Curative
YOGA
Principles
of Yoga
Patanjali's
Eight Principles of Yoga
- Abstinence
(yama)
- Observance
(niyama)
- Posture
(asana)
- Regulation
of breath (pranayama)
- Withdrawal
of Senses (pratyahara)
- Concentration
(dharana)
- Meditation
(dhyana)
- Super
Consciousness (samadhi)
Swami
Sivananda's Modified Five Principles of Yoga
- Proper
relaxation
- Releases
tension in the muscles
- Helps
letting go of all worries
- Ensures
conservation of energy
- Proper
exercise
- Yoga
postures - to be performed as per body constitution.
- Yogic
consultation is a must.
- Correct
postures work systematically on all parts
of the body. Stretching and toning the muscles
& ligaments. Keeping the spine and joints
flexible. Improving the blood circulation.
- Proper
breathing (pranayama)
- Brings
an extraordinary balance in the consciousness
- Teaches
you to control your mental state by regulating
the flow of the life force.
- Proper
diet
- Chart
out a well-nourished balanced diet.
- Keeps
the body light and supple and the mind calm.
- Resists
ailments.
- Positive
Thinking & Meditation
- Removes
negative thoughts. Stills the mind.
- You
attain super-consciousness. A state beyond
time, space and causation.
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