This document provides information about various yoga asanas (postures). It begins with definitions of yoga and asana, then describes classifications of asanas by utility, pose, and basis. Examples of standing, sitting, and lying asanas are explained in detail, including how to perform them and their benefits and contraindications. Specific asanas described include Vrksasana (tree pose), Natarajasana (lord of dance pose), Parvatasana (mountain pose), Dhanurasana (bow pose), Ashtanga Namaskara (eight-limbed salutation), Vasisthasana (side plank), and Halasana (plow pose).
The document provides information about different yoga asanas (poses) under three categories - standing, sitting, and lying poses. It includes descriptions, procedures, benefits, and precautions for individual asanas like Tadasana, Paschimottanasana, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana. The poses discussed aim to stretch, strengthen, and relax different parts of the body while providing therapeutic benefits like improved flexibility, stress relief and strengthened immune system.
This document provides information about various yoga poses (asanas). It begins by defining yoga and asanas. It then categorizes asanas into three groups - standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Matrices listing examples of poses in each category are provided. Detailed descriptions and guidelines for performing several prominent asanas from each group are given, along with their health benefits and potential risks. These include forward bending, backward bending, and side bending standing poses as well as forward bending, backward sitting, and balancing sitting poses.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction to yoga, defining it as a practice meant to unite the mind, body and spirit. It then discusses specific asanas categorized by position - standing, sitting and lying down. Examples of standing asanas described in detail include Uttanasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Kati Chakrasana and Tadasana. Sitting asanas explained include Paschimottanasana, Ushtrasana, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana and Padmasana. The final category of lying asanas discusses Naukasana. Each asana is explained through its name, procedure and benefits and precautions.
This document provides information on various yoga asanas (poses) categorized into standing, sitting, lying, forward bending, backward bending, and side bending poses. It describes the name, benefits, procedure, and contraindications of poses like Uttanasana, Paschimottanasana, Halasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Trikonasana, Pavanamuktasana, and Vasisthasana. The document aims to educate about proper form and health benefits of different yoga poses while noting situations when poses should be avoided.
The document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins by defining yoga and asanas. It then categorizes asanas into three groups - standing, sitting, and lying down positions. Matrices listing examples of asanas in each position are provided. Detailed descriptions, procedures, benefits and precautions for four asanas from each position are given:
Standing - Hastpadasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Tadasana
Sitting - Paschimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Parivrttayanu Sirsasana, Padangusthasana
Lying - Halasana, Bhu
This document provides instructions and benefits for several yoga poses (asanas) including Uttanasana (standing forward bend), Natrajasana (dancer's pose), Kati Chakrasana (waist rotation), Vriksasana (tree pose), Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend), Padmasana (lotus pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (seated twist), Bakasana (crow pose), and Halasana (plow pose). Each pose is described in initial and final stages with benefits such as improved flexibility, balance, digestion and stress relief, and contraindications for certain injuries or health conditions are provided.
The document provides information about various yoga asanas (poses) categorized into standing, sitting, and lying positions. It discusses key asanas in each category including Hastpadasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana for standing poses; Paschimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana for sitting poses; and Halasana, Bhujangasana, Pawanmuktasana, and Salabhasana for lying poses. Each asana is described in detail including the procedure and benefits. The document serves as an assignment on yoga asanas for a student, providing a comprehensive overview of important poses
The document provides information about different yoga asanas (poses) under three categories - standing, sitting, and lying poses. It includes descriptions, procedures, benefits, and precautions for individual asanas like Tadasana, Paschimottanasana, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana. The poses discussed aim to stretch, strengthen, and relax different parts of the body while providing therapeutic benefits like improved flexibility, stress relief and strengthened immune system.
This document provides information about various yoga poses (asanas). It begins by defining yoga and asanas. It then categorizes asanas into three groups - standing, sitting, and lying down poses. Matrices listing examples of poses in each category are provided. Detailed descriptions and guidelines for performing several prominent asanas from each group are given, along with their health benefits and potential risks. These include forward bending, backward bending, and side bending standing poses as well as forward bending, backward sitting, and balancing sitting poses.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction to yoga, defining it as a practice meant to unite the mind, body and spirit. It then discusses specific asanas categorized by position - standing, sitting and lying down. Examples of standing asanas described in detail include Uttanasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Kati Chakrasana and Tadasana. Sitting asanas explained include Paschimottanasana, Ushtrasana, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana and Padmasana. The final category of lying asanas discusses Naukasana. Each asana is explained through its name, procedure and benefits and precautions.
This document provides information on various yoga asanas (poses) categorized into standing, sitting, lying, forward bending, backward bending, and side bending poses. It describes the name, benefits, procedure, and contraindications of poses like Uttanasana, Paschimottanasana, Halasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Trikonasana, Pavanamuktasana, and Vasisthasana. The document aims to educate about proper form and health benefits of different yoga poses while noting situations when poses should be avoided.
