Yoga is one of the best and quickest methods to increase flexibility and alleviate pains and strains within the body and mind. Unlike regular exercise, yoga specifically concentrates on the balance between breath, body and mind, thus allowing you to give full and complete awareness to the task at hand. Through a deeper understanding of the inner components of the body, we learn to know its fullest potential. Benefits for sports/fitness professionals: Regular practice of asanas (postures) along with correct application of yogic breath offers a deeper focusing of the mind, precise movement (eliminating hesitation), increased energy levels, strong and flexible joints, and expulsion of lethargy or 'sluggish' feeling. The word yoga means 'unity' or oneness and is derived from the Sanscrit word 'Yuj' which mean 'to join'- Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Satyananda Saraswati
This 'unity' is achieved through a series of Asanas (postures), Bandhas (body locks) and Pranayamas (breathing techniques). Each posture is carefully designed to keep the spine limber and the mind focused, with a constant awareness of breath and its importance within the body, especially when we exercise. Beginners: Even with a simple introduction of as little as 1 hours practice a week, there will most certainly be a calming affect on the mind, which as we all know trickles down into the physical form.
