1. The document discusses the concepts of harmony between the self and body in yoga. It explains that the self's needs are fulfilled through consciousness like happiness, while the body's needs are physical like food. 2. It then covers various aspects of yoga including asanas, pranayama, meditation and the importance of health, physical and mental well-being. 3. Key practices like asanas, pranayama and meditation are explained in detail along with their importance in achieving harmony of the mind, body and spirit.

1. SUBJECT : SELF DEVELOPMENT AND YOGA EDUCATION
CHIRAYU K.C. BAJAJ COLLEGE OF EDUCATION POST GRADUATE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NAGPUR
SESSION 2017-19

2. HARMONY WITHIN AND WITH THE BODY
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PRESENTATION
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SUBMITTED BY:
HARSHITA ANKIT AGRAWAL
M.Ed (1st Semester)

3. HARMONY OF SELF WITH BODY

4.  Human being is a co-existence of Self (I) and Body.
 Self (I) is consciousness. Its needs are feelings in
consciousness (like happiness) and these needs are fulfilled by
activity of consciousness, i.e. Right Understanding & Right
Feelings.
 Body is material. Its needs are material (like food) and these
needs are fulfilled by material, i.e. Physio-chemical things.
 The needs of consciousness can not be fulfilled by material.
 The needs of material can not be fulfilled by consciousness.

5. HUMAN BEING SELF (I) BODY
• Need • Happiness(e.g. respect) • Physical facility (e.g. food)
• In Time • Continuous • Temporary
• In Quantity • Qualitative • Quantitative (limited in
time)
• Fulfilled by • Right understanding &
right feeling
• Physio-chemical things
• Activities • Desire, thought,
expectation etc…
• Eating, walking etc…

6. CONCEPT OF HEALTHY BODY

8. Definition of Health
The World Health Organization (WHO)
defines health as a “state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
(WHO, 1947).

9. Why is Good Health Important?
Healthy behaviours reduce your risk of
physical and mental disorders, such as:
-Heart disease -Diabetes
-Stroke -Cancer
-Anxiety -Body Image Issues
-Depression -Eating Disorders
………to name a few

10. Physical Health

11. Ways to Improve Physical Health
Get Moving !
 Engage in regular, yet moderate physical
activities such as running, swimming, climbing
stairs, yoga etc…
 Strive for a total of 60 total minutes most days
of the week, can do in increments.
Improve your diet !
 Strive to eat more real & homemade food.
 Reduce consumption of sugar, salt and
processed foods.
 Increase consumption of fruits and veggies.
 Learn to cook….it’s a life skill worth learning!

12. Mental Health

13. Ways to Improve Mental Health
 Cultivate skills, talents, and hobbies. These increase your
self-discipline as well.
 Focus on positive thoughts of self. Challenge pessimistic
thoughts that occur
 Increase your connection to others. One way to do this is
through volunteerism.
 Learn from your mistakes.
 Do not internalize the criticism of others. Their opinion of
you does NOT define you.
 Celebrate every personal victory, no matter how small it
may seem.
 Appreciate yourself for exactly who you are right now.
 Engage in activities that encourage a mind- body
connection, such as yoga, meditation.

15. What is YOGA ?
• 5000 years old
• Founded in India
• Sanskrit word for “yoke” or “union” of
-Mind
-Body
-Spirit
• YOG = GOD {Soul +Mind+ Body}
• Yoga is a path from worry to contentness.
• Yoga is a path from sensuality to spirituality.

16. The 8 Limbs of YOGA (Ashtanga)
YOGA
YAMA
NIYAMA
ASANA
PRANAYAMA
PRATYAHARA
DHARANA
DHYANA
SAMADHI

17. • Yama- control of mind
• Niyama- follow rules
• Asanas- postures
• Pranayama- controlled breathing
• Pratyahara- complete relaxation
• Dharana- attain consciousness
• Dhyana- concentration & awareness
• Samadhi- state of absolute awareness

18. Importance of YOGA
• Promises a stress free life.
• Lowers blood pressure levels.
• Slow down the rate of ageing.
• Provides strength to the spinal cord.
• Improves digestion.
• Maintain proper blood circulation.
• Increases mental, emotional, spiritual clarity.
• Enhance immune system.
• Increase in cardiovascular and respiratory
efficiency.
• Sleep improvement.
• Helps in controlling weight.
• Increases energy.

