Yoga is the best exercise for people with heart problems and for those who want to stay fit and healthy for life. Regular practice of Yoga maintains the physical body in an optimum condition and cultivates awareness, relaxation, concentration and inner peace. It helps to lower the blood pressure, increases lung capacity, improves circulation, boosts immunity, builds the muscles, decreases infiammation and reduces stress, amongst many other benefits.
The word Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘yuj’ which means ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’. Yoga is a union of the mind, body and soul. The science of Yoga had its origin thousands of years ago and is also known as Astanga Yoga. Astanga means 8 limbs or steps and these are:
1. Yama (social discipline)
2. Niyam (individual discipline)
3. Asana (physical postures)
4. Pranayama (control of breath)
5. Pratyahara (bringing all our senses under control)
6. Dharna (focusing and concentrating on the desired objective)
7. Dhyana (deep meditation)
8. Samadhi (renunciation of worldly desires)
Yoga at Dr. Morepen NOW is designed to bring about increased physical, mental and emotional wellbeing wherein, fitness becomes simple, efficient and life changing. Our customized programs have 3 levels to suit people of all age groups.
- Intensity 1 Program is for beginners, those advised against high intensity workouts due to a medical reason and for cardiac rehab patients.
- Intensity 2 Program consists of reasonably difficult asanas and is recommended for those who can perform intensity 1 asanas without any discomfort and for those with symptoms of heart and lifestyle diseases. These asanas require a greater degree of steadiness, concentration and coordination of breath.
- Intensity 3 Program is for those who have extensive control over their muscles and have already mastered intensity 2 asanas. It is preferable to practise them under the guidance of a competent instructor.
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