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- 1. “The practice of quieting the mind” - Sage Patanjali Friends of the Museum - Study Group- Journeys of Asia 13th March 2019 Priti Sanghavi
- 2. Our journey today is... Steps to self-realizations ... “Change yourself you are in control” Mahatma Gandhi Evolution of yoga.. Journey from East to the West What does Yoga mean... Forms and Benefits of yoga...
- 3. What is yoga…. Calming the fluctuating mind……. **As per patanjali yoga sutra 1. The word ‘yoga’ is derived from two sanskrit roots. They are (1) yujir (2) yuj. The Veda used the word ‘yoga’ with the meaning of ‘joining’, ‘coming together’ and ‘connection’.
- 4. “We are each responsible for our own life - no other person is or even can be “- oprah
- 5. Niyams Asana Pranayama Pratyahara Dharna Dhyana SamadhiYamas Ahimsa (non-violence) Satya (non-lying) Asteya (non-stealing) Brahmacharya (non-waste of vital energies) Aparigraha (non-greed) Eight Limbs of yoga... Restraints Soucha (purity) Santosha (content) Tapas (discipline) Svadhyaya (Self-study) Isvara Pranidhana (surrender) observances pose breath Withdrawal of senses Intense focus State of focus State of oneness Things you do... things that happen to you ..
- 6. History of Yoga.. THE VEDAS The early writings on yoga were transcribed on fragile palm leaves that were easily damaged, destroyed or lost. The development of yoga can be traced back to over 5,000 years ago, but some researchers think that yoga may be up to 10,000 years old old. PRE- CLASSICAL The most renowned of the Yogic scriptures is the Bhagavad-Gîtâ, composed around 500 B.C.E. Krishna explains karma, jnana, and bhakti yoga, or the yogas of action, knowledge, and devotion. Classical This period is defined by Patanjali’s Yoga-Sûtras, the first systematic presentation of yoga. Patanjali is often considered the father of yoga and his Yoga-Sûtras still strongly influence most styles of modern yoga..
- 7. Swami Vivekananda in 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago Spoke about introduction to yoga to the West T. Krishnamacharya 1895-1986 'Father of Modern Yoga' Swami Sivananda, doctor by profession. Known for his humor B.K.S.Iyengar 1918-2014 Indra Devi K Pattabhi Jois 1915-2009 T. K. V. Desikachar 1938-2016 Bikram Choudhury Baba RamdevSri Sri Ravishankar Jaggi Vasudev POST CLASSICAL A few centuries after Patanjali, yoga masters created a system of practices designed to rejuvenate the body and prolong life. These physical- spiritual connections and body centered practices led to the creation of what we primarily think of yoga in the West: Hatha Yoga. MODERN In the late 1800s and early 1900s, yoga masters began to travel to the West, attracting attention and followers. Yoga becomes increasingly popular and spreads to the west. Paramahansa Yogananda - Kriya Yoga Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
- 8. Number of Asana’s... 8,400,000 84 1 “Letting go is the hardest asana” ? Sukham Pleasure / ease / comfort Sitram steady, stable, motionless
- 9. Benefits... Today… - Can reduce Stress - Relieves Anxiety - May reduce Inflammation - Can improve heart health - Improve quality of life - Fight Depression - Can reduce Chronic pain - Promote sleep quality - Improves flexibility and balance - Improves breathing - Relieves migraines - Promotes healthy eating Ancient - Prepare the body for an extended period of meditation - Through meditation attain liberation/nirvana/bliss/happiness
- 10. How does yoga help us! “Quiet the mind and the soul will speak”
- 11. TYPES of YOGA - Hatha - Ashtanga - Vinyasa - Yin - Kundalini - Bikram - Jivamukti - Prenatal - Restorative - Hot - Iron - Biryani - Beer - Acro - Chair - Naked - Rocket - Doga - Yoga with pet dogs And MORE….. - Kum Nye - Tibetan Yoga - Trulkhor TIBETAN Yoga - Taoist Yoga/Qigong - China - Zen yoga - Japan
- 12. Some fascinating facts and figures.. Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) was an American essayist, poet, philosopher, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, and historian. A leading transcendentalist, In 1849 in a letter to his friend H.G.O. Blake, he wrote about yoga and its meaning to him: “Free in this world as the birds in the air, disengaged from every kind of chains, those who practice yoga gather in Brahma the certain fruits of their works. Depend upon it that, rude and careless as I am, I would fain practice the yoga faithfully. The yogi, absorbed in contemplation, contributes in his degree to creation; he breathes a divine perfume, he hears wonderful things. Divine forms traverse him without tearing him, and united to the nature which is proper to him, he goes, he acts as animating original matter. To some extent, and at rare intervals, even I am a yogi.” ● 36.7m people practise yoga in the US ● The revenue in the US from the yoga industry in 2015 was $9.09BN ● Yoga has promoted the growth of other industries and it major beneficiaries are : Yoga Pants - Yoga pants built a $48 billion industry that's replacing jeans. Yoga Mats - Is growing on a yearly basis of 8% and is likely to earn a revenue of $2350M by the end of 2025
- 13. All you need to know….. It started in India It a journey and ends with with the union of Body, Mind and Spirit Yoga is for everyone - has no restriction on age Yoga is not just about doing a few joint, muscle or stretching exercises every day. It is a combination of three things: different postures, breathing patterns and meditation. You don’t need to be flexible to do yoga - you will develop it eventually There are many different styles of yoga that you can choose from - just choose the right one! And Most of all always remember yoga is a journey and make sure you take the next step to self realization. International Yoga day 21st June
- 14. Thank you for your time… NAMASTE…...
