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    Keeping Fit Through Yoga

    The Development of YOGA

    Yoga originated in India. It is derived from the word


    yuj, which means “to add”, “to join”, or “to attach”. It is an
    ancient form of exercise that builds the strength and
    flexibility of a person. It is also considered as a form of an
    alternative medicine that boosts physical and mental well-
    being. The main components of yoga are posture and
    breathing.
    Types of Yoga

    ?
    Type of Yoga Goal Description Benefits Target
    Population
    1. Hatha To develop Combine poses Relaxing and Beginners
    flexibility and with breathing restorative
    balance techniques
    2. Vinyasa To develop Also known as Weight Obese and
    strength, power yoga; Reduction weight-
    flexibility, and Fast-paced style conscious; also
    balance that requires suited for
    continuous runners and
    movement athletes
    3. Iyengar To strengthen the Emphasizes Relieves back Musculoskeletal
    muscles and proper alignment and neck pain problems
    support the joints
    4. Bikram To establish A style of hot Enhances Athletes; also
    flexibility yoga that athleticism suited for
    increases the amateurs
    muscle’s ability
    to stretch
    5. Kundalini To calm the Done by doing Tranquility and Individuals
    mind and body movement, serenity within aiming for
    energize the chanting of self spiritual
    body mantras, and experience
    breathing
    6. Ashtanga To develop Physically Cleansing the Yoga
    strength and challenging style body practitioners
    endurance that consists of
    various poses
    Materials and Equipment Used in Yoga

     T-shirt, sweat shirt, short or sweat pants, yoga shoes -


    comfortable workout attire
     Sticky mat- Provides safety, padding, and friction
     Foam blocks- used by beginners to extend their reach
     Yoga belt- supports, aligns, and stretches the muscles
     Yoga blanket or towel- provides padding and warmth
    YOGA POSTURES

    YOGA POSTURE DESCRIPTION POSE


    1. Mountain pose Hands are raised overhead,
    palms facing each other
    Tadasana with arms straight. Hold
    position for 1 minute
    2. Downward dog Body looks like an inverted
    “V”. Hold for 3 full breaths.
    Adho <Mukha>
    Svanasana

    3. Warrior (3rd type) Right knee is bent at 90-


    degree angle, left leg is sided
    Virabhadrasana to 45-degree angle, arms are
    extended to the sides with
    palms facing down. Hold for
    1 minute.
    4. Tree pose Sole of the right foot is on the
    left thigh, hands in prayer
    Vrksasana position. Hold for 30 seconds

    5. Bridge pose Lie on the floor with knees


    bent, thighs are lifted until
    Setu Bandha parallel to the floor, arms at
    Sarvangansana sides with palms down, chest
    is brought closer to the chin.
    Hold for 1 minute.
    5. Triangle Pose Arms are extended to the
    sides, bend over the right leg,
    Utthita right hand touches the floor
    Trikona-sana while left hand is extended
    toward the ceiling. Hold for 5
    breaths.

    6. Seated twist Right leg is outside of flexed


    (1st type) left thigh, left elbow outside
    of right knee, then twist to the
    Ardha right as far as you can. Hold
    Matsyen-drasana for 1 minute.
    7. Cobra Lie facing down the floor,
    hands under the shoulders,
    Bhujangasana pressing the shoulders down.
    Hold for 15-30 seconds.

    8. Pigeon Pose Push-up position, left leg is


    brought down while right
    Kapotasana knee is bent on the floor,
    chest is brought closer to the
    floor as the arms are
    extended. Hold for 30
    seconds or longer.
    9. Child’s pose Sit with your heels, chest is
    lowered and moved forward
    Balasana closer to the knees, forehead
    rests on the flat surface with
    arms extended forward. Hold
    for 30 seconds or longer.

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