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By :Rtn. SHASHI VARVANDKARRtn. DR. SHILPA VARVANDKAR
International Yoga Day (simply Yoga Day, is celebrated annually on June 21 and was declared to be internationally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 11, 2014. The Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his UN Address suggested the date of June 21, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world.
All forms of yoga teach methods of concentration and contemplation to control the mind, subdue the primitive
consciousness, and bring the physical body under control of the will.
Object of Yoga• To make one with divine.• Spiritual transformation.• To remain healthy without side
effects and expenses.• Attain peace of mind.• Increase stamina, concentration and
positivity.• Discipline in life.• Build healthy world.
The development of yoga can be traced back to over 5,000 years ago, but some researchers think that yoga may be up to 10,000 years old . Yoga’s long rich history can be divided into four main periods of innovation, practice and development.
Yoga – Phases of Change
Pre-Classical Yoga
Classical Yoga
Post-Classical Yoga
Modern Period
Yog Pranayam - Breathing Exercise.
Asanas - Postures of body.
Mudras - Postures of fingers.
Yoga is way of life
We shall practice Seven Yoga-Pranayam
today.
• Sit on floor mat with legs folded
• Dhyan Mudra – Concentration Posture and eyes closed.
• Take deep breathe in –(Inhale)• Release breathe out –(Exhale)• Use lungs to breathe in & out.• Duration 3 min.• Benefits as explained.
YOGA - 1Bhastrika Pranayam
YOGA -2Kapal Bhati Pranayam
Dhyan Mudra in sitting posture. Breath to be forced out –exhaled. Same time stomach to move back-
words. No other part of body to make movement.
Breathe in normally.(Inhale) Repeat. In one 1 minute 50-60 strokes maximum
i.e. one per second. Three sets of 5 minutes each. Duration: 15 min for good results Benefits as explained.
YOGA – 3Bahya Pranayam
Sitting posture. Breathe out fully. Stomach to touch the back. Anus pulled up. Head down. Remain in this posture till you
can hold breathe comfortably. Breathe in – (Inhale). Stomach and anus and head
released to normal. Repeat – three times. Benefits as explained.
YOGA – 4Agnisar Pranayam
Sitting posture. Breathe out- Exhale. Hold breathe. Stomach to be moved forward
backward number of time till you can hold Breathe.
Breathe in Repeat 3 times, Benefits as explained.
YOGA – 5Anulom – Vilom
(Alternate Breathing)
Sitting posture. Block right nostril with thumb Breathe in with left nostril. Now close left nostril with two fingers and
release breathe from right nostril. Breathe In with right nostril while left
nostril is still closed. Block right nostril with thumb. Release breath (exhale) from left nostril. This is one cycle – keep repeating for 5
minutes. Duration 15 minutes. Benefits as explained.
YOGA – 6Bhramari Pranayam
Sitting posture. Mouth is in closed condition. Close ears with thumb. Fore fingers on fore head. Close eyes, gentle pressure of
remaining three fingers on eyelids. Breathe in – inhale fully. Now without opening mouth sound
OM and breathe out (Exhale) slowly and fully. Repeat 3 to 7 times. Benefits as explained.
YOGA – 7Udgeet Pranayam
Sitting posture. Breathe in (Inhale) Breathe out (Exhale), release
breath with OM pronouncing audibly. 5 to 11 times or as much you
can. Benefits as explained
Now we shall practice a few Asanas
To keep body flexible. To provide cure to ailments. Technique and duration is important. Practice with care. Mostly all postures are named after birds,
animals or objects. A few very important Asanas.
ASANAS
The word Asana originates from the Sanskrit word Aas which means Existence and the condition of existence is referred to as Asana or position or yoga postures .
Asanas are gentle stretches that are designed to balance the body and mind.
Asanas when performed regularly increases stamina, efficiency, body immunity, calmness of mind and improves outlook.