Sivananda Yoga Sivananda yoga is based on the philosophy of Swami Sivananda, who taught disciples to serve, love, give, purify, mediate, realize. In order to achieve this goal, Sivananda advocated a path that would recognize and synthesize each level of human experience, including the intellect, heart, body and mind. Sivananda Yoga is a traditional style of Hatha Yoga from India focused on bringing balance to the entire system through breath work, postures, proper diet, positive thinking, meditation and proper relaxation. It focus on developing flexibility, awareness and balance within the body but also on finding a deeper sense of well being and inner strength by restoring energy and focusing the mind. The system used in this particular yoga style focus on enabling the practitioner to attain overall health and wellness improvement. Sivananda Yoga is based on 12 key postures, sun salutations, breathing techniques, meditation and chanting. Because Sivananda Yoga works with variations on the basic postures, it is one of the most versatile and easily adaptable styles to various levels of physical development. Sivananda Yoga is a complete healing program designed to help the body maintain a natural healthy state. It is best suited for people looking for a holistic practice that include asanas and breathing techniques. Sivananda yoga is one of the more traditional styles. They define their path as the yoga Sivananda Yoga is the fullness that intelligently integrates Hatha, Raja, Karma, Bhakti, Jnana and Nada Yoga to purify and harmonize all aspects of an individual’s person so that person shines forth with joy and beauty. Deep, simple and practical, this type of Yoga helps people from every background and faith to live fuller, happier lives based on lasting yogic values. Sivananda Yoga is based upon five principles: proper exercise focusing on 12 poses in particular, proper breathing , proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and meditation. |
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