Yoga Origin

Yoga is an ancient science composed of different disciplines of mind and body. It originated in India 2,500 years ago and is still effective to bring the overall health and welfare of anyone who does regularly. The word yoga is based on a Sanskrit verb Yuja. This means connecting, lead or adoption. It is the culmination of the mind and body or the culmination of Jiva and Shiva (the soul and the universal spirit). It is also the culmination of Purush and Prakriti (Yin and Yang).

The term yoga has a very broad scope. There are several schools of yoga systems. Dnyanayoga (Yoga through knowledge), Bhaktiyoga (Yoga through devotion) Karmayoga (Yoga by action), Rajayoga (Real or supreme yoga) and Hathayoga (principles of Yoga balancing opposing body). All these Yoga schools are not necessarily very different from each other. They are more like the son of the same stuff, tangled itself. For thousands of years, yoga has been considered as an effective means of self-improvement and spiritual enlightenment. All these systems have essentially the same purpose; only the means for doing so are slightly different for each. In its most popular form, the term yoga has come to associate with the last of these systems is Hathayoga. For the purposes of this article also, the term yoga is used in the same direction. Although, in terms of the philosophy of yoga, which is at the end of this article, the term Yoga will have a broader scope.

Asana and Pranayama

Let's have a detailed report to the two main components of Asana and Pranayama Hathayoga say look.

a) Asana:

Asana means the acquisition of a body posture and keep your body time permits. Asana, if done correctly according to the rules described above, make enormous physical and psychological benefits. Asana Pranayama are considered preliminary. With the practice of Asana there is a balance between competing policies in the body and psyche. It also helps to get rid of inertia. Asana benefits have been enhanced with more maintenance thereof. Asana should be stable, steady and pleasant. A summary of the general rules to follow to Asana.

Summary of rules:

1. Normal breathing

2. Focused stretch

3. stable and comfortable positions (sthiram sukham asanam)

4. The minimum efforts (Prayatnay shaithilyam)

5. No comparison or competition with another

6. No hitches or quick action. Maintain a slow and steady pace.

Each asana has its own advantages and some common benefits, such as stability, flexibility, better hormonal secretion, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. There is a misconception that Asana (Yoga stretch) should be hard to do to be beneficial. Many of the easiest to do Yoga Asana most common benefits to its maximum. In addition, the beauty of yoga is the fact that in a not so perfect level most of the benefits are still available. This means that even a beginner Yoga enjoys as an expert.

In his quest to find a solution to the miseries of the human body and mind, yoga founders have found some answers in nature. They watched the birds and animals stretching her body, especially how to get rid of inertia and discomfort. Based on these observations, they created yoga stretches and the name of birds or animals or fish that inspired these sections. For example, Matsyasana (fish pose) makarasana (Posture Crocodile), Shalabhasana (Locust Pose), Bhujangasana (pose cobra) marjarasana (Cat Attitude), Mayurasana (Posture Peacock), (Posture Scorpion) vrischikasana , gomukhasana (mouth cow pose), Parvatasana (mountain pose), vrikshasana (tree pose), etc.

Many Asana can be classified by the type of pressure on the abdomen. Most bending forward Asana Asana are positive pressure as they put positive pressure on the crunch stomach Pashchimatanasana example, Yogamudra (symbol yoga pose), hastapadasana (hands and feet pose) Pavanmuktasana (free installation of winds), etc. Asana leans back Asana negative pressure and take the pressure off the abdomen, Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), Bhujangasana (cobra pose) naukasana (Boat Pose), etc. Both give excellent elasticity Asana back and abdomen and strengthen these organs. Alternating between positive and negative pressure in the same area of ​​the body increases and improves blood circulation in the area. The group of muscles in use becomes more oxygen consumption and blood due to the pressure at this location. For example. in Yogamudra (symbol Yoga), the abdomen to create a positive pressure due to which awakens Kundalini. Hastapadasana updates all the nerves in the legs and back and back. As a result, you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. Vakrasana give a good massage in the pancreas and liver, and is recommended for diabetic patients.

