The Global Impact of Yoga• Yoga is sweeping across the globe at a dazzling speed,

millions are turning to yoga not only to exercise, but also because of its message of healing, unity and a simpler life, yoga may be one of the great rays of hope for our future.

• Now that yoga has become so utterly mainstream, you can observe its effect on the culture in myriad ways from the meaningful to the mundane. It is now unusual to walk down the street of any large to mid-size metropolis and NOT encounter someone toting a yoga mat or see a sign announcing a Yoga Session. Television shows, comic strips, magazines, and movies regularly contain references to yoga.

• Yoga has moved way past the trendy stage; its roots penetrate deeply into almost every aspect of society.

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What Exactly is Yoga?

The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. We can think of the union occurring between mind, body and spirit.

What is commonly referred to as "yoga" can be more accurately described by the Sanskrit word asana, which refers to the practice of physical postures or poses.

Asana is only one of the eight "limbs" or types of yoga, the majority of which are more concerned with mental and spiritual well being than physical activity. Today, however, the words asana and yoga have become almost synonymous.

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History of Yoga

Yoga was developed and perfected over centuries in India, in fact, it has been practiced for over 5000 years. It’s one of the oldest forms of healing therapy, older than many forms of modern medicine.

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Six Types of Yoga

1. Hatha Yoga

2. Vinyasa

3. Ashtanga

4. Power Yoga

5. Hot Yoga

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There are many benefits of practicing yoga, here are ten to name a few:

• You'll feel more relaxed and learn to stay relaxed.

• Your overall muscle tone improves as well as alignment.

• You'll add vitality to your spine, improving all systems of the body, especially the glands and nerves.

• Digestion improves; gas and bloating lessens.• Your lungs expand, increasing oxygen intake.

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• You'll sleep better.• You'll be less tired during the day with

higher energy.• Your immune system will strengthen.• You'll learn to set aside time for yourself.• You'll learn to trust yourself more.• Improves your flexibility• Perfects your posture

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• Protects your spine• Drops your blood pressure• Regulates your adrenal glands• Prevents digestive problems• Builds awareness for transformation

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Sukhasana - Sit/Easy Position

Easy Position Benefits• A starting position that helps focus

awareness on breathing and the body• Helps strengthen lower back and open

the groin and hips.Instructions• Sit cross-legged with hands on

knees. Focus on your breath. Keep your spine straight and push the sit bones down into the floor. Allow the knees to gently lower.

• Take 5-10 slow, deep breaths. • On the next inhale, raise your arms

over your head. • Exhale and bring your arms down

slowly. • Repeat 5-7 times.

Tadasana - MountainMountain Benefits

• Improves posture, balance and self-awareness.

Instructions• Breathe. Hold the posture, but try not to

tense up. Breathe • As you inhale, imagine the breath

coming up through the floor, rising through your legs and torso and up into your head

• Reverse the process on the exhale and watch your breath as it passes down from your head, through your chest and stomach, legs and feet

• Hold for 5 to 10 breaths, relax and repeat

Uttanasana II Forward Bend or Extension -

Forward Bend Benefits

• Stretches the legs and spine

• Rests the heart and neck

• Relaxes mind and body Instructions• Begin standing straight in Mountain

pose or Tadasana • Either grasp your ankles or just leave

your hands on the floor and breathe several times.

• Repeat 3-5 times. On your last bend, hold the position for 5 or 10 breaths

• Curl upward as if pulling yourself up one vertebrae at a time, stacking one on top of another, and leaving the head hanging down until last.

Trikonasana - the Triangle Triangle Benefits • Stretches the spine• Opens the torso• Improves balance and

concentration Instructions• Inhale and raise both

arms so they're parallel with the floor.

• Exhale, turn your head to the left and look down your left arm toward your outstretched fingers

Bhujangasana - The Cobra

Cobra Benefits• Stretches the spine• Strengthens the back and arms• Opens the chest and heart InstructionsInhaling, slowly raise your head and chest as

high as it will go Only go as far as you are comfortable. Your

pelvis should always remain on the floor. Breathe several times and come down

Virabhadrasana II - Warrior I IWarrior II Benefits• Strengthens legs and arms • Improves balance and

concentration • Builds confidence Instructions• Begin in mountain pose with

feet together and hands at side

• Raise your arms over head. Then slowly lower them until your left arm is pointing straight ahead and your right arm is pointing back

• Concentrate on a spot in front of you and breathe

• Take 4 or 5 deep breaths, lower your arms, bring your legs together. Reverse the position

Ardha Sarvangasana – Half Shoulder stand

Half Shoulder Stand Benefits

• Promotes proper thyroid function• Strengthens abdomen• Stretches upper back• Improves blood circulation• Induces relaxation Instructions• Lie on your back and lift your legs up into

air. Place your hands on your lower back for support, resting your elbows and lower arms on the ground

• Breathe deeply and hold for at the posture for at least 5-10 breaths, increasing the hold over time.

• To come down, slowly lower your legs, keeping them very straight

Sethu Bandhasa - The Bridge

Bridge Benefits

• Increases flexibility and suppleness• Strengthens the lower back and abdominal muscles• Opens the chestInstructions• To begin, gently raise and lower your tail. Then, slowly, raise the

tailbone and continue lifting the spine, trying to move one vertebra at a time until your entire back is arched upward

• Take five slow, deep breaths.• Come down slowly and repeat.

Savasana - The Corpse

Corpse Benefits• Relaxes and refreshes the body and mind, relieves

stress and anxiety, quiets the mind • Possibly the most important posture, the Corpse, also

known as the Sponge, is as deceptively simple as Tadasana, the Mountain pose

Instructions• Start with your feet, imagine the muscles and skin

relaxing, letting go and slowly melting into the floor • Then simply breathe and relax • Stay in the pose for at least 5-10 minutes.

THANK YOUCOMPILED BY:

VIHAR PATEL (9th –C) KAVINA SHAH (9th –C)

MAARJANI SANGHAVI (9th –C)

ST. KABIR SCHOOL (NARANPURA)