1. Yoga By:Taylor Ann Crawford

2. Overview I.Religious Background of Yoga-History II. Pre-Classical & Post-Classical III.Health and Benefits of Yoga (Power of Healing) IV.Yoga Poses and Purpose

3. History Of Yoga 3000 B.C. Found yoga poses in stones However, scholars say existed in Stone Age Shamanism=Yoga Centered around human improvement, and aim to heal Started out as community help in stand of self healing

4. Pre-Classical Yoga Hinduism & Buddhism Buddha started teaching Buddhism which stresses Meditation Meditation is… Lord’s Song-Oldest known Yoga Scripture, completely devoted to the power of Yoga. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9LmDxKbNY

5. “It no longer strives to liberate a person from reality but rather teaches one to accept it and live at the moment.”-History of Yoga

6. Post-Classical Yoga West 18 th Century Eastern Philosophy Movement for Health & Vegetarianism I.Proper Relaxation II.Proper Exercise III.Proper Breathing IV.Proper Diet V.Positive Thinking and Meditation

7. “Up to this day, Yoga continues to spread its teachings, crossing the boundaries of culture and language.” The Importance of the history of yoga, is seeing that yoga doesn’t have any certain religious background, its evolved and become a world wide health benefit for everyone no matter your beliefs or religion.

8. Power of Healing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-7HsAMYL4I

9. Health Benefits “You will be able to enjoy better sleep, a happier disposition, a clearer and calmer mind. You will learn how to build up your health and protect yourself against colds, fevers, constipation, headaches, fatigue, and other troubles. You will know what to do in order to remain youthful, vital and alert, regardless of your calendar-age; how to lose or gain weight; how to get rid of premature wrinkles, and keep a smooth skin and clear complexion.”- Indra Devi Author of many yoga books

10. Health Benefits Cont. Healing Effects:Treating illnesses: 1.Asthma 1. Multiple Sclerosis 2.High Blood Pressure 2. Depression after Childbirth 3.Pain Management 3. Arthritis 4.Back Pain Studies Show: 1.Reduced Anxiety 2.More Resistant to stress 3.Lower Blood Pressure 4.Better Respiratory function 5.Improved Physical Fitness

11. Health Benefits Cont. AilmentNumber of Cases ReportingPercent Claiming Benefit Back Pain1,14298 Arthritis or rheumatism58990 Anxiety83894 Migraine46480 Insomnia54282 Nerve or muscle disease11296 Menstrual problems31768 Premenstrual tension84877 Menopause disorders24783 Hypertension15084 Heart disease5094 Asthma or bronchitis22688 Duodenal ulcers4090 Hemorrhoids39188 Obesity24074 Diabetes1080 Cancer2990 Tobacco addiction21974 Alcoholism26100

12. "Yoga has a sly, clever way of short -circuiting the mental patterns that cause anxiety."- Baxter Bell, quoted in "Worry Thwarts," Yoga Journal, March 2006

13. Poses “Mountain Pose Teaches us, literally, how to stand on our own two feet…teaching us to root ourselves into the earth..our bodies becomes a connection between heaven and earth”-Carol Krucoff

14. Poses Cont. Cat Pose- Very basic spinal stretch done on all fours. Child’s Pose- Resting pose you can use anytime you get tired. Plank Pose- Strengthens the arms and spine. Standing Forward Bend- Reach for your toes.

15. "Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured."- B.K.S. Lyengar