- 15. Bibliography Yoga Journal Yogapedia Yoga Basics Origins of Yoga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92J-JPChaeI&t=704s
Editor's Notes
- Why I choose Yoga as topic? Speaking on a topic that i am familiar with Wanted to share the original intent of the yogis and their journey to enlightenment Yoga is more than poses/ asanas When I started yoga about 5 years ago, for me yoga was just about performing a headstand or rather being flexible to different poses. Only during my practise did I realise yoga is more than postures. Disclaimer : This presentation is not to promote any religion, also does not intend any religion or community. The entire presentation is based of internet search, and is for purpose of sharing knowledge, on a best effort basis. There was loads of more information available on this topic, however only the relevant and the one in line with the scriptures has been presented.
- Steps of self realization - there are many schools of thought, for the purpose of simplicity have used Patanjali yoga sutra. So the question that arises is What is yoga?
- The question that comes to the mind is if humans have made so much progress, have built technology etc. They why are we still unhappy? Thousands of years ago it was studied that our sensory organs seek outwardly, hence we are bound to seek outward happiness. The answer to that this we are looking for external objects to find happiness. As a result our mind and intellect always remain entangled. These changes keep of the mind oscillating between pain and pleasure. Modern scientific inventions have failed to give lasting happiness. But the sages of ancient India found a unique technique of keeping the mind free and peaceful. This technique is documented in the yoga sutras of patanjali
- 1. Patanjala Yoga Sutra: Sage Patanjali defines yoga as “a method to stop thought waves”. According to Patanjali, any technique that keeps the mind (chitta) away from disturbance (वृत्ति) can be called yoga. In other words, the state where the mind (chitta) ceases to exist (samadhi) is called yoga.
- We seek answers to this lets looks at the origin of yoga : As most of us know Yoga was spoken widely by Lord The Vedas Preclassical Classical -Written some time in the second century, this text describes the path of Raja Yoga, often called "classical yoga". Patanjali organized the practice of yoga into an "eight limbed path" containing the steps and stages towards obtaining Samadhi or enlightenment. In the yogic culture, Shiva is not known as a god, but as the “Adiyogi” or the “first yogi” – the originator of yoga. He was the one who first put this seed into the human mind. According to the yogic lore, over fifteen thousand years ago, Shiva attained to his full enlightenment and abandoned himself in an intense ecstatic dance upon the Himalayas. When his ecstasy allowed him some movement, he danced wildly. When it became beyond movement, he became utterly still. Bhagavad Gita - 700 Verses all having a mention of Yoga. Patanjali wrote the yoga sutras 196 verses Gautam Buddha - attained enlightenment Post classical - They rejected the teachings of the ancient Vedas and embraced the physical body as the means to achieve enlightenment. They developed Tantra Yoga, with radical techniques to cleanse the body and mind to break the knots that bind us to our physical existence. This exploration of these physical-spiritual connections and body centered practices led to the creation of what we primarily think of yoga in the West: Hatha Yoga.
- ou have received good answers for the number of yoga asanas. But for the sake of going deeper to the heart of the matter let's consider that there is actually only one Yoga asana: Easy Pose (or the likes). All the other asanas can be combined and, hopefully, properly executed for optimum health. This good health in turn reduces obstacles to the one pose of sitting in a comfortable and aligned position for meditation. The seated position is the only asana you find in the work of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Specifically because the ultimate goal is to know Yoga (union) or knowledge of the Self as "One Without an Second". This union cannot be achieved till we are in complete stillness and are experiencing pleasure in the every posture.
- Fain - pleased or willingly
- Some Hollywood personalities such as Madonna and others also spread the awareness of yoga. Yoga has also become a big industry for Yoga clothes . I was reading one report and it said that Yoga has become famous because if you need healthy body one must work on Flexibility , strength , balance and aerobics . Yoga is perfect answer and perfect balance for Flexibility , strength , balance and aerobics . These days people are so stressed and sitting long hours at desk people need good stretch and deep breathing and yoga can be perfect gift for someone who is willing to opt healthy lifestyle.
- Multiple studies have confirmed the many mental and physical benefits of yoga. Incorporating it into your routine can help enhance your health, increase strength and flexibility and reduce symptoms of stress, depression and anxiety. Finding the time to practice yoga just a few times per week may be enough to make a noticeable difference when it comes to your health.
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