Yoga the Life Energy
By R.D. Shar
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About this ebook
The word ‘Yoga’ has been derived from the verb form of Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means to add or tie. The word ‘Yoga’ is in noun form which means union. Here, this union addresses the union of a person’s soul with the Almighty. ‘Yoga’ has been defined in different ways by various scholars.
Yoga is not only said to be an effort to obtain internal peace and happiness but it is also said to be a method to make the unrest mind cool and calm and to direct own energy in beneficial directions.
According to Patanjali, 'Yoga is the spirit’s confinement.' In other words, it can be said that Yoga is nothing but is a power to control mental disposition.
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About the Book
The word ‘Yoga’ has been derived from the verb form of Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’ which means to add or tie. The word ‘Yoga’ is in noun form which means union. Here, this union addresses the union of a person’s soul with the Almighty. ‘Yoga’ has been defined in different ways by various scholars.
Yoga is not only said to be an effort to obtain internal peace and happiness but it is also said to be a method to make the unrest mind cool and calm and to direct own energy in beneficial directions.
According to Patanjali, 'Yoga is the spirit’s confinement.' In other words, it can be said that Yoga is nothing but is a power to control mental disposition.
—Author
Table of Contents
About the Book
1. Importance of Yoga
(I) Health Improvement
(ii) Mental Development
(iii) Emotional Development
(iv) Moral Development
(v) Social Development
(vi) Spiritual Development
2. Yoga: Indian Heritage
Elements of Yoga
The description of elements
Role of Yoga in Life
3. Asanas, Pranayama, Meditation
General Benefits of Asanas
Principles of Performing Asanas (Postures)
Guidelines for Asanas
4. Different Postures (Asanas)
Tadasana
Vrikshasana/Adhomukha
Chakrasana (Side bending)
Tadasana
Trikonasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Bhujangasana
Dhanurasana
Halasana
Padahastasana (Forward Bend)
Paschimottanasana
Salabhasana
Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand)
Sirshasana (Headstand)
Utkatasana
Vrikshasana
Trikonasana
Padmasana
Vajrarasana
Matasyasana
Bhujangasana
Pashchimottasana
Sarvangasana
Shavasana
Halasana
Dhanurasana
Ardha Matsyendrasana
Chakrasana
5. Pranayama
Anuloma-Viloma Pranayama
Ujjayee pranayama
Kapalbhati Pranayama
Bhastrika
Shitli Pranayama
Bharmari (Bee Breath)
6. Meditation
Types of meditations
Yogic/Sudhi Kiryas
7. Obesity
Causes of obesity
Preventive measure
Hypertension
Causes of hypertension
Preventive Measure
Diabetes
Causes of Diabetes
Preventive Measure
8. Yogasana Chart
9. Back Pain
Causes of Back Pain
Preventive Measures
1. Importance of Yoga
Today we are living in a world in which people are facing different types of mental pressures, tensions and worries. These problems affect them physically; mentally and emotionally As a result, people are becoming victims of various diseases. At such a time, Yoga can be very beneficial for us. We can get rid of many ailments and diseases through Yoga. Due to this reason, Yoga is becoming more and more popular in western countries as well. Yoga helps us in the following ways:
(I) Health Improvement
Yoga improves health through different methods:
* Yoga makes our muscles strong and joints flexible. It regulates respiration, blood circulation, excretion, and ligament and gland systems. As a result, the efficiency of these systems increases and hence health improves.
* Various diseases and disorders can be cured with the help of Pranayama and Yogasana. The diseases that can be cured with the help of Yoga asana are bronchitis, blood pressure, cold, digestive disorder, constipation, diabetes, asthma, backache, joint pain, etc.
* Besides, yogic exercises help in making the body posture correct. Vajarasana, Sarvangasana, Mayurasana, Chakrasana, Bhujangasana, etc., not only make the posture correct but also cure many disorders related to it.
* Different types of Yoga asanas and pranayamas increase the flexibility of the body and decrease the amount of fat deposited in the body with the increase in flexibility, the movements of a person become skilful and graceful. Also with the decrease in fat amount practitioner avoids many types of ailments and diseases.
(ii) Mental Development
Yoga not only helps in physical development but also in removing mental tension and developing mental powers. It is a universally accepted the truth that body and mind are interdependent. Through Yogasana and pranayama, various types of physical disorders are cured. Also, they develop the body. Yogasana and pranayama also help in developing mental powers. Thus, through high concentration, the mind can be prevented from diverting towards unwanted desires. By avoiding such diversions many social evils can be cured.
(iii) Emotional Development
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