YogaBy:Taylor Ann Crawford

OverviewI. Religious Background of Yoga-

HistoryII. Pre-Classical & Post-ClassicalIII. Health and Benefits of Yoga (Power

of Healing)IV. Yoga Poses and Purpose

History Of Yoga• 3000 B.C. Found yoga poses in stones• However, scholars say existed in Stone

Age• Shamanism=Yoga• Centered around human improvement,

and aim to heal• Started out as community help in stand of

self healing

Pre-Classical Yoga

• Hinduism & Buddhism• Buddha started teaching Buddhism

which stresses Meditation• Meditation is…• Lord’s Song-Oldest known Yoga

Scripture, completely devoted to the power of Yoga.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9LmDxKbNY

“It no longer strives to liberate a person from reality

but rather teaches one to accept it and live at the

moment.”-History of Yoga

Post-Classical Yoga

• West 18th Century• Eastern Philosophy• Movement for Health & VegetarianismI. Proper RelaxationII. Proper ExerciseIII. Proper BreathingIV. Proper DietV. Positive Thinking and Meditation

“Up to this day, Yoga continues to spread its teachings, crossing the

boundaries of culture and language.”

The Importance of the history of yoga, is seeing that yoga doesn’t have any certain religious background, its evolved and become a world wide health benefit for everyone no

matter your beliefs or religion.

Power of Healinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-7HsAMYL4I

Health Benefits

“You will be able to enjoy better sleep, a happier disposition, a clearer and calmer mind. You will learn how to build up your health and protect yourself against colds, fevers, constipation, headaches, fatigue, and other troubles. You will know what to do in order to remain youthful, vital and alert, regardless of your calendar-age; how to lose or gain weight; how to get rid of premature wrinkles, and keep a smooth skin and clear complexion.”- Indra Devi Author of many yoga books

Health Benefits Cont.

Healing Effects: Treating illnesses:1. Asthma 1. Multiple Sclerosis2. High Blood Pressure 2. Depression after

Childbirth3. Pain Management 3. Arthritis4. Back Pain

Studies Show:1. Reduced Anxiety2. More Resistant to

stress3. Lower Blood

Pressure4. Better Respiratory

function5. Improved Physical

Fitness

Health Benefits Cont.Ailment Number of Cases Reporting Percent Claiming Benefit

Back Pain 1,142 98

Arthritis or rheumatism 589 90

Anxiety 838 94

Migraine 464 80

Insomnia 542 82

Nerve or muscle disease 112 96

Menstrual problems 317 68

Premenstrual tension 848 77

Menopause disorders 247 83

Hypertension 150 84

Heart disease 50 94

Asthma or bronchitis 226 88

Duodenal ulcers 40 90

Hemorrhoids 391 88

Obesity 240 74

Diabetes 10 80

Cancer 29 90

Tobacco addiction 219 74

Alcoholism 26 100

"Yoga has a sly, clever way of short -circuiting the mental patterns that

cause anxiety."-Baxter Bell, quoted in "Worry Thwarts," Yoga Journal, March

2006

Poses

• “Mountain Pose Teaches us, literally, how to stand on our own two feet…teaching us to root ourselves into the earth..our bodies becomes a connection between heaven and earth”-Carol Krucoff

Poses Cont.

• Cat Pose- Very basic spinal stretch done on all fours.• Child’s Pose- Resting pose you can use anytime you

get tired.• Plank Pose- Strengthens the arms and spine.• Standing Forward Bend- Reach for your toes.

"Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured."-B.K.S. Lyengar