This document provides information about yoga, including its meaning, importance, and various elements. It discusses the meaning of yoga as the union of individual soul with the divine soul. It outlines 12 benefits of yoga, including physical purity, disease prevention and cure, stress reduction, health, flexibility, and spiritual development. It also describes the 8 elements or limbs of yoga - yama, niyama, asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Specific asanas that benefit concentration like sukhasana, tadasana, padmasana, and their benefits are explained.
4. 5.1 MEANING AND
IMPORTANCE OF
YOGA
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5. MEANING OF YOGA
The Word Yoga Has Been Derived
From The Sanskrit Word “ YUG ”
Which Means To Join Or To Unite.
Yoga Is The Union Of The Individual
Soul With The Absolute Or Divine
Soul.
Yoga Also Means The Unification Of
Physical, Mental, Intellectual And
Spiritual Aspects Of Human Being.
Yoga Is The Science Of Development
Of A Person’s Consciousness.
6. IMPORTANCE OF YOGA
1. Physical Purity.
2. Cures And Prevention From Disease.
3. Reduces Mental Tension.
4. Beautification Of Body.
5. Provides Relaxation.
6. Keeps The Correct Posture Of Body.
7. Yoga Can Be Performed Easily.
8. Spiritual Development.
9. Increases Flexibility.
10. Reduces Obesity.
11. Improves Health.
12. Enhances Moral And Ethical Values.
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7. 1. PHYSICAL
PURITY
Internal Organs Of Our Body
Can Be Cleansed By Various
Yogic Exercises.
As Per Ayurveda, Our Body Is
Made Of Vaat, Pitt And Kaph.
To Remain Healthy, Balance
Of Vaat , Pitt And Kaph In Our
Body Is Necessary.
Dhoti, Nauli, Basti,
Kapalbhati,tratak Etc. Are
Such Yogic Exercises Which
Keep The Internal Organs Of
Our Body In Clean State.
8. 2.
CURES AND
PREVENTIO
N FROM
DISEASE
Yoga Not Only Prevents
Many Diseases But Also
Cures Them.
Various Yogic Exercises
Increases The Immunity Of
The Body.
Diseases Such As
Bronchitis, Sinusitis,
Arthritis, Gastritis, Asthma,
High Bloods Pressure,
Stress , Back Pain, Urinary
Disorders Etc. Can Be
Prevented As Well As Can
Be Cured By Yogic
Exercises.
9. 3. REDUCES
MENTAL
TENSION
Yoga Helps In Reducing
The Mental Tension.
Pratyahar, Dharana And
Dhyan Plays Vital Role In
Reducing The Mental
Stress.
Asanas Like Makarasana,
Shavasana, Shalabhasana
And Bhujangasana Are
Beneficial For Releasing
Stress And Tension.
10. 4. HEALTHY
BODY
Everyone In This World
Wants To Have Healthy
Body.
Various Yogic Asanas Are
Best Suited To Get Rid Of
Many Health Problems And
To Stay Fit.
They Make Our Body
Strong, Reenergize It And
Improve Flexibility.
11. 5.
PROVIDES
RELAXATION
Rest And Relaxations Are
Essentials For Removing
Fatigue.
Research Studies Have
Shown That Yogic Asanas
And Panayama Relaxes
The Body And Mind.
Padamasana , Shavasana
And Makarasana Are Some
Of Such Asanas.
12. 6.
KEEPS THE
CORRECT
POSTURE
OF BODY
Postural Deformities Are Very
Common Nowadays Due To
Lifestyle Followed Which
Effects Efficiency Negatively.
Doing Yoga Asanas Regularly
, A Person Can Not Only
Have The Correct Posture,
But Can Also Cure The
Postural Deformities .
Vajrasana , Sarvangasana ,
Mayurasana , Chakrasana
,Bhujangasana Etc.
13. 7.
YOGA CAN BE
PERFORMED
EASILY
In Fast Life Of Today,
Every One Claims To Be
Very Busy , Hardly Any
Time Left For Self.
Doing Yogic Exercise
Need Only A Small
Space , Where As
Others Need Much Of
Money And Time.
14. 8.
SPIRITUAL
DEVELOPMENT
One Can Have Good
Control On Mind By Doing
Yogic Exercises And Move
Towards The Spiritual
Heights.
Padmasana And
Siddhasana Enhances The
Meditation Power.
Pranayam Is Also Useful
For Spiritual Development.
15. 9.
