Yoga - Second Periodical Exam

• Yoga - Fitness activity that promotes body and mental well-being through a system of physical postures, breathing, techniques, & meditation
• It is an ancient system of physical and mental practices that originated during Indus Valley Civilization in South Asia.
• Yoga originated 5,000 years ago in the Northern region of India
• Patanjali : Father of Yoga
• Yoga philosophy taught by Vedic priests, is to teach self knowledge and internal wisdom
• Hatha Yoga - the kind of yoga is best for individuals who are new to yoga. This typically includes basic yoga poses with deep breathing that focuses on your breath and meditation. The yoga that is meant for the mind and mental concentration. 
• Ashtanga Yoga - structured form of yoga. It involves a continuous structure sequence of posture with the breath. It is a more physical style of yoga than hatha yoga. It is also refers to the “Eight limbs” 
• Vinyasa Yoga - it is also called “flow”. Produces body heat & good circulation. This yoga is usually in a smooth flowing sequence.
• The Sanskrit term meaning of Vinyasa is  “a connection of movement and breathing.”
• Power Yoga - more of an exercise.
• Health Benefits:

  • Helps develop and maintain well being
  • Boosts one energy 
  • Improves the flexibility of the body
  • Improves memory, decision making, emotional intelligence 
  • Cleansing the body to be pure and avoid diseases and distractions
• Tadasana or Mountain Pose - First position in standing poses.
• Urdhva Hastasana or Raised Hands  - Second pose coming from Tadasana
• Uttanasana or Standing Forward Bend - Third pose coming from Urdhva Hastasana
• Adho-Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog - Fourth pose from Uttanasana
• Warrior II

  
• Triangle Pose

  
• Half Moon Pose

  
• Standing Forward Bend

  
• Downward Facing Dog

  
• Downward Facing Dog Split

  
• Forward Lunge

  
• Crescent Lunge