| The word yoga originates from Sanskrit, which is an | | | | dishearten you there are also simple poses, which are |
| ancient language from India. It means union particularly | | | | easy to do. The complex poses that you see are |
| of the body, spirit and mind. The yoga that we know | | | | performed by those who have perfected the basic |
| today is what is termed as asana, which pertains to | | | | and have gained the needed flexibility for higher forms |
| postures and poses. | | | | of yoga poses. |
| Asana is just one of the eight types of yoga. It is more | | | | Basic Yoga Poses |
| physical compared to the other types of yoga, which | | | | If you want to try some basic yoga stances just to |
| are more directed towards the development of mental | | | | see whether you can do it or not, then the sun |
| and spiritual aspect of an individual. At present the | | | | salutation is the way to go. It is easy to follow and |
| word yoga is used synonymously with asana. | | | | very relaxing. Since this is your first time make sure |
| Many people viewed yoga as a type of stretching | | | | that you focus on your breathing and then follow the |
| exercise. Although there is some truth to it but the | | | | following procedures one at a time carefully and |
| stretching involved in yoga are designed to create a | | | | slowly: |
| sense of balance that does not only strengthen the | | | | 1. Stand with your feet together and your hand in a |
| body but makes it flexible. This explains why people | | | | prayer like position placed in front of your chest. |
| who are into yoga can bend their body in an amazing | | | | 2. While breathing in, try to arch your back very slowly |
| way, makes you think whether they still have bones or | | | | while extending your arms over your head and slowly |
| not. | | | | stretching your spine. |
| There are different poses involved in yoga and each | | | | 3. Breathe out while you bend over and try reaching |
| of these provides physical benefits. Yoga poses | | | | your toes if you can. However if you can't then its |
| especially for those who are not into this type of | | | | okay, just do not overexert or else you will just injure |
| activity will think that it's hard work. Well not to | | | | your back in the process. |