The document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins by defining yoga and asanas. It then categorizes asanas into three groups - standing, sitting, and lying down positions. Matrices listing examples of asanas in each position are provided. Detailed descriptions, procedures, benefits and precautions for four asanas from each position are given:
Standing - Hastpadasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Tadasana
Sitting - Paschimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Parivrttayanu Sirsasana, Padangusthasana
Lying - Halasana, Bhu
This document provides instructions and benefits for several yoga poses (asanas) including Uttanasana (standing forward bend), Natrajasana (dancer's pose), Kati Chakrasana (waist rotation), Vriksasana (tree pose), Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend), Padmasana (lotus pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (seated twist), Bakasana (crow pose), and Halasana (plow pose). Each pose is described in initial and final stages with benefits such as improved flexibility, balance, digestion and stress relief, and contraindications for certain injuries or health conditions are provided.
The document provides information about various yoga asanas (poses) categorized into standing, sitting, and lying positions. It discusses key asanas in each category including Hastpadasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana for standing poses; Paschimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana for sitting poses; and Halasana, Bhujangasana, Pawanmuktasana, and Salabhasana for lying poses. Each asana is described in detail including the procedure and benefits. The document serves as an assignment on yoga asanas for a student, providing a comprehensive overview of important poses
This document contains information about various yoga poses (asanas) submitted by Lovely Kumari for her B.P.Ed course. It includes descriptions and step-by-step procedures for poses like Hastpadasana, Utkatasana, Trikonasana, Tadasana, Pashimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Parivritta Janu Sirsasana, Toe Stand, Halasana, and Setu Bandha Sarvangasana. It also provides the benefits and contraindications of some poses.
The document provides information on various yoga asanas including Uttanasana (standing forward fold), Gomukhasana (cow face pose), Halasana (plow pose), Ardha Chakrasana (half wheel pose), Ustrasana (camel pose), Dhanurasana (bow pose). For each asana, it describes the posture and benefits, and provides photos. It also lists contraindications for some asanas for people with certain medical conditions. The document was submitted by a student for their B.P.Ed course on the topic of asanas.
Yoga can be categorized into modern yoga and traditional hath yoga. Asanas, or poses, are derived from Sanskrit and mean "seat"; they can be practiced by all levels. These poses provide physical and mental benefits. Famous yoga teacher B.K.S. Iyengar said yoga creates harmony from the rhythm of the body, melody of the mind, and symphony of the soul.
This document describes several yoga poses including Warrior Pose, Camel Pose, Cobra Pose, and Superman Pose. For each pose, it provides the Sanskrit name, a description of how to perform the pose and its benefits. It also lists contraindications for some of the poses. The poses strengthen and stretch different parts of the body and have benefits like improved digestion, flexibility and stress relief. Precautions are mentioned for poses if a practitioner has conditions like back injuries.
This document provides information about two yoga asanas - Padmasana (Lotus Position) and Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist). It describes the proper form and alignment for each pose, as well as the health benefits. Precautions are also outlined. Padmasana improves digestion and brings relief, while Ardha Matsyendrasana massages the organs and aids in detoxification. Counter poses are recommended after practicing the asanas.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas (poses) including Uttanasana (standing forward bend), Utkatasana (chair pose), Trikonasana (triangle pose), and Tadasana (mountain pose). It describes the proper form and alignment for each pose, as well as the health benefits they provide such as improved flexibility, strength, balance, and stress relief. Precautions are also outlined for each asana depending on any injuries or medical conditions. The document serves to educate about basic yoga poses and their benefits.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction by Tarun Sharma and provides the following information:
1. It lists asanas under categories of standing, sitting, lying, forward bending, backward bending, and sideward/twist bending poses.
2. It provides details on specific asanas including Natarajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana. The details include how to perform each pose, benefits, precautions, and counterposes.
3. It includes an index listing the asanas
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction and index listing standing, sitting, and lying asanas. It then describes several asanas in detail, including Natarajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana. For each asana, it provides the steps to perform the pose, benefits, precautions, and counterposes.
This document provides information about a yoga assignment submitted by Lovely Kumari, a student in B.P.Ed 2nd semester at Amity University in Noida. It includes Lovely's name, class details, roll number, subject of yoga education, and date and instructor submitted to. The document then provides matrices and descriptions of various yoga asanas (poses) categorized by standing, sitting, lying, forward bending, backward bending, and sideward bending poses. It describes poses like Tadasana, Utkatasana, Trikonasana, Pashimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, and Halasana among others.
This document discusses the benefits of the yoga pose Trikonasana (triangle pose). It describes how the pose improves flexibility in the spine, shoulders, hips, and hamstrings while strengthening the knees, ankles, and core muscles. The pose is considered beneficial for stress relief and digestion. Contraindications and modifications are provided. Variations and preparatory poses are also outlined. Overall, the document provides an overview of the anatomical effects and therapeutic applications of the Trikonasana pose.
