Yoga for Beginners- Rejuvenate your Life

Are you taking care of your health? Does each new day bring joy and and happiness in your life or do you feel helplessly drawn into the whirlpool of life without any control? In today's busy life, there are schedules to meet, phone calls to make, rushing for work, upbringing of kids etc. This leaves us with hardly any free time to devote on our health, relaxation, proper rest or sleep. There is lot of scope of improving your health even if you start with basic yoga for beginners. Yoga for beginners can include simple pranayama exercises and yoga poses which can be done by a person of any age.

 

    

What Is It?
 

In Sanskrit, the ancient language of India, Yoga translates to "union". It refers to the union of body, mind, and spirit. The physical poses or postures that a lot of people in the west think of when they think of yoga are called asanas. These physical postures or asanas are just one part of the eight-limbed system of yoga. Most of this system deals with spiritual and mental aspects of the self rather than the physical.  

Yoga Benefits For All Ages

Whatever your age, yoga can enhance your lifestyle ...
But also  kids  yoga develops self-discipline and improve  physical and mental health of kids. Asanas are good for developing coordination and help improve concentration and memory. Regular practice can enable young people to maintain their natural flexibility for manyyears.
It can help young people keep their flexibility of youth and give them the inner strength to say no to negative influences.

Older people often find that gentle yoga exercises allow them to retain mobility and may relieve problems such as arthritis and poor circulation.

During pregnancy, yoga promotes good health in the mother and the unborn child. Yoga asanas to reduce the effects of problems such as obesity, back pain and depression. Most women who practice yoga find that it can make the job easier and shorter. Although some asanas have to be adjusted during pregnancy, their essence is perfectly suited for this time of expansion of self-awareness. Pregnancy Yoga Sydney is also a great time for meditation.

Everyone can benefit from following a regular routine of yoga, because it goes against many of the problems suffered in modern life. Asanas release the physical tensions caused by hours of sitting, deep breathing gives vitality by increasing the oxygen supply to the brain and meditation improves concentration. Yoga improves strength and flexibility in mind and body, and helps relaxation. Yoga can help you completely relax and promote sleep, it also improves digestion and stimulates circulation. It frees the practitioner both physically and mentally, often increase intuition and creativity.

You can learn the positions of yoga for beginners at home or at any yoga course. However, since you are a  yoga beginner,the main thing you should know is yourself discipline. Because, it does not matter whether it is yoga for beginners or yoga for master, it is not just about performing yoga.

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The Secret About Yoga

Power Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Basic Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga ,Pregnancy Yoga; No, it's not the little green dude from STAR WARS. And no, as some tend to be easily confused, it doesn't come in flavors. So what, in essence, is Yoga? I'm glad you're thinking along those lines... let's take a little journey to India.

Etymology of the Word Yoga

Derived from the ancient tongue of Sanskrit, yuj, the root of the modern and contemporary term of yoga, carries with it many different meanings. Yuj itself would be considered a verb in many Latin-based languages, meaning "to control," "to concentrate on" or "to yoke." It has been concluded that other meanings represent the action of a uniting or joining, as well as conceptual definitions of a "mode, manner or means."

History of Yoga

When considering the root of the word yoga, it is easier to grasp its original intention. Originating in India, Yoga is in actuality not just something, but some things. The ancient practices that are still utilized today are believed to offer great insight and spiritual enlightenment as to the very nature of existence, through a process of deep meditation. It has many ties to personal beliefs as well as popular world religions.

The dates of such a practice have been traced as far back as 3000 BC, where archaeologists have found multiple seals of the Indus Valley Civilization depicting individuals and god-like beings in meditative postures. As early as 900 BC, ascetic practices were recorded in the Brahmanas, part of the Vedas.

As time passed, evidence of practices in the Hindu religion became more prominent. This was especially true, as this concept of what is now considered "yoga" continued to grow and change as is evidenced in the middle Upanishads c. 400BC. Further "defined" by the Bhagavad Gita (c. 200BC), which translates to "The Song of the Lord" and which offers the first glimpse of a "codified" yoga, the book included many meanings to the modern term, yet focused on on three: Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga.

Different Types of Yoga

As the practice of yoga grew throughout India, it would become integral to everything from Hindu and Buddhist religious practices, the reaching of Moksha or to simply offer better overall health and physical performance through the practice of posturing. Presently, an individual looking to participate in the practice of yoga can find several different types, all of which are all generally based on a series of Asana, or "sitting postures."

Yoga practices such as Hatha Yoga (Ha meaning sun and Tha meaning moon -- and if found in certain Sanskrit dictionaries, Hatha = Forceful), is what the Western world has widely accepted as "yoga," and is practiced for physical and mental health throughout that part of the globe. Hatha takes on new meaning for those looking for religious and mental enlightenment through the practice of yoga, as it was developed as, for lack of better terms, a stepping stone to Raja/Astanga Yoga.

Power Yoga and Bikram Yoga

Several yoga practices have become popular in the western world, an include both power yoga and Bikram yoga. Power Yoga, depending on the instructor, is simply a method in which the postures are repeated, and/or held longer, in order to create a strength training program out of a yoga class or private study.

Bikram Yoga is also known as Hot Yoga, and was developed by Bikram Choudhury. It is generally practiced in a room that is heated to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, with a relatively low humidity. The class is then led through a series of 26 postures. Due to the heat, the elasticity of the muscles are released to their full potential (based on each individual's personal potential), as the class continues. Such a class is great for muscle and mental endurance training, as well as for working on flexibility.