INCREASES
FLEXIBILITY
Flexibility Is Very Significant
As It Helps In Movement Of
The Body Efficiently .
Muscles Becomes More
Flexible And Prevents
Sports And Other Injuries.
Chakrasana , Dhanurasana
, Halasana , Bhujangasana
Etc. Are Very Beneficial In
Increasing Body Flexibility.
16. 10.
REDUCES
OBESITY
Very Common Problem
Now A Days.
Regular Yogic Exercise Like
Pranayama And Asanas
Reduces Obesity .
Research Studies Have
Shown That Obesity Is Also
Caused By Mental Stress
And Tension.
Meditative Asanas Are The
Perfect Solution For This
Condition.
17. 11. IMPROVES
HEALTH
Yoga Not Only Maintains
But Improves Our Health .
Muscles Becomes More
Strong .
Various System Of Body
Like Respiratory ,
Circulatory , Nervous ,
Excretory Etc. Becomes
More Efficient Resulting
Improvement In Over All
Health.
18. 12.
ENHANCES
MORAL AND
ETHICAL
VALUES
Yoga Is Very Significant For
Human Being In Present-
day Life.
By Following First Two
Steps Of Ashtanga Yoga :
Yama And Niyama (Ahimsa
, Satya , Asteya , Santosh ,
Tapa Etc. ) These Values
Are Enhanced.
An Individual Can Attain
Perfect Health And Lead A
Content Life By Performing
Yogic Exercise Daily.
20. 1.YAMA
A. AHIMSA: Causing No Harm To Any Living Thing. Anxiety ,
Jealousy, Hate ,Anger Are Violent Emotions.
B. SATYA: Truthfulness. We Must Be Truthful In Thoughts, Speech
And Deeds. We Must Not Speak To Others In Deceitful Manners.
C. ASTEYA: Non-stealing. The Inclination To Use Others Objects,
Money And Thoughts For One’s Own Benefit Is Stealing.
Abstaining From It Is Asteya.
D. BRAHAMCHARYA: Conserving One’s Energy . Using Your
Energy For The Benefit Of The Individual & Society, Not For
Pleasure.
E. APARIGRAHA: Non- Possessiveness, Non-grasping Or Non-
greediness. Aparigraha Refers To Keeping The Desire For
Possessions To What Is Necessary Or Important, Depending On
One's Life Stage And Context.
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21. 2. Niyama
A. SAUCHA: It Is Purification Of Internal Organs, External
Body And Mentally. Shatkarmas Are To Be Performed For
Purification Of The Internal Organs Of The Body. Neti, Dhoti,
Kapalbharti, Nauli, tratak, Basti Are The Six Kriyas (
Shatkarmas).
B. SANTOSH: Feeling Of Satisfaction In Life.
C. TAPA: To Endure The Difficulties, Obstacles And Complex
Situation Easily In Achieving The Goal.
D. SWADHYAYA: It Is Considered As The Study Of Teaching
And Scriptures, Self Study Is Preferred. It Also Means
Introspection And Self Study By Asking Questions Like Who I
Am, What Should I Do, Aim Of Life.
E. ISHWARA PRANIDHAN: To Dedicate All The Deeds To
God. One Surrenders Oneself To God Expelling Pride, Ego
And Other Impurities From Mind
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22. 3. Asana
Asana Means Position Or
Posture Of Body.
It Also Means To Sit In Easy
Posture.
These Are Slow Stretching
Activities Performed To Keep
The Body Flexible Agile And
Young.
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23. 4. PRANAYAMA
It Is The Control Of The Process
Of The Breathing. It Means
Appropriate Control Over
Inhalation And Exhalation.
It Helps In Regulating The
Metabolic Activity And Enhances
The Function Of Heart And
Lungs. It Also Provides Longevity
To Life.
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24. 5. PRATYAHARA
Control Over Senses Is
Pratyahara.
The Senses No Longer
Respond To External
Objects That Hinder Mental
Concentration.
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25. 6. Dharana
It Is The Concentration Of
Mind At One Focal Point.
It Is A Mental Exercise Which
Enables A Yogi To Go Ahead
Towards Dhyana And
Samadhi.
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26. 7. Dhyana
Dhyana is a complete
constancy or
concentration of mind.
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27. 8. Samadhi
The Union Of Individual’s Soul With The
Supreme Soul Is Called Samadhi.
It Is Checking Or Destruction Of All The
Impulses Of Mind.
During Dhyana, When The Disappearance
Of Self Awareness Takes Place , The Yogi
Attains The Stage Of Samadhi.
