Yoga originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago, with its practice systematized by Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

Achieving spiritual awareness in yoga requires overcoming ego and letting go of fixed perceptions, allowing individuals to pause, soften, and listen to themselves, leading to a shift in their inner landscape.

"Yoga can provide physical benefits, including flexible posture, strength, and flexibility, by stretching and strengthening the body."

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Aerial yoga can provide mental benefits including relaxation and stress resistance, achieved through deep breathing and relaxation techniques.

Yoga is beneficial for maintaining good health and harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit.

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Yoga originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago, with its practice systematized by Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

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Content: International Yoga Day: Celebrating the Art and Science of Yoga

Yoga as a practice originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It is rooted in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, with the earliest references found in the Rig Veda. Thereafter, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, written around 400 CE, systematized the practice of yoga into eight limbs, forming the basis of modern yoga practice.

First Published Jun 21, 2024, 1:53 PM IST

By - Vineeta Hariharan

(Author is a public policy exponent and a public figure. She is the Vice President of BJP Kerala Mahila Morcha - women’s wing of BJP)

International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 each year, a date chosen for its significance as the summer solstice—the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This day holds a special place in many cultures due to its astronomical importance, symbolizing light and knowledge. The idea of an International Day of Yoga was first proposed by India’s honourable Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 which received overwhelming support, and in December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed June 21 as International Yoga Day.

History and Origin: Yoga as a practice originated in India over 5,000 years ago. It is rooted in the Indus-Sarasvati civilization, with the earliest references found in the Rig Veda.  Thereafter, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, written around 400 CE, systematized the practice of yoga into eight limbs, forming the basis of modern yoga practice. The practice spread to the West in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gaining global popularity for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

Different Schools: Through time as Yoga as a practice evolved, several methods came into being through a variety of schools, each with its own unique approach and emphasis. Some of the noteworthy schools are Hatha Yoga, which focuses on physical postures (asanas) and breathing techniques (pranayama) to prepare the body for meditation. Kundalini Yoga, aims to awaken the dormant energy (kundalini) at the base of the spine through meditation, pranayama, and asana; Ashtanga Yoga is a rigorous style of yoga involving a set sequence of postures linked by breath. The Iyengar school of Yoga, emphasizes precise alignment and the use of props to perform asanas correctly, Vinyasa Yoga is a dynamic style that links movement and breath, often referred to as "flow" yoga.

Benefits of Yoga: As is widely recognised Yoga offers numerous benefits for the mind, body, and spirit such as

- Physical Health:  Improving the  flexibility, strength, and balance; enhancing cardiovascular health; aid in weight management.
-Mental Health:  Reduces stress, anxiety, and depression; enhances mental clarity and focus.
- Emotional Well-being: Promotes relaxation, improves mood, and fosters a sense of inner peace.
- Spiritual Growth: Encourages self-awareness, mindfulness, and a deeper connection with oneself and the universe.

Presence of Yoga in India and Worldwide: Yoga has a profound presence in India, where it is deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual fabric of the nation. It is practiced widely across the country, from urban centers to rural areas. Globally, yoga has found a significant following, with millions of practitioners in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Notably, the United States has one of the largest yoga communities outside India, with yoga studios and wellness centers thriving across the country.

Steps to Integrate Yoga into School Curricular:Integrating yoga into school curricula can have numerous benefits for students, including improved concentration, reduced stress, and better physical health. Steps to achieve this may include:

1. Curriculum Development: Create age-appropriate yoga programs that align with educational goals.
2. Teacher Training:  Provide specialized training for teachers to effectively deliver yoga instruction.
3. Resource Allocation: Ensure schools have the necessary resources, such as yoga mats and space.
4. Policy Support: Advocate for policies at the educational and governmental levels to support yoga in schools.
5. Community Engagement: Involve parents and the community to foster a supportive environment for yoga education.

Government of India's Efforts to Promote Yoga: While we reflect on Yoga and it's evolution, it is important to recognise that The Government of India under the leadership of Shri Narendra Modi has undertaken several initiatives to promote and to reignite the practice in India and internationally. Some of the key initiatives being

- the setting up of a separate Ministry of AYUSH:  to develop education, research, and propagation of indigenous alternative medicine systems, including yoga.
- Celebrating International Yoga Day on June 21 every year.
- Setting up a Yoga Certification Board:  Provides certification for yoga professionals to ensure quality and standardization.
- Wide Inclusion in Education: Encouraging the inclusion of yoga in school curricula and physical education programs.

