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Yoga Reversing the words
Yoga has become quite a popular exercise for people of all ages, but especially
for the seniors. Yoga exercise for elderly people can help reverse the aging process
and provide a wide range of positive benefits even if practiced on a moderate
basis. There are many styles of yoga ranging in degree of difficulty. However,
the basic moves and positions can be utilized by any age group. It is all about
how you approach your exercise program that makes the difference. Since everyone
is unique, it is always advisable to see your doctor before beginning any type
of exercise program.
The Benefits of Yoga Yoga can provide positive health benefits for anyone
but can be especially helpful for those more mature adults. The three main areas
of development would be balance, stretching, and strength. Balancing exercises
strengthen leg muscles and help to prevent falling. Every year in the U.S. there
are tens of thousands of patients admitted for broken hips and usually some type
of fall is the reason for the bone fractures. Balancing exercises can also help
you avoid disabilities that may result from falling.
Yoga was the whole
In ancient times, Hatha Yoga was considered to be a part, or aspect of the greater whole, which was called Yoga. The word Yoga applied to the encompassing, or umbrella principles and practices of wholeness.
Meaning of the word Yoga
All of this has changed in the past few decades. In this time of modern Yoga, when you hear the word Yoga, or see it written, it seldom is used to refer to the whole of Yoga. Rather, the single word Yoga is now used to refer to physical Yoga.
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The two words Hatha Yoga
In the 13th century text entitled Hatha Yoga Pradipika, the first verse states that the text is for Hatha Yoga. It does not use the single word Yoga, but instead uses the term Hatha Yoga. The text clearly states that this is in preparation for Raja Yoga. In other words, Hatha Yoga is underneath, a part of, or preparation for Raja Yoga (Raja Yoga refers to both the state of samadhi and practices to attain that state.
The single word Yoga
The Yoga Sutras, codified at least a thousand years earlier, is a text outlining Raja Yoga. The first verse of the text uses the single word Yoga, stating that now begins the process of Yoga. It clearly uses the single word Yoga to refer to practices that bring spiritual awakening.
No alternative word for Yoga
Rather than simply using the term Yoga when referring to the original, broader, higher meaning of Yoga, one now has to use an alternative word. However, there is no alternative word for the whole of Yoga.
The whole is YogaNot only has there been a reversal of Hatha Yoga and Yoga, whereby Hatha Yoga (the "part") has been labeled as "Yoga" (the "whole"), but the whole process and scope of Yoga as been effected in our collective perceptions of Yoga. One way of seeing this clearly is to remember that:
- Yoga is the whole, of which Hatha Yoga is a part
- Yoga is the whole, of which Jnana Yoga is a part
- Yoga is the whole, of which Karma Yoga is a part
- Yoga is the whole, of which Bhakti Yoga is a part
- Yoga is the whole, of which Kundalini Yoga is a part
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Kimber is a Certified Anusara Instructor and has engaged in more than 1000 hours of yoga study and training with Katchie Ananda, John Friend, and Sianna Sherman, among others. Guided practice sessions are her favorite way to teach, and she is delighted to offer this more advanced practice on a regular basis to her students. A mom and former lawyer, Kimber relates to finding ways to integrate yoga practice into daily life and delights her students with stories and morsels from all over the world, and especially here at home.
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