This document provides details about various yoga asanas including standing, sitting, and lying poses. It includes descriptions, steps, benefits and precautions for Natrajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana. References are also provided for further reading. The document serves as an assignment on various yoga asanas for a yoga education course.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas (poses) including their names, descriptions, benefits, procedures, and contraindications. It discusses forward bending poses like Hastapadasana and Paschimottanasana, backward bends such as Matsyasana, twists like Bharadvajasana, and balancing poses including Dhanurasana. The poses are grouped into categories of standing, sitting, lying, forward/backward bending, and side bends. Each asana section explains the physical and health benefits and proper form and positioning to perform the pose safely.
This document provides information about several yoga poses or asanas. It describes poses such as Uttanasana, Anuvittasana, Katichakrasana, Natarajasana, Upavishtha Konasana, Ustrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Baddha Konasana, Uttanapadasana. For each pose, it provides the Sanskrit name, English name if different, steps to perform the pose, benefits, and any contraindications. The document serves as a reference for different yoga poses, how to perform them correctly and safely, and their intended benefits.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction by Rajat Kumar and provides the following information:
1. It lists standing, sitting, and lying asanas and includes Natrajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana.
2. It provides steps, benefits, precautions, and counter poses for each asana. For example, it explains how to perform Natrajasana and lists benefits like strengthening legs, hips, and chest.
3. The document serves as a reference for different yoga poses
This document provides information about various yoga poses or asanas, including their Sanskrit names, positioning of the body, procedures, benefits, and precautions. It describes poses like Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend), Halasana (plow pose), Hastauttanasana (standing backbend), Mathsyasana (seated backbend), Chakrasana (wheel pose), Vrksasana (tree pose), Bakasana (crow pose), and Dhanurasana (bow pose). The document aims to educate about proper form and health benefits of different yoga positions.
This document describes several standing yoga poses (asanas) including Big Toe Pose, Chair Pose, Eagle Pose, Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose, Extended Side Angle Pose, High Lunge, Standing Split, Revolved Side Angle Pose, Upward Salute, Wide-Legged Forward Bend, Tree Pose, Mountain Pose, Lord of the Dance Pose, Half Moon Pose, Extended Triangle Pose, Warrior I Pose, Warrior II Pose, and Warrior III Pose. For each pose, a brief description of how to perform the pose and its intended benefits is provided. References for additional information on yoga poses are listed at the end.
Dhanurasana is a backbend yoga pose. To perform it, one lies face down and bends their knees to bring their heels close to their buttocks. Their hands clasp their ankles as they lift their thighs, chest and head off the floor into an arched back position. Holding this backbend provides benefits like massaging abdominal organs, toning glands, and improving circulation, digestion and spine alignment. Contraindications include hernia, ulcers or high blood pressure.
This document provides information about the asana called Paschimottanasana. It begins with defining the term, which comes from Sanskrit words meaning "west" and "stretched out", referring to stretching the back of the body. The procedure is described in three stages - starting by sitting up straight with legs extended, then inhaling and raising arms overhead before exhaling and bending forward from the hips to stretch the spine. Benefits include stretching the hamstrings and back as well as reducing stress and anxiety. Precautions are mentioned for those with back injuries or issues.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction by Ashwani Sharma and provides details on standing asanas like Natrajasana and Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana. It then covers sitting asanas such as Padmasana and Ardha Matsyendrasana and lying asanas including Naukasana, Viparita Shalabhasana, and Natrajasana. For each asana, it describes the pose, benefits, precautions, and counterposes. The document is intended as a reference for different yoga positions and their characteristics.
This document provides instructions and information about several yoga asanas (postures) including Uttanasana (standing forward bend), Natrajasana (dancer's pose), Kati Chakrasana (waist twisting pose), Vriksasana (tree pose), some sitting asanas like Padmasana (lotus pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist), and some lying asanas like Halasana (plow pose). Each asana is explained with steps to get into the pose, the benefits, and any contraindications. The document is intended to teach the proper form and benefits of these basic yoga poses.
1. The document describes 11 yoga poses (asanas): Padmasana, Baddha Padmasana, Parvatasana, Utthita Padmasana, Garbhasana, Siddhasana, Simhasana, Gomukhasana, Padangusthasana, Veerasana, and Paschimottasana.
2. For each asana, the summary provides the name, how to do the pose, and some key benefits. Some asanas like Padmasana, Baddha Padmasana, and Siddhasana are described in more detail.
3. Contraindications are also mentioned for some asanas to indicate who should avoid
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Hey there this might help you in your school project of yoga. Itis related to health , history of yoga etc . I made this ppt to submit for my school project.
This document contains information about various yoga poses (asanas) submitted by Lovely Kumari for her B.P.Ed course. It includes descriptions and step-by-step procedures for poses like Hastpadasana, Utkatasana, Trikonasana, Tadasana, Pashimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, Parivritta Janu Sirsasana, Toe Stand, Halasana, and Setu Bandha Sarvangasana. It also provides the benefits and contraindications of some poses.