"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita

Preserving Yoga as an Art and Science: To preserve yoga as both an art and science, it is essential to:

1. Maintain Traditional Practices;  Honour and promote traditional yoga practices while integrating modern scientific research.
2. Encourage Research: Support scientific studies on the benefits and applications of yoga.
3. Foster Education:  Provide comprehensive yoga education that includes philosophy, anatomy, and practical application.
4. Cultural Preservation:  Protect and promote the cultural heritage of yoga through museums, archives, and cultural events.
5. Global Collaboration: Engage in international collaboration to share knowledge and best practices.

Conclusion: International Yoga Day serves as a global platform to celebrate the ancient practice of yoga and its numerous benefits. As yoga continues to gain popularity worldwide, it is crucial to preserve its traditional roots while embracing modern advancements. Through collaborative efforts, yoga can be integrated into educational systems, promoted by governments, and cherished as a valuable art and science that enhances the well-being of individuals and societies.

"The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in." - B.K.S. Iyengar

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Content: Yin yoga, labelled ‘lazy yoga’ (you spend most of this yoga class lying on your mat – not a dynamic sun salutation in sight), is becoming one of the most requested classes in the city.

As London attempts to return to normal, it seems we are reaching for a movement practice that heals as well as invigorates.

Yin yoga is helping us release the trauma and tension of the past two years and find a sense of ease again and people are flocking to these classes,’ says yin teacher Dirish Shaktidas, who runs regular yin yoga sessions at Yogarise studio, in Streatham, London, which now provides daily classes due to the dramatic increase in demand.

It’s the same story, city-wide, with yin classes becoming the most booked class at gyms and studios across the capital since re-opening their doors post pandemic. Why?

‘We are all craving gentle yoga to help restore and nurture ourselves back to health after the constant and persistent stress of the past two years,’ says Paula Hines, whose new book Rest +Calm, about using the power of restorative yoga to heal our lives, launches this week.

Hines became a fan of yin and restorative yoga when she left a career in television over ten years ago and retrained as a yoga teacher.

‘I was burnt out but when I committed to a daily 20-minute practice of savasana (lying still and relaxed on my back) for a year,’ she tells Metro.co.uk. ‘It transformed my health and my life.’

In Covid lockdowns, Hines hosted yin and restorative yoga sessions online. ‘People who were completely new to yoga were signing up,’ she notes. ‘Intuitively, they knew yin yoga would help them through the pandemic.

‘But now they are continuing to practice because it helps them on a daily basis to feel good and less anxious.’

What is yin yoga and how will it help you?

Yin yoga is a slow and therapeutic style of yoga, in contrast to the more dynamic yang styles such as ashtanga or vinyasa, and is mostly done lying down on the mat.

The concept of yin and yang has its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy, which states that all things exist as inseparable and contradictory opposites. Yin represents the receiving force, yang the active. Neither pole is superior to the other but a balance between two poles is recommended in order to achieve ‘harmony’.

In yin yoga, postures are mainly passive versus active, held for three to five minutes, encouraging the body to relax into a posture, working deeply into the fascia, the connective tissues of the body.

Yin yoga is known for radically improving your flexibility and releasing any tension that you may be holding. By deep breathing and targeting the fascia, you increase blood flow and circulation which encourages every organ to function properly, helping wounds heal faster and keeping your brain sharp.

It also helps you feel better emotionally. Studies have proven that yin yoga lowers stress, anxiety and reduces the risk of depression – by activating our parasympathetic nervous system, which calms the body and slows your heart rate rather than stimulating the sympathetic nervous system, which triggers your fight-or-flight response.

‘Even though it might appear as though nothing much is happening, there is deep rejuvenation taking placing underneath the surface in a way that zoning out in front of Netflix or watching a back to back box does not achieve,’ says Hines.

Working on your inner energy pathways

Yin yoga is not just a feel-good exercise or relaxation class though, says Sarah Powers, one of the world’s best known and most respected yin yoga teachers and author of Lit from Within.

‘I often call Yin yoga a needle-less acupuncture session,’ she says. ‘Our body’s energy flow can densify, calcify, or stagnate when we don’t move our bodies outside of our more habitual ranges of motion.

‘Obviously, this is why we do yoga postures. But coming into a pose in a consciously slow yin way and staying for many minutes at a time helps us go into deeper energy corridors within and helps us creates a space to ventilate any kind of inner stuckness.

‘Yin teaches us to pause and to soften, to listen to ourselves and to observe and be mindful of our feelings and observe the physical and emotional resistances in our bodies.

