Yoga

1. Yoga
Relaxation

2. • The term `Yoga’ comes from a sankrit word meaning ‘’union’’or to
‘’yoke''
• It is a form of exercise that originated in ancient India. Yoga is not only
enhances your physical strength but also contributed largely towards
your mental health and spiritual growth.
• Yoga campaigns, physical exercises, mental medication and breathing
technique to strengthen the muscles and relieve stress .
• The true essence of yoga revolves around, elevating the life force or
``Kundalini’’ at the base of the spine.

3. • It aims to achieve this through a series of physical and mental
exercises. At the physical level, the methods comprise various
postures or asanas that aims to keep the body healthy
• The mental techniques include breathing exercises or pranayama and
a meditation or`` Dyana ’’ to discipline the mind. A system of exercises
practices to promote control the body and mind.
• definition = yoke; union: to unite the finite with infinite, the
individual with the universe

4. Our spiritual identity
• The practice of yoga is based on the idea that we are eternal spiritual
souls or atman, travelling with in the vessal of this physical/
emotional body.
• As manifestations of the supreme drive consciousness in the material
universe, we have the opportunity to awaken to our true nature of sat
chit ananda – being consciousness bliss, through the main practices
of asana , pranayama, meditation and chanting.

5. ASNA
ASNA Meditation PRANAYAMA CHANTING
Helps creates
lightness in
the physical body
and correct
imbalances in the
physiological
body
Inspires the
intellectual
and engages
the mind
Focuses the
mind regulates
the movement
of prana, life
force energy
Penetrates all the
bodies and
sheaths. Koshas,
illuminates every
part of our being,
creating
transparency so
the light of the
soul, at man can
shine brightly
through

6. Yoga philosophy :4 paths
• There are various paths of yoga that towards the ultimate goal of
union, the main four being karma yoga , Bhakti yoga, Raja yoga and
Jnana yoga
Raja yoga- path of self-discipline
The ``royal’’ or highest path of yoga , formalised by the Sega Patanjali,
is a comprehensive method for controlling the waves of taught by
turning our mental and physical energy into spiritual energy. The chief
practise is self discipline, including Patanjali’s Asthanga Yoga and
meditation.

7. Bhakti yoga- Path of self -surrender
The path of devotion is one which we offer and surrender to the divine
through a devotion in which one see the divinity in every creature and
all things. Mantra meditation is one form of bhakti.
Jnana yoga- Path of self-awareness
The path of wisdom applies discriminative intelligence for a spiritual
liberation
Reflecting and developing awareness of ones on sense of being.

8. The chief practice of Janna yoga is meditation and self Enquiry Aathma
Vicharya- inquiry into source of `` I ‘’ thought – ‘‘So Hum ‘’who I am
Karma yoga- The path of selfless action
Karma is the universal law of cause and effect. All actions have
consequences. Karma yoga is the knowledge that deals with how to
come into harmony with these forces , by being in full awareness with
actions, Payal, letting go of the outcome or results. Seva is a practice of
karma yoga, self loss service to other as part of walls, large and self
without thought of gain or reward.

9. Yoga nidra
• Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep
• It one of the deepest forms of meditation, leading awareness through
many levels of mental processes to a state of profound stillness and
insight
• In YogaNidra, one leaves the waking state, goes beyond the dreaming
state, and enter into dreamless sleep while remaining awake.
• Yoga nidra is a state that is very relaxing, yoga nidra is not the same as
deep relaxation

10. • Yoga nidra refers to the conscious awareness of the deep sleep state,
referred to as prajna in Mandikya Upanished

11. Type of yoga
1. Satynanda is a traditional forms of yoga. It features, gentle poses
deep relaxation and meditation, making it suitable for beginners as
well as any one primarily looking for stress reduction.
2. Hatha yoga is also reasonably gentle way to relieve stress and is
suitable for beginners
3. Power yoga with its intense poses and focuses on fitness, is better
suited to those looking for stimulation as well as relaxation benefits
of yoga in daily life.

12. Deep relaxation in yoga: The corpse posture
The simplest and yet the most difficult of all yoga postures in the
corpse posture, also widely known as the dead pose. The corpse
posture is an exercise in mind over matter.The only props your mind
and body
1. Lie flat on your back with your arms, stretched out and a release
day by your sides, plams up, place a small pillow under your head.
If you need one and another large pillow under your needs for
added comfort
2. Close your eyes

13. 3. Form a clear intention to relax.
4. Take a couple of deep breaths, lengthening exhalation
5. Contract the muscles in your feet for a couple of seconds and then
consciously relax dumb. Do the same with the muscles in your
Claves, upper legs, buttocks, abdomen, chest, Back,hands, Fore
arm, upper arm,shoulders , Neck and face
6. Periodically scan all your muscle from your feet to your face to
check that they are relaxed . You can often detect subtle tension
around the eyes and the scalp muscles. Also relax your mouth and
tongue

14. 7. Focus on the growing bodily sensation of no tension and let your
breath be free.
8. At the end of of the session before opening your eyes, from the
intention to keep the relax day feeling for as long as possible
9. Open your eyes stretch lazy Lee and get up slowly. Practice 10 to 30
minutes.

15. 8 Limbs of yoga

16. Benefits of yoga
• Improves bone,lungs and heart health
• Improves your facts, abilities, strength and balance
• Increases, blood flow breathing
• Reduces digestive problems
• Weight management
• Give better poster
• Protects your spine
• Found a healthy lifestyle boost your immune system

17. • Yoga enhances your mental well-being
• Yoga boosts memory and improve concentration Give you peace of
mind
• Increases your self-esteem
• Help to serve others
• Slow down the monkey mind
• Improves your energy level

18. Benefits of yoga in daily life
• All-round fitness weight loss
• Stress, relief, inner peace
• Improved immunity, living with greater awareness
• Better relationship increase day energy
• Better flexibility and poses Better institution

19. Tips for a successful yoga relaxation practice
• Practice in a quiet environment
• Write placing a small pillow under your head and a large one under
your knees
• Support and comfort in the position
• Ensure that your body stays warm
• Do not practice relaxation techniques on a full stomach

20. Precautions
• Children and adolescents with injuries, medical conditions or spinal
Bro bro problems should consult a physician before beginning Yoga
• For children with special needs, a properly trained and experienced
teachers should be appointed and for individual attention
• Beginners should always be properly supervised
• Proper form and early Monday should be stopped if pain, dizziness, or
excessive fatigue occurs.

21. Risks
• Injuries me off gas when yoga postures were performed without
proper form or concentration or by a tempting difficult positions
without working upto them gradually or having appropriate
supervision
• Beginners sometimes report, muscle soreness and fatigue after
performing yoga but this side affect the diminish with practice

22. Thank you
Marva Mohamed
Msc psychology