ASANA & EXERCISE.pptx

difference between Asanas And Exercise

1. YOGASANA / EXERCISE Seminar presentation Presented by Priyanka Verma Ph.D. scholar Department of Kriya Sharir Faculty of Ayurveda IMS,BHU

2. ASANA / EXERCISE YOGASANA EXERCISE Slow dynamic and static movement Rapid forceful movement Normalization of muscle tone Increased muscle tension Low risk of injuring muscles & ligaments High risk of injury Effort is minimized, relaxed Effort is maximized

3. ASANA / EXERCISE YOGASANA EXERCISE Breathing is natural or controlled (energizing) Breathing is taxed (fatiguing) Balanced activity of opposing muscle groups Imbalanced activity of opposing muscle groups Noncompetitive, process-oriented Competitive, goal-oriented Awareness is internal (focus is on breath & infinite ) Awareness is external (focus is on reaching the finish line etc.)

4. ASANA / EXERCISE YOGASANA EXERCISE Parasympathetic nervous system dominates Sympathetic nervous system dominates Subcortical regions of brain dominate Cortical regions of brain dominate Limitless possibilities for growth in self- awareness Boredom factor (state of feeling bored) Low caloric consumption Moderate to high caloric consumption

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8. ASANA / EXERCISE Asana develop strength, stability, flexibility as well as the mind, while exercises develop muscles. In the Patanjali Yoga Sutras, asana is described as “ Sthiram Sukham Asanam ”, which means that which gives steadiness, stability and Joy is called Asana. unlike exercises, you cannot do asanas with strain or tension.

9. ASANA / EXERCISE No extra load on the respiratory and cardiac systems. It must be done in a steady and calm manner and should induce peace and sense of well being. The oxygen consumption during asanas, reduces your breath and heart rate.

10. ASANA / EXERCISE Exercises can build up toxins in the body, while Yoga asanas help in eliminating toxins. Asanas help in optimal secretions of the endocrinal glands. The effect of yoga goes beyond the body. Benefits of yogasanas include not only strength and steadiness of the body, but also physiological and mental health.

11. REFERENCES Saraswati , s.s (2013 ) . Asana pranayama mudra bandha. Munger,bihar ; yoga publications trust. Ramajayam Govindaraj , Sneha Karmani , Shivarama Varambally & B.N. Gangadhar (2016) Yoga and physical exercise – a review and comparison, International Review of Psychiatry. https://www.yogicwayoflife.com/yoga-asanas-are-not-mere-exercises . https:// www.sukhayuayurved.com /difference-between-yoga-asanas-and-physical-exercise

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