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TOPIC: - YOGA AND ITS
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GROUP MEMBERS

PURVA PAWAR *

15 8251

ROHIT MISHRA

15 - 8247

PRATIK SHINDE

15 - 8254

HARSHADA KADAM

15 -8245

NISHANT ADHE

15 -8241

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES

RESEARCH METHOD

LIMITATIONS

ABOUT

DATA
ANALYSIS
INTERPRETATION
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CONCLUSION

BIBLIOGRAPHY

AND

Introduction

Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice or discipline which

originated in India. There is a broad variety of schools, practices, and
goals in Hinduism, Buddhism.The most well-known types of yoga
are Hatha yoga and Rja yoga.
The origins of yoga have been speculated to date back to preVedic Indian traditions, but most likely developed around the sixth and
fifth centuries BCE.The chronology of earliest texts describing yogapractices is unclear, varyingly credited to Hindu Upanishads and
Buddhist Pli Canon probably of third century BCE or later. The Yoga
Sutras of Patanjali date from the first half of the 1st millennium CE,but
only gained prominence in the West in the 20th century.

Objectives
To study the clinical and other kinds of applications of Yoga
philosophy, concepts and techniques in suitable populations.
To understand the therapeutic applications and
importance of Yoga techniques
To study the indications and contra-indications of various
Yoga techniques.
To develop suitable ways to establish Yogic diagnosis for
therapeutic work.
To understand the nature of subjective experiences related
with different groups of Yoga techniques and practices.

Research Method
This study is an factual study; it is based on the primary and secondary data. The
process used to collect information and data for the purpose of making business .
The methodology includes publication, research, interviews, surveys and other
research techniques, and could include both present and historical information .
Secondary data were obtained from different brochures of banks, websites of
banks, magazines and journals.

LIMITATION
The primary data is collected through a structured questionnaire and the sample
size is only limited to 150 respondents.

ABOUT YOGA
The origins of yoga are a matter of debate.There is no consensus on its chronology
or specific origin other than that yoga developed in ancient India. Suggested
origins are the Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1900 BCE) and pre-Vedic Northeast
India,the Vedic period (1500-500 BCE), and the raman a movement.According to
Gavin Flood, continuities may exist between those various traditions:
Pre-philosophical speculations of yoga begin to emerge in the texts of c. 500200
BCE. Between 200 BCE500 CE philosophical schools of Hinduism, Buddhism
and Jainism were taking form and coherent philosophical system of yoga began to
emerge.The Middle Ages saw the development of many satellite traditions of yoga.
Yoga came to the attention of an educated western public in the mid 19th century
along with other topics of Indian philosophy.

TYPES OF YOGA
Ashtanga (or Astanga) Yoga This style of yoga is physically demanding as it
involves synchronizing breathing with progressive and continuous series of
postures-a process producing intense internal heat and a profuse, purifying sweat
that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, flexibility,
stamina, a light and strong body, and a calm mind. Ashtanga is an athletic yoga
practice and is not for beginners.

Bikram Yoga is the method of yoga that is a comprehensive workout that includes all
the components of fitness: muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiovascular
flexibility and weight loss. One of the unusual but most beneficial aspects of Bikram's
yoga practice is the 95-105 degree temperature which promotes more flexibility,
detoxification, and prevention of injuries. This is the only yoga style that specializes
in using the heated environment.
Hatha is an easy-to-learn basic form of yoga that has become very popular in the
United States. Hatha Yoga is the foundation of all Yoga styles. It incorporates Asanas
(postures), Pranayama (regulated breathing), meditation (Dharana & Dhyana) into a
complete system that can be used to achieve enlightenment or self-realization. It has
become very popular in America as source of exercise and stress management

Integral Yoga: This traditional type of yoga combines postures, breathing exercises,
selfless service, meditation, chanting, prayer.

Iyengar Yoga, developed by yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar more than 60 years ago,
promotes strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance through coordinated breathing
and poses that require precise body alignment. The poses are generally held longer
than in other styles of yoga. Because of its slow pace, attention to detail, and use of
props, Iyengar yoga can be especially good if you're recovering from an injury.
Iyengar is still one of the most popular types of yoga taught today.

Kripalu is called the yoga of consciousness. This gentle, introspective practice urges
practitioners to hold poses to explore and release emotional and spiritual
blockages.There are three stages in Kripalu yoga.
Stage One focuses on learning the postures and exploring your bodies abilities.
Stage Two involves holding the postures for an extended time, developing
concentration and inner awareness.
Stage Three is like a meditation in motion in which the movement from one posture to
another arises unconsciously and spontaneously.

Power Yoga is essentially yoga with physical strengh. It's the American interpretation
of ashtanga yoga, a discipline that combines stretching, strength training, and
meditative breathing. But power yoga takes ashtanga one step further. Many of the
poses resemble basic -- push-ups and handstands, toe touches and side bends -- but the
key to power yoga's sweat-producing, muscle-building power is the pace. Instead of
pausing between poses as you would in traditional yoga, each move flows into the
next, making it an intense aerobic workout.

Restorative Yoga: In a restorative yoga class you'll spend long periods of time lying
on blocks, blankets and yoga bolsters - passively allowing muscles to relax.
Viniyoga: This is commonly used as a therapeutic practice for people who have
suffered injuries or are recovering from surgery. It is a gentle, healing practice that is
tailored to each person's body type and needs as they grow and change.

Yin Yoga: Sometimes referred to as yoga for the joints, not the muscles, it directs the
stimulation normally created by the asana into areas deeper than the superficial or
muscular tissues. Yin Yoga works the connective tissues of the ligaments, joints and
bones. A significant characteristic is the long held, passive nature of the postures.
While initially this style of yoga may seem boring, passive, or "soft," it can be quite

challenging due to the long duration of the postures, which can last from five to
twenty minutes.

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

Number of years have you been doing yoga, and on average

ATM; 33%
LOAN; 47%

O/D; 20%

Other forms of exercise do you do

15

15
AEROBIC

ANAEROBIC
5

FLEXIBILITY

STABILITY

65

Any changes you have noticed in your health because of Yoga

5
15

YES
NO
NO CHANGE

80

Do you suffer from any of the following diseases:*ASTHMA

*BLOOD PRESSURE
*CANCER
*DIABETES
*EAR ISSUE
*BACK PAIN

10

25

15

ASTHMA
BLOOD PRESSURE
CANCER

10
5

35

DIABETES
EAR ISSUE
BACK PAIN

Conclusion
* The

purpose of Yoga is to create harmony in the physical, vital, mental,

psychological and spiritual aspects of the human being.
* Yoga is not mere practice for an hour or two in a day but it is the most
scientific way of living, all the twenty-four hours of the day.

* During the whole day you may be only in one of these three postures
and hence a skilful adjustment in them will effect the required harmony.
* "Yogasthah Kuru Karmani- Be established in Yoga and do all your
duties." "Yogah karmasu Kausalam-Yoga is skill in action." Skill here
means to be in tune with the nature of the Supreme Reality Convert life
into Yoga, so that you may ensure success in all the fields of activity.
* By regular practice, by using your presence of mind, skill and
wisdom, you can become Yogis and enjoy happiness and peace,
whatever be the circumstances and conditions in which you are placed.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

* Historical Background to Modern Yoga -Alter, J. (2004)

* Origins of a Modern Yoga- Albanese, C. (2005)
*Works on Modern Postural Yoga- Alter, J. (2007).