Basit Ali Task 1
Who was Patanjali and what did he do?
There are many myths about who Patanjali was and what his origin was. It is said that Patanjali was thrown from heaven as a little snake into the palms of Gonika, his virgin mother. It is said that Patanjali was sent to the earth to inculcate the teachings of Yoga in the human beings. “Pat” means leaves containing knowledge, and “Anjali” means offering or a hand gesturing something to offer. It is often translated as fallen from heaven as some people in the ancient books have claimed seeing this moment when Patanjali was sent from the heaven into his mother’s palms.
Patanjali gave the humanity a practice of yoga which guaranteed the peace of mind, purification of the blood, purity and …show more content…
Adequate breathing exercises provide the muscles with oxygen thus it helps to strengthen and make the muscles strong. It gives the muscles more energy and power and makes sure that they do not drain out of energy on a quick basis. The physiological benefits of yoga are not countable. It increases respiratory efficiency, decreases the respiratory rate, gives a more stable nervous system, and decreases the blood pressure. Gastro intestinal functions come to normal. Muscular and skeletal flexibility increases, breath holding time increases. Energy levels increase, and so does the immunity of the body. Your body weight comes to normal, your sleep improves as you get a more deep and peaceful …show more content…
But after I started yoga, it seemed that someone is spiritually changing me from inside, and that spiritual was me myself.
Explain various poses of yoga what kind of poses are there? List 10 common posses and its benefits in short?
There are different poses of yoga. You can opt for a few if you are intending to practice yoga. Some are very easy and some become easy with the passage of time. The names and benefits are listed below:
1. Bird of Paradise Pose - Svarga Dvidasana
In this pose one has to extend one leg in the outward direction at a 90 degree angle with one’s waist. This helps in balancing of the body posture. It gives strength to the legs, back and joints. It also removes any groins or hamstrings in the body.
2. Boat pose –Navasana
In this pose, you have to rest your whole body on your hips and raise your legs and arms in the upward direction making a 45 degree angle with the floor. It builds up the abdominal muscles and gives strength from inside the body.
3. Bow pose- Dhanurasana
It stretches the front of the body, including chest, abdomen and quadriceps. It provides extra flexibility to the spinal cord and makes the overall body more powerful and
Who was Patanjali and what did he do?
There are many myths about who Patanjali was and what his origin was. It is said that Patanjali was thrown from heaven as a little snake into the palms of Gonika, his virgin mother. It is said that Patanjali was sent to the earth to inculcate the teachings of Yoga in the human beings. “Pat” means leaves containing knowledge, and “Anjali” means offering or a hand gesturing something to offer. It is often translated as fallen from heaven as some people in the ancient books have claimed seeing this moment when Patanjali was sent from the heaven into his mother’s palms.
Patanjali gave the humanity a practice of yoga which guaranteed the peace of mind, purification of the blood, purity and …show more content…
Adequate breathing exercises provide the muscles with oxygen thus it helps to strengthen and make the muscles strong. It gives the muscles more energy and power and makes sure that they do not drain out of energy on a quick basis. The physiological benefits of yoga are not countable. It increases respiratory efficiency, decreases the respiratory rate, gives a more stable nervous system, and decreases the blood pressure. Gastro intestinal functions come to normal. Muscular and skeletal flexibility increases, breath holding time increases. Energy levels increase, and so does the immunity of the body. Your body weight comes to normal, your sleep improves as you get a more deep and peaceful …show more content…
But after I started yoga, it seemed that someone is spiritually changing me from inside, and that spiritual was me myself.
Explain various poses of yoga what kind of poses are there? List 10 common posses and its benefits in short?
There are different poses of yoga. You can opt for a few if you are intending to practice yoga. Some are very easy and some become easy with the passage of time. The names and benefits are listed below:
1. Bird of Paradise Pose - Svarga Dvidasana
In this pose one has to extend one leg in the outward direction at a 90 degree angle with one’s waist. This helps in balancing of the body posture. It gives strength to the legs, back and joints. It also removes any groins or hamstrings in the body.
2. Boat pose –Navasana
In this pose, you have to rest your whole body on your hips and raise your legs and arms in the upward direction making a 45 degree angle with the floor. It builds up the abdominal muscles and gives strength from inside the body.
3. Bow pose- Dhanurasana
It stretches the front of the body, including chest, abdomen and quadriceps. It provides extra flexibility to the spinal cord and makes the overall body more powerful and