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    Yoga the Life Energy
    Yoga the Life Energy
    Yoga the Life Energy
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    Yoga the Life Energy

    By R.D. Shar

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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPublishdrive
    Release dateFeb 10, 2019
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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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