The document provides information on various yoga asanas including Uttanasana (standing forward fold), Gomukhasana (cow face pose), Halasana (plow pose), Ardha Chakrasana (half wheel pose), Ustrasana (camel pose), Dhanurasana (bow pose). For each asana, it describes the posture and benefits, and provides photos. It also lists contraindications for some asanas for people with certain medical conditions. The document was submitted by a student for their B.P.Ed course on the topic of asanas.
Yoga can be categorized into modern yoga and traditional hath yoga. Asanas, or poses, are derived from Sanskrit and mean "seat"; they can be practiced by all levels. These poses provide physical and mental benefits. Famous yoga teacher B.K.S. Iyengar said yoga creates harmony from the rhythm of the body, melody of the mind, and symphony of the soul.
This document describes several yoga poses including Warrior Pose, Camel Pose, Cobra Pose, and Superman Pose. For each pose, it provides the Sanskrit name, a description of how to perform the pose and its benefits. It also lists contraindications for some of the poses. The poses strengthen and stretch different parts of the body and have benefits like improved digestion, flexibility and stress relief. Precautions are mentioned for poses if a practitioner has conditions like back injuries.
This document provides information about two yoga asanas - Padmasana (Lotus Position) and Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Spinal Twist). It describes the proper form and alignment for each pose, as well as the health benefits. Precautions are also outlined. Padmasana improves digestion and brings relief, while Ardha Matsyendrasana massages the organs and aids in detoxification. Counter poses are recommended after practicing the asanas.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas (poses) including Uttanasana (standing forward bend), Utkatasana (chair pose), Trikonasana (triangle pose), and Tadasana (mountain pose). It describes the proper form and alignment for each pose, as well as the health benefits they provide such as improved flexibility, strength, balance, and stress relief. Precautions are also outlined for each asana depending on any injuries or medical conditions. The document serves to educate about basic yoga poses and their benefits.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction by Tarun Sharma and provides the following information:
1. It lists asanas under categories of standing, sitting, lying, forward bending, backward bending, and sideward/twist bending poses.
2. It provides details on specific asanas including Natarajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana. The details include how to perform each pose, benefits, precautions, and counterposes.
3. It includes an index listing the asanas
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction and index listing standing, sitting, and lying asanas. It then describes several asanas in detail, including Natarajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana. For each asana, it provides the steps to perform the pose, benefits, precautions, and counterposes.
This document provides information about a yoga assignment submitted by Lovely Kumari, a student in B.P.Ed 2nd semester at Amity University in Noida. It includes Lovely's name, class details, roll number, subject of yoga education, and date and instructor submitted to. The document then provides matrices and descriptions of various yoga asanas (poses) categorized by standing, sitting, lying, forward bending, backward bending, and sideward bending poses. It describes poses like Tadasana, Utkatasana, Trikonasana, Pashimottanasana, Eka Pada Rajakapotasana, and Halasana among others.
This document discusses the benefits of the yoga pose Trikonasana (triangle pose). It describes how the pose improves flexibility in the spine, shoulders, hips, and hamstrings while strengthening the knees, ankles, and core muscles. The pose is considered beneficial for stress relief and digestion. Contraindications and modifications are provided. Variations and preparatory poses are also outlined. Overall, the document provides an overview of the anatomical effects and therapeutic applications of the Trikonasana pose.
This document provides details about various yoga asanas including standing, sitting, and lying poses. It includes descriptions, steps, benefits and precautions for Natrajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana. References are also provided for further reading. The document serves as an assignment on various yoga asanas for a yoga education course.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas (poses) including their names, descriptions, benefits, procedures, and contraindications. It discusses forward bending poses like Hastapadasana and Paschimottanasana, backward bends such as Matsyasana, twists like Bharadvajasana, and balancing poses including Dhanurasana. The poses are grouped into categories of standing, sitting, lying, forward/backward bending, and side bends. Each asana section explains the physical and health benefits and proper form and positioning to perform the pose safely.
This document provides information about several yoga poses or asanas. It describes poses such as Uttanasana, Anuvittasana, Katichakrasana, Natarajasana, Upavishtha Konasana, Ustrasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Baddha Konasana, Uttanapadasana. For each pose, it provides the Sanskrit name, English name if different, steps to perform the pose, benefits, and any contraindications. The document serves as a reference for different yoga poses, how to perform them correctly and safely, and their intended benefits.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction by Rajat Kumar and provides the following information:
1. It lists standing, sitting, and lying asanas and includes Natrajasana, Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana, Padmasana, Ardha Matsyendrasana, Naukasana, and Viparita Shalabhasana.
2. It provides steps, benefits, precautions, and counter poses for each asana. For example, it explains how to perform Natrajasana and lists benefits like strengthening legs, hips, and chest.
