Yoga is a strategic movement that provides a stretch and boosts metabolic rate, facilitating fat burn through smooth transitions and breathing-focused movements. This ancient practice encompasses various styles, including:
Hatha Yoga: Focuses on physical postures and breathing techniques
Karma Yoga: Emphasizes selfless service and action, cultivating a sense of detachment and spiritual growth
Power Yoga: A dynamic and intense style that builds strength, endurance, and flexibility
Iyengar Yoga: Emphasizes precise alignment, sequencing, and the use of props to develop strength, balance, and flexibility
Specific yoga postures, or asanas, target different organs and systems, such as:
Malasana: Supporting digestion and fertility
Balasana: Promoting hormonal balance
Surya Namaskar: A sequence of 12 transitions that engages the entire body
Bhujangasana: Strengthening back muscles and improving posture
Vrikshasana: Improving balance and focus
Shavasana: Reducing stress and promoting relaxation
Padmasana: Supporting meditation and spiritual growth
Padahastasana: Stretching hamstrings, calves, and hips, while promoting flexibility and balance
When combined with pranayama (breathing techniques), yoga can be a holistic practice that balances body circulation and overall well-being.
What are your favourite yoga position? And what are your views on compulsory yoga training in institutions??