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Yoga
The word YOGA is derived from the Sanskrit root Yog meaning to bind, to connect, to join, attach and yoke. Yoga is a complete science of the human being. It takes into account the physical, spiritual and metaphysical aspects of you and has been around for more than 5000 years. It is one of the oldest forms of therapy and can give you inner peace by increasing the body's supply of energy.
A few breathing exercises recommended by yoga will go a long way towards better health and relaxation.
Any place is good for Yoga. You can practise at home, in the office or whilst you are out and about.
All the following exercise can be done on your own either at home or at work.
Kick Back Log-on Pose: Join your hands behind your head and stretch your elbows and then release. Do this as much as you can but slowly and find the difference.
Meditation: When you are on the computer, try and pay attention to your breath, slowly breath in and out this is a good relaxing technique.
Stretch: Keep your hands on the table. Stand back with feet apart now drop your head and chest down and breathe slowly and relax. Place your hands on the edge of the copier. Stand back with feet apart. Drop your head and chest. Breathe and relax your shoulders.
Sitting stretch: In your office in sitting position raise your arms above your head and stretch them to the side and then to the other. Repeat it several times. Do breathe normally.
These all the exercises are good for your body and mind. This will give you a calm and composed way of doing your work and keep the stress away.
Most people feel tired at some pioint of their lives but for many of us in this busy day and age it seems that extreme tiredness has become a way of life. Yoga can help with this as it can for those people who suffer with panic attacks, bad backs and just the general stresses of life. Yoga is simply stretching exercise and systematic breathing which will give you results within no time.
By doing simple exercises daily you will see that the energy level increases and it relaxes your mind in turn. You are not so rushed you can work very calmly and with a relaxed mind.
Before starting any exercise, warm up is necessary. Some of the Yoga exercises can be done at any time. They can also be made a part of other exercise routines.
Even if you walk or Jog daily, warm up body before you start anything, same way cooling is also necessary
In yoga breathing is a very important part of exercise, incorporate this in all your exercises. Sit in a comfortable position and breathe deeply let your breathe feel in your stomach inhale and exhale deeply. While walking also try to breathe evenly you will feel the difference and will feel more energetic.
The perfect way to do the yoga is to put the feet correctly in a position. Position like sitting up straight with legs in front is one of the basic steps of proper yoga.
Bend the right leg at the knee and place the feet under the hips so that your feet touches the left thigh. Then gradually change the position of your foot is vertical then slowly slants your knees backwards making your body position into an obtuse angle. It will be very painful initially but don’t force it just relax, or else if it becomes unbearable do it on the bed or keep something soft under you and slowly the knee will move.
Having done the above, stretch the right leg out keeping the leg securely on the bed or any soft surface. Once the heel has been positioned securely, extend the toe up. Slowly breathe in and curve as far as possible without bending the back. Initially you will not be able to turn much but slowly you will be able to manage this posture. The body will perfectly turn towards the stretched leg and will be completely even. Slowly breathe in and let go your hand and let your upper body rise slowly, then relax for some time. Do the same on the other side.
Take up the sitting position with legs stretched in the front, slowly curve the right leg making it nearly touching right hip. In this position, your toes will point towards your back, the below the knee part will touch your thigh, stretch your body. Keep a soft cloth under your left side of the body to balance, as you tend to lean. With both the hands grasp your foot and slowly breathe in. Gradually bow and try to touch your foot, keeping your body straight. Now do the same with the other side. It is a very difficult position and you will take some time to do it correctly. If you keep your back and spine flexible, you will be able to do this posture quite easily.
For more information go to your local fitness centre and inquire about yoga classes in your area.