What is the meaning of the word "Yoga" ?
==> "Yoga" is a word in sanskrit language which means "Unite" or "Union".
So in short, Yoga is meant for the union of "Mind" and "Body". It not only helps a person to be flexible but also helps to balance the mental tranquility.
There are various postures of doing Yoga called "Asana" in Sanskrit/Hindi or "Pose" in english.Most of the asanas are inspired from the nature around us like animals (Cobra Pose - Bhujangasana), trees (Tree Pose - Vrksasana) and the daily instruments (Plough Pose - Halasana). So it`s really close to nature and hence logical.
The information below is arranged in the following order
-Introduction to Yoga
-The Various Asanas (Poses) {Majpr portion of videos}
-Yoga Balance Asanas
-Basic Yoga Asanas For Stomach
-Yoga Asanas For Beginners
-Aasan List for Curing and Preventing Obesity
So let`s start !
Introduction to Yoga !
Yoga Benefits Overview
Why Breathing is important ? Conscious breathing !
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The Various Asanas (Poses)
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Yoga Asanas - Triangle Pose Trikonasana Asana
Effectivity:
* An excellent cardiovascular workout
* Intensely stretches each side of the body
* Opens and increases flexibility of hip joints
* Reduces saddle bags
* Good for kidneys, thyroid and adrenal glands
* Opens shoulder joint, good for frozen shoulder
* Strengthen and tones legs and buttocks
* Helps regulate hormone levels
* Works all muscular groups simultaneously
* Helps conditions of constipation, colitis, low blood pressure, appendicitis, spondylitis, menstrual disorders
Shoulder Stretch Asana -Yoga Asanas - Virasana Pose
Padmasana - Lotus Pose
Effect:
As the backbone is kept erect in this asana, its functioning is greatly improved. Dnyana Mudra further helps in stabilizing pulse beats. Consequently strain on muscles is reduced, which in turn reduces strain on heart.
Also breathing slows down, collective effect of all this is one can achieve concentration of mind.
Surya Namaskar all 12 poses
Surya Namaskar (2)
Surya Namaskar (3) Mountain pose
Tree Pose - Vrikshasana
Effectivity:
* Assists in correcting bad posture
* Increases hip and knee flexibility and mobility
* Stretches spine
* Releases abdominal tension
* Relieves lower back pain
* Tightens gluteal muscles
* Good for circulatory problems, arthritis and rheumatism
WARRIOR Asana
Effects:
In this asana the joints of the legs, the waist, the spinal column and the neck get curved in opposite direction. As a result of this, the blood circulation to these joints is regulated. The spinal column becomes elastic and its functioning improves. There is pressure on the digestive organs and the belly gets stretched, which promotes their functioning.
Inverted Triangle Pose - Parivritta Trikonasana
Hand to Foot Pose - Uttanasana
Half Moon Pose - Ardha Chandrasana
How is it effective:
* Works into the whole skeletal and circulatory systems
* Opens shoulder joints
* Good for frozen shoulder
* Reduces or eliminates pain in the lower back
* Good for abdominal obesity
* Improves and strengthens every muscle in the central part of the body Increase the flexibility of the spine
* Tones the spinal nerves and abdominal organs inproving the working of the bowels
* Increases flexibility and strength of rectus abdominis, gluteus maximus, oblique, deltoid and trapezius muscles
* Helps with sciatic problems
* Alleviates anxiety and reduces mental stress
* Stimulates pituitary gland
* Exercises colon, pancreas, kidneys, muscular, skeletal, respiratory and glandular systems
* Firms and trims waistline, hips, abdomen, buttocks and thighs
Cow Face Pose - Gomukhasana
Lion Pose - Simhasana (No Video)
Headstand - Sirshasana
Head to One Knee Pose - Janu Sirshasana
Effectivity:
* May be good for depression and memory loss
* Reduces abdominal obesity
* Good for diabetic conditions
* Balances blood sugar levels
* Assists in regulating pancreas and kidneys
* Works endocrine, digestive and reproductive systems
Camel Pose - Ushtrasana
* Compresses spine, relieving back problems
* Opens rib cage, lungs and digestive system
* Stimulates nervous system
* Great for lungs and many bronchial problems
* Strengthens back and shoulder muscles
* Improves flexion of neck
* Stretches throat
* Flushes fresh blood through kidneys
* Helps eliminate toxins
Sage Marichi Twist Pose - Marichyasana
Half Lord of the Fish Pose - Ardha Matsyendrasna
Effectivity:
* Compresses and stretches spine from the bottom to the top
* Increases hip and back flexibility
* Improves digestion
* Firms the buttocks, thighs and abdomen
* Improves elasticity, flexibility, circulation and nutrition to spinal nerves, vessels and tissues
* Increases synovial fluid of the joints
* Removes adhesions in the joints caused by rheumatism
* Tones the roots of the spinal nerves and sympathetic nervous system
* Detoxifying
* Opens bronchial muscles and rib cage
* Helps prevent slipped disc
* Relieves lower back pain
* Helps sciatica and arthritis of the knee
* Massages kidneys, liver, gall bladder, spleen and bowels
Inverted Leg Stretch Pose - Viparitakarani
In the list of the asana you will also get Viparita Karani Asan too..You get the idea atleast
Shoulder Stand - Sarvangasana
Yoga Asana for Eyes
Plough Pose - Halasana
Inclined Plane - Purvottanasana
Boat Pose - Naukasana
(The last pose this couple perform is the Naukasana)
Fish Pose - Matsyasan
Wind Relieving Pose - Pavanmuktasana
Wheel Pose - Chakrasana
Bridge Pose - Sethu Bandhasana
Downward Facing Dog Pose - Adho Mukha Svanasana
Cobra Pose– Bhujangasana
Dhanurasana – Bow Pose
* Increases circulation to heart and lungs, improves oxygen intake
* Opens diaphragm and expands the chest region - improves respiratory conditions
* Opens shoulder joint and helps frozen shoulder conditions
* Increases spinal strength and flexibility and tone of spinal muscles
