F-Lec 1: Yoga

Yoga

An ancient form of exercise that builds the strength and flexibility of a person.

India

A country where yoga originated.

Yui

A word that means “to add, to join, to attach.”

Hatha

A broad term for yoga that focuses or combines on physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Vinyasa

A style of yoga that links movement with breath, often referred to as "flow/power yoga" due to its continuous, fluid transitions between poses.

Iyengar

A style of yoga that emphasizes precision, proper alignment, and detail in postures, which are often held for longer periods

Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar

The founder of the yoga style Iyengar.

Bikram

A style of yoga that consists of a 90-minute class with a set sequence of 26 poses and two breathing exercises, performed in a room heated to 40°C with 40% humidity,

Bikram Choudhury

The founder of the yoga style Bikram.

Kundalini

A spiritual practice combining physical postures, dynamic breathwork (pranayama), meditation, and chanting to awaken dormant energy at the base of the spine

Ashtanga

A dynamic, energetic style of yoga that synchronizes breath with movement in a set sequence of postures

K. Pattabhi Jois

The founder of the yoga style Ashtanga

Mountain Pose

Known as Tadasana. It is a basic yoga pose where hands are raised overhead and straight, palms facing each other, forming a figure of the number 11.

Mountain Pose Downward Dog

Known as Adho (Mukha) Svanasana. It is a basic yoga pose where you bend the center body upward, forming an inverted letter V.

Warrior (3rd Type)

Known as Virabhadrasana. It is a basic yoga pose where the right and left knees are bent at 90 degrees and 45 degrees, respectively, and the arms are extended to the sides with palms facing down.

Tree Pose

Known as Vrksasana. It is a basic yoga pose where the hands are raised upward in prayer position. Then, the sole of the right foot is positioned on the left thigh.

Bridge Pose

Known as Setu Banda Sarvangasana. It is a basic yoga pose where you lie on the floor. Then, the knees are bent, and thighs lifted out till parallel to the floor. The arms are rested, and the chest is raised closer to the chin.

Utthita Trikonasana

Known as Triangle Pose. It is a basic yoga pose where arms are extended to the sides, bend over the right leg, and let the right hand touch the floor whilst the left hand is extended towards the ceiling.

Seated Twist (1 type)

Known as Ardha Matsyendrasana. It is a basic yoga pose where a flexed left thigh is positioned over the stretched right leg. Let the right elbow touch the left knee, then twist to the left as far as you can.

Cobra

Known as Bhujangasana. It is a basic yoga pose where you press the shoulders down and slowly raise the upper body.

Pigeon Pose

Known as Kapotasana. It is a basic yoga pose where, from push-up position, the left leg is brought down while the right knee is bent on the floor, and the chest is brought closer to the floor as the arms are extended in front.

Child’s Pose

Known as Balasana. It is a basic yoga pose where you sit on your heels, lower your chest, and bend forward with your chest closer to your knees. Let the forehead rest on the flat surface with arms extended forward.

45 minutes

The recommended time gap between a morning yoga session and eating foods.

30 minutes

The recommended time gap is after the yoga session and drinking water.