2. Pranayama

The practice of Pranayama is one of the ways to get rid of the mental and physical health. controlled by pranayama and duration of prolonged inhalation. Prana means breath. This also means life force. Ayama control means or elongation. Like a pendulum requires twice as long to return to its original position, the exhalations of pranayama are twice inhalation. The main goal of pranayama is to bring mental stability and desires that limit by controlling breathing. Breathing is an autonomous function. Making involuntary processes of respiration under the control of the mind, the scope of the will was expanded. Pranayama is a bridge between bahiranga (exoteric) and Antaranga Yoga (introspective or esoteric). A body that has become stable Asana and purified by Kriya (cleaning process) is ready for Pranayama. Moreover Pranayama prepares the mind and body for meditation and spiritual practice of yoga and dhyana, dharana and samadhi. On the physical level, the practice of Pranayama increases oxygen in the blood, the following refreshing and rejuvenate the brain and nerves. Here are some of the physical benefits of pranayama.

to. Lungs, chest, diaphragm become stronger and healthier.

b. The capacity of the lungs increases.

c. the slow change in pressure creates a form of massage all organs of the stomach cavity.

re. Purifies the blood by increasing the ability of blood to absorb more oxygen.

and. work better with more oxygen in the blood from the brain.

F. improves neuromuscular coordination.

g. The body becomes thinner and the skin shines.

There are 8 main Pranayama know, Ujjayi, Suryabhedan, Sitkari, Shitali, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Murchha, Plavini. Among these, Ujjayi pranayama is the most popular. Pranayama consists of 4 parts in the following order:

1) Puraka (controlled inhalation)

2) Abhyantara Kumbhaka (breath holding)

3) Rechaka (controlled exhalation)

4) Bachya Kumbhaka (breath holding).

The relationship of these parts to each other is generally 1: 4: 2: 4, with some exceptions. Patanjali Yogasutra agrees with this report with many other writings. For the purposes of general welfare, the practice of the first three parts is enough. A practicing spiritual practice in general, all four parts, including the last to know Bachya Kumbhaka. Such practitioner also did more repetitions than someone who makes health and wellness. Of the four parts of pranayama, Kumbhaka Abhyantara is essentially identified with pranayama. There is still a Kumbhaka that occurs spontaneously and is called Keval Kumbhaka.

Bandha (locks) are very crucial for the practice of Pranayama. Mulabandha (blocking the anus), Jalandharbandha (blocking the throat region or jugular notch) Udiyanabandha (blocking the abdomen or diaphragm) (locking tongue) and Jivhabandha are the four screws that are performed during pranayama. Depending on the purpose of pranayama (spiritual or general health), locks are made. Mulabandha, Jalandharbandha and Udiyanabandha are common Bandha performed worldwide. Jivhabandha is only mandatory if done for spiritual purposes.

Features yoga

Here are some of the main features of yoga.

1) Yoga is not an exercise.

To understand the concept of yoga to note that the yoga positions are not stretching exercises, but body sections and maintenance. It can be described in terms of yoga yoga or stretching yoga practices. The acquisition of a body position by stretching muscles, then maintaining this position as long as the body allows, which is Yogic extend. Yoga requires controlled, very smooth movements and a slow, steady pace. To achieve this goal, we must have the total concentration of mind when doing yoga. yoga movements are gentle, slow and controlled. comparison with others is not recommended. Do something beyond the ability of the person who is the general competition leads to damage to your body and not recommended. Breathing in yoga is stable unlike many aerobics. Yoga is also unlike strengthening exercises are isometric isotonic in nature. In the sections that increases the length of isotonic muscle while the tone remains the same, unlike isometric exercises where muscle length remains the same while the tone changes. Isotonic stretching, the stretched body in a particular way and therefore remains for a while.

2) and maintenance and fewer repetitions (depending on the capacity of the body).

benefits of yoga are improved with maintaining a body stretching. Longer it will remain the better the effect. But you can not force the longest stretch keep the body can withstand. Each position is nice and stable (Sthiram Sukham asanam). It means Sthiram stable. Sukham means pleasant and asanam means a posture or position. The correct position for you is one in which your body is stable (sthiram) and is nice and comfortable for you (sukham). When a section becomes unbearable and uncomfortable and the body begins to shake, we have to leave this position very slow, smooth, controlled manner. There will be more reps and shorter maintenance for a beginner. With more practice, testing and maintenance will be lower will be longer. After yoga one should only feel cool and pleasant and nothing else. If you feel tired or fatigued or part of your body aches, it just means that you tried beyond its capacity.

3) Trust your body. Apply a minimum of effort:

With yoga, you can also learn to trust the ability of your body to move in terms of flexibility, without conscious effort. As long as the focus is on the mind and body is stretched only to its current capacity, flexibility develops itself. It concentrates on breathing, focus on the current state of the body pose and take this position as long as comfortable. "Prayatnay Shaithilyam" means a minimum of effort. Although not an ideal position described and desired for each asana, no one obliged to achieve the ideal position. Yoga is done with the confidence that flexibility is acquired after a continuous and regular practice. There is a message here and that is faith in the unknown. This message and improved function of the endocrine system, better muscle tone, calmer mind and a more positive outlook can be very beneficial to the recovery of the disease.