* Revitalises spinal nerves by increasing circulation to spine
* Strengthens, compresses and opens lower, mid and upper spine
* Improves strength and balance Reduces abdominal fat and strengthens abdominal muscles
* Helps regulate ovaries and prostate gland
* Helps cure or relieve lumbago, rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual problems
* Improves digestion
* Helps correct bad posture
* Strengthens concentration and mental determination
* Develops internal balance and harmony
* Improves function of kidneys, liver and spleen
* Strengthens deltoids, trapezius, rhomboids, latissimus dorsi and triceps
* Relieves cervical spondylosis
Locust Pose – Salabhasana
Effectivity:
* Same benefits as Cobra pose and even more effective in helping conditions of slipped disc and sciatica
* Firms buttocks and hips
* Increases spinal strength, flexibility and circulation
* Improves flexibility and tone of spinal muscles
* Helps relieve and prevent backache
* Helps cure or relieve lumbago, rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual problems
* Helps cure loss of appetite
* Improves sluggish digestion
* Increases abdominal pressure and regulates intestinal function
* Strengthens the abdominal wall
* Helps correct bad posture
* Improves function of liver and spleen
* Strengthens shoulder, arm and back muscles
* Compresses and opens spine
* Relieves cervical spondylosis and back pain
* Encourages concentration and perseverance
Eagle Pose – Garudasana
How it is effective:
* Works into twelve major joints of the body
* Good for central nervous system
* Facilitates lymphatic function, improving immune system
* Improves mobility of hip joint
* Improves balance
* Strengthens legs
* Good for varicose veins
Peacock Pose – Mayurasana
Basic Mayurasana
Advanced Mayurasana
(In the video below, the second asana where he stands on the hands is the Advanced Mayurasana)
Crow Pose – Kakasana
Corpse Pose - Shavasana
Effectivity:
* Returns cardiovascular circulation to normal
* Slows heart rate, reduces blood pressure
* Teaches complete relaxation
* Stills and focuses the mind
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Yoga Balance Asanas
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Adho (Mukha) Purvottanasana – Downward facing plank – Inclined plane
Bakasana – Crow pose
Eka Pada Vrksasana – Tree pose
Garudasana – Eagle pose
Malasana – Garland pose
Natarajasana – Dancers pose
Navasana – Boat pose
Urdhva (Mukha) Purvottanasana – Upwards facing plank
Utkatasana – Chair pose
How it is effective:
# mproves overall body strength
# Opens pelvis
# Strengthens and tones leg muscles
# Relieves menstrual cramping
# Reduces fat pocket under buttocks
# Aligns skeletal system
# Good for arthritis conditions
# Good for digestion
# Relieves joint pain
# Relieves sciatica
# Improves flexibility in toes and ankles
# Exercises liver, intestines, and pancreas
Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana – Hand to big toe
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Basic Yoga Asanas For Stomach
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Pavanamuktasana – Wind Relieving Pose
Effectivity:
* Massages ascending, descending and transverse colon
* Regulates and normalises hydrochloric acid levels in stomach
* Improves and may cure conditions of constipation, flatulence and hyperacidity
* Relieves lower back pain
* Improves flexibility of the hip joints
* Firms and tones muscles of the abdominal wall, thighs and hips
* Increases peristalsis in the gut
Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
Effectivity:
* The arching of the spine increases flexibility and strength
* Rejuvenates spinal nerves enriching them with a rich blood supply
* Improves flexibility and tone of spinal muscles, massages, works and tones back muscles
* Helps relieve and prevent lower backache
* Helps cure or relieve lumbago, rheumatism, arthritis and menstrual problems
* Helps cure loss of appetite
* Stretches the thoracic region and expands the rib cage bringing relief from asthma
* Gentle pressure on the abdomen massages all organs and improves their function
* Strengthens deltoids, trapezius and triceps
* Compresses and opens spine
* Relieves cervical spondylosis
* Improves concentration
* Helps to relieve many utero-ovarine and menstrual problems
Dhanurasana – Bow Pose
Paschimottanasana – Seated hands to feet pose
Uddiyana Bandha – Stomach Lift, Abdominal Lift
Dandayamana-Dhanurasana- Standing Bow Pulling Pose
How it is effective:
* Stimulates cardiovascular system
* Increases circulation to heart and lungs
* Opens diaphragm
* Opens shoulder joint
* Helps frozen shoulder conditions
* Improves spine elasticity
* Improves strength and balance
* Reduces abdominal fat
* Helps regulate ovaries and prostate gland
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Yoga Asanas For Beginners
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Surya Namaskar -- 3 Rounds – Sun Salutations
Sukhasana – Easy Pose
Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward-Facing Dog Pose
Vrksasana – Tree Pose
Trikonasana – Triangle pose
Utthita Trikonasana – Extended Triangle Pose
Utthita Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle Pose
Dandasana – Staff Pose
Paschimottanasana – Seated Forward Bend
Navasana – Boat Pose
(The last pose this couple perform is the Naukasana)
Salabhasana – Locust Pose
Sethu Bandha – Bridge Pose
Viparita Karani – Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose
In the list of the asana you will also get Viparita Karani Asan too..You get the idea atleast
Shavasana – Corpse Pose
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Aasan List for Curing and Preventing Obesity
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Gayatri Mantra !
Superb vocals by Miten and music by Deva Premal.Even though they are not earstern but they have really revitalized the Gayatri Mantra. Listen it in the silence.
Another Version (Live with a Group)
