ppt on yoga and self education

1. SUBJECT : SELF DEVELOPMENT AND YOGA EDUCATION
CHIRAYU K.C. BAJAJ COLLEGE OF EDUCATION POST GRADUATE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, NAGPUR
SESSION 2017-19

2. HARMONY WITHIN AND WITH THE BODY
A
PRESENTATION
ON
SUBMITTED BY:
HARSHITA ANKIT AGRAWAL
M.Ed (1st Semester)

3. HARMONY OF SELF WITH BODY

4.  Human being is a co-existence of Self (I) and Body.
 Self (I) is consciousness. Its needs are feelings in
consciousness (like happiness) and these needs are fulfilled by
activity of consciousness, i.e. Right Understanding & Right
Feelings.
 Body is material. Its needs are material (like food) and these
needs are fulfilled by material, i.e. Physio-chemical things.
 The needs of consciousness can not be fulfilled by material.
 The needs of material can not be fulfilled by consciousness.

5. HUMAN BEING SELF (I) BODY
• Need • Happiness(e.g. respect) • Physical facility (e.g. food)
• In Time • Continuous • Temporary
• In Quantity • Qualitative • Quantitative (limited in
time)
• Fulfilled by • Right understanding &
right feeling
• Physio-chemical things
• Activities • Desire, thought,
expectation etc…
• Eating, walking etc…

6. CONCEPT OF HEALTHY BODY

8. Definition of Health
The World Health Organization (WHO)
defines health as a “state of complete
physical, mental, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity”
(WHO, 1947).

9. Why is Good Health Important?
Healthy behaviours reduce your risk of
physical and mental disorders, such as:
-Heart disease -Diabetes
-Stroke -Cancer
-Anxiety -Body Image Issues
-Depression -Eating Disorders
………to name a few

10. Physical Health

11. Ways to Improve Physical Health
Get Moving !
 Engage in regular, yet moderate physical
activities such as running, swimming, climbing
stairs, yoga etc…
 Strive for a total of 60 total minutes most days
of the week, can do in increments.
Improve your diet !
 Strive to eat more real & homemade food.
 Reduce consumption of sugar, salt and
processed foods.
 Increase consumption of fruits and veggies.
 Learn to cook….it’s a life skill worth learning!

12. Mental Health

13. Ways to Improve Mental Health
 Cultivate skills, talents, and hobbies. These increase your
self-discipline as well.
 Focus on positive thoughts of self. Challenge pessimistic
thoughts that occur
 Increase your connection to others. One way to do this is
through volunteerism.
 Learn from your mistakes.
 Do not internalize the criticism of others. Their opinion of
you does NOT define you.
 Celebrate every personal victory, no matter how small it
may seem.
 Appreciate yourself for exactly who you are right now.
 Engage in activities that encourage a mind- body
connection, such as yoga, meditation.

15. What is YOGA ?
• 5000 years old
• Founded in India
• Sanskrit word for “yoke” or “union” of
-Mind
-Body
-Spirit
• YOG = GOD {Soul +Mind+ Body}
• Yoga is a path from worry to contentness.
• Yoga is a path from sensuality to spirituality.

16. The 8 Limbs of YOGA (Ashtanga)
YOGA
YAMA
NIYAMA
ASANA
PRANAYAMA
PRATYAHARA
DHARANA
DHYANA
SAMADHI

17. • Yama- control of mind
• Niyama- follow rules
• Asanas- postures
• Pranayama- controlled breathing
• Pratyahara- complete relaxation
• Dharana- attain consciousness
• Dhyana- concentration & awareness
• Samadhi- state of absolute awareness

18. Importance of YOGA
• Promises a stress free life.
• Lowers blood pressure levels.
• Slow down the rate of ageing.
• Provides strength to the spinal cord.
• Improves digestion.
• Maintain proper blood circulation.
• Increases mental, emotional, spiritual clarity.
• Enhance immune system.
• Increase in cardiovascular and respiratory
efficiency.
• Sleep improvement.
• Helps in controlling weight.
• Increases energy.

