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Yoga is an ancient philosophical self-knowledge system, which with physical and mental exercise leads to psychosomatic human evolution.

Training in yoga develops awareness and affects both the physical and the mental, spiritual and emotional side of the individual.

Patanjali codified yoga in 300 BC, described it as chitta-vrtt-nirohdah meaning "The cessation of the fluctuations of the mind", ie, suppression of fluctuations of consciousness.

Yoga is the method by which the restless mind becomes stable and the energy directed into more constructive channels through self-control and self-discipline.

A conscious breathing is yoga.

The word yoga comes from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning union.

Yoga is the union of the individual self with the "global self", i.e., the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness, with the whole.

Yoga requires discipline Higher Mind, mind, emotions and will.

Prana is the life force, the source of life and consciousness. It is the breath of life of all beings of the universe. They are born through it, live by it, and when they die their individual breath dissolves into the breath of the universe. It pervades all forms of matter, the existence and non-existence. It is the source of all knowledge. Prana is not breathing.

Pranayama is the control of bio-energy through breathing.

It is the conscious extension and stopping of breathing and ultimately the rhythmic control of this for the cultivation of life force within us, namely prana.

The techniques of pranayama are many. Together we will gradually get to know the most important. Remember, we should never push ourselves when practicing pranayama.

Asana is the comfortable, stable, conscious, and aligned posture with a specific duration, rhythmic coordination of breathing and specified focal point of gaze (drishti).

The asana are tools for the exploration of the body and mind when deployed to control the body while growing and controlling the mind.

The target of asana is to train the body to be able to cope in meditation. They bring very significant results when combined with knowledge at every level of existence. The asana are not exercises.

Conscious breathing makes every asana a form of exploration. The essence of yoga is to breathe and not the asana. Never sacrifice the breathing for the asana.

There are many categories of asana:

Upright, balance, support hands, sitting, forward bends, side bends, inverted, torso bends trunk hyperextension, prostrate.

Most asana belong to multiple categories.

The terminology of asana is in Sanskrit language, the ancient Indian language spoken until today in some parts of India. This name is internationally known for each asana.

For a harmonized yoga program select at least one asana of each category from the following: an upright asana, an equilibrium posture, a lateral stretching, a forward bending, a back bending, a rotational stop, an inverted posture and always end with relaxation for ten minutes.

1. Patanjali developed  the path of Raja Yoga naming Astangha yoga (Asta = eight Anga = limbs, called the eight-fold path, it is comprised of:

   1. Yama (abstentions - principles of conduct)
   2. Niyama (comments - Practice Principles)
   3. Asana (postures)
   4. Pranayama (control of bio-energy)
   5. Pratyahara (control of the five senses)
   6. Dharana (concentration)
   7. Dhyana (meditation)
   8. Samadhi (superconscious)

When the senses are immobilized, when the mind is calm, when the Higher Mind is not moving to and fro then, says the wise, we have reached the highest state.

This constant control of the senses and mind has been defined as yoga.

It is the technique that makes a scattered and incoherent mind more thinking and consistent.

Yoga is the balance of the mind that allows you to see all aspects of life in sobriety.

When through the practice of yoga anxiety of mind is immobilized, the Higher Mind and the self, the yogi and yogini find completeness within themselves.

This is the real meaning of yoga. The release from pain and sorrow.

The purpose of yoga is to expand consciousness at first throughout the body and gradually throughout our existence.

It is a great philosophical self-improvement system whose main purpose is the acquisition of self-awareness.

The only requirement for someone to do yoga is to be able to breathe. A stiff or weak body has a greater need for yoga than a flexible and strong body. 

Clothing: Choose comfortable cotton clothes with feet bare.

Components: The main component is a non-slip mat for yoga.

Area: Prefer, if possible, a quiet, warm and unassuming place for your practice.

Empty stomach: The execution of asana should be done on an empty stomach (preferably 3-4 hours after a heavy meal and 1 hour after a fruit).

Breathing: Breathing is always done through the nose and not through the mouth. Focus on your breathing. Never sacrifice breathing for the asana.

Cleanliness: The bladder and intestines must be empty.

Pranayama: Pranayama  is always carried out after the practicing of asana and before the relaxation.

Relaxation: After the practice of asana and pranayama relax for 10 minutes.

Practice: Practice 2-3 times a week for as long as necessary at the same stage and only after you have achieved 80% to 90% are you ready to proceed to the next stage.

Always move gently, respecting your limits. Relax the body and muscles of the face, not tighten the teeth, keep a soft look.

Awareness: Focus on inner consciousness and enjoy a wonderful sensory experience.

Do not blame yourself if you can not refine some asana.

Select an easier program, relax and enjoy the real benefits of yoga.

Πραναγιάμα:Η πραναγιάμα εκτελείται πάντα μετά την εξάσκηση των ασάνα.

