Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga vinyasa yoga is a style of yoga as exercise popularised by K. Pattabhi Jois during the twentieth century, often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga. The word Ashtanga is comprised of two Sanskrit words, “Ashta” and “Anga.” “Ashta” refers to the number eight, while “Anga” means limb or body part. Therefore, Ashtanga is the union of the eight limbs of yoga, into one complete, holistic system.Ashtanga is a very dynamic and athletic form of hatha yoga, made up of six series or levels, with a fixed order of postures. It is rooted in vinyasa, the flowing movements between postures, with a focus on energy and breath. While it is a very physical practice, it also promotes mental clarity and inner peace.
Prenatal And Postnatal Yoga
Much like other types of childbirth-preparation classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach to exercise that encourages stretching, mental centering and focused breathing. Postpartum yoga is a modified, low-intensity yoga practicePrenatal Yoga Prenatal yoga is basically useful to ease the pain caused due to the inflammation of the different body organs. The discomfort of heavy body weight is tried to made less uneasy with the relaxing postures of the asanas. It is very crucial to have strong and flexible body parts to withstand the demanding growth of the foetus. Postnatal Yoga or Postpartum Yoga Yoga basically is a union of pran, mind with self practiced to balance the emotional, mental and physical well being.
Weight Loss
It is mostly observed that despite of following unlikely methods, one is not able to lose her weight. Obesity, is todays most complex disease with uncontrolled causes lying underneath. One of its cause could be a family history where all or some of the members of the family for generations deal with the same problem. A diet containing processed and fatty foods is consumed regularly leading to unhealthy body. Moreover due to technological revolution, sedentary work style is set involving negligible exercise which further contributes to weight gain.
Alongside, there is a contribution of mental stress, poor sleep, hormonal changes specially in the women.
Yoga, here can play a vital role in helping you to lower your stress and balance the hormones which ultimately improves your mood. Burning calories with increase in the muscle mass and tone can rightfully utilise the fats helping in creating good cholesterol.
Massage
In India, massage has been practiced long ago over thousands of years due to its benefits beyond simple relaxation. Massage not only manipulates soft tissues but also eases body stress and pain. Massage techniques used such as compression of muscles, mobilization of joints helps to get relief from certain symptoms or to heal injuries.