3. The document serves as a reference for different yoga poses
This document provides information about various yoga poses or asanas, including their Sanskrit names, positioning of the body, procedures, benefits, and precautions. It describes poses like Paschimottanasana (seated forward bend), Halasana (plow pose), Hastauttanasana (standing backbend), Mathsyasana (seated backbend), Chakrasana (wheel pose), Vrksasana (tree pose), Bakasana (crow pose), and Dhanurasana (bow pose). The document aims to educate about proper form and health benefits of different yoga positions.
This document describes several standing yoga poses (asanas) including Big Toe Pose, Chair Pose, Eagle Pose, Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose, Extended Side Angle Pose, High Lunge, Standing Split, Revolved Side Angle Pose, Upward Salute, Wide-Legged Forward Bend, Tree Pose, Mountain Pose, Lord of the Dance Pose, Half Moon Pose, Extended Triangle Pose, Warrior I Pose, Warrior II Pose, and Warrior III Pose. For each pose, a brief description of how to perform the pose and its intended benefits is provided. References for additional information on yoga poses are listed at the end.
Dhanurasana is a backbend yoga pose. To perform it, one lies face down and bends their knees to bring their heels close to their buttocks. Their hands clasp their ankles as they lift their thighs, chest and head off the floor into an arched back position. Holding this backbend provides benefits like massaging abdominal organs, toning glands, and improving circulation, digestion and spine alignment. Contraindications include hernia, ulcers or high blood pressure.
This document provides information about the asana called Paschimottanasana. It begins with defining the term, which comes from Sanskrit words meaning "west" and "stretched out", referring to stretching the back of the body. The procedure is described in three stages - starting by sitting up straight with legs extended, then inhaling and raising arms overhead before exhaling and bending forward from the hips to stretch the spine. Benefits include stretching the hamstrings and back as well as reducing stress and anxiety. Precautions are mentioned for those with back injuries or issues.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas. It begins with an introduction by Ashwani Sharma and provides details on standing asanas like Natrajasana and Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana. It then covers sitting asanas such as Padmasana and Ardha Matsyendrasana and lying asanas including Naukasana, Viparita Shalabhasana, and Natrajasana. For each asana, it describes the pose, benefits, precautions, and counterposes. The document is intended as a reference for different yoga positions and their characteristics.
This document provides instructions and information about several yoga asanas (postures) including Uttanasana (standing forward bend), Natrajasana (dancer's pose), Kati Chakrasana (waist twisting pose), Vriksasana (tree pose), some sitting asanas like Padmasana (lotus pose), Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist), and some lying asanas like Halasana (plow pose). Each asana is explained with steps to get into the pose, the benefits, and any contraindications. The document is intended to teach the proper form and benefits of these basic yoga poses.
1. The document describes 11 yoga poses (asanas): Padmasana, Baddha Padmasana, Parvatasana, Utthita Padmasana, Garbhasana, Siddhasana, Simhasana, Gomukhasana, Padangusthasana, Veerasana, and Paschimottasana.
2. For each asana, the summary provides the name, how to do the pose, and some key benefits. Some asanas like Padmasana, Baddha Padmasana, and Siddhasana are described in more detail.
3. Contraindications are also mentioned for some asanas to indicate who should avoid
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Hey there this might help you in your school project of yoga. Itis related to health , history of yoga etc . I made this ppt to submit for my school project.
1. The document provides instructions and information for several yoga poses including Uttanasana, Janusirsasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Ushtrasana, Matsyasana, and Trikonasana.
2. For each pose, it describes the positioning of the body, provides steps to perform the pose, and discusses the health benefits as well as any contraindications or precautions.
3. The poses include standing, sitting, forward bending, backward bending, twisting, balancing, and side-bending positions to provide a well-rounded yoga routine.
1. The document provides instructions and information for several yoga poses including Uttanasana, Janusirsasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Ushtrasana, Matsyasana, and Trikonasana.
2. For each pose, it describes the positioning of the body, provides steps to perform the pose, and discusses the health benefits as well as any contraindications or precautions.
3. The poses include standing, sitting, forward bending, backward bending, twisting, balancing, and side-bending positions to provide a well-rounded yoga routine.
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This document provides information on various yoga asanas including Padahastasana, Maha Mudra, Halasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Supta Vajrasana, Dhanurasana, Mayurasana, and Tadasana. It describes the proper procedure and form for each asana as well as their health benefits and any contraindications.
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This document provides information on various yoga asanas including Padahastasana, Maha Mudra, Halasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Supta Vajrasana, Dhanurasana, Mayurasana, and Tadasana. It describes the proper procedure and form for each asana as well as their health benefits and any contraindications.
This document provides information about various yoga asanas or poses. It describes poses such as Utkatasana, Paschimottanasana, Halasana, Virabhadrasana, and Ustrasana. For each pose, it provides the name, description, steps for performing the pose, benefits, and any contraindications. The document serves as a reference for different standing, sitting, and lying down yoga poses and their health benefits.
