Patanjali was a pioneer of classical yoga. He defined yoga as "the cessation of the modification of the mind." Important yoga words (Eight Organs of Yoga)
тАв Yama: Positive Rules of meditations
тАв Niyama: Prohibitory Rules of meditations
тАв Asanas: physical postures and movements
тАв Pranayama: breathing techniques
тАв Prtyahar: controlling the mind
тАв Dharana: gazing inward
тАв Dhyan: meditation with object
тАв Samadhi: meditation without object
тАв Dhyana: meditations
Types of yoga
тАв Classification based on Mind and Body. o Rajayoga: Emphasizes the most on exercis
o Hathayoga: Emphasizes the most on exercise of physical body.
тАв Classification based on way of spiritual life. o Gyanyoga: It is a way of knowledge. o Karmayoga: It is a way of work. o Bhaktiyoga: It is a way of worship.
тАв Classification based on a way of other things. o Swaryoga: Emphasizes the most on breathing. o Kriyayoga: Emphasizes the most on blending Karmayoga (Tapa), Gyanyoga (Swadhyay) and Bhaktiyoga (Ishwar Pranidhan). Benefits of Yoga
тАв All-round fitness. You are truly healthy when you are not just physically fit but also mentally and emotionally balanced.
тАв Weight loss. What many want! Yoga benefits here too. Sun Salutations and Kapal Bhati pranayama are some ways to help lose weight with yoga.
тАв Stress relief. A few minutes of yoga during the day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily - in both the body and mind. Yoga postures, pranayama and meditation are effective techniques to release stress.
тАв Inner peace. We all love to visit peaceful, serene spots, rich in natural beauty. Little do we realize that peace can be found right within us and we can take a mini-vacation to experience this any time of the day!
тАв Improved immunity. Our system is a seamless blend of the body, mind and spirit. An irregularity in the body affects the mind and similarly unpleasantness or restlessness in the mind can manifest as an ailment in the body. Yoga poses massage organs and stregthen muscles; breathing techniques and meditation release stress and improve immunity.
тАв Increased energy. Shuttling between multiple tasks through the day can sometimes be quite exhausting. A few minutes of yoga everyday provides the secret to feeling fresh and energetic even after a long day. A 10-minute online guided meditation benefits you immensely, leaving you refreshed and recharged in the middle of a hectic day.
тАв Better intuition. Yoga and meditation have the power to improve your intuitive ability so that you effortlessly realize what needs to be done, when and how, to yield positive results.
