Types of fitness: yoga
Historically, everything that came from the East (philosophy, culture, medicine) has become firmly rooted in our European land. That's yoga - an exercise system developed in the ancientIndia - is now one of the most fashionable destinations in fitness clubs. We can say that yoga is designed to reveal inner strengths and abilities, both spiritual and physical.
According to ancient tradition yoga is divided into two main directions, which complement each other. This is Hatha Yoga (the science of how to control the body with the help of yoga and maintain physical health) and Raja Yoga (the doctrine of spiritual self-control, inner purity, patience and tolerance, harmony with nature). Although there are many kinds of yoga, for example, Iyengara-yoga, ashtanga-yoga, kundalini-yoga, sahaja-yoga, tantra-yoga.
Every day we are exposed to constant stresses, the impact of poor ecology and low physical activity. So it's easy it is necessary to engage in the proper development of your body, and not only by force, but also by psychological ones. Among all sports disciplines, yoga is perhaps the most universal means of communicating with one's inner self and achieving harmony of the soul and body. This technique actively acts on the muscular apparatus, and on consciousness. So, if you are willing to change your state of mind, devote a lot of time to meditation and follow certain rules and restrictions, then try to practice yoga is worth it. When attending a fitness club, it is better to plan your classes so that yoga classes take place after strength training. Flexibility of muscles during exercises with weight deteriorates, and yoga is the best way to make your body flexible and obedient.
In the classroom, yoga is studied respiratory practice "pranayama" and "asana"-Specific poses that affect the physical and mental state, they are specially selected so as to avoid injuries to the joints and ligaments and improve the flexibility of the muscles. Beginners are usually offered light versions of asanas, and those who are engaged for a long time - complicated variants pos. Doing asanas requires a certain psychological attitude and concentration on various parts of the body. These exercises not only strengthen and cleanse the body, but also develop mental characteristics, the ability to focus. The asan system was developed over five millennia.
Today there is an extensive set of exerciseswhich provide a comprehensive impact onevery muscle, organ, nerve or gland of the body. Thanks to the asanas, you get excellent health, beautiful physique, flexibility, strength and speed, great vitality, peace of mind and self-confidence. Most poses are static exercises, each position can be maintained from a few seconds to tens of minutes. With a few exceptions, the body in asanas is as relaxed as possible. This provides an excellent rest.
Yoga classes begin with greetings to the sun, then 5-10 minutes are givento prepare for other asanas. It is recommended first to perform vertical postures, then twisted, then turned upside down (like a headstand), which have quite a strong effect, at the end there are quieter asanas, allowing you to smoothly bring a person to the end of the lesson. In general, postures are held from 30 seconds to a minute, inverted can be fixed in advanced subjects up to 3-5 minutes. But, as teachers do not tire of repeating, these poses do not have an effect for beginners. While mastering the basic techniques of yoga is under way, fast effects should not be expected.
