WHAT
IS YOGA?
"Yoga is a method for increasing awareness of the inner self. When
such a method is followed systematically it is of profound importance
in our lives. Outwardly, it permits us to act in conformity with our
needs, our intentions, and the values we hold most dear. Inwardly,
we learn to strengthen the body, relax and balance the nervous system,
and bring peace and one-pointed concentration to the mind. In the
end, yoga is said to lead to the highest goal of life; the direct
realization of our own true nature."
-
Yoga: Mastering the Basics
BENEFITS OF HATHA YOGA:
The benefits
of Hatha Yoga include improvements in:
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self-awareness
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cardiac fitness and circulation |
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concentration
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physical balance and coordination |
•
endurance
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muscle strength, tone, and stretch |
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joint flexibility
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nervous system regulation |
| •
postural improvements |
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stress-relief and management |
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digestive system health |
•
cleansing & nourishment of tissues |
| RESOURCES
ON THE WEB:
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Guided Relaxation Audio (6:50)
Neti Wash
Agni Sara
Nadi Shodhanam Pranayama |
BOOK
LIST:
Yoga
for Wellness: Healing with the Timeless Teachings of Viniyoga
by Gary Kraftsow
Science
of Breath: A Practical Guide
by Rudolph Ballentine, M.D., Alan Hymes, M.D., Swami Rama
Yoga:
Mastering the Basics
by Sandra Anderson, Rolf Sovik, Psy.D.
Yoga
and Psychotherapy: The Evolution of Consciousness
By Swami Rama, Rudolph Ballentine, M.D., Swami Ajaya, Ph.D.
At
the Eleventh Hour: The Biography of Swami Rama
by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D.
Guided
Yoga Relaxations (Audio CD)
by Rolf Sovik, Psy.D. |