‘As soon as we start observing versus resisting, our inner landscape begins to shift and morph. We are no longer stuck.’

Post-Covid, when the world is re-evaluating and reassessing our ‘yang ways’ of working too long and too hard, yin invites you to stop doing and start being, stop pushing and start opening up to new possibilities.

Powers suggests that we combine our yoga practice with journaling and powerful questions like: What if I didn’t tell myself that I wasn’t enough? What do I know about myself that only a wise person would see in me?

‘When we can listen more deeply to ourselves, we can listen more deeply to others, which creates more intimacy and humility, more connection,’ says Powers.

Shaktidas agrees. ‘We heal by slowing down and reconnecting to our sense of self.’

It can also help us process all the information that is being thrown at us, he suggests. In a week where we are been being bombarded by the 24/7 news about the war in Ukraine, it may be a good time to explore new ways of dealing with the constant stimuli.

‘Practising yin yoga quietens the noise and helps you release anxiety,’ he says.

Sarah Alice Lee was a photographer in New Zealand when she took her first yin yoga class: ‘I’m not being overdramatic, but yin yoga quite literally saved my life,’ she tells us. ‘I was living in New Zealand when the Christchurch Earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 hit and I became highly stressed and my physical health and mental health declined rapidly.

‘No amount of running or consumption of wine seemed to achieve a state of relaxation or equilibrium in my body that I was so desperately needing.

Lee was diagnosed with depression and prescribed antidepressants but felt like she ‘was surviving rather than living’. Yin yoga helped her turn her life around.

She says: ‘Rather than keeping busy, trying to sweep my emotions and stresses under the rug in order to get through each day, I gave myself permission to be still, to stop running, stop with the distractions, stop the numbing and allow myself to feel, truly connected to me.’

Lee found the process so transformative that she trained as a yoga teacher, moved back to the UK and now hosts workshops and classes.

‘I didn’t think I was going to change career and become a yoga teacher, but the practice was so transformative that I became evangelical and just want to spread the word,’ she says.

Hines is equally evangelical ‘Yin yoga is about making space and time to come back home to yourself.’

