Yoga Posture For Physical Rejuvenation
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Yoga Posture For Physical Rejuvenation
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Yoga posture or asanas gives the yoga process its meaning. With yoga uniting the body, mind and spirit, the asanas, which literally means “seat,” provides the sturdy foundation.
Each yoga posture made by a yogi (a person who practices the art and discipline of yoga) reflects the needs of the body, but many people do not know how to determine what is lacking. The most effective way is to listen to your body – you may not be aware of it but it tells you directly what it needs.
Yoga posture does not just call you to flex or bend or stretch your various limbs. Every yoga posture strengthens your body and mental focus, hence, sincerity and dedication are of the essence, least the rudiments of yoga become lost in the process.
How Did Yoga Postures Come About?
In ancient times, the yogis started to be amazed with the unique movements and the strong stamina of the animals around them, so they observed animal activities every day– from the way that snakes feed to the way that cats sleep. Yoga experts then concluded that certain postures help the animals survive longer, regardless of the kind of environment they are in. Cats, for example, stretch out their spines from time to time to relax their bodies, which for the yogis of yore, was a perfectly logical posture, given that the spine is the backbone of the body. This acute observation paved the way for the type of yoga posture patterned after a cat’s habit.
Also, the knowledge in human physiology and anatomy added much to the numerous yoga postures of today. In fact, many yoga postures target specific body parts to stimulate blood circulation and promote the healthy development o our glands.
What Are The Principles Followed In Yoga Posture?
Yoga posture involves the following fundamental components:
1. Breathing. Breathing releases stress and tension from the body. This gives the body additional oxygen that reinvigorates its constituents. It is not surprising that the yogis equated life with the air we breathe.
2. Stretching. How would you feel after a long nap where you were unwittingly stuck in a restrictive sleeping position? Experiencing body aches is just normal but you still need to loosen up those tightened muscles and ligaments in order to relax. Yoga postures aim to loosen up the ligaments that have numbed because of the uncomfortable predicaments the body undergoes on a constant basis.
3. Concentration. Focus. All you need to start up with a yoga posture, besides good breathing, is a well-concentrated mind. Be specific with what you want to do and achieve in your yoga activity for the day. A less distracted mind can be very responsive especially in complicated situations. Some yoga postures can even help your mind to focus.
4. Gravity. Inverted yoga postures, such as the headstand and the shoulder stand, uses gravity to improve the blood circulation in the upper body. Upright yoga postures, on the other hand, are meant for the lower body. In yoga postures, gravity is used to one’s advantage in rejuvenating the body.
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