3. YOGA NOTES FOR Different types of asanas.pptx

TAMILNADU TEACHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY - SEMESTER IV - II YEAR - YOGA, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION - NOTES FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASANAS AND POSTURES

1. YOGA,HEALTH & EDUCATION Ms R SRIDEVI Assistant Professor, Pedagogy of Mathematics Loyola College of Education Chennai 34 SEMESTER IV CODE BD4YH

2. UNIT I YOGA AND ASANAS

3. Meaning and Concept Aims and Objectives Eight limbs of Yoga Guidelines for practising Yoga Benefits of Yoga Physiological, Psychological Therapeutic and Physical

4. Meaning Classification of Asanas Surya Namaskaram Benefits

5. DIFFERENT TYPES OF ASANAS

6. MEANING OF ASANAS Asana is a Sanskrit word meaning “posture,” “seat,” or “place.”

7. MEANING OF ASANAS Holding the body in a particular postures Stability to the body and mind Free from physical disabilities Free from mental disturbances

8. PADMASANA Lotus position or Padmasana is  a cross-legged sitting meditation pose from ancient India, in which each foot is placed on the opposite thigh.

9. VAJRASANA Performing Vajrasana helps our digestive system in many ways. It obstructs blood flow to our legs .

10. Bhujangasana Bhujangasana   may help to tone the abdomen and strengthen the spine and most importantly, it also helps to improve blood circulation , helps our digestive system in many ways. It obstructs blood flow to our legs.

11. Dhanusrasana Dhanurasana or bow pose - helps to strengthen the back and abdominal muscles . blood circulation, managing diabetes, digestive ailments and chest ailments, etc.

12. Balasana stress, depression, sleeping difficulties and fatigue

13. Shavasana Improves Mental Health. Improves Memory. Lowers Blood Pressure. Helps in Relaxing the Body. Impacts Nervous System.

14. BENEFITS FOR YOGA / ASANAS PHYSICAL Pulse rate and respiratory rate decreases Blood pressures decreases Breathing-holding time increases Eye- hand coordination Energy level increases Weight normalises Immunity increases Steadiness improves

15. PHYSICAL BENEFITS FOR YOGA / ASANAS Physical stability Keeps a person young Gives strengths to all our organs Removes excess of fat Flexibility to do the work Develops the balancing power in the body Promotes the spinal bong growth

16. PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS FOR YOGA / ASANAS Social Adjustment increases Self-acceptance increases Anxiety and depression decreases Concentration improves Memory and Attention increase Mind control Focussing on object / incident / event Give respect to every one