Yoga Poses at home

 

Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practices originating in India. It aims to develop oneself in varying dimensions such as body, mind, emotion and individuality etc. The goal of yoga is to direct one to Moksha , the liberation from craving, anger and other afflictive states.

What is yoga pose?

Yoga asana or yoga pose refers to the discipline of the body, rules and postures to improve health, remove diseases and preserve vital energy. Asana is the third step of 8 limbs (ashtanga yoga) which are the way to approach to meditation.

Why do yoga poses?

Correct postures are a physical aid to meditation which is the ultimate goal of yoga. Yoga pose practice can control the limbs and nervous system, preventing them from creating disturbances. Practicing yoga asanas help create tolerance of body and mind in 3 issues:

1. starving
2. pain
3. death

Can I practice yoga poses at home?

Yoga asanas can be practiced almost everywhere. A beginner may need a yoga trainer to guide how to perform postures and breathe correctly. However, those who are too busy may find yoga books or yoga videos are the best sources to follow. This website also provides you some advices on selecting yoga accessories for practicing at home.

Tips for doing yoga poses:

• One should take a shower and do excretion before doing yoga poses.
• To avoid the distraction, the suitable place for yoga must be quiet, well ventilated, and free from dust, insects, unpleasant smell, draught, and moisture. The floor must be smooth and soft.
• You should have your bowel empty at least 2-4 hours before the practice.
• You must breathe through your nose only. Do not hold your breath during the practice.
• You should begin with the easy postures and gradually, increase the difficult level of postures.
• One may take a rest if a particular exercise proves to be tiring.
• Keep your eyes open when proceeding poses.
• Yoga clothes should be loose and scanty to allow your skin expose to the air. Take off your shoes, socks and all ornaments such as watches, rings.
• Always warm up your body before the practice. One should do yoga poses frequently at least 3 times a week
• Always finish the exercise with Corpse Pose (Savasana).

 

We may categorize yoga poses into 5 categories conform to the position of the body:

 

1. Standing Yoga Poses

2. Sitting Yoga Poses

3. Prone Yoga Poses

4. Supine Yoga Poses

5. Reverse Yoga Poses

 

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Types of Yoga Poses There are 5 types of yoga poses. Each of them has different benefit. You should start with basic sitting yoga poses before go on to the advance one.

Standing Yoga Poses Standing yoga poses help strengthen the muscles of your legs, calves, ankles, knees, belly and bottom. They also help relieve your back pain. Some poses are for balancing body.

Sitting Yoga Poses Sitting yoga poses are the basic postures to prepare your body before processing other pose groups. Some of these poses are designed for meditation.

Prone Yoga Poses Prone yoga poses are postures to proceed after standing or sitting poses. They benefit your back in that they strengthen your back muscles and make your spine flexible.

Supine Yoga Poses Supine yoga poses are not difficult to exercise. They help strengthen back and abdominal muscles and relieve your back pain. Some poses are designed for relaxation such as yoga corpse pose (Savasana).

Reverse Yoga Poses Reverse yoga poses help bring blood to circulate more in your head. However, those who have high or low blood pressure and those who have cataract and glaucoma are not allowed to practice these poses.

Animal Poses Yoga Animal Poses Yoga are yoga postures which imitate animal poses. In the past, animals were observed in nature as they have abilities to persist to illness and pains.

Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar) Sun Salutation is a series of 12 yoga poses which is originally done to honor the sun. It is usually performed in the morning or at the beginning of yoga pose exercise.

Benefits of Yoga Poses Yoga is not a type of exercise. Performing yoga poses needs serenity, using less force in the movement. So, what are the benefits of yoga poses?

History of Yoga Pose Yoga was originated in India 6,000 years ago. There are some evidences of The Lord Shiva and Pavarati sculptures in various yoga poses which were discovered in Harappa and Mohanjodaro Valley .

Yoga Health Yoga health recommends yoga poses which heal and relieve many diseases and symtoms such as anxiety, cold, back pain and constipation etc.

Yoga Vegetarian Food According to yoga vegetarian food or ayurvedic diet, food is traditionally categorized into three Gunas

Yoga Weight Loss Yoga weight loss is proposed to recommend different yoga asanas have ability to lessen extra fat from our body.

Yoga Pictures/Photos Yoga pictures can be categorized into 4 types: Staing, Sitting, Supine and Prone yoga poses.

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