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The document provides information about various yoga poses (asanas). It begins by defining asana and classifying asanas according to position of the body and purpose. It then describes specific asanas like Uttanasana (standing forward bend), Utkatasana (chair pose), Chandrasana (moon pose), Janu Sirsasana (head to knee pose), Ustrasana (camel pose), Parighasana (gate pose), Tadasana (mountain pose), Bakasana (crane pose) and provides the steps to perform each pose as well as their benefits and precautions.
This document provides information about various yoga poses (asanas) assigned to a student named Sarthak Arya. It begins with defining yoga and asanas, and then describes several asanas divided into categories of standing, sitting, and lying poses. Examples of poses described include Tadasana, Paschimottanasana, Halasana, and Salabhasana. For each pose, the document provides the name, description, steps to perform the pose, benefits, and any precautions. It concludes with references used to compile the information.
Supta Vajrasana, or the reclined thunderbolt pose, involves lying on your back with knees bent and feet close to hips. The technique involves arching your back and placing your head and hands on the ground. Benefits include flexibility, improved posture, digestion, and relaxation. It may help conditions like back pain, asthma, and infertility. Those with injuries or medical issues affecting the back, knees, or pregnancy should avoid this pose.
The document provides information about various yoga poses (asanas). It begins by defining yoga and its purpose of bringing union between individual manifestations and ultimate reality. It then defines asanas as steady, comfortable body poses. Specific asanas described include Chakrasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Tadasana, Pawanmuktasana, Vrikshasana, Halasana, side-bending poses like Trikonasana, backbend poses like Bhujangasana, inversions like Sarvangasana and arm balances like Bakasana. Each asana's steps, benefits, and contraindications are explained.
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1. YOGIC SCIENCE
Submitted to:
Dr. Ajit Kumar
Asst. Professor
Amity Univerty(ASPESS), Noida
Submitted by:
Amandeep kaur
Masters in physical education
Batch 2017-2019
Amity University(ASPESS), Noida
2. INDEX
• What is Yoga?
• What is Asana?
• Classification of asanas
• Matrix of Asanas as per pose
• Standing Asanas
• Sitting Asanas
• Lying Asanas
• Refrences
3. What is Yoga?
•Yoga is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual
practices or disciplines which originated in ancient
India.
•The word “yoga” essentially means, “that which
brings you to reality”. Literally, it means “union.”
Union means it brings you to the ultimate reality,
where individual manifestations of life are surface
bubbles in the process of creation
4. What is asana?
• Asana is traditionally defined as a “comfortable seat”
that is the seated posture used for meditation.
• In yoga, an asana is a posture in which a practitioner
sits. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali defines "asana" as "to
be seated in a position that is firm, but relaxed".
• Asanas can be combined with pranayama practice to
enhance the benefits of the poses
5. Classification of Asana
AS PER UTILITY AS PER POSE
RELATIVE POSTURE STANDING POSTURE
MEDITATIVE POSTURE SITTING POSTURE
CULTURAL POSTURE LYING POSTURE
7. VRKSASANA
MEANING
The term Vrksasana is a combination of the
words ‘Vriksha’ (the Sanskrit word for tree)
and ‘asana’ (meaning posture). Vrksasana
involves focus and concentration and so it will
help to calm your mind and channelize your
energy which is why it is one of the best yoga
postures for beginners.
HOW TO PERFORM VRKSASANA
Vrksasana should be practiced on an empty stomach; preferably 4-6 hours after
a meal as this will ensure that your food has been digested and you will have
higher energy levels.
1. Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and shift your weight slightly onto your
left foot, keeping your sole pressed firm against the floor, and then bend
your right knee.
2. Reach down with your right hand and clasp your right ankle.
3. Draw your right foot up and place the sole against your inner left thigh; if
possible, press your right heel into your thigh – just below your groin with
your toes pointing toward the floor.
4. The center of your pelvis should be directly over your left foot.
5. Rest your hands on the upper portion of your pelvic bone. Make sure that
your pelvis is in a neutral position, with the top rim parallel to the floor.
6. Lengthen your tailbone toward the floor.
7. Firmly press your right foot sole against your inner thigh and resist with
your left leg.
8. Press your hands together in Anjali Mudra. Gaze softly at a fixed point in
front of you on the floor about 4 -5 feet away
9. Stay in this pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
10. Step back to Tadasana with an exhalation and repeat for the same length
of time with the legs reversed
8. VRKSASANA
BENEFITS
• Stretches out your groin, inner thighs,
chest, and shoulders.
• Strengthens your thighs, calves,
ankles, and spine.
• Helps improve concentration and your
sense of balance.
• Relieves sciatica and reduces flat feet.
• Assists the body in establishing pelvic
stability
• Strengthen the bones of the hips and
legs due to the weight-bearing nature
of the pose
• Builds self-confidence and esteem
Contraindications
• Avoid Vrksasana if you suffer
from insomnia or frequent
headaches.
• If you have low/high blood
pressure, do not raise your
arms overhead while
performing this pose.
