2. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that
originated in India. The word ‘yoga' derived from Sanskrit and means to
join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness
• Yoga means to join or “yoke” together the mind, body and spirit.
• The aim of Yoga for Health is to bring balance into the body
physically, mentally and emotionally.
• By connecting to ourselves through the breath, we can bring our
bodies from a state of “dis-ease” to a place of health.
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4. The Origin -
The oldest known yoga teachings are found in the Vedas, the sacred scripture of Brahmanism that is
the basis of modern-day Hinduism. The Vedas are said to be the oldest sacred texts still used today.
Most anthropologists agree that an oral tradition existed long before a literary tradition which gradually
set in from about the 2nd century BCE. Yoga was used as a tool to live in harmony, mind, body and
spirit.
5. Proven Benefits of Yoga
The health benefits of Yoga are clearly documented in a compilation by the
International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). IAYT reports the
following physiological benefits of yoga based on regular practice of
traditional yoga poses, breathing exercises and meditation:
Benefits of Yoga Stable autonomic nervous system equilibrium
Pulse & Respiratory rate decreases
Blood pressure decreases
EEG: alpha wave increase ( theta, delta and beta waves also increase
during
various stages of meditation
Benefits of Yoga EMG activity decreases
Cardiovascular efficiency increases
Respiratory volume and vital capacity increases
Endocrine function normalizes
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Benefits of Yoga Posture improves Strength and resiliency increase
Energy levels increase
Weight normalizes
Immune function normalizes
7. Choose Your Type of Yoga -
Hatha Physical yoga, the classic one, focused on energy balance
Rāja Mental yoga, focused on learning about your inner self
Jñāna Path-of-knowledge yoga, focused on self-realization
Mantra Concentration yoga, focused on awakening your dormant
energy
Bhakti Devotional yoga, focused on finding a personal god through
emotions
Tantra Sexual yoga, focused on channeling energy to discover your
own body
Karma Focused on doing the right thing in order to purify your mind
Kundalini Focused on meditation that awakens energy through your
backbone
8. Table
of
Contents
Be a Yogi
Find out what is yoga
and why practice it
01
Ready?
Choose your type of
yoga and grab your gear
02
Breathing
Some breathwork to
relax mind and body
03
Exercises
Practice some of the
most common poses
04
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11. WHY PRACTICE IT?
+ Memory
Improves your memory, emotional
stability and concentration
- Stress
Eases the effects of depression or
anxiety and stimulates your mind
+ Energy
Reinvigorates, gives you energy
and reduces risks of a heart attack
- Insomnia
Helps alleviate sleeping issues
thanks to its relaxing nature
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13. June 21 is the official
International Day of Yoga
Did You Know This?
Yoga comes from the Sanskrit
root yuj (to join)
70 percent of yoga
practitioners are women
It leads to integrity and
personal welfare
Yoga is also considered a
philosophy of life