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The Department of Health ’ s 2020-22 Demographic Health Survey report found that one in four people in Hong Kong is not physically active. City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has been concerned about the physical and mental health of the community and has organized the “Exercise is the Good Medicine ” Campus Programme in the past few years to promote the message of prevention and treatment of diseases through exercise.
In 2015, CityU ’ s student dormitory began inviting the holder of the Yoga Marathon Guinness Record.
Yogaraj CP (Yoga Guru) became a “yoga master in residence ”, and launched CityU Yoga Day and Yoga Fun Hour Series to attract many faculty members and students.
Gary Ding, who graduated from CityU with a Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Science and Engineering) last year, received Yogaraj CP guidance to open up the potential of yoga, and performed high-difficulty exercises with the master at the event this year.
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This year, Gary (above) collaborated with Yogaraj CP (below) to perform advanced yoga moves in the residential yoga series.
Do not imitate the above actions after personal guidance and long-term training.
In recent years, yoga has become so popular that many KOLs and celebrities have shared their own yoga clips on the Internet, but the benefits are not necessarily understood by everyone. Gary also knew about this exercise before joining the residential yoga series: "I love sports, I have participated in badminton and archery activities in school, but I have never touched yoga."
One day, I saw the dormitory held related activities, and I knew that Yogaraj CP had set two yoga Guinness records at CityU and decided to try it.
Under the guidance of Yogaraj CP, I found myself more able to master certain movements than other students. My teacher also described me as quite gifted and welcomed me to attend his private classes to learn more.
Gary said that after learning yoga, he understood that the pursuit of this movement is not to challenge high-difficulty movements, but to learn to adjust the mentality. "Yoga emphasizes the unity of body and mind, and only when the mind is calm can certain actions be achieved."
I also try to bring yoga into my life. I have spent a lot of effort in my work and study earlier. I will close my eyes and meditate, adjust my breathing, and refocus myself on my current work.
This is very helpful to improve my mental state, so I highly recommend my friends to practice yoga.
Gary also said that he and Yogaraj CP have become good friends, and he greatly appreciates the teacher's kindness to different people and things, and intends to continue to learn from him.
Yogaraj CP recalled that he has been teaching yoga at CityU since 2008, and he has sat at every class and activity. "CityU students are full of vitality, and many continue to learn yoga with me after graduation.
In fact, many studies of yoga practice in young people have pointed out that yoga is effective in reducing anxiety and stress, and can also maintain a clear mind, enhance memory, improve learning motivation and efficiency, and even help improve sleep. ” On yoga days, Yogaraj CP will let participants try simple actions before they can challenge everyone to high difficulty.
In addition to showing everyone the higher level of exercise, Yogaraj CP said that this is also a challenge for everyone. "Yoga has a lot of high-difficulty exercises that require more strict physical strength and softness! If you insist on practicing until you can finally complete it, this will be the biggest encouragement and satisfaction you will give yourself. 」
Each semester of the residential yoga series will provide 50 places for students to participate in, and the last class will invite members of the Hong Kong Society for the Welfare of the Deaf to participate in the fun of yoga together.
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Dr. Lim Kin, Director of CityU Student Dormitory Office (front of photo), participated in yoga activities and exchanged views with students from different regions.
Supported by the City University of Hong Kong Committee on Culture and Sport, the residential yoga series is now held on Saturday mornings of each semester. Dr. Lin Jian, Director of the Student Dormitory Department of CityU, as the event organizer, shared that his becoming a yoga practitioner also stems from participating in CityU Yoga Day. It can be seen that the development of Chinese kung fu and yoga have a great historical relationship.
CityU dormitory students come from more than 70 different countries.
Through the exercise together, students from different regions have also strengthened exchanges, gained a deeper understanding of each other's culture, and strengthened the promotion of multicultural integration.
Therefore, the student dormitory has changed the yoga day to a regular residential yoga series in the hope of attracting more students to participate. "
In addition, with regard to the city ’ s general promotion of sports culture, Dr Lam added: “In addition to sports, we also encourage students to get in touch with nature. Many yoga classes are held indoors, but we have specially arranged for participants to stretch their body and mind on the school grass.
In view of the increasing tension in the social atmosphere and rhythm in recent years, and the tense mood of Hong Kong people, CityU also hopes that the residential yoga series will benefit more people in the community. Therefore, members of the Hong Kong Society for the Welfare of the Deaf (HKDWS) are specially invited to participate in the activities.
Staff and students also provided sign language interpretation for the hearing impaired.
Mr. Wong Kan-chiu, co-worker of the Society for the Deaf, who participated in the day ’ s activities, said: “People with hearing disabilities rely more on visual observation and are unable to observe the movements of their instructors while performing low head movements.
The hearing-impaired participants also fully felt the enthusiasm and help of CityU students. For example, during the break, students will take the initiative to provide snacks and drinks for participants to replenish their physical strength and take care of the needs of members.
Outdoor yoga is popular in foreign countries. You can stretch your body and mind immediately by laying a cushion on the public space and grass. CityU also encourages students to experience outdoor sports on the grass on campus.
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The best practice frequency of yoga each week
Practice 2-3 times a week is best, especially for beginners, the body needs a certain amount of time to adapt to the yoga movement, if you can spend 1-2 hours a day is the ideal time.
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When doing yoga training at home, be sure to use a yoga mat to avoid injury!
Choosing a yoga mat has a few precautions, first of all, the length must be more than their own height, the thickness should be in accordance with the usual exercise habits to choose, if you are a beginner of yoga or used for muscle exercises on the mat, it is recommended to choose a thicker yoga mat, the thickness of 6 ~ 8mm is better, to avoid joint pain and discomfort during practice; but if you are a yoga practitioner above the thickness can be slightly thinner. The first choice is to use a yoga mat with a thickness of 4 ~ 6mm and an anti-skid effect to avoid slipping or uneven hands and feet when practicing advanced movements.
Yoga beginners recommend choosing a thicker yoga mat.
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Usually do yoga or Pilates and other exercises must know that wearing is also a very important part of the exercise. If you wear inappropriate clothes, it may fall in the neckline or pants during exercise, or it may be too tight to fully stretch the body, resulting in exercise is not in place. It can show even body feel, and it is safer and less exposed when exercising.
▲ Functional yoga pants, yoga clothes are good to wear and look good. (Photo / AM ME)
What is Yogi?
In addition to doing exercises with bare hands, it is also recommended to use elastic bands or yoga columns to increase the exercise effect. Yoga columns can also be called yoga rollers and foam shafts. Specifically, there may be a little granular column in the outer layer. Loose muscle lines.