• The Vrksasana pose for
beginners generally consists of
the same steps but instead of
keeping your heel near your
groin, you would place it lower
down – at the halfway point
between your groin and knee.
• You can also use this Vrksasana
variation if you have problems
with your sense of balance.
9. NATARAJASANA
MEANING
Nataraja; it is one of the names of Lord Shiva. By this name, the dancing posture of Lord Shiva is depicted.
Natarajasana is made of two words; Nataraja means Lord Shiva and Asana means pose or posture. Thoroughly, it
is the asana in which our body looks like the dancing pose of Lord Shiva. This posture is dedicated to Lord Shiva,
the Master of time, cosmic rhythm of life and the source of Yoga. Lord Shiva is also known as the ‘God of Dance’.
HOW TO PERFORM NATARAJASANA
• Stand in the tree pose or the tadasana.
• As you inhale, shift your weight to the left foot and lift your right heel towards
your buttock.
• Put additional pressure on the straight left leg, thigh, hip and knee to ensure your
legs are properly balanced.
• Now reach your right hand behind the raised leg and grasp the right ankle.
• Lift your hip and pubic area accordingly to avoid additional strain.
• With the help of your right hand, pull your right leg further up and extend your
left hand in front of you.
• Stay in this pose 20-30 seconds and slowly come back to your starting position.
• If you are convenient with the pose, then must repeat this with another leg.
10. NATARAJASANA
• Benefits of Natarajasana:-
• Natarajasana is highly beneficial and is filled
with health benefits. Following are some of its
benefits-
• This pose is beneficial to improve
concentration and also balances the
equilibrium.
• It improves the posture and the regular
practice gifts you a fit and healthy body.
• It is hip-opener. Its regular practice corrects
the disorders related to buttocks.
• It releases stress and calms your mind.
• It helps to reduce weight and curbs obesity.
• It rectifies your groin, thighs and abdominal
organs.
• It strengthens chest, thighs and ankles.
• It improves the flexibility of your body easily.
• Contradictions to
Natarajasana:-
• Those suffering from low
blood pressure should not go
with this.
• It should be practised under
the expert guidance.
• One must go through a
doctor before performing
such asanas. May be it is not
meant for you or can
hazard in any type.
• Over-stretching is not
allowed; it can cause some
sprains or minor injuries
even.
11. PARVATASANA
MEANING
Parvatasana or the Mountain pose is part of the Sun
Salutation series of asanas. It appears as the 4th pose
and the 9th pose in the Sun Salutation or Surya
Namaskara. In Sanskrit “Parvata’ means mountain.
The pose looks like a mountain from the sides and
hence the name Parvatasana.
• How to do Parvatasana
• As part of the Surya Namaskara, Parvatasana is
performed after Ashwa Sanchalanasana or the
equestrian pose. Hence Ashwa Sanc halanasana
becomes the starting pose for Parvatasana.
• From Ashwa Sanchalanasana, straighten the
bend leg and take it backwards. Exhale during
this process. Let the right and left foot be
together.
• Raise the buttocks up. Let the two arms be on
the floor and support the body weight. Lower
the head to be between the two arms. The body
makes the shape of a triangle when observed
from the sides. It looks like a mountain and
hence the name.
• When done as part of the Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutation exercises) a mantra can be chanted while performing this
asana. Parvatasana is done as the 4th pose and the 9th pose. The mantra to be chanted is given below:During 9th pose
chant “Om Marichaye Namaha”. It means salutation to the lord of the dawn.
• During 4th pose chant “Om Khagaya Namaha”. It means salutations to the one who moves in the sky
12. PARVATASANA
Benefits of Parvatasana
• Strengthens to muscles of
the shoulders, arms, and
legs
• Increases flexibility in the
spine, hamstrings, and
calves
• Tones the spinal nerves and
balances the nervous system
• Improves the blood
circulation to the brain
Contraindications of Parvatasana
• This posture should be avoided in
case of the wrist, hip or ankle
injury.
• It should not be practised by
people who suffer from spinal
disorders.
13. DHANURASANA
MEANING
Dhanurasana is consisted of two words: Dhanu
means ‘bow’ and Asana indicates a Yoga pose.
Thus the name is ‘the Bow Pose’ because in the
final position, the body resembles a bow. In this
pose, the abdomen and thigh representing the
wooden part of the bow whereas legs lower parts
and arms representing the bowstring. This is all
about definition of Dhanurasana.
Steps for Dhanurasana
• First of all lie down in prone position
• Exhale, bend your knees and hold the
ankles with hands
• While inhaling raise the thighs, head
and chest as high as possible
• Try to maintain weight of the body
on lower abdomen. Join the ankles.
Look upward and breathe normally.
• While exhaling, bring down the head
and legs up to knee joint. Maintain
this position as long as you can hold
and slowly come back to the original
position
14. DHANURASANA
Benefits of Dhanurasana
• Dhanurasana strengthens the back and the
abdomen at the same time.
• Bow Pose also helps in reducing fat around belly
area.
