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YOGA

BREATHING What is Yoga Breathing? Consciously exhale long and thin through your nose. Feel it on your upper lip. Then inhale slowly through the center of both nostrils. Yoga philosophy claims we are allotted a certain number of breaths per lifetime. How we choose to illustrate that then becomes our practice of longevity. Here in the west, we have discovered that stress is related to diseases and that long deep breathing reduces stress. WHY BREATH? Strengthens your respiratory and immune systems. Reduces stress. Energizes greater alertness to your body and brain. Promotes healing on emotional, physical and psychological levels. Reels you into the present precious moment. Supports clear, truthful thinking and actions. Aides you during transitional times. Trains the brain how to let go over and over during each mindful exhale. 4 SECONDS IN , 4 SECONDS OUT

BREATHING EASY POSE HOW TO SIT WHEN BREATHING Sit comfortable with a straight spine. Set yourself up in way that you could remain still and comfortable for a few minutes.  Begin to lift your navel away from your pubis plate; redistributing the weight equally in both of your sits bones. Continue to lengthen your breast bone from your navel, broadening across your collar bones. Softening your throat and your face muscles.  The crown of your head is reaching away from the base of your spine. Be still, soft and open.

Meditation Pose-Easy Pose

Meditation Pose-Staff Pose This basic yoga pose is a great transition between standing and sitting postures.

Meditation Pose-Lotus Pose This centering asana calms the mind and relaxes the body.

PURPOSE OF YOGA Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on the unification of body, mind and breath while practicing a variety of physical postures and movement sequences. Yoga methodology provides proven tools for deepening and enhancing self-awareness, health, achievement, and well-being. As a person learns how to move gracefully, breath smoothly, and deeply and sustain their concentration, they simultaneously develop strength, flexibility, balance, mental clarity and emotional stability. The yoga process of linking or unifying thought, breath, and movement develops focus and an awareness of the fundamental interconnectedness of intention, action and consequence. The cultivation of this kind of personal integration deepens one’s relationship to and respect for oneself, others, and life on all levels.

History The roots of yoga expand deep into the Hindu culture, going back thousands of years. However, Indian sage Pantajali is credited for establishing the foundation and inspiration for the classic belief and form of yoga as most of us know it today. Asanas means: poses Pranayama means: Pra: First Na: Energy Yama: Control (Breath Control)

Physical Benefits The Physical Benefits The focused activity of asanas is said to: Lubricate the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments Improve circulation and the activity of the nervous system Increase flexibility Release tension

Types of Yoga Hatha Hatha is a very general term that can encompass many of the physical types of yoga. If a class is described as Hatha style, it is probably going to be slow-paced and gentle and provide a good introduction to the basic yoga poses.

Vinyasa Like Hatha, Vinyasa is a general term that is used to describe many different types of classes. Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronized movement, tends to be a more vigorous style based on the performance of a series of poses called sun salutations, in which movement is matched to the breath. A Vinyasa class will typically start with a number of Sun Salutations to warm up the body for more intense stretching that's done at the end of class.

Ashtanga and Power Yoga Ashtanga, which means "eight limbs" in Sanskrit, is a fast-paced, intense style of yoga. A set series of poses is performed, always in the same order. Ashtanga practice is very physically demanding because of the constant movement from one pose to the next. In yoga terminology, this movement is called flow. Ashtanga is also the inspiration for what is often called Power Yoga. If a class is described as Power Yoga, it will be based on the flowing style of Ashtanga, but not necessarily keep strictly to the set Ashtanga series of poses.

Ashtanga

Power Yoga Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth Janise and her student Ime Oduok, a professional Basketball Player, practice a balance pose for ankle, knee and hip stability. Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth Power Yoga is for sport-loving people, who have a need for a great physical work-out, those who want to develop themselves in more complex asanas and teenagers. This practice is not suitable for people with serious health problems.

Child’s Pose Many people are too intimidated by yoga to try it, but keep in mind that each yogi started with beginner yoga stances. Enter into your new practice with wonder and patience. Child's Pose II, shown here, and Child's Pose I, with arms along your sides, are great ways to start your routine by helping you calm down and focus on breath. Return to either pose throughout your practice whenever you need to center yourself before moving on. If your thighs are tight, widen your knees to the edges of your mat.

Cobra Pose Full Cobra Pose can only be achieved with a good backbend. For many beginners, the low back is the less-developed area, so take Cobra in stages. Widen your feet so your toes are on the edges of your mat. Place your hands under your shoulders or, if your backbend isn't deep enough, rest your forearms in front of you for Low Cobra or Sphinx variation. Inhale as you lift up, hinging out of the low back. Keep your gaze forward.

Half Shoulderstand Inversions are important poses to end your sequence with because they help move all the energy you've created through the body and out the crown of the head. More advanced yogis often do Headstands and Handstands, but beginners should start with Half Shoulderstand. Some people find it easier to sit on their mat with knees to chest, and rock back and forth a little before lowering to the mat and lifting their legs up. Place your palms at your low back, and tilt your legs toward your head a bit, while keeping a small space between your chin and chest. Hold this pose for at least 10 breaths before slowly lowering your legs to the mat and tilting your head back.

Chair Pose . Understanding a few basic yoga poses will help you develop an appreciation for the practice. You can begin your yoga session with the Chair Pose. From a standing position, sink down into your heels into Chair Pose. Make sure your knees don’t go over your toes. When you rise up on an inhale, sweep your arms overhead, and repeat. With every posture, move on the breathh.

Wide-Legged Forward Bend Make sure the hips and knees are in alignment, and fold forward from the hips, not the lower back. You can hang your head down if it’s comfortable.

Triangle Pose For beginners, this yoga stance helps lengthen the side body. Move into the pose by positioning the arch of your back foot in line with the heel of your front foot. Next, bend your front leg and exhale as you slide your hand to your shin, ankle, top of the foot, or the floor. On your next inhale, straighten the front leg as you raise your arm and turn the external hip upward. Make sure to repeat on the other side for full balance.

Warrior Pose You’ll do this basic yoga pose the same way -- once facing the right, and again to the left. If you can’t hold your arms overhead for a period of time, stretch them out front to back.

YOGA TAKE THAT! Standing Head to Knee Pose