yoga by:taylor ann crawford. overview i.religious background of yoga-history ii. pre-classical &...
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YogaBy:Taylor Ann Crawford
OverviewI. Religious Background of Yoga-
HistoryII. Pre-Classical & Post-ClassicalIII. Health and Benefits of Yoga (Power
of Healing)IV. Yoga Poses and Purpose
History Of Yoga• 3000 B.C. Found yoga poses in stones• However, scholars say existed in Stone
Age• Shamanism=Yoga• Centered around human improvement,
and aim to heal• Started out as community help in stand of
self healing
Pre-Classical Yoga
• Hinduism & Buddhism• Buddha started teaching Buddhism
which stresses Meditation• Meditation is…• Lord’s Song-Oldest known Yoga
Scripture, completely devoted to the power of Yoga.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij9LmDxKbNY
“It no longer strives to liberate a person from reality
but rather teaches one to accept it and live at the
moment.”-History of Yoga
Post-Classical Yoga
• West 18th Century• Eastern Philosophy• Movement for Health & VegetarianismI. Proper RelaxationII. Proper ExerciseIII. Proper BreathingIV. Proper DietV. Positive Thinking and Meditation
“Up to this day, Yoga continues to spread its teachings, crossing the
boundaries of culture and language.”
The Importance of the history of yoga, is seeing that yoga doesn’t have any certain religious background, its evolved and become a world wide health benefit for everyone no
matter your beliefs or religion.
Power of Healinghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-7HsAMYL4I
Health Benefits
“You will be able to enjoy better sleep, a happier disposition, a clearer and calmer mind. You will learn how to build up your health and protect yourself against colds, fevers, constipation, headaches, fatigue, and other troubles. You will know what to do in order to remain youthful, vital and alert, regardless of your calendar-age; how to lose or gain weight; how to get rid of premature wrinkles, and keep a smooth skin and clear complexion.”- Indra Devi Author of many yoga books
Health Benefits Cont.
Healing Effects: Treating illnesses:1. Asthma 1. Multiple Sclerosis2. High Blood Pressure 2. Depression after
Childbirth3. Pain Management 3. Arthritis4. Back Pain
Studies Show:1. Reduced Anxiety2. More Resistant to
stress3. Lower Blood
Pressure4. Better Respiratory
function5. Improved Physical
Fitness
Health Benefits Cont.Ailment Number of Cases Reporting Percent Claiming Benefit
Back Pain 1,142 98
Arthritis or rheumatism 589 90
Anxiety 838 94
Migraine 464 80
Insomnia 542 82
Nerve or muscle disease 112 96
Menstrual problems 317 68
Premenstrual tension 848 77
Menopause disorders 247 83
Hypertension 150 84
Heart disease 50 94
Asthma or bronchitis 226 88
Duodenal ulcers 40 90
Hemorrhoids 391 88
Obesity 240 74
Diabetes 10 80
Cancer 29 90
Tobacco addiction 219 74
Alcoholism 26 100
"Yoga has a sly, clever way of short -circuiting the mental patterns that
cause anxiety."-Baxter Bell, quoted in "Worry Thwarts," Yoga Journal, March
2006
Poses
• “Mountain Pose Teaches us, literally, how to stand on our own two feet…teaching us to root ourselves into the earth..our bodies becomes a connection between heaven and earth”-Carol Krucoff
Poses Cont.
• Cat Pose- Very basic spinal stretch done on all fours.• Child’s Pose- Resting pose you can use anytime you
get tired.• Plank Pose- Strengthens the arms and spine.• Standing Forward Bend- Reach for your toes.
"Yoga teaches us to cure what need not be endured and endure what cannot be cured."-B.K.S. Lyengar