Showing posts with label iyengar yoga. Show all posts
Showing posts with label iyengar yoga. Show all posts

Sunday

Differences Yoga and Other Sports

What distinguishes yoga and non-yoga body work? Whichever is more beneficial to human health?

Non yoga (take the example of aerobic)
    - sporadic movements, fast, and give a strong emphasis on the muscles.
    - designed to obtain an athletic body shape
    - there is no necessity to pay attention to the breath
    - improving blood circulation by giving emphasis on the heart

Yoga:
    - gentle movements, muscle movements tend to avoid sudden and too hard
    - not designed specifically for the shape of the body, so it is not effective to get an athletic body shape and small stomach
    - yoga movements with full awareness of the breath that increases mental strength and focus and sharp mind
    - accelerate blood circulation, but does not give excessive pressure on the heart

The advantages of yoga that no other exercise is yoga a positive impact not only to the physical aspect but also to the mental and emotional aspects. Everything is driven in a 'dance' are in harmony. Harmony and balance of all these aspects that produce positive effects in health care and the body is therapeutic in addressing weaknesses due to negligence of the human body (read: disease).
The next yoga excellence is the gentle but firm movements of yoga. When the muscles contract, the deposit of sugar in the body will turn into lactic acid and additional power arises. In a tough sport, fast, and sporadic as aerobics, lungs work harder and faster to get enough oxygen to meet the needs of the muscle, but if done too loud then a long breath and fast though not able to meet the body's need for oxygen, resulting in acid lactate will increase and accumulate in the muscles. Experiencing muscle fatigue which can lead to muscle spasms (cramps). The opposite happens in yoga.
Although subtle, yoga is done gradually give the same benefits to the movements of the hard and fast if the shape of the body but is not followed by a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles which can lead to fatigue. In addition, yoga does not give undue stress on the heart and nervous system, as if the body caused by others.

Saturday

Several types of Yoga

To get the most out of yoga, you need to know the needs and compliance with personal condition. In addition to hatha yoga that is usually reserved for the public and beginners, there are many other types of yoga.
Iyengar Yoga. Yoga with slow motion and detail, using special devices, such as belts, pillows and bolsters special, and beams to produce the appropriate posture. This type of yoga is also suitable for beginners.
Ashtanga Yoga. The series of yoga postures are quite challenging to focus on breathing techniques to control the mind.
Bikram Yoga. Yoga consists of a series of 26 postures, done in the room temperature over 37 degrees Celsius. But for some people, such as people with high blood pressure and diabetes, need to see a doctor before doing this yoga.
Power Yoga. The series is based on Ashtanga yoga. Focusing on the formation of upper body strength, balance, and flexibility. Yoga is known as the most athletic yoga than others.
Kundalini Yoga. Yoga with spiritual and philosophical approach that includes meditation, breathing techniques, and singing as part of yoga.
Kripalu Yoga. Yoga begins with very slow motion, then rose into three stages to achieve better awareness.