Yoga Exercises
By: Stephen NadlerTotal Views: 296, Word Count: 585,
Yoga is an excellent form of exercise, since it not only works for the physical aspects of the body but also the mental aspects. Yoga along with focus and relaxation to the mind brings about flexibility in the muscles.
It is always beneficial and advantageous to learn yoga exercises from a most suited yoga instructor.
Yoga consists of various yoga exercises such as-
Warming up and cooling down exercises:
The first few yoga exercises such as the Surya namaskar or the salutations to the sun God is associated with warming the body and preparing it for further workouts. By doing warm –up yoga exercises you are in turn preparing the muscles, cardiovascular system and the joints for a workout. It is always beneficial to prepare the body, than rushing into a workout which could result in injuries.
With warming up before exercise, it is also suited to cool down after yoga exercises. Cooling down exercises would help the body recover and restore itself.
Yoga poses and positions-
Yoga comprises of numerous poses and positions as a part of the yoga workout. Yoga includes sitting poses, standing poses and lying on a yoga mat while facing the ceiling.
Yoga also consists of counter poses, twists, balancing poses, forward bends, backward bends and inversions.
Yoga poses work on different parts of the body. Yoga works on all the parts of the body such as legs, back, the abdominal areas and this helps to strengthen the spine. With proper yoga exercises the muscles are shown to get more agile and supple.
Yoga breathing exercises-
Breathing is an important part of performing yoga exercises. One is made to learn techniques to inhale and exhale in a proper and suitable manner. Proper breathing aids to remove various toxins and also improves blood circulation all around the body.
Some benefits of yoga exercises are-
Regular practice of yoga helps in the treatment and curbing of medical ailments such as asthma, AIDS, cancer and diabetes. Yoga has shown to lower blood pressure, improve flexibility, provide better concentration, sleep, improve the digestive system and provide much better co-ordination.
Yoga has also shown to treat medical conditions like allergies, skin problems, menopause, menstrual cramps, acidity, arthritis, anaemia, depression, obesity, insomnia, alzheimer disease and facial wrinkles.
Some more advantages of practicing yoga exercises are-
- Yoga enhances concentration power and self control.
- It boosts up the immune system, stamina, and strength.
- Yoga practitioners are shown to be more positive about life.
- Yoga improves the over all functioning of all the organs.
- The heart functions in a much more efficient manner with regular practice.
- Yoga makes the skin glow with improved blood circulation
Yoga has an all around positive effect on the body and the mind. It relaxes the nervous system, brings about peace in the mind and tranquil thoughts while relaxing the spirit.
Yoga exercises are suitable for any age, creed, gender and caste. Every single individual can take in the profound benefits of yoga with the help and guidance from a yoga instructor.
About the Author
Stephen Nadler is renowned yoga specialist and has been teaching yoga since 1999. He offers integrated approach, suitable for all levels with emphasis on alignment and breath, awareness in minds and mental relaxation. Moreover, he takes individual yoga classes for pregnant ladies.
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