YOGA PHYSIOLOGY Yoga Physiology are the description of the human body, its layers and the energy channels running through it used in various Yoga Systems. Yoga (Sanskrit: Yogh) are the physical, mental and spiritual practice or disciplines which aim at transforming body and mind. The term devotes a variety of Schools practices and goals. Three Bodies are an essential part of the Yoga Physiology is vital energies of the Body, Siddhis (magical powers) and Moksha (mukti) Four aim of life are: 1) Dharma – Observation of spiritual, discipline, virtue in one’s life purpose. 2) Artha – Creation of a balanced Life. 3) Kama – enjoyment of the fruits of one’s labours – love & joy. 4) Moksa – Liberation, Freedom. The five sheaths: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
Pranayama Kosha (Breath-Energy) Manomaya Kosha (Mind-Stuff) Annamaya Kosha (Food-Stuff) Vijnanmaya Kosha (Intellect-Wisdom) Anandmaya [Bliss-Happiness)
What is Yoga? Answer: Yoga is considered as a health and fitness regime that comprises many postures which are made to improve physical and mental health of the practitioner. Yoga is an Indian Physical, Mental and Spiritual practice or discipline in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism. The Best known are Hath Yoga and Raja Yoga. Yoga became popular in 19805, as a system of physical exercise across the world. 1) KARMA YOGA – the Yoga of Action 2) BHAKTI YOGA – the Yoga of Devotion 3) JNANA YOGA – the Yoga of Knowledge The Eight – Limb Path of Yoga, Leading to freedom and a joyful creative Life 1) Yamas – (self-reliance, generosity) 2) Samadhi – (Union of the Self with Object to Meditation) 3) Niyamas – (the five Observances) 4) Pranayama – (Mindful Breathing) 5) Dhyana – (Meditation, Reflection, Observation) 6) Dharana –( Concentration, Focusing, Attention) 7) Asana – ( Postures) 8) Pratyahara – (Turning Inward withdrawal of the senses to the mind)