▲ Yoga aids can increase the effect of exercise. (Photo / IG @ barrel.fit)
10 Types of Yoga
1: Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga is the oldest yoga, suitable for beginners of yoga.
In Sanskrit, "ha" means the sun and "da" means the moon.
Emphasis is placed on “controlling the body and breathing ”, which does not require the movement to be completely correct, but focuses on the“ feeling ” of the body, which is achieved through breathing, stretching and meditation to stretch muscles and relax the body and mind.
Hatha yoga does not require special equipment, in addition to simple preliminary movements suitable for yoga novices, there are also more difficult movements can be challenged, especially for people with high daily pressure, easy to tension or muscle tension, can be relieved through this yoga.
▲ Hatha Yoga is the oldest yoga, suitable for beginners. (Photo / Little Red Book @ PURE Yoga)
2: Iyengar Yoga
Ayanga Yoga emphasizes “posture accuracy and breathing exercises ”. The training focuses on stable breathing with the movements in place, because each posture requires a long time, and often requires the use of auxiliary tools such as yoga chairs, stretch belts, and yoga bricks to help correct the posture. Mild stretching and twisting can help adjust the bone and sculptural posture, suitable for long periods of humpback, spine bending and other positions. People with incorrect posture, or elderly people with poor muscle endurance and bone loss, but beginners recommend that you should be guided by a professional yoga teacher.
▲ Ayanga Yoga emphasizes posture accuracy and breathing exercises. (Photo / Little Red Book @ PURE Yoga)
3: Flow Yoga
The movement pattern of flow yoga echoes the name, and the transition between different poses is very smooth. It is emphasized that the movement changes with the speed of music and the length of breath, and the posture arrangement is relatively free compared to other types.
Flow yoga focuses on “stretching, strength and body balance ” and helps to improve the problem of body coordination.
Because you need to be very attentive when doing yoga, it can also improve the problem of inattention.
You need to have more than half a year of yoga foundation, otherwise you may not find the right motivation point, suitable for people who like dance and music rhythm exercise.
▲ Flow yoga emphasizes changing movements with the speed of music and the length of breath. (Photo / Little Red Book @ Coke Mahjong that adheres to self-discipline)
4: Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga emphasizes the "relaxation of the whole body", which combines medicine and Taoism, combines breathing and long-term movement maintenance, without excessive movement changes, helps improve the meridian and connective tissue that binds many organs together, and increases the flexibility and flexibility of joints, accelerating blood circulation.
It requires more than half a year of yoga foundation, suitable for people with high life pressure and sports enthusiasts, so as to relax the body and mind, relieve stress and muscle tension.
Because the movement is mostly sitting and lying, to emphasize the stability and stretching of the "lower body", people who do not like too much exercise can also try.
Yoga emphasizes the relaxation of the whole body.
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5: High Temperature Yoga
High temperature yoga is very strict in the control of temperature, the need to do yoga in an environment of 38-40 degrees, which helps to correct posture, increase body softness, and promote blood circulation, because exercise in a high temperature environment is especially helpful for muscle stretching.
According to one study, hot yoga has a weight-loss effect. In a 90-minute class, women can burn an average of 330 calories, while men can burn about 460 calories.
However, heart patients, diabetics, patients with diabetes, patients with diabetes, patients with kidney diseases, patients with liver diseases, patients with high or low blood pressure, etc., are not suitable for high temperature yoga exercise.
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6: Pilates
The focus of Pilates is to “train small muscle groups ”, through the control of the muscle group, improve the core strength, and train specific parts such as muscle types and joints to help reduce fat and shape the body. It is a popular exercise used by many Korean stars to maintain the body, suitable for people with a yoga foundation.
Pilates ’ six principles are “Focus, Breathe, Core, Control, Accuracy and Smooth ”, which combine aerobic, softness and muscle stretching to help us achieve balance in our bodies, whether through free hand training or machine assistance.
It is suitable for people who want to adjust their posture and need exercise rehabilitation treatment.
The four members of BLACKPINK, Twice Ziyu, Daeyeon, and IVE Yuan-ying, all rely on Pilates to maintain their slim stature.
Pilates is a popular sport used by many Korean stars to keep their bodies in shape.
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7: Aerial Yoga
Aerial yoga is also called "anti-gravity yoga", which combines traditional yoga postures, as well as modern movements such as dance and Pilates. You can use yoga hanging cloth with the arm and core force, and change many different postures through gravity and body weight.
Can improve shoulder and neck, back pain and insomnia and other problems, because aerial yoga requires anti-gravity action, will consume more calories, but also can train core strength, improve posture, practice balance, many stars such as Xu Wei Ning, Apink Sun Nane, Girl's Day Huili, BLACKPINK Jennie are private aerial yoga enthusiasts.
▲ Apink Sunna En and Jennie are fans of aerial yoga. (Photo / IG @ marcellasne _, @ jennierubyjane)
8: Astana Yoga
Astana yoga is also known as "strength yoga" because it focuses more on the exercise of qi and force, which is a "high intensity" yoga.
What is more special is that it has a fixed posture order "can not be replaced at will", emphasizing the "continuity and support" of the action, which can effectively train physical fitness, muscle endurance and body softness, and can be viewed from the body in different states for the ability to control the muscles, which requires a certain amount of physical strength to complete.
Because Astana yoga is more intense in physical fitness or movement, it is a higher intensity of exercise, so it is recommended for people who have a yoga foundation and have better physical fitness, it is recommended to practice with a professional yoga teacher.
Astana Yoga focuses on the exercise of energy and strength.
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9: Pregnancy Yoga
Pregnant women's yoga mainly emphasizes "breathing and stretching", which is used to relieve physical discomfort during pregnancy, such as back pain, edema and other problems, compared to the general yoga movement is more moderate.
Through pregnancy yoga, you can also train the "pelvic floor muscles" to enhance the muscle strength of this part of the body, and thus help the birth.
In addition, pregnant women in the prenatal and postnatal emotional adjustment is very important, pregnant women yoga also helps to maintain the hormonal balance, so that the mood is stable, reduce the occurrence of postnatal depression, but also helps to shorten the time to recover after childbirth.
However, because the situation of each pregnant woman is different, it is recommended to discuss with the obstetrician and gynecologist before deciding whether this yoga exercise is suitable.
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10: Repair Yoga
Restoration yoga, also known as "meditation yoga", is a yoga based on Iyengar yoga, founder Judith Lester believes that yoga is not only used to adjust body posture, "repair and relaxation" is also an important part.
Using the sitting and lying posture, in addition to the practice of posture, the internal organs, bones, muscles and spine are adjusted back to the correct position, and each movement pays attention to the stability and internal balance of the spine.