4) Focus stretching:

The ability to stretch or to exert pressure on a muscle group while the rest of the body relaxes called concentrated stretch. For example, if a particular Asana is based on stomach stretch the main muscle group (muscles pivots), then the rest of the body is relaxed, while the stomach is stretched or under pressure. We must control the unnecessary drain those muscles that are supposed to be relaxed. Initially, it was difficult to follow when made easier with a little practice. This is used to distinguish between the different muscles of the pressure becomes very useful in other areas of life as well. It allows you to relax while better driving during peak hours. While doing normal daily tasks, he becomes aware of unnecessary tension in different parts of your body. You are vigilant, even while talking to someone or when brushing your teeth or when stuck in traffic. You learn to ask, "Am I holding my breath, are my tense shoulders, my neck stiff fingers bend etc., etc. These acts are not necessary and dissipate energy Yoga teaches you to relax and gives you time?. free to worry and regret, impatience and anxiety.

5) breathing:

Monitoring your breathing is an integral part of Yoga. Common errors such as holding of breath or breathing deliberately occur during yoga. Both errors should be avoided. Holding the breath gives headaches, fatigue and therefore the benefits of yoga are lost through inadequate or insufficient breathing.

6) Anantha samdpattis (merger with infinity)

The ultimate goal of yoga is the fusion of self in the greater autonomy. Yuja means combining or connecting. A connection of the Soul and Parmatma is the fusion of body and mind. Yoga is a lifestyle. It is a total integration. According to Patanjali (founder of Yoga), two things define yoga postures; a stable, comfortable and samdpattis Anantha posture. Therefore, you can not separate body postures of meditation. In fact, a body that has become flexible and stable practice in various positions thanks is a good basis for the last of the mind (Samadhi) transcendental state. Kriya (cleaning process) purifying the body. Mudra and bandha bring the necessary first on his breath (pranadharana) steadiness of mind and concentration, and then God (Ishwarpranidhana). Initially, the mind wanders along and seen good Let wandering. Later, we must have their breathing and should observe the internal and external air flow through the air ducts. (Pranadharna). This will allow better focus on itself (sakshibhavana). At first it will be difficult to concentrate because the positions are not as stable. But with practice, it gets better and better. For this, we must voluntarily withdraw their posture spirit and focus on the breathing process (of pranadharana).

Benefits of yoga

If you follow the basic rules, several advantages can be harvested. Maintaining body stretching causes the flexible, thin, flexible and stable body. Breathing techniques purify the blood and clear the nasal passages and sinuses. Stress relief is the largest of all the advantages. the stop positions in yoga you learn to relax muscles and let gravity work in your body. The ability to distinguish the difference between the tension in different parts of the body, ie, to stretch a muscle group while relaxing all the other teaches you to relax and not lose energy during their daily routine. Part of concentration is important to provide relief to the mind of the worry and stress of daily activities. Here is a detailed look at some of the main benefits of yoga.

1. Stress Relief

Stress, tension, anxiety are the inevitable characteristics of modern life. Yoga offers many techniques to deal with stress and anxiety. A mind free of stress reduces the chances of getting a disease in the middle, which was widely known now. Yoga teaches breathing techniques and relaxation very effective to achieve this goal. Yoga also helps you feel relaxed more quickly and increase your energy reserve by teaching how to make gravity work in your body. Half of fatigue in any activity comes from the irregular and insufficient breathing and holding the breath unnecessarily. Yoga teaches you to breathe properly and do not make your body tense and rigid while also other daily tasks are performed. The principle concentrate stretching learn not to waste energy during your daily routine. It makes you aware of unnecessary tension in different parts of your body. Yoga teaches you to relax completely and gives it time to worry and regret and impatience and anxiety. People with busy schedules who are used to be in action all the time, they must understand that relaxation is not a crime or not a waste of time. Instead, it gives new energy to better do their job.

2. sense of energy and fresh

Proper breathing plays an important role in the mind and body rejuvenation and refreshing. breathing techniques in yoga provide plenty of oxygen to the lungs, clean the nostrils and sinuses and thus help you feel refreshed. A body that has become thin and flexible with stretching and maintenance sections is purified by breathing techniques and excited. The different sections of yoga induce a balanced secretion of hormones that rejuvenates the body and feel rested and energized accordingly.

