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2.  Yoga is one of the oldest forms of healing
therapy. It was originated in India about
five thousand (5000) years ago. It is
believed that yoga helps to increase the
body's energy supply, while providing self-
improvement to attain a persons fullest
potential of fitness. This form of exercise
has become popular in the United States
since the 1940’s and is seen more and
more in health and wellness centers.
Although yoga is offered in public facilities,
it can also be done at home. All that is
needed is a mat or towel.

3. History of
Yoga
• Origin of yoga is unknown
• Thought to have been in existence
for 5000 years
• Focuses of 8 limbs
1. Yama- restraint
2. Niyamas-Purity and observance
3. Asanas- Steady Poses
4. Pranayama- control of breath &
energy
5. Pratyahara-preperation for
meditation
6. Dharana- control of the mind
7. Dhyana-Meditation
8. Samadhi- The superconcious state
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4.  Many physicians consider yoga to help people
who are battling an illness. Yoga is known for
improving flexibility and strength and
balance, but it also influences the body and
mind. The body and mind are influenced
because of the many postures and breathing
that is involved with yoga. Anyone can take
part in Yoga ranging from the fit, to obese or
to digestive complications can benefit from
yoga.
 Physical improvements are not the only
benefits from yoga, but also mental &
emotional are included as well. It has many
relaxing and healing effects.

5.  Mountain Pose,Tadasana
It is the basic standing asana in most forms of yoga with
feet together and hands at the sides of the body. There
is some contention between different styles of yoga
regarding the details of the asana which results in
some variations. Although Tāḍāsana is a very basic
asana, it is the basis and starting point for many
standing asanas.

6.  The asana consists of standing with
feet together, then hinging forward
from the hips, letting the head hang,
with palms placed flat on the floor
near the feet.
 This allows the unusual occasion for
blood to rush to your head (rather
than your feet), giving your cells a
rejuvenating boost of oxygen.

7.  Trikonasana is usually performed
in two parts, facing left, and then
facing right. The practitioner
begins standing with the feet one
leg-length apart, knees unbent,
turns the right foot completely to
the outside and the left foot less
than 45 degrees to the inside,
keeping the heels in line with the
hips. The arms are spread out to
the sides, parallel to the ground,
palms facing down
 Iyengar claims practice of this
asana improves the flexibility of
the spine, corrects alignment of
the shoulders; relieves backache,
gastritis, indigestion, acidity,
flatulence

8.  The name comes from the Sanskrit
words Dhanura (धनुर, Dhanura)
meaning "bow” and Asana (आसन,
Āsana) meaning "posture" or "seat”.
 First the practitioner should lie
prone and grasp the feet to lift the
leg and chest to form a bow.
Remain in this position for some
time and then return to the
previous position.

9.  Kapalbhati Pranayama is a
type of breathing exercise that
helps you rid of various
ailments over a period of time.
 "Kapal" means forehead and
"bhati" means shining.
 Focus on "exhaling". Inhale as
normal. Exhale and
simultaneously contract the
abdomen muscles with each
exhalation.

10.  The name comes from the Sanskrit words baddha (बद्ध,
baddha) meaning "bound", kona (कोण, koṇa) meaning
"angle" or "split",[4] and Asana (आसन, Āsana) meaning
"posture" or "seat".
 From sitting position with both the legs outstretched
forward, hands by the sides, palms resting on the
ground, fingers together pointing forward, the legs
are hinged at the knees so the soles of the feet meet.
The legs are grasped at the ankles and folded more
until the heels reach the perineum. The knees
remain on the ground, the body erect and the gaze
in front. The asana is held before coming back to the
starting position. The thighs are stretched with care.

11.  Garuda = the mythic “king of the birds,”
the vehicle of Vishnu. The word is usually
rendered into English as “eagle,” though
according to one dictionary the name
literally means “devourer,” because
Garuda was originally identified with the
“all-consuming fire of the sun’s rays.”
 Stand in Tadasana. Bend your knees
slightly, lift your left foot up and,
balancing on your right foot, cross your
left thigh over the right. Point your left
toes toward the floor, press the foot back,
and then hook the top of the foot behind
the lower right calf. Balance on the right
foot.

