So what is exactly is Yoga ? Some people ask some obvious to odd questions about it..so I will answer some now. ;-) I will try to keep it short and simple .
1. What is Yoga ?
Its is the physical and mental health of ones body.
2. Where did Yoga come from ?
Yoga came from India and it has been around for over 5, 000 years.
3. What is the most important thing to do while practicing Yoga?
Practicing Breathing techniques while staying focus is very important.
4. What is Ujjayi breathing ?
It is (vigorous) breathing practiced through your stomach rather from your chest with concentration and focus.
5. What are asanas ?
It is poses that are used in yoga.
6. Where does your posture start from?
Posture starts from the top and it is important to be mindful of ones body when practicing yoga to prevent injury or aches.
7. What are the 3 main parts to protect while practicing Yoga ?
The lower back, neck and knees are most important to protect.
8.Whats the main action of my spine while doing Yoga ?
Keeping the spine, muscles, tissues and bone straight at all times when the pose calls for the spine to be straightened.
9. What are proper and improper alignments?
Hunching your back is a improper alignment than keeping it straight.
10. Why do people say Namaste and what does it mean?
Namaste means from the soul of great honor and respect to the teacher to student and student to teacher. We say it to have a great and peaceful day.
11. What do you do after a back bend?
You do a forward bend to loosen the tension in you back.
These are some examples of yoga positions (asanas) for beginners to start off with. ;-)
Thanks for reading !
1. What is Yoga ?
Its is the physical and mental health of ones body.
2. Where did Yoga come from ?
Yoga came from India and it has been around for over 5, 000 years.
3. What is the most important thing to do while practicing Yoga?
Practicing Breathing techniques while staying focus is very important.
4. What is Ujjayi breathing ?
It is (vigorous) breathing practiced through your stomach rather from your chest with concentration and focus.
5. What are asanas ?
It is poses that are used in yoga.
6. Where does your posture start from?
Posture starts from the top and it is important to be mindful of ones body when practicing yoga to prevent injury or aches.
7. What are the 3 main parts to protect while practicing Yoga ?
The lower back, neck and knees are most important to protect.
8.Whats the main action of my spine while doing Yoga ?
Keeping the spine, muscles, tissues and bone straight at all times when the pose calls for the spine to be straightened.
9. What are proper and improper alignments?
Hunching your back is a improper alignment than keeping it straight.
10. Why do people say Namaste and what does it mean?
Namaste means from the soul of great honor and respect to the teacher to student and student to teacher. We say it to have a great and peaceful day.
11. What do you do after a back bend?
You do a forward bend to loosen the tension in you back.
These are some examples of yoga positions (asanas) for beginners to start off with. ;-)
Thanks for reading !
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