Πρακτική: Εξασκηθείτε 2-3 φορές την εβδομάδα για όσο χρειαστεί στο ίδιο στάδιο και αφού το κατακτήσετε στο 80% με 90% τότε είστε έοιμοι για να προχωρήσετε στο επόμενο στάδιο. Κινήστε πάντα με απαλές κινήσεις με σεβασμό στα όριά σας.

Χαλαρώστε τους μυς του σώματος και του προσώπου, μην σφίγγετε τα δόντια,   διατηρείτε το βλέμμα απαλό.

Επίγνωση: Εστιάστε με συνειδητότητα προς τα μέσα και απολαύστε μια υπέροχη εμπειρία των αισθήσεων.

 Μην καταδικάζετε τον εαυτό σας αν δεν μπορείτε να τελειοποιήσετε κάποιες ασάνα.

Επιλέξτε ένα πιο εύκολο πρόγραμμα χαλαρώστε και χαρείτε τα πραγματικά ευεργετήματα της γιόγκα.

Contra indications: People who are suffering from acute infections, backache, chronic ailments, stomach ulcer, tuberculosis, cardiac problems, hernia or cervical spondylosis should consult a doctor. If you have a severe cold, fever, catarrh, toothache or ear pain, avoid any asana.

Inverted asana (where the heart is lower than the trunk) should not be practiced by people suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, slipped disc, impure blood, those with arteriosclerosis, glaucoma, ear infection, toothache, problems with the eyes, headache, thrombosis, chronic constipation, kidney problems, disease of the brain, cervical problems enlarged thyroid, or those who have consumed alcohol in the previous 36 hours. Also women during pregnancy or menstruation.

Pregnancy: After consulting your doctor, many asana can be practiced during the first three months of pregnancy with mild movements. Do not strain. After the third month, do not practice inverted asana, backward bending, spinal twisting and all the asana that press on the abdomen. You can practise pranayama without retention.

After delivery: No asana should be done during the first month after delivery. Three months after delivery all the asana may be practiced with comfort.

Menstruation: Inverted asana (where the heart is lower than the trunk) should not be practiced. Also avoid backward bending and spinal twisting asana.

Στην εγκυμοσύνη καλό είναι να συμβουλευτείτε το γιατρό σας. Αν έχετε εμπειρία πολλές ασάνα (όρθιες, καθιστές και εμπρόσθιες κάμψεις) μπορούν να εξασκηθούν με ήπιες κινήσεις, τους πρώτους τρεις μήνες. Φροντίστε να δυναμώσετε τους μυς της πλάτης χωρίς να ασκείται πίεση στην κοιλιά. Μην πιέζεστε. Μην εξασκείτε ανεστραμμένες στάσεις, υπερεκτάσεις, οπίσθιες κάμψεις ή περιστροφικές ασάνα καθώς και όλες τις ασάνα που πιέζουν έστω και στο ελάχιστο την κοιλιακή χώρα. Μπορείτε να εξασκηθείτε στην πραναγιάμα χωρίς κρατήματα. 

The target of asana is to purify and strengthen the body, thus experiencing a mental and physical uplift.

 By practising asana, we gradually acquire strength, endurance and flexibility and improves body daily as we grow biologically.

It is a kind of conversation with our body, in which we set goals that eventually lead us to new goals. Respect your limits by not setting impossible goals.

 The body has its own intelligence.

We acquire body awareness and ability to expand the boundaries.

 With yoga:

1. The body is aligned and elongated, especially the spine.
2. We obtain better posture of the trunk, strengthen weaknesses. Soften stiff points and gain flexibility regardless of age and physical condition.
3. Improves the skeletal system with decompression of the body
4. (Cervical problems, kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, joint).
5. Strengthens the muscular system.
6. Balances the nervous system.
7. Improves respiratory system.
8. Activates the endocrine system.
9. Strengthens the cardiovascular syste.
10. We obtain a better functioning of the circulatory system.
11. Softens the organs of the abdome.
12. Activates brain cells which are inactive.

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The target of asana is to purify and strengthen the body, thus experiencing a mental and physical uplift.

By practising asana, we gradually acquire strength, endurance and flexibility and improves body daily as we grow biologically.

It is a kind of conversation with our body, in which we set goals that eventually lead us to new goals. Respect your limits by not setting impossible goals.

The body has its own intelligence. We acquire body awareness and ability to expand the boundaries.

With yoga:

1. The body is aligned and elongated, especially the spine.
2. We obtain better posture of the trunk, strengthen weaknesses. Soften stiff points and gain flexibility regardless of age and physical condition.
3. Improves the skeletal system with decompression of the body
4. (Cervical problems, kyphosis, lordosis, scoliosis, joint).
5. Strengthens the muscular system.
6. Balances the nervous system.
7. Improves respiratory system.
8. Activates the endocrine system.
9. Strengthens the cardiovascular system.
10. We obtain a better functioning of the circulatory system.
11. Softens the organs of the abdomen.
12. Activates brain cells which are inactive.[/toggle title]