Physical and Mental Health Using Yoga V. Ramesh MCA, M.

Sc (Yoga),
Assistant Professor Yoga (EFL),
SRM Institute of Science & Technology,
Faculty of Engineering Technology,
Ramapuram Part. Vadapalani Campus,
Chennai – 600 026

WHAT IS YOGA?
 Citta Vritti Nirodha – Yoga is the suppression of modification of the mind. The
literal meaning of Yoga is Yoke.
 Union of one-self (jiva) with Universal self (God / Goddess / Almighty / Nature).
 Yoga can strengthen one’s body, breathing and mind through Asanas, Pranayama
and Meditation.

Self-Realization, God / Goddess / Almighty /

Self-awareness, Highly Evolved
Universal Soul / Nature
Self-Actualization
Ali

After years of Yogic

Practice*

Better Evolving
Educated
More Matured
 Stages

Through Yogic Practice*

Less
Educated
< Matured


WHO IS THE FATHER OF YOGA?

Saint Pathanjali. He is the one who designed Asthanga Yoga.

*Yogic Practices – Asanas, Pranayamas, Mudras, Bhandhaas, Chakras, Meditation,

Surya Namaskar, Kriyas and Relaxation.

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Physical and Mental Health Using Yoga V. Ramesh MCA, M.Sc (Yoga),
Assistant Professor Yoga (EFL),
SRM Institute of Science & Technology,
Faculty of Engineering Technology,
Ramapuram Part. Vadapalani Campus,
Chennai – 600 026

OBJECTIVES OF YOGA
Yoga improves the postures, increases the intake of oxygen and enhances the functioning
of respiratory, digestive, endocrine and reproductive and excretory systems. Its effect on the
emotions is equally beneficial by calming the mind.

STREAMS OF YOGA
1. ASHTANGA YOGA
S.NO LIMBS MEANING REMARKS
1 Yama Social Discipline
2 Niyama Self-Discipline
External
3 Asana Physical postures
4 Pranayama Breathing Exercise / Yogic Respiration
5 Prathyaha Withdrawal of Senses from external objects
Dharana Contemplation. It means fixation of mind on
6 Internal. It’s an
a single object or thought or sound at any
inward journey. It’s
place or spot
related to mind.
7 Dhyna Meditation
8 Samadhi Super Consciousness

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2. VEDHATHRI MAHARISHI YOGA

S.NO LIMBS MEANING
Warm-ups for preparing
1 Simplified Physical Exercises (or) Yoga-Warm-ups
physical body.
2 Simplified Kundalini Yoga (SKY) It’s a Meditation
3 Kayakalpha Yoga (KKY) For Anti-ageing
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Physical and Mental Health Using Yoga
S.NO TYPES OF ASANAS
1 Standing Asanas
2 Sitting Asanas
3 Balancing Asanas
4 Supine Asanas and
5 Prone Asanas
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S.NO TYPES OF PRANAYAMA
1 Nadi Shuddi Pranayama
2 Kaphalabhati
3 Bhramari Pranayama
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V. Ramesh MCA, M.Sc (Yoga),
Assistant Professor Yoga (EFL),
SRM Institute of Science & Technology,
Faculty of Engineering Technology,
Ramapuram Part. Vadapalani Campus,
Chennai – 600 026
MEANING
Asana is performed in the standing position
Asana is performed in the sitting position
Asana is performed either in the standing,
sitting, shoulder or head etc
Asana is performed in the Supine position
(With abdomen facing sky or roof)
Asana is performed in the standing position
(With abdomen touching ground)
MEANING
It’s alternate nostril breathing. The literal meaning
of nadi means channel or flow of energy and
Shuddhi means cleansing or purification.
This pranamaya help one to shining the forehead
or frontal brain (skull).
The literal meaning of the word bhramari means
bee. The sound produced in this pranamaya which
imitates that of the black-bee.
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Physical and Mental Health Using Yoga V. Ramesh MCA, M.Sc (Yoga),
Assistant Professor Yoga (EFL),
SRM Institute of Science & Technology,
Faculty of Engineering Technology,
Ramapuram Part. Vadapalani Campus,
Chennai – 600 026

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PHYSICAL EXERCISE VS YOGA

S.NO PHYSICAL EXERCISE YOGA

1 Involve very fast movements. Movements are slow, steady and smooth.
2 Emphasizes violent movement of
Oppose violent muscle movements.
muscles.
3 Large playfield is required. Space requirement is very less.
4 Concentration alone is very Concentration and Meditation is very
important. important.
5 Leads to fatigue and injury (Sports
Do not cause fatigue and injury.
Injury)
6 Leads to stiff muscles. Keep muscles elastic.
7 There is no wear and tear even with
Wear and tear is common.
chronic usage.
8 Leads to bodily discomfort Bring feeling of freshness.
9 Blood circulation is with strain Blood circulation is without strain.
10 Arteries and veins become hard. Arteries and veins remain soft and elastic.
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S.NO BENEFITS OF YOGA
Inducing all the glands (Hypothalamus, Pituitary, Pineal, Thyroid, Para Thyroid,
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Thymus, Pancreas (Insulin), Adrenal, Testis and Ovaries)
2 It helps one to maintain a balanced metabolism
3 Increased muscle strength and tone
4 Improved respiration, energy and vitality
5 It improves Cardio and circulatory health
6 Increased flexibility
7 Consistent yogic practices will give massage to the internal organs
8 There will be an increased Blood circulation to head region and
9 It also help in reducing weight