3. The flexibility of body and mind

Outside the effect of relaxation, yoga also consists of many sections of the body that, when held for a few minutes to give a wonderful flexibility of muscles. You begin to wonder, "Am I the same person who was so rigid? In many chronic disorders of the spine, yoga has helped many people to reduce the frequency and severity of the disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis, etc. . Maintenance extends the body causes the flexible, thin, flexible and stable body. in the process, not only your body but also your mind becomes flexible. the spirit acquires faith that things can change quite favorable given time.

4. Relief of chronic disorders

Yoga is especially good for breath control and spine. Breathing and spine are like wild animals. They are forced to do something they pounce on you. You coax them, be patient with them, they can be tamed to some extent. Many yoga stretches are strong and flexible spine. Again and again yoga has proven to be a blessing for all kinds of back ailments. The technique to exhale twice as long as breathing (pranayama) gives a lot of oxygen to the blood and many impurities from the blood cured. The technique of deliberate exhalation (Shwasanmargshuddhi) clean the nasal passages and sinuses. They help get rid of chronic sinus problems or blockage of the nasal passages for many people. This causes the lungs and respiratory organs stronger. Abdominal breathing technique (Kapalbhati) helps people with asthma or weak diaphragm to breathe easily.

5. Development of mind

The practice of yoga helps achieve better development of the mind. The part of yoga meditation teaches you to concentrate better and achieve more than any activity. Dharana, which means a reduction of focus on a subject by limiting chitta (mind) is one of the eight members of Ashtangayoga. It is taught to get rid of all other thoughts of the mind and focus on the goal. People have benefited greatly in terms of development of the mind in meditation (Dhyana) and Dharana in all ages.

6. Benefits in not so perfect

Even if we can not achieve perfection in Asana Asana benefits they are still available in the not so perfect level, as the most calm mind, more flexibility, better blood pressure, weak pulse rate and a better endocrine function. Whatever the state of Asana that we are, if we maintain comfortable posture, the body receives the necessary massage and stretching. There is a better secretion of the endocrine glands, due to regular and adequate stretching. Brain cells receive the necessary signals and the mind becomes quieter. Breathing is controlled and therefore feel refreshed. All this occurs regardless of the level of perfection. Is the fixity and the level of comfort is more important than perfection.

Origin and philosophy of Yoga:

Ashtangayoga

Among the many supporters of yoga, Patanjali (2 BC century) is the best known and most respected of all and is well accepted as the founder of Yoga. His book Shripatanjali Darshan which is a collection of hymns (also called Yoga Sutras of Patanjali) is held in high esteem by experts and professionals and is known as one of the most revered reference books (a workbook for practice real) on yoga. Patanjali yoga is called Patanjali (the Patanjali) and is also considered Rajayoga, meaning that the actual or the supreme yoga, the sublime yoga because it consists of practices that lead to spiritual liberation (moksha). Rajayoga is part of Sankhya philosophy and is known to awaken the Kundalini (full opening Chakra when reached in transcendental state of meditation) and results in the complete spiritual enlightenment if practiced regularly.

Ashtangayoga Patanjalayoga also called because it has eight dimensions or 8 members. Ashta means eight and Anga means dimension or member in Sanskrit. Yama (the social life of Rules) Niyama (rules for personal development), Asana (yoga posture), pranayama (prolonged and controlled breathing), Pratyahara (withdrawal sense), dharana (they narrowed focuses on a topic) Dhyana (continuous experience of meditation) Samadhi (transcendental state in which there is only one essence of pure existence) are the 8 members of Ashtangayoga. The first four dimensions are the exoteric part (bahiranga) of Ashtangayoga while the last four are the dimensions (antaranga) Ashtangayoga esoteric. Of the 8 members Ashtangayoga, Asana and Pranayama are the only two members who usually are held for yoga term in its most popular form.

In the 15th century AD Swatmaram Yogi founded one of the six systems of yoga called Hathayoga. Although Hatha Sanskrit term means to be energetic, not Hatha Hathayoga but the balance between the two principles of the body. It Tha and are essentially symbols. Ha means Surya (sun). Tha means Chandra (Moon). right nostril (pingala) is the Surya Nadi while the left nostril (Ida) is the Chandra Nadi. Just the way the sun and the moon balance the lifecycle of the world; both nostrils to balance the life cycle of the body. Nadi is a channel through which flows the life force. Hathayoga help maintain this balance by correcting the functional disorders of the body and bring peace of mind. Haṭhayogapradīpikā is the reference manual on writing Swatmaram Hatha Yogi. Haṭhayoga accept Patanjali Yoga as standard. Although this is a totally independent school of philosophy in its own right, which is mainly based on the philosophy outlined in Rajayoga Yogasutra Patanjali.

