Introduction to YOGA Mrs Moore What is Yoga

What is Yoga? The word yoga means “Union or Yoke together" in the language

What is Yoga? The whole system of Yoga is built on three main structures:

What Type of Yoga Hatha Yoga Uses bodily postures breathing techniques, and meditation with

How Does Yoga Benefit You? !? ! Increased flexibility Increased muscle strength and tone

Yoga Etiquette & Rules Mind your Personal Hygiene Minimize Conversation NO CELL PHONES/ NO

Asana- Postures Asana’s are widely known as "Yoga postures" or "Yoga positions". Example’s: Mountain,

Namaste Inner spirit bows to your inner spirit. Bow and close your eyes.

Lets Practice Asana’s • • • Mountain Pose Back bend Forward bend Lunge Downward

Breathing/Pranayama Extension of the Breath or Extension of Life Breathe in life, exhale impurities.

Shavasana/Savasana 1. Come to lie down on the back. (Corpse Position) 2. Let the

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Introduction to YOGA Mrs. Moore

What is Yoga? The word yoga means “Union or Yoke together" in the language of ancient India. We can think of the union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga is really about creating balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility

What is Yoga? The whole system of Yoga is built on three main structures: Postures/Exercise Breathing Meditation/Relaxation

What Type of Yoga Hatha Yoga Uses bodily postures breathing techniques, and meditation with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind.

How Does Yoga Benefit You? !? ! Increased flexibility Increased muscle strength and tone Improved respiration, energy Reduces Stress Weight reduction Cardio and circulatory health Improved athletic performance Protection from injury

Yoga Etiquette & Rules Mind your Personal Hygiene Minimize Conversation NO CELL PHONES/ NO IPODS Wear Decent Yoga Clothing Remove Shoes if you choose Enter and Settle down Quietly Observe silence during Shavasana/Savasana Clean up your area (roll up your mat) Every class begins and ends with Namaste

Asana- Postures Asana’s are widely known as "Yoga postures" or "Yoga positions". Example’s: Mountain, Cat, Cow, Downward Facing Dog, Cobra and much more.

Asana’s

Namaste Inner spirit bows to your inner spirit. Bow and close your eyes.

Lets Practice Asana’s • • • Mountain Pose Back bend Forward bend Lunge Downward dog Knees, chest, chin/ Chaturanga Cobra Plank

Breathing/Pranayama Extension of the Breath or Extension of Life Breathe in life, exhale impurities.

Practice Breathing

Shavasana/Savasana 1. Come to lie down on the back. (Corpse Position) 2. Let the feet fall out to either side. 3. Bring the arms alongside the body, but slightly separated from the body, and turn the palms to face upwards. 4. Relax the whole body, including the face. Let the body feel heavy. 5. Let the breath occur naturally. 6. To come out, first begin to the deepen the breath. Then move the fingers and toes, awakening the body. Guided Meditation