12.  Sarvangasana (SAHR-vahn-GAH-sah-
nah; Sanskrit: सर्वाङ्गवसन; IAST:sarvāṅgāsa
na) or Shoulder stand is an āsana.
 Lying on the back with the hands under
the mid-back, the legs and lower body
are lifted so that the weight of the body is
supported on the head, neck, shoulders
and upper arms. The gaze is towards the
toes and the sagittal and transverse line
of the head is perpendicular with the
midsagittal and mid-frontal line of the
body.

13.  Pashimottanasana (PASH-ee-moh-tan-AHS-
anna; Sanskrit: पश्चिमोत्तवनवसन; IAST: paści
mottānāsana), Seated Forward
Bend, or Intense Dorsal Stretch is
an asana.
 the yogi stretches their legs straight and
swings the upper part of their body back
and forth. With each swing, the yogi tries
to reach further with their hands, touching
their knees, calves, ankles, and finally
their toes.

14.  Halasana (hah-LAH-sah-
nah; Sanskrit: हलवसन; IAST: Halāsan
a) or Plow Pose is an asana
 The practitioner lies on the floor,
lifts the legs, and then places them
behind the head. Experienced
practitioners may enter Halasana
from a standing position by tucking
chin to chest, placing hands on the
floor, walking the feet towards the
hands and bending at the elbows to
lower shoulders to the floor.

15.  Half Plough Pose is similar to
Uttanapadasana. Beneficial for
building six pack abs as well as
curing stomach disorder.
 Ardha‘ means ‘half‘ and ‘Hala‘
means ‘Plough‘ so this pose is
called as Ardhahalasana (Half
Plogh Pose).
 Good for building six pack abs.
 Improves digestion and appetite

16.  Bhujangasana (/ˈbuː.dʒænˈɡɑː.sɑː.nɑː
/; Sanskrit: भुजङ्गवसन; IAST: Bhujaṅgās
ana) or Cobra Pose is an asana.
 From a prone position
with palms and legs on the floor,
the chest is lifted.
 Common postural errors during this
asana include overarching the neck
and lower back. One recommendation
is to keep the gaze directed down at
the floor and focus on bringing
movement into the area between the
shoulder blades (the thoracic area, or
middle back).

17.  Pavanamuktasana, Wind-Relieving
Pose, Wind Removing Pose, or Wind
Liberating Pose is an asana.
 The name comes from the Sanskrit
words pavan meaning
"wind", mukta meaning "relieve”
and asana (आसन) meaning "posture" or
"seat”.
 It helps in passing the gas,which is
blocked in your intestine. It creates space
for fresh air in the body to create
maximum utilization of the bodily
resources. This improves the digestion
system and helps have good motion.

18.  Uttana (उत्तवन, Uttāna) =
intense stretch, straight,
stretched
Pada (पवद, Pāda) = leg, foot
Asana (आसन, Āsana) = pose,
posture, seat
Uttana Padasana (उत्तवन
पवदवसन, Uttāna Pādāsana) =
intense leg pose
 Raise arms overhead spread
fingers, hinging at the hip
fold forward, hands to
ground Uttanasana (उत्तवनवस
न, Uttānāsana)

19.  Shavasana, Savasana (shah-VAH-sah-
nah; Sanskrit: शर्वसन; IAST: śavāsana),
or Corpse Pose is an asana.
 The name comes from the Sanskrit
words Shava (शर्, Śava) meaning
"corpse”, and Asana (आसन, Āsana)
meaning "posture" or "seat”.
 It is intended to rejuvenate body, mind,
and spirit.
 After the exertions of the practice,
shavasana allows the body a chance to
regroup and reset itself. After a balanced
practice, the entire body will have been
stretched, contracted, twisted and
inverted. This means that even the deepest
muscles will have the opportunity to let
go and shed their regular habits, if only
for a few minutes.