Description
Yoga is an ancient Indian & complex practice. It involves movement, meditation & breathing techniques to promote mental & physical well-being. There are several types of yoga & many disciplines within the yoga practice. The word “Yoga” first mentioned in Rig veda. Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “Yug”, which means “union” or “to join”. Yoga can be traced back to Northern India over 5,000 years ago. The overall philosophy of yoga is about connecting the mind, body & spirit. There are six branches of yoga. Each branch of yoga represents a different focus & set of characteristics: Hatha yoga, Raja yoga, Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga & Tantra yoga. Types & styles of yoga include: Ashtanga yoga, Bikram yoga, Hatha yoga, Iyengar yoga, Kripalu yoga, Kundalini yoga, & Power yoga.
BENEFITS OF YOGA -Heps to improve general well-being by relieving stress, supporting good health habits, & improving mental & emotional health, sleep & balance. -Relieves different types of pain- low back pain, neck pain, pain from tension-type headaches, knee osteoarthritis, etc… -Yoga lowers blood sugar & bad cholesterol & boost good cholesterol. It encourages weight loss. It supports heart health. -Helps people to quit drinking, smoking, drug abuse etc… -Helps to manage anxiety, stress, depression, etc… -Relieves menopausal symptoms. -Helps to manage chronic diseases & their symptoms & improve their quality of life. -Improves strength, balance, flexibility & posture. -Relaxes to help sleep better. -Improves lung function. -Increases mental & physical energy. – Increases self-esteem. -Increases blood flow to all parts of the body. -Boosts metabolism of the body. -Keeps diseases at bay.
YOGA THERAPY
-Back pain
-Cervical pain
-Sciatica
-Slip disc
-Tennis elbow
-Frozen shoulder
-Knock knees
-Diabetes
-Hypertension
-Thyroid disorders
-Asthma
-Migraine
-Arthritis
-Bone alignment
-Body shaping
-Weight loss
-Anxiety
-Stress
-Depression
-Sleep disorders
-Phobias
-Mania
-Mood disorders
-PCOD
-Sinus congestion
-High cholesterol levels