. 646-856-YOGA (9642). THE 8 LIMBS OF YOGA it's more than just the poses. YAMAS.
celebrates International Yoga Day june 21 WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN? Sanskrit for "yolk", the term "yoga" is most commonly interpreted to mean "union" or "connection." At its most practical level, yoga is a process of advancing one's awareness, well-being and contentment through a fusion of physical, mental and spiritual practices. It encourages a conscious, integrated awareness of mind, body and spirit that empowers the practitioner to connect with the highest self. Yoga asks the individual to rise beyond common, temporary cycles of pleasure, wanting and suffering and offers liberation in return.
everything we do can be considered yoga if it is done with awareness THE 8 LIMBS OF YOGA YAMAS
NIYAMAS
ASANA
PRANAYAMA
Ethical Disciplines
Rules of Conduct
Postures
Breathwork
PRATYAHARA
DHARANA
DHYANA
SAMADHI
Sense Withdrawal
Concentration
Meditation
Enlightenment
it's more than just the poses HOW DID IT BEGIN? While an exact date is unknown, scholars agree that yoga originated in northern India about 5,000 years ago. The earliest written scriptures that reference "yoga" are collectively known as the Vedas and date back to around 1500 BCE in ancient India. Between 400 and 100 BCE, the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali were printed, detailing the eight limbs of yoga. In the early 18th century, yoga traditions started to make their way west. Today, yoga is practiced all over the world and continues to grow in popularity.
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new to the practice ? try these simple techniques to get started TRADITIONAL SUN SALUTATIONS are an accessible way to pair movement with breath, increase circulation, and strengthen & lengthen the muscles. By opening up the physical body, the breath can be spread through all channels and remove energy blockages. 1
Start in a simple standing posture MOUNTAIN POSE
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Inhale to reach the arms up and look up and back STANDING BACKBEND
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Exhale as you fold forward FORWARD FOLD
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4 Step the right foot back and lift the chest
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LOW LUNGE
5 Step the left foot back to meet the right
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PLANK POSE
6 Lower the knees, chest and chin to the mat
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EIGHT-POINT POSE
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Inhale to slide the body forward, look up and arch the spine COBRA POSE
10 Exhale as you step the right foot forward FORWARD FOLD
USE THE BREATH TO CALM THE MIND ANXIOUS? TRY THIS
9 Inhale as you step the left 8 Exhale as you lift the hips foot forward and lift the up high and push the chest floor away LOW LUNGE
DOWNWARD-FACING DOG
close the eyes, then
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1. Inhale for 2 long counts 2. Exhale for 4 long counts 3. Repeat x10
option to increase the counts (keep the ratio) This simple breathing exercise activates your parasympathetic nervous system aka your relaxation response.
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Decrease heart rate Decrease respiratory rate Decrease blood pressure Reduce muscle tension
after just a few minutes!
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