During the long stay of the action, through deep breathing and relaxation, the accumulated stress and anxiety of the body can be released, and complete relaxation can be achieved both inside and outside.
It is necessary to use yoga pillows, yoga blankets, yoga bricks and yoga ropes to assist in the movement.
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6 Benefits of Yoga
Improve poor posture
Many people are prone to shoulder and neck pain and camel back problems because of the wrong posture of standing, sitting or playing computer for a long time.
Through the action practice of yoga, in addition to correcting posture and strengthening muscle strength, it can also effectively stretch the spine and improve the problem of poor posture.
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Sculpture Form
Studies have pointed out that yoga can help to burn fat, especially hot yoga and air yoga.
In addition, because yoga often requires the use of the core of the abdomen, it will also make the lower abdomen become compact and make the body curve more beautiful, which is one of the favorite sports of many stars.
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Release Stress and Anxiety
Cortisol is a stress hormone that affects serotonin (also known as happiness hormones), and yoga can reduce cortisol secretion, which in turn relieves stress, anxiety, fatigue, and depressed emotions, such as meditation, stretching, and deep breathing.
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Improve balance, flexibility and softness
The softness of the body is not impossible to change, but can be improved by simple yoga practice, yoga often has many stretching exercises, can help train the softness of the body.
Also because yoga can be applied to the muscles of the whole body, doing yoga for a long time can also increase the balance of the body and the flexibility of the joints.
Body softness can be improved with simple yoga practice.
(Photo / IG @ pamela _ rf)
Improve sleep
Frequently do meditation, muscle relaxation, stretching and other yoga, which has been proven to increase melatonin secretion and improve sleep quality.
Having good sleep can also improve physical problems such as stress and obesity.
Relieve physical pain
Many people have shoulder and neck, back, waist, legs and other physical pain problems, some people will take pain medication to relieve, but in fact, can be through a few simple yoga exercises, such as baby, cat and cow, lower dog, stand forward bend to relieve the body pain and tension.
▲ Yoga movements can relieve pain and tension in the body. (Photo / IG @ pernextyoga)
Yoga Slimming POSE Practice at Home
Yoga seems to be soothing, mostly for stretching muscles, but the real basic body style of yoga, it is not easy to start!
The following five yoga instructors 5 basic style methods, although they are common style, but as long as you keep practicing every day, you can clearly feel the line tightening!
Yoga Slim POSE
Rod-style
The stick is also commonly known as the flat support, is a yoga action that can be thin to the whole body, with the elbows and toes of both hands to support the ground, and maintain the body in a straight state, pay attention to the back to maintain a flat back, can not arch, the ass can not collapse, and can not be shrugged, with the core of the abdomen.
Doing this action for a long time can make the lower abdomen become tight and train the horse and nail line.
It is also commonly known as a paddock.
(Photo / Little Red Book @ Yun Xin Learn Dance, same below)
Cygnus
Swan because it can extend to the arms and abdominal muscles at the same time, helping to thin the arms and waist.
One foot bends to the ground, the other straightens and rests on the ground, with both hands raised straight back.
When the spine and the entire back are stretched upwards, it will bring the entire upper half of the muscles to stretch, especially the muscles on both sides of the waist and on both sides of the arm, there will be a particularly obvious feeling, and doing this action for a long time will make the waist line become obvious, and the arms will become thinner.
Horse-riding
The most important thing is to "keep the balance of the body", the whole hip as far as possible down, at the same time feel the outer muscles of the front legs and the front muscles of the back legs, there will be a clear sense of stretching, this action is very helpful to improve the false span, is one of the actions that pear-shaped girls must practice.
Big Cat
The big cat can be very thin to the "shoulder and back" two parts. Both hands are straight forward, eyes look forward, shoulders have a feeling of downward pressure, hips are high, legs are close, thighs are vertical to the ground, the body center of gravity is shifted back, and the abdominal muscles are tightened.
Doing this action for a long time, in addition to visually achieving the effect of thin shoulders and thin backs, it can also improve the problem of constipation.
Underdog style
The lower dog type can be well stretched "the muscles of the back calf" to achieve the effect of thin legs.
When doing this action, pay attention to both hands and feet should be really straight, do not shrug shoulders, the knees of both legs can not be bent inwards. The heel of the foot as far as possible on the ground, if the muscle is too tight at the beginning, can not be stepped on the whole, the knee can be slightly bent, so that the whole foot smoothly stepped on the ground, feel the stretch of the muscles behind the calf, and then slowly corrected into the correct posture.
Yoga needs attention.
Although yoga is a gentle stretching exercise, it is not suitable for everyone because it is necessary to stretch the joints and parts of the body. In addition, there are some restrictions on the time to do yoga. If you want to stretch or exercise through yoga, please first assess whether you have the following problems and read the yoga precautions!
Yoga practice taboo
1. Osteoporosis, blood clotting disease, intervertebral disc protrusion, not suitable for yoga
Yoga has many movements that require the use of hands and feet to support the weight of the body. Osteoporosis patients may be prone to fractures due to careless force during support. Yoga requires limb stretching and twisting, which may lead to reduced blood flow at the end, which may lead to severe blood clotting and cardiovascular disease.
There are three types of people who are not suitable for yoga.
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2. Avoid yoga for a short period of time for people with poor physical condition and initial fractures.
Although yoga can be used to build muscles and make the body healthier, when the body is not in good condition, the muscles cannot exert their maximum effectiveness and are prone to injury during practice.
3.
Do not do yoga for an hour before or after meals.
Because yoga is centered on the "spine", when stretching before and after, there is food in the stomach that may cause abdominal pain and vomiting, it is recommended to do yoga exercises on an empty stomach for 1-2 hours.
4. Pregnant women choose a special "Pregnant Yoga"
Although you can choose a special pregnancy yoga during pregnancy, the small editor recommends that you must first go through the professional evaluation of the obstetrician and gynecologist, and then decide whether you can practice yoga and avoid affecting the fetus in the abdomen.
▲ Pregnant women's yoga must first undergo a professional evaluation by a gynecologist, and be practiced by professional guidance.
(Photo / Little Red Book @ Teeth 's Hennessy)
5.
Avoid yoga that compresses your abdomen during menstruation
Some women experience abdominal discomfort during menstruation, and although some yoga exercises can relieve abdominal pain by stretching, it is important to avoid some movements that may squeeze into the abdomen.
6. Do not excessively exercise to be in position
For people who are not so good in muscle softness, when they start to contact yoga, there will be many actions to be extra hard, and they do not have to be forced to do it, practice in the range they can accept without injury, in order to let the body really relax.
Yoga beginners don ’ t have to learn to do it themselves.
(Photo / freepik @ yanalya)
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Yoga is beneficial for maintaining good health and harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit.