Goals and Point of a Yoga Practice

From enlightenment to tighter buns, yoga goals are as unique as the individual. Several people have strayed from practicing yoga because it has been derived from spiritual practices. Of course that's not a bad thing, but apparently some people are worried that they'll melt if they tune into something deeper than their biceps and triceps.


Yoga Equipment

You don't need to take out a second mortgage to snag some great yoga equipment, and it all starts with a mat. Cheap enough and worth every penny! Guys new to the practice of yoga might catch themselves thinking, "I'll just tough it out on the hardwood...." Nope. It'll cost you less than 15 bucks, and save your knees and elbows from a terrible fate.

Going one step further, if you're the type of person who sweats a lot during physical exertion, consider a simple yoga mat blanket. Not only are blankets nice for absorbing sweat, water from a bottle, lotion from your hands, etc., they are a must if you're considering a Bikram class. As fun as "Slip 'n' Slides" are, that's the last thing you want your yoga mat to become during class.

Yoga Straps and Yoga Blocks are also very helpful for maintaining poses for longer durations while avoiding muscle strain in the process, and can be of great help to newcomers and the experienced alike.

List of Basic Yoga Poses

Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend or Bend

Paschimottanasana - Intense stretch of the west

Adho Mukha Svanasana  - Downward Facing Dog

Bhujangasana - Cobra

Dhanurasana - Bow

Halasana - Plow

Vajrasana - Diamond Pose

Shavasana - Corpse Pose

Trikonasana - Triangle Pose

Virabhadrasana I - Warrior I Pose

Virabhadrasana II - Warrior II Pose

Tadasana  - Mountain Pose

Balasana - Child's Pose

Virasana

List of Advanced Yoga Poses

Bakasana - Crow/Crane Pose

Garudasana - Eagle Pose

Tittibhasana - Firefly Pose

Shirsasana - Head Stand

Pada Galavasana - Flying Crow Pose

Natarajasana - King Dancer Pose.

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Kids Yoga Sydney

Crawlers to Early Walkers

Yoganic offers classes, workshops, and groups to help you care for yourself and your family through the childbearing years. We offer the most comprehensive range of classes with babies in Sydney including Baby Yoga, Mummy & Me Pilates, Mummy & Me Dance and Baby Massage.

Our studio is child and pram friendly (use Harris Lane entry).

Please keep a look out of our child-minding service which will be available for most morning classes very soon.

Baby Yoga
Crawlers to Early Walkers

These classes offer an energetic, lively mix of practices for older babies including massage, passive stretching and rhythmic movement accompanied by

action songs & rhymes, active balances and games. There are also lots of integrated yoga practices for mums and babies to do together. For Mum, classes focus on rebuilding core strength, toning back and pelvic muscle, and releasing tension in the shoulders and chest. The classes are friendly and relaxed so that babies can be fed, changed and sleep whenever they need. Each class ends with a period of deep relaxation and a cup of organic tea and a chat with other mums.

Join Melissa on Fridays from 3.30- 4.30pm. To find out more about Melissa please, click here

Course Dates: Term 1, 2011 starts Feb 4 (10- weeks)

Investment: $125 for 10- weeks or $15 x no. of weeks remaining of term or use your class pass or $20 casual. 

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Mummy & Me Dance
3-16 months

Connect to your baby with dance and movement. We will explore through rhymes, play, creative movement and even some brief moments of "mummy me time".
For the last part of every class we will be learning some fun follow-along style choreography to Aretha Franklin's "Respect" which you can do with your bub in arms, in a carrier or watching you adoringly from a rug on the floor.

Join Angela on Tuesdays from 10- 10.45am. Starts Feb 8. To find out more about Angela, click here

Course Dates: Feb 8- March 29 (8- weeks)

Investment: $100 for 8- weeks or $20 casual or 3 classes for $45.

For enquiries and bookings, please contact Angela on 0406 006 204 or to email, please click here

STRETCH, MOVE AND RELAX
For 5- 8 year old Kids
(No Grown- Ups allowed)

In these classes, children will Stretch, Move and Relax while they develop not only strength,
coordination, flexibility and balance, but also body awareness, better focus and concentration, and self confidence. Children will be introduced to yoga poses, breathing and meditation through stories, journeys, songs, music, yoga games and guided visualisations in a fun, non- competitive and supportive environment.

Join Melissa Thursdays 4.30- 5.30pm. To find out more about Melissa, click here.

Course Dates: Term 1, 2011 starts February 3 (10 weeks)

Investment: $125 for 10- weeks.

If the class is not full, the following is an option: $15 x no. of weeks planning on attending or $18 casual.

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Stretch, Move & Relax Together (SMART) for Crawlers. Click here

Stretch, Move & Relax Together (SMART) for Toddlers. Click here

Stretch, Move & Relax Together (SMART) for Preschoolers. Click here

Stretch, Move & Relax for Tweens (9- 12 years). Click here

Stretch, Move & Relax for Teens (13- 17 years). Click here

Family Yoga (2.5- 8 years plus mum &/ or dad). Click here

AcroMoves (Circus) for Kids
6- 12 years
Learn cool new acrobatic moves from a circus professional and impress your friends! The course includes duo acrobatics, group pyramids, tumbling and
handstands combined with a thorough stretching and strength routine to get you performing at your best. Excellent for teamwork and building self confidence and suitable for beginners through to advanced students. There is something for everybody in Acro Moves!

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