Yoga

Introduction

Yoga is an Indian philosophical theory, a series of mental and physical exercises such as Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Kriya, meditation and asceticism covers. The term Yoga can both association and integration mean, and in terms of harnessing and tightening of the body to the soul to the collection and concentration or becoming one with God to be understood. Since each path to God-realization can be described as yoga, there are Hindu name for the many different yoga paths, which are adapted to the respective assessments of the knowledge of God aspirant.

(Francina, 23-31).

Discussion

For thousands of years, there were many types (schools, tracks) Yoga permeating the whole culture of India and beyond, hence there is no single definition of Yoga. However, radically different approach in presenting Yogi Svatmarama , based on the treaty of Hathajogapradipika of XV. This focuses on szatkarmie , cleansing the physical body, leading to the purification of mind. In comparison with the sitting position and the meditation of Patanjali, is the essence of asanas and pranayama , which is today, outside of India, is more associated with the word yoga (Pero, 17-18).

Yoga works the union body-emotion-mind-being. The union is not necessary to create it there act, feel, and think, we are. The body is with us every second of our life, we are thinking or feeling. The division is a fiction. Moreover, I could not mention an exact time but it began as part of a line of thought in India, a place where many religions and philosophies. Yoga becomes "the daughter" of a line of thought, a philosophy that says that everything is real, what you can see, touch, hear, has to do with the senses. There are other lines of thought in India that say just the opposite: they tell us through the senses that we perceive is an illusion, and that the truth would be given by introspection (Francina, 23-31).

Stretching, toning and relaxation takes place by the practice of yoga postures is based on the combination of these three principles: stretching, toning and relaxation. Through the stretch release the tensions of the body, taking care and developing awareness of the muscles and internal body functions. The positions gradually tone muscles support the spine and limbs, making the strength and postural stability, and correcting bad postural habits. The development is smooth and gradual, avoiding sudden movements, or unnecessary effort. However, through the relaxation increase the body's ability to replenish energy, and releasing the toxins produced during muscular effort. Moreover, in Hatha Yoga, it performs a sequence of asanas or postures that strengthen and fully benefit the body, leading to a harmonious development (Dhyansky, 18-20).

Yoga works on the internal organs as each posture works on certain internal organs, stimulating them through different light pressure and circulating blood to and from these organs. For example in the headstand, it stimulates the venous return through the action of gravity, promoting relaxation of the heart and veins of the legs. At the same time the abdominal organs ...