19. ASANAS

20. What is ASANA ?
• Sanskrit word for a physical posture.
• It is the third step in Yoga.
• Patanjali says “Sthira sukham asanam” i.e. Any
posture which is firm and pleasant is ASANA.
• Practice of yogasanas eliminates all impurities from
the body .
• Keeps the body in good health & free from any
disease.
• It harmonise body and mind.
• Many asanas derive their name from animal positions
and movements. For e.g. Bhujangasana (The Cobra)

21. Importance of ASANAS
• Flexibility of the spine is increased.
• The joints become more mobile.
• The muscles are relaxed, toned and receive a plentiful
supply of blood.
• Organ and glandular activity is stimulated and regulated.
• The lymphatic system and metabolism are stimulated.
• The immune system is strengthened.
• Circulation and blood pressure are normalised and
stabilised.
• The nervous system is calmed and strengthened.
• The skin becomes clear and fresh.
• Balance the endocrine glands and control the emotions.
• Can correct defective postures.

22. MEDITATION

23. What is MEDITATION?
Meditation or “dhyana” is the third limb of Yoga.
It is the “Mantra” for inner peace.
It is a deep state of relaxation.
It is a self directed practice for relaxing the body
and calming the mind.
It is a way of connecting to God by developing a
deeper level of consciousness.
It is a self healing process.
Meditation is not about having a single thought
about a single object at a time but to become
thoughtless.

24. Importance of Meditation
• Reduces anxiety.
• Increases memory and concentration power.
• Enhances confidence.
• Maintains softer, smoother skin.
• Provides feeling of fulfilment.
• Enriches soul.
• Increases energy level.
• Improves immune system.
• Keeps heart healthy.
• Improves stress management quality.
• Provides an emotional boost.
• Helps to relieve psychological disturbances.
• Have pain relieving effects.
• Improves overall health.

26. What is PRANAYAMA ?
 It is the fourth limb of Yoga.
 Prana - "life force" or "life energy"
Yama - "discipline" or "control"
Thus, Pranayama means “the control of prana through
breath “.
Terminologies:
 Pooraka: Breathe in - Inhalation
 Rechaka: Breathe out – Exhalation
 Kumbhaka: Hold the air inside the body
 Pranayama is the combination of these three steps.

27. Types of PRANAYAMA
• 1. Bhastrika
• 2. Kapalbhati
• 3. Bahya Pranayama
• 4. Agnisar
• 5. Ujjayee
• 6. Anulom Vilom
• 7. Bhramari
• 8. Udgeeth

28. Importance of Pranamaya
Physical benefits:
• Preserves the body’s health.
• Reduces rate of breathing.
• Increases life span.
• Purifies the blood and improves blood circulation.
• Improves the absorption of oxygen.
• Strengthens the lungs and heart.
• Regulates blood pressure.
• Regulates the nervous system.
• Supports the healing process and healing therapies.
• Increases resistance to infection
• Reduces toxins and body wastes.
• Improves digestion.

29. Mental benefits:
• Eliminates stress, nervousness and depression.
• Enhances quietness of thoughts and emotions.
• Maintains inner balance.
• Releases energy blockages.
• Provides better sleep.
• Induces lighter body.
• Increases concentration and memory.
• Provides freedom from negative mental conditions such as
depression.
Spiritual benefits:
• Deepening of meditation
• Awakening and purification of the Chakras (energy centres)
• Expansion of consciousness
• Offers better self control.
• Helps to proceed towards path of soul searching and enlightenment.

30. SANYAM (SELF-REGULATION)

31. Concept of SANYAM
• “sam”- total personality
“yam”- a state of mind which you hold or control.
Thus, Sanyam means to have a control on all the
dimensions of human personality.
• Sanyam is the feeling of responsibility in self “I”
towards the body for its nurturing, protection and
right utilization.
• It means “control”, “integration” or “restraint”.
• It is the control of mind and its desires, urges and
emotions.
• Will power and self- discipline are the aspects of
sanyam.

32. Stages of SANYAM
• Sanyam is the sanskrit term that collectively describes the
last three of the eight limbs of Yoga i.e.
- Dharana
- Dhyana
- Samadhi
Need and Importance of SANYAM
• Sanyam ensures “swasthya” or good health.
• Increases self- organization.
• Develops harmony with the body.
• Reduces psychomatic diseases such as migraine,
diabetes , hypertension etc.
• Protects our body and mind from imdulging into wrong
deeds and dangerous situations.
• Beautifies all the dimensions of human personality.