BRANCHES YOGA: The term yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word yui. It is defined as “to yoke” or to unite.”Uniting the mind‚ the body‚ and the spirit is the heart of yoga philosophy. In the West‚ the word yoga is synonymous with Hatha Yoga or physical aspect of yoga. In India‚ however‚ throughout the centuries yoga encompassed more than just the physical aspect. There are five main branches of yoga that offer spiritual philosophies and discipline beyond Hatha Yoga. Each branch possesses unique
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Yoga & Depression Everyone feels down sometimes‚ but when depression continues for a long time‚ it can lower your energy for living and make it easier for you to get sick because‚ it weakens your immune system. Clinical depression is a persistently sad‚ hopeless‚ and sometimes agitated state that profoundly lowers the quality of life and if untreated it can result in suicide. Since the 1970s yoga was studied for being the treatment for depression. Yoga has become more popular in the medical
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Yoga and Christianity The author of “Yes to Yoga”‚ Agnieszka Tennant‚ seems to argue that yoga can easily be stripped of its Hindu implications. He says that even though it was originally Hindu‚ he is entirely invulnerable of being contaminated by any god or goddess apart from Christ. He was wise to implement the scenarios in which yoga is exercised today: inside secular American gyms. Not only did he powerfully demonstrate that all forms of Hinduism are nearly extinct from the yoga which is commonly
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Yoga and Pilates A question that constantly pops up among fitness beginners is whether they should take yoga or Pilates? Do they have the same techniques? Both Yoga and Pilates are considered to be mind-body exercises which are great forms of strength training that build long‚ lean muscles. You might be surprised to know that Joseph Pilates‚ the founder of Pilates‚ looked to yoga for inspiration when creating his exercise method! Even though they share some common benefits‚ Yoga and Pilates are
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[PowerPoint image representing Sri Dharma Mittra] 1. a world renowned yoga teacher 2. who truly exemplifies yoga 3. demonstrating an unsupported headstand 4. Niralamba Sirsasana in Sanskrit 5. Sanskrit classical language of India B. perfect posture in Time Square 1. truly demonstrates Yoga 2. showing diligence‚ focus‚ strength II. Personal
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STUDENT NAME/SECTION: Addie Chan - 017 1. Topic: Do Not Procrastinate 2. Circle the General Purpose of your speech: (to inform or to persuade) 3. List the Main Points that you will develop: I. The disadvantages for procrastinating II. The advantages for not procrastinating 4. Method of organization: Circle One Method Below Chronological; Spatial; Topical; Cause/Effect; Problem/Cause/Solution; Problem/Solution; Comparative Advantages; Monroe’s Motivated Sequence: [Attention‚ Need‚ Satisfaction
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History of Yoga Yoga is more than just a physical exercise. It is designed to be a meditation tied in with relaxation of the body and mind. The history of yoga is split up into four periods: the Vedic Period‚ Pre-Classical Period‚ Classical and Post-Classical Periods. In the Vedic Period‚ yogic teachings came from the Vedas‚ a collection of hymns which praise a divine power. From these praises‚ certain rituals and ceremonies were incorporated into stretches and the relaxation of the mind. The
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Persuasive Speech Outline “Computed Mediated Communication” I. Introduction: A. Attention-Getter: How many of you can actually remember the days when you had to communicate via the phone or through letters‚ when you had to actually write checks and present them to humans to get cash‚ or had to go to the library to do literally all of your research? B. Link-to Audience: Most of us can’t imagine life without email‚ ATM machines‚ or the Internet because we rely on these things everyday
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purpose of my persuasive speech was to influence the audience to be more involved in the community by volunteering. I felt that my speech was suitably organized with a sustainable attention getter‚ a clearly organized body and a storytelling conclusion. I started the speech by asking the audience‚ “Has anyone ever stopped to help you when you were in a time of need and want to pay it forward by making a difference in someone else’s life‚ then why not volunteer?” In the body of my speech I included a
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Abstract A complete Hatha Yoga session should be aimed at holistic wellness of mind‚ body and soul. It should contain a well designed sequence of Asanas or yogic poses‚ Pranayam or breathing exercises‚ relaxation techniques‚ and Dhyana or Meditation. The Yoga session should begin with a prayer or chanting of “Om”‚ the primary sound of universe. This helps in relaxing and focusing the mind‚ and bringing calmness to the senses. This should be followed by warming up exercises known as “Yogic Suksma
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