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Yoga Postures and Yogic Breathing
Q. What are Yoga postures?
A. Postures are designed so that there is a balance between movement and resistance. The movements co-ordinate the mind, body and breath and effectively help in toning and removing stress from the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, excretory and nervous systems.
Q. How do the postures remove stress from all these systems?
A. The organs are squeezed and spread, bringing a supply of fresh blood and gently massaging all the organs. This tones and removes stress from all these systems.
Q. What are the benefits of the sitting postures?
A. Sitting postures bring elasticity to the hips, knees, ankles and muscles of the groin. They remove tension and hardness in the diaphragm and throat and make breathing easier.
Q. What are the benefits of the standing postures?
A Standing postures strengthen the leg muscles and joints and increase the suppleness and strength of the spine. The arteries of the legs are stretched, increasing the blood flow to the lower limbs.
Q. What are the benefits of the forward bends?
A. The abdominal muscles are compressed and as they relax, the frontal brain is cooled. This rests the sympathetic nervous system, lowering the pulse and blood pressure.
Q. What are the benefits of the twists?
A. The pelvic and abdominal organs are squeezed and flushed with blood. This relieves spinal, hip and groin disorders. The spine becomes more supple, increasing blood flow to the spinal nerves and increasing energy levels. The half spinal twist has immense anti-aging benefits.
Q. What are the benefits of the inverted postures?
A. The brain, heart and lungs are given an increased supply of blood, thus resting the heart, aiding circulation and relieving pressure on the lower back.
Q. What are the benefits of the backward bends?
A. These stimulate the central nervous system, thereby helping in combating nervous disorders, hypertension and depression.
Q. What are the benefits of the reclining postures?
A. These postures soothe the body and refresh the mind. The body is cooled, breath is regulated and prepared for advanced breathing.
Q. What are the benefits of the yogic breathing exercises?
A. The cells are allowed to absorb the vital energy with ease. This calms the mind and builds emotional stability. During inhalation, the vital energy is received by the body in the form of breath, and during exhalation, the toxins are eliminated from the respiratory system. Tranquility and peace of mind are achieved.