Yoga is an amalgamation of practices that include rituals, breath control, and spirituality. The word 'Yoga' translates to mean 'Union'.
Yoga promotes movement for the body, knowledge for the mind, and spirituality for the soul.
The earliest Yogic scriptures date back to around 2000 BC. Through millennia of observation, humans realized that animals maintained their health and physique. Mimicking animal postures and embracing nature led to the development of Yoga as a ritual.
The soul is eager to delve into and absorb the ancient wisdom of Yoga. These time-honored teachings provide a holistic framework for physical, mental, and emotional health.
Even the simplest Yoga poses can alleviate back pain, soothe tired muscles, and reduce anxiety.
Knees apart or Together, arm our on front and let the body melt over the knees. This posture is has so many benefits and can reduce anxiety within seconds.
As you arch the back breathe in and as you hunch the should upwards breathe out. The breathe works helps to relieve tension in the back.
Either with your legs on the floor or slightly raises. Arm strong slightly in front, lift the body, chest and heart upwards, giving the rib cage a good stretch.
Stand on your left leg, with the right leg either balance on the ankle, knee or upper thigh. Repeat on the opposite side. The posture is very grounding for the body, which rpidly reduces stress.
Feet hip width distance apart and arms shoulder width apart. Hold the body off the floor with the arms straight and back elongated. Focus on breathing in and our through the nose.
Stand with legs hips distance apart, with the feet facing forward. Either with arms by your side or over head. Let the knees have a slight bend, close the eyes and focus on gentle breathing through the nose.
Lau flat on your back, legs slightly spread with the hands and palms facing up. This position opens the body up for pure relaxation, whilst receiving a boost of cosmic energy.
Face the long way of your mat, put one leg out in front and bend. The back leg should rotate about 90 degree. Keeps hips facing the mat, turn to stare over the front arm. Great to open the hips, chest and lungs.
Lay with your back flat near and wall and place your legs directly onto the wall. This pose does wonders for pain anywhere in the body, helps circulation and release tension.
There are many different types of breathing practices in Yoga, due to the breathe being sacred and our direct connection to the Divine.
The more oxygen you are able to take in the more clean air can supply the mind and body, which helps stimulate mental alertness, emotional balance and over health.
Below are a list of benefits from simple breathing.
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