19. ASANAS

20. What is ASANA ?
• Sanskrit word for a physical posture.
• It is the third step in Yoga.
• Patanjali says “Sthira sukham asanam” i.e. Any
posture which is firm and pleasant is ASANA.
• Practice of yogasanas eliminates all impurities from
the body .
• Keeps the body in good health & free from any
disease.
• It harmonise body and mind.
• Many asanas derive their name from animal positions
and movements. For e.g. Bhujangasana (The Cobra)

21. Importance of ASANAS
• Flexibility of the spine is increased.
• The joints become more mobile.
• The muscles are relaxed, toned and receive a plentiful
supply of blood.
• Organ and glandular activity is stimulated and regulated.
• The lymphatic system and metabolism are stimulated.
• The immune system is strengthened.
• Circulation and blood pressure are normalised and
stabilised.
• The nervous system is calmed and strengthened.
• The skin becomes clear and fresh.
• Balance the endocrine glands and control the emotions.
• Can correct defective postures.

22. MEDITATION

23. What is MEDITATION?
Meditation or “dhyana” is the third limb of Yoga.
It is the “Mantra” for inner peace.
It is a deep state of relaxation.
It is a self directed practice for relaxing the body
and calming the mind.
It is a way of connecting to God by developing a
deeper level of consciousness.
It is a self healing process.
Meditation is not about having a single thought
about a single object at a time but to become
thoughtless.

24. Importance of Meditation
• Reduces anxiety.
• Increases memory and concentration power.
• Enhances confidence.
• Maintains softer, smoother skin.
• Provides feeling of fulfilment.
• Enriches soul.
• Increases energy level.
• Improves immune system.
• Keeps heart healthy.
• Improves stress management quality.
• Provides an emotional boost.
• Helps to relieve psychological disturbances.
• Have pain relieving effects.
• Improves overall health.

26. What is PRANAYAMA ?
 It is the fourth limb of Yoga.
 Prana - "life force" or "life energy"
Yama - "discipline" or "control"
Thus, Pranayama means “the control of prana through
breath “.
Terminologies:
 Pooraka: Breathe in - Inhalation
 Rechaka: Breathe out – Exhalation
 Kumbhaka: Hold the air inside the body
 Pranayama is the combination of these three steps.

27. Types of PRANAYAMA
• 1. Bhastrika
• 2. Kapalbhati
• 3. Bahya Pranayama
• 4. Agnisar
• 5. Ujjayee
• 6. Anulom Vilom
• 7. Bhramari
• 8. Udgeeth

28. Importance of Pranamaya
Physical benefits:
• Preserves the body’s health.
• Reduces rate of breathing.
• Increases life span.
• Purifies the blood and improves blood circulation.
• Improves the absorption of oxygen.
• Strengthens the lungs and heart.
• Regulates blood pressure.
• Regulates the nervous system.
• Supports the healing process and healing therapies.
• Increases resistance to infection
• Reduces toxins and body wastes.
• Improves digestion.

29. Mental benefits:
• Eliminates stress, nervousness and depression.
• Enhances quietness of thoughts and emotions.
• Maintains inner balance.
• Releases energy blockages.
• Provides better sleep.
• Induces lighter body.
• Increases concentration and memory.
• Provides freedom from negative mental conditions such as
depression.
Spiritual benefits:
• Deepening of meditation
• Awakening and purification of the Chakras (energy centres)
• Expansion of consciousness
• Offers better self control.
• Helps to proceed towards path of soul searching and enlightenment.

30. SANYAM (SELF-REGULATION)

31. Concept of SANYAM
• “sam”- total personality
“yam”- a state of mind which you hold or control.
Thus, Sanyam means to have a control on all the
dimensions of human personality.
• Sanyam is the feeling of responsibility in self “I”
towards the body for its nurturing, protection and
right utilization.
• It means “control”, “integration” or “restraint”.
• It is the control of mind and its desires, urges and
emotions.
• Will power and self- discipline are the aspects of
sanyam.

32. Stages of SANYAM
• Sanyam is the sanskrit term that collectively describes the
last three of the eight limbs of Yoga i.e.
- Dharana
- Dhyana
- Samadhi
Need and Importance of SANYAM
• Sanyam ensures “swasthya” or good health.
• Increases self- organization.
• Develops harmony with the body.
• Reduces psychomatic diseases such as migraine,
diabetes , hypertension etc.
• Protects our body and mind from imdulging into wrong
deeds and dangerous situations.
• Beautifies all the dimensions of human personality.