This document provides an introduction to yoga, including its definition, types of yoga (such as karma, bhakti, jnana, and raja yoga), benefits of yoga (such as flexibility, strength, happiness, and weight loss), and some basic yoga asanas and accessories for beginners. It discusses that yoga comes from the Sanskrit word for "union" and is considered both a spiritual practice and philosophy of life that over 70% of practitioners are women. The typical yoga session includes breathing exercises, meditation, poses, relaxation, and more breathing and meditation.

1. Yoga and its
Importance

2. ●Introduction to Yoga
●Types of Yoga
●Benefits of Yoga
●Some yoga asana for beginners
●Yoga accessories
Contents

3. Introduction
The dictionary defines Yoga as Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which,
including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily
postures, is widely practiced for health and relaxation.
"yoga classes"
The word “Yoga” essentially means, “that which brings you to reality”. Literally, it means
“union.(derived from its Sanskrit meaning)”

4. June 21 is the official
International Day of Yoga
Facts about Yoga
Yoga comes from the
Sanskrit root yuj (to join)
70 percent of yoga
practitioners are
women
It leads to integrity and
personal welfare
Yoga is also considered a
philosophy of life

5. An hour of yoga gives us
Ample exercise
Improved stability of
mind and body
Healthy lifestyle
Self care and stress
management

6. Types of Yoga
1 2 3
Karma Yoga
Yoga of action
Bhakti Yoga
Yoga of
devotion
Jnana Yoga
Yoga of
wisdom
Raja Yoga
Yoga of
physical and
mental control
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7. Flexibility Strength Happinesss Better Rest Tranquility
Balance Posture Weight loss Self esteem Digestion
Benefits of yoga

8. A typical yoga session includes
•Pranayama(Breathing Exercises)
•Meditation
•Asanas(Poses)
•Pranayama(Breathing Exercises)
•Relaxation
•Meditation

9. Asanas for
Beginners
The Surya
Namasskara

10. Some generic asanas
BhadrasanaSavasanaPadmasana

11. Some generic asanas
DhanurasanaHalasanaBhujangasana

12. Some generic asanas
ChakrasanaUstarasanaTrikonasan

13. What Will You Need?
Cushion
For exercises related
to breathwork
Music
Relaxing and
concentrating can be
easier with music
Lighting
You can pair it with
scented candles or
incense
Room
A quiet place with no
external noises
Mat
For doing exercise
and poses on the
floor
Jumpsuit
Or a comfortable
tracksuit for freedom
of movement

14. Thank You!
Sweta Singh Maan