• It is beneficial specifically to women as it
improves reproductive system and helps improve
menstrual disorders. .
• Helps regulate the pancreas and is recommended
for people with diabetes
• Expands the thoracic region of the chest
• Helps alleviate hunchback
• Increases the appetite
• Balancing the weight of the body on your
abdomen also reduces abdominal fat and keeps
the digestive and reproductive systems healthy.
Contraindication for Dhanurasana
• People who suffer heart problems should avoid it.
• Patient with high blood pressure should skip it.
• A person suffering from hernia, peptic or duodenal
ulcer, appendicitis, colitis and other abdominal
ailments should not do this asana.
• Persons with sway back or severe backache / sciatica
must consult a good Yogi before attempting this pose.
• If a Person suffering from high blood pressure,
backpain, headache, migraine or abdomen surgery
should not practice “Dhanurasana”.
• Ladies should not practice this during pregnancy and
in periods.
15. ASHTANGA NAMASKARA
How to do Ashtanga Namaskara
Lower the body so that the body is parallel to
the ground.
Let the following parts touch the floor – The two
feet, the two knees, the two palms, the chest
and the chin.
The hip and abdomen is slightly raised up.
While performing this pose the breath is held
outside and the breathing is stopped for few
seconds.
MEANING
Ashtanga Namaskara or the Eight-Limbed
salutation is part of the Sun Salutation series
of asanas. It appears as the 6th pose in the
Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskara. In this
pose, the body touches the ground in eight
locations – the two feet (toes), the two
knees, the two palms, the chest and the head.
In Sanskrit, “ashta” means eight and “anga”
means part
16. Benefits of the Ashtanga Namaskara:
•Enhances the flexibility of the back and spine.
•Provides strength to the back muscles.
•Clears your mind and reduces tension and anxiety.
•Works and improves the muscles of all the 8 limbs involved.
Contraindications
•High blood pressure or heart conditions
•Back injuries
ASHTANGA NAMASKARA
17. VASISTHASANA
MEANING
Vasistha is the name of one of the most revered saints who
was also one of the Saptarishis or Seven Seers. He was
the chief author of Rigveda’s Mandala 7. Vasistha had in
his possession a cow named Kamdhenu and her child,
Nandini. This divine cow could grant Vasistha anything
and thus made him wealthy. Hence the name Vasistha
derived its meaning - wealthy.
How to do Side Plank Pose - Vasisthasana
• Come into Dandasana (Plank pose).
• Slowly shift your weight on the right arm and foot as you
swing your left arm and foot on it.
• Rest the left foot on the right foot and let the left arm
rest on the hip.
• The right hand should be a little in front of the shoulder
and not exactly below it. Also, ensure that the palm is
pressed firmly against the floor and the arm is not bent.
• As you inhale, slowly raise your left arm till it is
perpendicular to the floor with fingertips pointing
towards the ceiling.
• Now turn your neck towards the raised arm and gaze at
the fingertips for a few breaths.
• As you exhale, bring the arm down to rest on the hip.
• Slowly come back into Dandasana and rest for a few
breaths.
• Repeat the process on the other side.
18. VASISTHASANA
Benefits of
Vasisthasana
• Strengthens the
arms, wrists and
legs.
• Strengthens the
abdomen.
• Improves balance.
Contraindications of the Side Plank
Pose (Vasisthasana)
• People with wrist injuries should
avoid doing this pose. Those with
elbow and shoulder injury are
also advised to avoid this pose.
19. HALASANA
MEANING
In Sanskrit “Hala” means “Plough” and
‘asana‘ ‘means ‘pose‘. So it is known as
Halasana (Plough pose). In this position
body shows the shape of the Plough. This
pose gives flexibility to spine as well
as strengthens the back muscles. The
steps and benefits of Halasana (Plow
Pose) as follows.
HOW TO PERFORM ?
• Lie on your back. Join the legs
together. Relax the whole body
(Shavasana position).
• Keep the palm flat on the ground.
Keep breathing normally.
• While exhaling press the palm on
ground and raise both the legs
upwards straight then try to
touch the ground just behind.
• Breathe slowly and hold the
posture for several minutes (1-2
minutes).
• Now slowly release the pose to
return to Shavasana.
• Repeat this for 3-5 times.
20. BENEFITS
• mproves digestion and appetite.
• Effective in Weight Loss.
• Strengthens the abdominal muscles.
• Beneficial for diabetic people. Those
people should do this regularly.
• It helps to make spinal cord strong
and flexible.
• Cures the symptoms of menopause.
• It helps to reduce stress.
• It normalizes blood-glucose level
and stimulates the internal organs.
• It stimulates the reproductive
organs.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
• Those suffering from hernia, slipped disc,
sciatica, arthritis of the neck, high blood
pressure or any serious back problem, should
not do practice halasana.
• Should practice under expert supervision. In
days of periods women should not practice
this asana.
• Pregnant women should not practice halasana.
HALASANA