Experiences The Divine Pleasure.
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28. 5.3INTRODUCTION – ASANAS, PRANAYAMA,
MEDITATION & YOGIC KRIYAS
INTRODUCTION TO ASANAS
A position which is steady and
comfortable.
In Asanas, body is kept in various
positions in such a way that the activity of
the organs and glands of body becomes
more efficient and finally improve the
health of mind and body
Meaning of Asanas : स्थिरसुखमाससम ॥४६॥
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29. Meditative Asanas Relaxative Asanas Cultural Or Corrective
Asanas
Meditation Power Of An
Individual Is Enhanced
Removes Fatigue And Relaxes
An Individual Physically And
Mentally
Regulate And Systematise The
Different Activities Of The Body
And Finally Provides The Energy
To The Body
Padmasana, Sidhasna,
Gaumukhasan, Veerasana, Etc
Shashankasana, Shavasana,
Makarasana, Etc
Sheerasasan, Sarvangasana,
Matasyasana, Halasana,
Bhujangasana, Chakrasana, Etc
CLASSIFICATION OF ASANAS
30. INTRODUCTION TO PRANAYAMA
MEANING OF PRANAYAMA
It is comprised of two words :“prana” + “ayam” Mean vital life force + control “the
control or regulation of prana”
Purka Rechaka Kumbhaka
Inhalation Exhalation Retaining the breath
Internal
To retain the breath
after complete inhalation.
External
To retain the breath after
complete exhalation
32. INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
Meditation Is A Process Of Complete Constancy Of
Mind.
According To Patanjali , “The Concentration Of Chitta
(Mind) On An Vritti (Impulse) Without Any Divergence
, Is Called Dhyana .
The Stage When Perception Starts Directly Is Called
Real Dhyanavastha.
Dhayna Is Not A Practise But It Is A Stage Of Mind In
Which There Is A Continuous Dynamic
Consciousness Without Any Obstruction.
MEANING OF MEDITATION
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33. INTRODUCTION TO SHATKARMAS OR
SUDHIKRIYAS
Like Any Machine, Human Body Also
Require Internal And External Cleanliness
Cleanliness Of Internal Organs Of Our
Body Is Done By Six Actions(shatkarmas)
Neti
Dhouti
Basti
Nouli
Tratak
Kapalbhati
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34. 5.4 Yoga For
Concentration & Related
Asanas (Sukhasana,
Tadasana, Padmasana,
Shashankasana,
Naukasana,
Vrikshasana(tree Pose),
Garudasana(eagle Pose)
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35. Sukhasana
BENEFITS
Facilitates Mental And Physical Balance
Without Causing Strain Or Pain
Stretches And Lengthens Spine
Calms Your Mind
Reduces Anxiety, Stress And Mental Fatigue
Help In Improving Body Posture
Gentle Massage To Knees, Calf Muscles And
Thighs
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Knees And Hips Are Injured Or Inflamed,
Avoid This Asana
Have Slipped Disc Problem, You Should Take
Proper Care While Performing This Asana
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36. TADASANA
BENEFITS
Helpful In Developing Physical And Mental Balance
Reduces Obesity
Cures Constipation
Helpful For The Treatment Of Hypertension
Good Asana For Those Who Wants To Enhance Their
Height
Improve Body Posture
CONTRAINDICATIONS
If You Have Low BP, Avoid This Asana
People Suffering From Headaches And Insomnia Should
Also Avoid Performing This Asana
Individual, Who Suffer From Blood Circulation Problem
Such As Faulty Valves, Should Not Perform This Asana
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37. PADMASANA
BENEFITS
Increase The Focus Of Mind And
Concertation
It Clams The Brain
Helps To Relax The Body
Helps To Stimulate The Abdomen And
Spine
Helps In Reducing Abdominal Fat
Helps In Reducing BP And Muscular
Tension
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Who Suffer From Sciatica Or Weak Or
Injured Knees Should Not Practice
This Asana
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38. SHASHANKASANA
BENEFITS
Relieve Fatigue And Promotes Concentration
Of Mind
Regulates The Functioning Of Adrenal Glands
Regular Practice Relieves Constipation
Controls Diabetes
Increases The Memory Power
Reduce The Excess Fat In The Abdominal
Region
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Who Are Suffering From High BP Or Slipped
Disc Should Not Perform This Asana
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39. NAUKASANA
BENEFITS
Tones The Muscles Of The Leg
Useful For The Person With Hernia
Strengths The Back And Abdominal Muscles
Helps In Digestive Process
Reducing Belly Fat
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Low BP, Migraine, Spinal Disorder And
