Knowing positions for beginners

Yoga, a complementary therapy, is a practical and scientific method of attaining physical and mental health, thereby promoting well-being and fosters development of personality. It also achieves an overall balance in life that enables us to face day-to-day challenges.

Yoga assists in developing inner strength and mental balance to accomplish inner peace and harmony, and strengthen the body to fight against stress.

Physiologically, yoga promotes flexibility of joints and exerts subtle pressure on the glands; consequently, this pressure stimulates the release of hormones from the glands, thus maintaining internal homeostasis.

Benefits of Yoga include:
-positive well being and wellness through more balanced glandular secretions.
-improved vitality and increased stamina, enabling you to do more work and go about life with vibrancy
-a clearer and more focused mind, improved memory and increased energy levels
-greater inner strength through restoration of harmony with one's self
-sound mental outlook and a healthier interpersonal relationships with peers
-relief from tension and stress
-increased vitality
-youthful limberness and flexibility
-promotion of good blood circulation
-poise, grace and self-confidence
-relaxation
-a trim and favorable figure
-improved disposition
-balance of heart and mind

Yoga has correct positioning too. Not just coitus.

Positions for sun salutations are demonstrated by:

1. Mountain - stand with feet together, big toes touching heels apart, hands clasped at heart level in prayer position.
2. Back bend- inhale, stretch arms up over the head, arch the back, look up, keep buttocks firm while keeping feet firmly planted on the ground.
3. Forward bend- exhale, stretch forward and downward, bring hands flat to the floor beside the feet, head at the level of knees.
4. Lunge-inhale, hold breath, reach left leg back to rest on the ball of foot and tuck right knee under the chest
5. plank- still holding breath (continued from #4), reach right leg back, hold both legs straight, tighten the abdomen.