"Yoga offers benefits beyond physical strength, including improved mental state and overall well-being, which can be achieved through practices like meditation and breathing adjustment."

Aerial yoga provides physical benefits including muscle strengthening and flexibility.

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Air yoga: the main advantages and contraindications
Yoga has become an integral part of a healthy lifestyle for many people around the world.
However, when it comes to it, we usually imagine practice on the mat.
But there is an alternative – air yoga.
Rambler will tell you more about it.
Air yoga, also known as aero yoga or anti-gravity yoga, is a type of yoga in which the practitioner uses special fabric hammocks suspended from the ceiling to perform asanas (poses) and exercises.
These hammocks allow the practitioner to experience a sense of lightness and freedom, creating conditions close to the state of flight.
Aerial yoga combines elements of traditional yoga, acrobatics, gymnastics and dance, offering a unique and varied experience.
Advantages:
• Strengthening and stretching muscles: The practice of air yoga allows you to work with deep muscles, strengthen them and improve flexibility.
Hammocks support the body in certain positions, providing deep stretching and strengthening of muscles without loading the joints and spine.
• Improving balance and coordination: Aerial yoga requires practitioners to exercise increased control over their body in space, which contributes to the development of balance, coordination and spatial perception.
Relaxation and stress resistance: Smooth movements and stretching in aerial yoga contribute to relaxation and stress relief, helping to improve emotional state and relieve tension from muscles and consciousness.
• Detoxifying and improving blood circulation: Air yoga stimulates the lymphatic system and improves blood circulation, which helps the body to more effectively remove toxins and waste.
• Stimulation of creativity and self-expression: This form of yoga encourages experimentation, play and creative self-expression, opening up new opportunities for unleashing one ’ s potential and creativity.
• Improvement of respiratory function: Special breathing exercises performed in air yoga help to improve ventilation of the lungs, increase the volume of breathing and strengthen the respiratory muscles.
Physical exercises that are not effective and harmful to health
Contraindications:
Spinal problems: People with serious spinal problems, such as disc herniation or osteochondrosis, should avoid doing aerial yoga without first consulting a doctor.
Heart problems: Practitioners with cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, arrhythmia or heart failure are advised to consult a doctor before starting air yoga practice.
Pregnancy: Aerial yoga may not be safe for pregnant women due to the risk of falls and abdominal pressure.
Pregnant women should avoid doing air yoga or consult a doctor before starting classes.
Headaches or migraines: People suffering from severe headaches or migraines are advised to avoid air yoga, as some poses can aggravate symptoms.
Glaucoma: Aerial yoga can increase intraocular pressure, which can be dangerous for people with glaucoma.
People with this condition should avoid air yoga or consult an ophthalmologist.
Ear diseases: Patients with ear diseases, such as vestibular disorders or vestibular neuritis, may experience additional difficulties due to a change in body position during air yoga classes.
It is important to remember that each body is individual, and before starting air yoga classes, it is better to consult a doctor, especially if you have any diseases or medical contraindications.
You should also pay attention to the instructions of the instructor and carefully perform all exercises to avoid injuries and get the maximum benefit from the practice.
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Regular practice of yoga, ideally 2-3 times a week, is necessary to experience its full benefits, including improved physical and mental well-being.

