iv- Swadhaya, v- Ishwar pranidhana] |
3 |
ASANAS [i- Postures, ii- Bandhas, iii-
Mudras] |
|
4 |
PRANAYAMA [i- Samavritta, ii- Bhramari,
iii- Nadisodhana, iv- Ujjayi, v- Anulom Vilom, vi- Bhastrika] |
5 |
PRATYAHARA |
6 |
DHARANA |
7 |
DHAYANA |
8 |
SAMADHI. |
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 Siddhasana |
 Padmasana |
 Gomukhasana |
 Padangusthasana |
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 Baddha Konasana |
 Matsyendrasana |
 Ardha Vakrasana |
 Uthitha Ekpadasana |
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 Uttanasana |
 Utkatasana |
 Vrakshasana |
 Urdha Malasana |
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 Ardha Chakrasana |
 Virbhadrasana |
 Ajneyasana |
 Parsvottanasana |
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