Severe Headache, Don’t Perform This Asana
If You Have A Asthma Or Heart Diseases
Should Avoid This Asana
Women Should Avoid Doing This Asana
During Pregnancy
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40. VRIKSHASANA (TREE POSE)
BENEFITS
Strengthens The Ligament And Tendons Of
The Feet
Improve Concentration
Helps In Relieving Pain Due To Sciatica
Improves Balances And Stability In The Legs
Reduces The Knee Problems
Enhances The Flexibility Of Leg, Back And
Chest Muscles
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Suffering From Migraine, Insomnia, Low Or
High BP, Acute Knee Problem And Hip Injury,
Should Avoid Practicing This Asana
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41. GARUDASANA (EAGLE POSE)
BENEFITS
Strengthens The Muscles, Tones The
Nerves And Loosens The Joints Of
The Legs And Arms
Improve Balance
Strengthens Ankles
Alleviates Sciatica And Rheumatism
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Anyone Had A Recent Ankle Or
Elbow Injury, You Should Avoid
Performing This Pose
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42. 5.5 Relaxation Techniques For Improving
Concentration – Yognidra
MEANING OF YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra (Sanskrit: योग निद्रा) Or Yogic Sleep Is A State Of Consciousness Between
Waking And Sleeping, Like The "Going-to-sleep" Stage, Typically Induced By A Guided
Meditation.
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43. STAGES OF
YOGANIDRA
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Preparation
Intention
(Sankalpa)
Body Rotation
Breath Awareness
Opposites Or
Feelings And
Sensation
Visualisation
Sankalpa
Return Or
Finishing The
Practice
44. 1. PREPARATION
Get Ready For Yoganidra
Lie Down On Your Back On The Floor And
Adopt The Pose Of Shavasana
Body Should Be Straight From Head To
Toe
Legs Should Be Slightly Apart And Arms
Should Be A Little Away From The Body
Palms Should Be Upwards
Feel Comfortable In This Position
Close Your Eyes And Take Deep Breath
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45. Take A Resolve Or Sankalpa
According To Your Own Wish
It Should Be Short, Clear And
Positive
Example, Sankalpa May Be ‘ I Will
Enjoy Complete Health Or I Will
Ever Be Cheerful’ Etc.
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2. INTENTION (SANKALPA)
46. 3. BODY ROTATION
At this stage awareness is rotated through the different body parts in a
systematic way
The rotation of awareness is started in proper sequence i.e.,
Right side of the body start with right thumb ending with the little toe of the
right foot left side left hand thumb to the little toe of the left foot
back of the body from heels to the back of the head front of the body
forehead to individual facial feature to the leg.
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47. 4. BREATH AWARENESS
You Simply Become Aware Of The
Natural Breath Without Doing Any
Effort To Change The Flow Of The
Breath
It Gives A Deeper Relaxation And
Awakens Higher Energies That Can
Be Directed To All Parts Of The Body
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48. 5. OPPOSITES OR FEELINGS AND
SENSATION
Allow Yourself To
Experience Feeling And
Sensation
Usually It Is Practised With
Pairs Of Opposite Feelings
Like Heat And Cold, Pain
And Pleasure, Love And
Hate, Etc.
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49. 6. VISUALISATION
This Stage Induces The Mental
Relaxation
Develop Self Awareness And Relaxes
The Mind Through Removal Of
Disturbing Materials, Controls The Mind
And Strengthens Concentration Ability
It Is Done By The Visualisation Of Variety
Of Different Images, Objects And
Situations
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50. 7. SANKALPA
Once Again
Sankalpa
Mentioned In The
Second Point Is
Repeated Thrice
With Complete
Dedication
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51. 8. RETURN OR FINISHING THE PRACTICE
This Stage Is Important Because If You
Move Fast Out Of Yoganidra You Can Feel
Discontented And Uncomfortable
At This Sage, Awareness Is Externalised
Slowly So That You Can Be Aware Of The
External Location, Sound, Object And
Persons
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52. Reduces Tension
Relaxes The
Mind
Awakens
Creativity
Increase
Memory And
Learning
Capacity
Counteracts
Stress
Manages
Psychosomatic
Diseases
Cures Cancer Helps Healing
Promotes
Willpower
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ADVANTAGES OF YOGANIDRA
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