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Indians pride themselves on the country's rich heritage and strive to preserve the age-old practices passed over generations. The art of yoga is such a tradition. However, this spiritual exercise is beginning to have varied adaptations in the West, some of which may seem absurd. In a video posted on Twitter by AFP, a group of people in Denmark were seen performing yoga with beer cans in their hands. Well, they were not just holding the cans but even gulping down drinks during the exercise. The clip was captioned, "Around 100 people gather to perform yoga by the Copenhagen harbour - cans of crisp, cold, refreshing beer in hand. The booze-fuelled class has been open for four years and appears popular with its practitioners.” Netizens thought the whole concept was ridiculous. One stated, "What have u done to our yoga? Even we have not done so much variety in Italian pizza.” Another claimed, "White people ruin everything.”

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In the fitness industry, new equipment and types of group training are emerging.
About the most popular of them told fitness coach Yuri Averyanov.
“The emergence of new types of fitness is necessary to involve more people in an active lifestyle.
This also allows you to maintain interest in training in experienced athletes, ” the coach quotes “Championship ”.
Yuri Averyanov called new types of fitness training.
Hyrox is a fitness direction that includes both functional training and endurance training: running for eight kilometers and performing eight types of exercises.
These are ski races, pushing and pulling sledges, burpees, "farmer's walk", throwing a heavy ball and lunges.
Bikram yoga or hot yoga is the direction of "calm" fitness.
Such classes are carried out in specially heated to 40 degrees rooms, the humidity level here reaches 60 percent.
Kalaripayattu is a fitness area that is based on traditional Indian martial arts.
It includes jumps, turns and slopes.
His teachers consider kalaripayatta an excellent way of spiritual and physical development.
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Elena Galabaeva – journalist, correspondent of Pravda.Ru news service