Yoga for beginners

Raja Yoga is often called the Yoga of Meditation, however, it is not so simple to define it as Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Gyana Yoga, since it is in some sense a combination of the above paths. As we have already said, the aphorisms of the sage Patanjali form the basis of this yoga. He divided Raja Yoga, also called Ashtanga Yoga, into eight steps: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi (You can read more about these steps in the article “Eight Yoga Steps”). The main […]

The first thing that a beginner who wants to start doing yoga should understand is that yoga is not gymnastics, but a way of life, thoughts, it is mainly spiritual practice. And in order to have a positive effect, you should always pay attention to your thoughts and your mood when doing yoga. It is also very important to understand that these are not strength exercises – you should not be hurt and hard when you take a pose – most of the postures should help to relax and calm, […]

FIVE MOST COMMON ERRORS BEGINNING IN YOGEY Yoga for beginners is fraught with many difficulties. Rarely, a person starting a yoga practice is able to immediately understand this complex technology and do without problems and injuries. Trying to analyze what are the most common mistakes in yoga practice for beginners, I found that there are only five such errors. 1. Fuzzy goal setting Yoga involves very diverse practices, the effects of which are often contradictory. Yoga practices to achieve physical health do not necessarily develop flexibility — practices that increase […]

Yoga for children involves playing with them in a playful way, involving balls, hoops, toys. Publications about the experience of just such classes are collected on the pages of this section. Here you can find examples of the successful use of gymnastics in the spirit of hatha yoga to strengthen the health of children and adults, ready-made sets of exercises and scenarios of the corresponding lessons, leisure and entertainment. How to make yoga one of the tools for harmonious development, teachers tell in these materials based on personal experience. Most […]

In the modern world, yoga has become extremely popular. Now yoga classes occupy a leading position in almost any fitness club. In this regard, there are tendencies for the further development of yoga, and one of its new directions is Pilates yoga. Pilates yoga is an exercise system that is a subtle combination of the oldest yoga teaching and exercise system created by Joseph Pilates, who has not been around for hundreds of years. Both systems themselves are extremely effective, but in a well-thought-out synthesis they open up new, broader […]

Today, yoga has stepped far beyond India, gradually conquering the whole world. For many decades, interest in it has been growing among people of different nations and cultures, who understand that the practice of yoga can restore and restore physical and mental health. A detailed description of asanas, clear instructions, a specially compiled complex are ideal for those who want to become stronger, healthier, more resistant to difficulties, but are afraid that he will not have enough time for this. Try using this book to work out at least a […]

It’s time to debunk the myth that asanas and meditation can only develop flexibility and relieve stress. We show you four simple power yoga asanas for weight loss. Let the atmosphere in yoga rooms be filled with peace and harmony, the truth is that in a large set of asanas there are also those that make the heart beat faster and boost metabolism. So in one lesson you can combine cardio workloads, and the development of flexibility, and the strength component – that is why this practice never goes out […]

Pose of the child What is happening: the muscles of the hip joints, back and quadriceps of the thighs (quadriceps) are stretched. 1. Get on your knees, they should be shoulder width apart. Connect the big toes. Your buttocks should be on your heels. 2. Lean the body forward (the head should be between the hips) and touch the rug with your forehead. Stretch your arms straight ahead, place your palms on the floor. Close your eyes and inhale deeply. Stay in this position for a minute. What is the […]

Short description: Katerina Buida offers all yoga lovers the evening complex “Inspiration by the Sea”. This course of exercises is recommended for anyone who wants to improve stretching, make their joints more mobile. If you want to gain the flexibility and elasticity of the sea wave, be sure to include these exercises in your regular yoga classes. Relieve muscle tension and pain, feel complete relaxation – these are the tasks of the evening yoga complex. For beginners, this lesson is also suitable, because there are no complex asanas in it. […]

I offer you a small complex of asanas and breathing techniques to relax after a hard day, get rid of the accumulated stress and prepare for a full night’s rest. © Shutterstock.com About how to properly build an evening yoga practice, last week. If you exercise right before bedtime, this asanas complex is perfect for you. Soft tilt traction Why: unload a tired spine, relieve tension from the cervical spine and gently stretch the pelvis. Place your feet in the width of the pelvis, with an exhalation spin the pelvis […]