WBSU VAC2 YOGA NEP 2ND SEMESTER

Yoga is a spiritual practice that combines the mind, body, and breath through physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit word "yuj", which means "to join" or "to unite".
Yoga originated thousands of years ago as a spiritual practice, but today most Westerners who practice it do so for exercise or to reduce stress.It has many physical and mental health benefits, including: Improved posture, Increased flexibility, Greater strength, Better balance, and Greater body awareness.
Im going to discuss some best poses and their benifits below.
Chakrasana
Chakrasana, also known as the Wheel Pose, is a yoga pose that involves a backward bend of the spine that resembles a wheel. It's a complex pose that requires strength, balance, and flexibility.It can have many benefits, including:
Physical health: Strengthens muscles, improves flexibility, and strengthens the spine. It also improves posture, digestion, and heart function.
Mental health: Reduces stress and anxiety, improves mood, and promotes emotional balance.
Bone health: Improves bone density and reduces the risk of bone and joint disorders.
Other benefits: Improves blood circulation, stimulates the endocrine and nervous systems, and awakens chakras and spiritual awareness.
Padahastasana
Padahastasana is also known as Hand to Foot Pose. It is practiced during the Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation. Padahastasana massages and tones the digestive organs while increasing flexibility in your calves and hamstrings. It can also release excess Vata (air) from your abdomen and improve blood circulation.
Here are some benifits of Padahastasana yoga.
Massages the digestive organs.
Alleviates flatulence, constipation, and indigestion.
Spinal nerves are stimulated and toned.
Increases vitality.
Improves the metabolism.
Improves concentration.
Helps with nasal and throat diseases.
Paschimottanasana
Paschimottanasana is a seated forward bend yoga pose that stretches the spine, hamstrings, and shoulders. The name comes from Sanskrit, where paschim means "west", uttan means "intense stretch", and asana means "posture".
Paschimottanasana, or the seated forward bend, has many health benefits, including:
Improves flexibility: Stretches the spine, hamstrings, and calves, and can help reduce tightness and improve flexibility
Strengthens the back and spine: Opens the back muscles and strengthens the spine
Reduces stress and anxiety: Calms the nervous system and stimulates the production of serotonin, the happy hormone
Improves digestion: Activates the abdominal organs, which can help reduce constipation and other digestive issues
Relieves lower back pain: Can help relieve lower back pain and stiffness
Reduces fatigue and insomnia: Helps release tension from the body, making you feel more relaxed and rejuvenated
Improves blood flow in the pelvic region: Can improve the functionality of the pelvic region
May reduce the chances of sciatica: Can ease the pain of sciatica, or pain in the sciatic nerve
The Gomukhasana
Reduced back pain: Helps relieve tension in the lower back and spine, and improves posture
Improved breathing: Deep breathing during the pose expands the lungs, increasing oxygen intake and improving respiratory efficiency
Improved circulation: Promotes blood flow throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to cells
Calmed mind: The meditative aspect of the pose can reduce stress and anxiety, and promote mental clarity
Corrected posture: Opens the chest and shoulders to help correct postural imbalances
Relieved leg cramps: Stretches the hamstring and gluteal muscles to help relax the legs
Improved kidney function: The stretching in Gomukhasana massages the kidneys, liver, and pancreas
Improved sexual performance: May improve sexual performance
Vrikshasana
Vrikshasana, or tree pose, is a yoga asana that involves standing on one leg while balancing the other leg on the inner thigh of the standing leg. The name comes from the Sanskrit words vriksha, meaning tree, and asana, meaning pose.
Some of the benifits of Vrikshasana are discussed below:
Improved balance and stability: The pose requires you to balance on one foot, which can improve your balance and stability.
Stronger legs: The pose tones and strengthens the muscles in your standing leg.
Better posture: The pose can help improve your posture, which can help prevent back and neck pain.
Increased flexibility: The pose can increase flexibility in your hips and groin.
Improved concentration: The pose requires focus to maintain, which can help improve your concentration and mental clarity.
Reduced stress: The pose can help you feel calm and reduce stress levels.
Improved mental well-being: The pose can help improve your mental well-being.