DEMYSTIFYING YOGA - A Presentation about Yoga

A presentation about Yoga

1. Demystifying YOGA

2. YUJ (Sanskrit) : To Unite Yoga means the union of the body, mind and the spirit . Through yoga b ody, mind and spirit are harmoniously aligned so that human system functions i n its highest potential. WHAT IS YOGA?

3. Spiritual Discipline: Focus: Harmony between mind, body and spirit. It is an art and science of healthy life. What is yoga?

4. Self Realization : Complete realization of ones potential and the full development of ones abilities and appreciation for life. Aim of yoga

5. Maharshi Pathanjali : Father of yoga, systematized & codified the then existing practices of yoga, its meaning & its related knowledge through his yoga sutras. History of yoga

6. Ashtanga yoga

7. Ashtanga Yoga Yamas Rules of behaviour : Ways to be nice to others & to ourselves Ahimsa (Non violence) Satya (Truthfulness) Asteya (Non stealing) Brahmacharya (Moderation in plessure seeking) Aparigraha (Non possessiveness)

8. Ashtanga Yoga Niyamas Self disciplines : Ways to take care of ourselves Shaucha (Purity of mind , speech, body) Santhosha (Contentment) Tapas (Consistency & commitment) Swadhyay (Self-Observation) Ishvarapranidhana (Surrender to the present moment)

9. Ashtanga Yoga Adopting various stretches & moves for a considerable time. Making our body strong & flexible. Asanas

10. Ashtanga Yoga Pranayama Learning to control our mind through breath. To develop understanding of relationship between body , breath & mind.

11. Ashtanga Yoga Pratyahara Overcome sensory distraction by turning our attention inward . Freedom from all desires.

12. Ashtanga Yoga Dharana Practicing one pointed attention of mind. To develop steadiness of mind .

13. Ashtanga Yoga Dhyana Learning to witness the mind. Achieving the ability to go with the flow of thoughts without getting caught up in them. This makes our mind peaceful & clear.

14. Ashtanga Yoga Samadhi Reaching a super peaceful state. Experiencing every duality of life as one: no difference between happiness & sadness, pain & pleasure, death & life.

15. SCHOOLS OF YOGA More than 100 different schools Own principles & practices to achieve the ultimate goal. Bhakti Yoga Kundalini Yoga Karma Yoga Jnana Yoga Kriya Yoga Hatha Yoga Mantra Yoga

16. Physical Benefits Improves muscle strength & endurance. Improves cardio-respiratory fitness Increases flexibility & balances Regulates blood pressure Improves immunity Improves metabolism Optimizes body weight Improves sleep Relieves chronic pains Increases productivity Mental Benefits Relieves stress anxiety Promotes positive thinking Improves concentration & attentiveness Sharpens mind & memory Increases creativity Gives clarity of thoughts Increases problem solving skill Increases calmness Improves emotional quotient Boosts confidence Importance Of Yoga In Life

17. Some important asanas

18. VEERABHADRASANA (WARRIOR POSE)

19. PASHCHIMOTHANASANA (SEATED FORWARD BEND)

20. NAUKASANA (BOAT POSE)

21. POORVOTHANASANA (UPWARD PLANK)

22. PAVANAMUKTHASANA (WIND RELIEVING POSE)

23. Yoga is the light that guides you to find your own true balance, both on and off the mat.

24. THANK YOU