This ancient practice and philosophy that was developed in China 3,000 years ago, uses physical postures, breathing and meditation to promote balance and well being of mind and body.
There are different kinds of Yoga, but the most popular in the West is Hatha yoga that focuses on strengthening, toning and relaxing the mind-body system.
The good practice of yoga requires the following:
- Regular exercise (Practicing the postures, or asanas)
- Relaxation
- Buena power
- Positive Thinking
- Regular Meditation
It is very important to have the habit of practicing yoga three or four times a week, even a half-hour positions at home.
Breathing: breathing in Yoga is one of the keys to this discipline. Promotes breathing through the nose. Breathing should be deep and even feel that the abdomen is filled with air, then exhale slowly.
If you are breathing properly, the abdomen and the lung cavity will expand, entering air to the bottom of the lungs, diaphragm exercise.
Relaxation: Make a good relaxation after exercise is as important as having made the bids. Make a muscle for muscle relaxation and each body part.
This process also calming the mind will go to get a sense of complete inner peace.
Postures and Exercises:
- Neck Exercises: sitting cross-legged, well right, move your head slowly in circles, breathing deeply and relaxing your neck muscles as well.
Postures or asanas to practice
Tadasana (mountain)
Feet parallel, separated the width of the hips, arms and shoulders loose and hanging;
straight trunk, chin straight, eyes closed. Breaths.
Utthitatrikonasana (triangle lateral)
Left foot turned 90 degrees, right foot turned 60 degrees, arms extended, his left hand resting on the floor behind the foot, right hand stretched and relaxed, head turned 90 degrees, looking at his hand up. Breaths.
Utthitaparsvakonasana (Extended Triangle)
Feet wide apart, right foot turned 90 degrees, left foot turned 60 degrees;
extension arms high in the trunk, right hand resting on the floor behind the foot;
relaxed left hand, head turned 90 degrees, looking at his hand up, bent leg at right angles. Breaths.
Virabhadrasana (Hero)
Feet wide apart, left foot turned 90 degrees, right foot turned 60 degrees, hips turned 90 degrees,
outstretched arms with palms together, head back looking at his hands. Balance and Breath
. Butterfly:
Soles of feet together, back straight and upright, to concentrate on breathing with the abdomen. Breaths.
. Bhujangasana (cobra)
Palms flat on the ground, back arched back, hips resting on the floor, head back, elbows in, toes touching. Breaths.
Adhomukhasvanasana (dog)
Palms flat on the ground, back arched back, taking off the ground hips, head and neck erect, arms and legs outstretched, toes touching. Breaths.
Savasana (relaxation)
Legs and arms spread, remove the tongue, open your eyes, relaxing piece by piece;
cover each area loosening the body, from head to toe. Breaths.
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