Yoga
Y o g a I n B a l i
Yoga is very popular in the World even Indonesia today, as one of the sports that nourish the body. In addition to reducing stress and stretching muscles, the benefits of yoga can also shrink the stomach and make the ideal slim body. High society interest in Yoga gymnastics makes some people who understand and have Yoga skills open yoga practice classes to help people get a healthy body and also proportionate. On this occasion will be discussed understanding and history of Yoga as well as the benefits of yoga exercises for health.
Then what is the meaning of Yoga? Yes, the word “yoga” is derived from Sanskrit, the meaning of the word Yoga itself is to concentrate the whole mind in order to control the five senses. This means that a person doing yoga should be able to concentrate fully, manage and control in order to create harmony and balance between Soul, mind and body. From there the meaning of yoga has the meaning of one which when translated then means to unite all the mind, body and soul in unity and one side. and the union of the servant with the creator. Gymnastics yoga or yoga sports can be understood through meditation techniques as a medium and asana or movement to help identify yourself so much closer and get to know the creator.
Yoga is believed to have originated from India that came about 3,000 BC, although many historians and practitioners believe it emerged long before that. The person who is believed to first collect and record the Yoga Philosophy is Patanjali. Yoga system collected known as the King of Yoga is a system of mind control. The book Yoga Sutran Patanjali became the foundation of Ashtanga Yoga and Eight body parts of yoga such as Yama, Asana, Niyama, Dharana, Pranayama, Dhyana, Pratyahara and Samadhi.
The story of Yoga is widely contained in the ancient writings of the Bhagavad Gita which contains 700 Sanskrit verses including the mahabharata story. In the article there is practice of Yoga and also meditasinya, even introduced also 3 types of Yoga namely Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga. Not only that in the article is also told the conversation between Krisna and Arjuna before the war kurushetra including also about Yoga.
In the process of development of Yoga into various streams with techniques and body work and meditation in various countries. in the West Yoga practice began to be known since the last 30 years. The benefits that many people get from Yoga make it not only a practice for physical health but also a part of lifestyle.
Yoga in Indonesia began to be known since the 1990s, its development in Indonesia, Jakarta Particularly occurred in the mid-90s when there was an economic crisis where many people who are under stress. When medical treatment is not powerful enough they start turning to Yoga as a natural cure. In addition Yoga is also brought by Indonesian children who study abroad such as America who already feel the benefits of yoga and introduce to the community homeland.
The development of Yoga or Yoga training centers in Indonesia specifically Jakarta in recent years increased rapidly. The public interest of Jakarta with a population of nine million Souls increased its graph. Plus the Yoga publication and its relentless preaching through print and electronic media make yoga more popular.
Bali Spirit Festival held in 2008 became the pioneer of International Yoga festival in Indonesia and namaste Festival held in 2010 in Jakarta. Although the packaging is different but the same goal is to introduce and popularize Yoga as a lifestyle of Indonesian society.
Some Yoga Style
There are several styles and flow of Yoga that can be tailored to your individual needs. You try yoga types according to your body’s abilities and needs. following several streams of Yoga.
- Bikram Yoga
Bikran Yoga is known by Bikram Choudory whose aspect of yoga bikran practice is done in a high-temperature closed seal between 32-42 degrees Celsius with a certain humidity level. The essence of Bikram Yoga exercise is done in high-temperature room with 90 minutes duration, 45 minutes of standing poses and 45 minutes later poses on the floor. It consists of 26 motion exercises with two breathing exercises and relaxation poses.
- Prenatal Yoga
Prenatas Yoga specifically for pregnant women with several categories that are matched to the mother’s pregnancy. The core exercise is Deep breath and movement a breathing process that is done through the awareness of the penu, the goal is to help pregnant women during childbirth process.
- Vinyasa
Vinyasa or better known as Flow Yoga is Yoga gymnastics with rhythmic and dynamic movements which moves like a dancing person. The core exercises are Keep moving and flow with the main components of Vinyasa Yoga: breathing is done slowly in harmony with the breathing process.
- Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga emphasizes the four techniques of posture (asana), breathing (Pranayama), Kuncian (Bandha), and Gestur (Mudra). This type of yoga exercise is lightweight by involving each joint body in a movement that aims to strengthen, loosen and balance the limbs. Yoga is perfect for beginners.
- Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga was developed by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois who was inspired by Vinyasa Yoga with its aerobic movements. Ashtanga Yoga emphasizes physical exercise and synchronization of breath with progressive movements without pauses and a series of yoga poses.
- Iyengar Yoga
Iyengar Yoga is developed by BKS which prioritizes strength and endurance. In the exercises use aids such as ropes, cushions and blocks. This yoga practice emphasizes body poses. move slowly with focus on body position, heel and finger.
- Kundauni Yoga
Kundauni Yoga or yoga of awareness in Indonesian yoga for the awareness of gymnastics that emphasizes the flow and breathing that is fast and rhythmic breathing. Kundauni Yoga includes breathing exercises, meditation and singing.
- Power Yoga
Power Yoga is initiated by Beryl Bender Birch and Kanye West from American Yoga Teachers which is a development of ashtanga yoga. This type of yoga emphasizes strength and flexibility and is often called the Yoga Gym because it incorporates strength training, stretching and meditation.
- Ishta Yoga
This type of yoga is a combination of classical and contemporary yoga that is hatha, tantra, and ayurveda (ISHTA, short for Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda). This exercise essentially each class has themes such as physical strengthening, balancing the chakras and calming feelings and thoughts.
Benefits of Yoga For Health
Yoga exercises have a lot of benefits for the health of the body. including the following:
- Make More Sensitive and Concentrations
Yoga exercises like meditation will make concentrating easier and make you more sensitive.
- Helping you to get pregnant
Yoga is also good for pregnant women such as Prenatal Yoga which is intended for pregnant women who can help more relaxed in the face of childbirth.
- Spiritual Improvement
Yoga practice on a regular basis is excellent for balancing the mind and body and guiding in achieving spiritual enhancement.
- Overcome depression
Yoga is a sport that uses breathing techniques, so it not only makes healthy but also mind. It is not easy to master Yoga breathing techniques, but with normal breathing techniques can overcome depression, stress and anxiety. Based on research Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine, found that doing 30 minutes of yoga a day can increase work focus, reduce stress and improve mood. Researchers believe Yoga-style breathing is beneficial to mental health because it can calm the nervous system and reduce heart rate.
- Lose weight
Currently Yoga gymnastics is one of the many sports selected to lose weight and shrink belly. researchers at the Hutchison Cancer research Center, Seattle, surveyed 15,000 adults and found the results of people who do regular Yoga weight can go down to 18 pounds within four years. while the Yoga does not take 10 years more. While other studies conducted by the journal Preventive Medicine Research Institute in California found that people who diet and do yoga lose weight faster than people who diet but do not do yoga.
- Heals carpal tunnel syndrome
Yoga can overcome carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), based on the Journal of the American Medican Association (JAMA) study, Yoga can reduce CTS pain if done for eight weeks. CTS is a disease of the wrist caused by a depressed nerve.
- Menopause
Gymnastic yoga when done for two months can decrease symptoms Menopause up to 30%, it is found based on research University of California. While research by the University of Illinois shows that women who do yoga exercises twice a week for 90 minutes experience improved health and mood after menopause.
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