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Curative
Yoga
Principles
of Yoga
Patanjali's
Eight Principles of Yoga
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Abstinence (yama)
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Observance (niyama)
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Posture (asana)
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Regulation of breath (pranayama)
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Withdrawal of Senses (pratyahara)
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Concentration (dharana)
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Meditation (dhyana)
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Super Consciousness (samadhi)
Swami
Sivananda's Modified Five Principles of Yoga
1.
Proper relaxation
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Releases tension in the muscles
- Helps
letting go of all worries
- Ensures
conservation of energy
2.
Proper exercise
- Yoga
postures - to be performed as per body constitution.
- Yogic
consultation is a must.
- Correct
postures work systematically on all parts of the body. Stretching
and toning the muscles & ligaments. Keeping the spine and joints
flexible. Improving the blood circulation.
3.
Proper breathing (pranayama)
- Brings
an extraordinary balance in the consciousness
- Teaches
you to control your mental state by regulating the flow of the
life force.
4.
Proper diet
- Chart
out a well-nourished balanced diet.
- Keeps
the body light and supple and the mind calm.
- Resists
ailments.
5.
Positive Thinking & Meditation
- Removes
negative thoughts. Stills the mind.
- You
attain super-consciousness. A state beyond time, space and causation.
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