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Yoga For Dummies : How To Practice It In 2021 And Why

Honestly speaking, health is like money, we never have a true idea of it unless we have it. When you are in harmony, the journey through life is calmer, happier and more fulfilling.

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Aug 25, 2021 • 13 min read

By Vandana Bhatia | YEET MAGAZINE Posted 0435 GMT (1235 HKT) August 25, 2021

Honestly speaking, health is like money, we never have a true idea of it unless we have it. When you are in harmony, the journey through life is calmer, happier and more fulfilling.

Making the most of Yoga: The benefits of yoga in all its forms

Yoga..What is it?

Yoga is the practice of a set of postures and breathing exercises aimed at providing physical and mental well-being, most people may not realize but it's an ancient art.

The history of Yoga

The name Yoga Sanskrit for "yoke" or "union", means a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India .

Yoga is a discipline that acts both physically and mentally. In Sanskrit it means "union of body and mind".

Different Yoga · Benefits · Yoga Postures

Apart from being helpful for mind is also helpful for physical set and as carries many health benefits with themselves such as weight loss is a strong and glowing beautiful skin, peaceful mind, good health that you are looking for.

Yoga is only perceived to be at the body level and that we humans fail to realize the immense benefits yoga offers in uniti8ng the body, mind and breathe. For our body is a temple, therefor it’s our responsibility to keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in.

There are many health issues which can be cured by yoga. Yoga is that element that helps in keeping body fit and healthy. The healthy benefits are as follows:

Yoga for all-round fitness:

Improves health

Gives mental strength

Improves physical strength

Protection from injury

Detoxifies the body

Yoga for weight loss:

Consistent practice of yoga, the type of food that our body asks for can also help in keeping check on our weight.

Yoga for stress relief:

Spending some time on yoga can help in releasing stress from our mind and body and Mediation and pranayama are an effective way through which stress could be released.

Yoga to improve immunity:

Our system is a whole blend of the mind, body, and spirit. Amisdeed in the body affects the mind which can manifest the ailment in the body.

Yoga to increase energy:

Ten minutes of Yoga and meditation everyday can help in boosting of our energy and can it helps in keeping us fresh.

Yoga for better flexibility and posture:

Yoga should essentially become a part of daily life routine to get a body which is strong and flexible.

Yoga to improve intuition:

Yoga and meditation can improve instinctive ability it instinctively helps in realizing importance and also helps in releasing of stress from mind and includes in the relaxation process of the body.

Yoga practice helps develop the body and mind in bringing a lot of health benefits. It is important to learn and practice yoga postures under the supervision of a trained yoga teacher and for this purpose a lot of yoga ashrams are available.

Aside from the physical benefits, one of the best benefits of yoga is that yoga helps in managing stress, which is known to have shattering effects on the body and mind. Therefore, yoga can be very operative in developing once coping skills and also helps in reaching a more positive outlook towards life

Types of Yoga
The 6 most common types of yoga and their advantages

Yoga is a traditional discipline of Indian origin that not only nurtures the body, but also the mind. Over the years, different forms have emerged, and some 30 different types of Yoga are now being practised. And, all of them benefit the body, as we talked about in this article.

Therefore, it is now time to review the most common types of yoga and the advantages offered by each. You will only be able to discover which method suits you best and adapts best to your needs by reading on.

HATHA YOGA:

Hatha yoga is the most popular and the one offered in most gyms. It covers all the traditional aspects of yoga such as body awareness, breathing and meditation.

This type of yoga is ideal for people starting for the first time, since the general postures are basic, and the class progresses in a slow progressive manner. The asanas are simple with the aim of teaching you how to breathe, relax and meditate during the classes.

VINYASA YOGA:

If you are looking for a dynamic way to do yoga, this is the method for you. Vinyasa yoga connects movement to breathing and this is how the sequence of postures is guided. One posture after another is joined seamlessly and dynamically creating a pattern.

The routines vary in each session, although it is based on Hatha Yoga and its postures, and they tend to be high intensity classes.

Therefore, vinyasa yoga is ideal for active, restless and creative people who prefer faster movements to music. This method, along with other benefits, also improves lung capacity and promotes concentration and self-control.

KUNDALINI YOGA:

This is a more spiritual approach and encourages meditation. It is not physically demanding, due to the postures being simple as it is more focused on clearing the mind and finding inner peace.

Specifically, kundalini yoga is intended to awaken energy within the body through the spine. The sessions are very intense and different postures are performed in each one.

This type of yoga is ideal for those who seek to escape from stress and reconnect with their inner self. It strengthens the nervous system and purifies the blood.

ASHTANGA YOGA:

Known as the yoga of warriors, this technique is the most demanding. Sequences of postures flow in harmony with breathing in this technique, which has been designed to relax the mind while working on the body’s endurance and suppleness.

Ashtanga yoga improves strength and flexibility, while helping to improve self-control over body and mind. It is therefore a good practice for those who are trying to lose weight and need to de-stress.

IYENGAR YOGA:

Iyengar yoga focuses on the correct alignment of the spine to improve posture. It is therefore recommended for those who have suffered an injury, do not engage in physical activity, are beginners or are elderly.

During the session, the postures are executed slowly, concentrating hard, and held for one minute. Blocks, balls, elastics, etc. can be used to help align the body while it is becoming stronger.

Some of the benefits of Iyengar yoga are increased flexibility, improved posture and body toning.

BIKRAM YOGA:

If you are interested in losing weight and eliminating toxins, bikram yoga is your best option. This form bases itself on an arranged sequence of 26 postures while in a room with the temperature set at 40 degrees. These asanas are designed to strengthen the muscles, eliminate toxins from the organs through sweating and improve flexibility.

Thanks to the temperature inside the room, the bikram yoga boosts weight loss, burning up to 600 calories in one session.

As you will have already found out if you have reached this point in the article, there are some types of yoga that are easier than others, some with more rhythm and a few which are more complicated. Some of them focus more on posture correction, others on flexibility or breathing. The important thing is, therefore, to choose the type that best helps you to achieve your goals and improve your well-being .

Making the most of Yoga: The benefits of yoga in all its forms

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