Yoga is more than just a physical activity. In the Indian tradition, it is a real way of life with several steps
leading all the physical and mental well-being. We understand better why it is so beneficial.
In India, yoga is a philosophical way of life including several principles: behavior vis-à-vis others and oneself, lifestyle, personal hygiene, physical exercises, breathing exercises, meditation, spiritual quest .. . All these elements are intended harmony of body and mind of man with the world around him. In the West, yoga often takes a few of these steps: postures (the "asanas" in Sanskrit), breathing exercises (the "pranayama") and meditation (the "Pratyahara"). But these three branches are sufficient to provide all practitioners many benefits.
breathe better
In yoga, breathing and breath (the "prana" in Sanskrit) are essential and coordinated with the movements. Some courses even systematically include specific breathing exercises, "pranayama" (which translates as breath control). They allow learning to better control his breathing. But also to purify and strengthen the body by "automassages organs" that are the inspiration, expiration and air retention lungs empty or full. Also, breathing deeply, the brain but also the blood, tissues, muscles ... are better oxygenated.
soften
Being flexible is not just succeed in touching his feet with his fingers, bending the bust! Yoga postures are designed to soften many body parts that are knotted, tense, or just blocked ... we never do or just move in everyday life. The advantage is that we will work the flexibility of the spine but also the hips, knees, ankles, wrists, some contracted muscles naturally (psoas, hamstrings ...) ... C ' is an opportunity to (re) discover his anatomy!
Strengthen his back
Many postures soften and stretch the spine, thereby "détasser" vertebrae. In addition, it tones and strengthens all the muscles that support the back, in the respect of a good body alignment. Excellent for preventing back pain sedentary or certain sports. Regular practice helps relieve tension in the upper back (neck, neck, shoulders ....), strengthen the thoracolumbar region and midsection. All for a back solid
Strengthen joints
It mobilizes and activates all joints (tendons and ligaments) and the muscles surrounding them. The fact of holding postures for several minutes relaxes muscles and tendons which then become more supple and flexible. Thus, the risk of injury are lessened because the joints are strengthened and more likely to withstand shocks and stresses of walking, stair descents or even sports such as running, for example.
Improve posture and balance
In practice, the focus is on body alignment, strengthening and easing back. Inevitably, you end up standing straighter course! Many postures are also working balance. So it improves its proprioception (that allows the brain to naturally adjust the position and movements of the body in space) and performing more precise movements while minimizing the risk of falls and injuries.
Feeling Zen
Learn to "let go" to live fully in the moment to bring the mind into the "here and now" allows to empty his head and evacuate the everyday worries or extraneous thoughts. And why not, to take its first step towards meditation. As soon as the practice becomes regular, it handles stress differently, we learn to take the right distance and face other life events.
Toning her figure
Yoga works all the muscles of the body more or less smoothly. The muscles strengthen, lengthen, relax. Practiced regularly, some breathing exercises (the "pranayama") musclent the deep abdominals. Many postures can stimulate certain glands (such as thyroid), massage the digestive organs and so encourage the elimination of toxins and thinning. And overall, yoga makes you want to live healthier, so to eat better and take care of his body.
Booster concentration
The alignment of the body, synchronized breathing with movement, the time of rest between each posture or at the end of the combos, the contractions of parts of the body during postures ... are elements that improve the ability to concentrate. One learns to channel his energy and use it more positively, more peaceful.
Develop strength
Due to hold postures for some time, yoga increases muscular endurance and the willingness to make efforts. By relaxing the muscles by relaxing and strengthening the joints, the body learns to better recover between each effort and strengthens in its entirety.
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