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Yoga

Yoga. The art of relaxation. History of Yoga. Techniques date back more then 5000 years Archeological sites found in the Indus Valley Built on three main structures Exercising, breathing, and meditation Not rooted in Hinduism Religion incorporates some practices.

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Yoga

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  1. Yoga The art of relaxation

  2. History of Yoga • Techniques date back more then 5000 years • Archeological sites found in the Indus Valley • Built on three main structures • Exercising, breathing, and meditation • Not rooted in Hinduism • Religion incorporates some practices

  3. Physical Benefits of Yoga • Improves concentration • Increases strength and flexibility • Can aid in digestion • Aids in weight loss • Lowers blood pressure • Helps improve posture • Natural sleep aid at night and increases energy in the day

  4. Breathing in Yoga • Breathing is vital to yoga to maintain focus • Increase pose possibility • Help one to come back to a focused practice • Increases lung capacity • Improves detoxification • Releases tension around heart and digestive organs • Dramatically reduces anxiety

  5. Types of yoga • Hatha • Slow paced and gentle • Bikram (“hot” yoga) • Loosening of tight muscles and encourages sweating • Ashtanga and Power • Fast paced and intense • Physically demanding

  6. Poses Beginner pose: Downward facing Dog Intermediate pose: King Dancer Advanced pose: Firefly

  7. More about the practice Who can do yoga Where can you do yoga • Any age • Any physical ability • Anyone willing to try • You make the practice • Anywhere you can take your mat • Yoga studio or gym • At home • Weber State

  8. Weber State Class times • Swensen Gym - Room 19 • Monday 8:45 PM Vinyasa Flow • Wednesday 8:45 PM Gentle Flow • Saturday 9:30 AM Multi Level • Union Building - Room 404 • Tuesday and Thursday 4:30 • Davis Campus - Room 306 • Monday and Wednesday 12:30 • Tuesday and Thursday 4:00

  9. Yoga Supplie Suggestions • Mat • Blocks • Strap • Bag • Loose fitting and comfortable clothing

  10. Resources • http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/24/77-surprising-health-benefits-of-yoga/ • http://www.americanyogaassociation.org/general.html • http://yoga.about.com/od/yogaposes/a/firefly.htm • http://www.healthandyoga.com/html/news/yogicbreath.html

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