In fact, all schools of philosophy culminates in Rajayoga since the purpose of each school is the same as saying Rajayoga to bring peace and eternal happiness.

Is Hathayoga

to. Asana (body postures or stretching pose such mountain, cobra pose)

b. Pranayama (controlled breathing techniques Ujjayi for example Anuloma Viloma)

c. Kriya (cleaning goodies such Kapalbhati)

re. Mudra and Bandha (locks and symbol pose such Udiyana bandha, Jivha bandha, Simhamudra)

According Hathayoga, Asana, Pranayama, Kriya, Mudra and Bandha are steps to achieve maximum effect psycho spiritual Rajayoga. Create the necessary basis for the mind and stable and quiet for Rajayoga body. However, there are subtle differences between Patanjali Yoga and Hatha. Patanjali more emphasis on the psychological effect of yoga spiritual rather than physical and real Asana and Pranayama technical aspects. Asana and Pranayama is also much simpler and easier to do than Hathayoga. For this, much less effort (Prayatnay Shaithilyam) is recommended and maintain a regular rhythm and tempo, a stable and comfortable body position. Asana and Pranayama Patanjali Yogasutra only discussed in Chapter kriyayoga (part of Sadhana Pada) as a tool to achieve physical and mental health. Moreover, the focus is more on technical Haṭhayoga Asana and Pranayama, Kriya, Mudra and Bandha.

Yogasutra philosophy:

Yogasutra Patanjali consists of 195 Pada Sutra and 4 (sections or chapters): Samadhi Pada, Sadhana Pada, Vibhuti Pada and Kaivalya pada. Kriyayoga, the chapter dedicated to the practice of yoga is a part of Sadhana Pada (section on the means of study and practice of yoga). Asana and Pranayama kriyayoga discusses know. the physical part of yoga. Just to give an overview of the philosophy of Patanjali, here are some thoughts Samadhi Pada Pada and Sadhana Yogasutra:

According to Patanjali, the meaning and purpose of yoga is to attain Samadhi (transcendental state last in which there is a sense of pure existence and nothing else). Yoga is a union of mind and body. It compares to a quiet river that descends into tilted bed and effortless. So yoga is more than exercise. To be able to focus your mind is the biggest benefit of yoga. Yoga is nothing more than self-study. Yoga aims to be self-aware. Yoga teaches to be close to nature and lead a healthy life. To do this, you have the determination and faith in yoga.

Tapaswadhyayeshwarpranidhanani Kriyayogah

Cover (austerities), Swadhyaya (reading scriptures) Ishwarpranidhana. Tapa is alert and active body glowing with health. Swadhyaya is the study continues to sharpen the intellect. These spiritual practices should be used to clean the defects of human nature. There are five kleshas (evil tendencies) and avidya (ignorance), asmita (ego), Rag (attraction-affection), dwesh (hate) and abhinivesh (car insistence, obstinacy). These five vrittis Dhyana disappear.

Yogaschittavrittinirodhah. Through the practice of yoga, all functional modifications of the mind ceases completely.

The mind control is what yoga is all about. You must engage your spirit in Asana. Asana Yoga is a tool. body postures, maintenance and towers do asana is based on one's own ability. Retention is more desirable than repetition. Meditation can not be separated from yoga.

samdpattis Prayatne Shaithilyam Anantha. While Yogasana (yoga postures), must consider two things. One is to be mentally and physically relaxed. The second is Anantha samdpattis. This means merging with something infinite. Patanjali says that all good things happen when you stop trying hard. You become one with Iswara, let your control and forget that you are especially body posture. Yoga should be a lifestyle.

Yoga apakarot chitasya malam, Padena Vachanam malam, sharirasya cha vaidyaken I apakarot. The speech playing a strong Pada (verse from a poem) and a medical cure diseases of the body is improved. Similarly, clean yoga and cure of a sick mind.

According Samadhipada, all kinds of mental and physical problems such as illness, laziness, doubts and suspicions, disobedience, misunderstandings, temptations, unhealthy thoughts are modifications of Chitta (mind). The consequences of these changes are discomfort, instability, tremors and inhalations and exhalations disorders. Patanjali says that the total concentration and firmness and regular practice of yoga, one can get rid of all these problems.